Category Archives: Carnivores

Jonny awarded 2023 Nuffield Farming Scholarship

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Jonny has been awarded a 2023 Nuffield Farming Scholarship by the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, a program engaging future farming leaders with the future of farming.

Jonny said, “With a foot in both camps, I’ll be researching ‘Large carnivore reintroductions to Britain & Ireland: farmers’ perspectives & management options’.”

“I’m especially grateful to my sponsor, the Thomas Henry Foundation, whose generous support will enable my program of travel and study.”

Find out more about Nuffield via https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/

Big Cats: The (Natural) History Of A Fascination

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Big cats are one of planet earth’s most iconic animal families.

The pinnacle of natural selection, they occupy a unique place in human culture and imagination. Despite this, big cats are under threat like never before, as they struggle to adapt to the Anthropocene. Join big cat conservationist Dr Jonny Hanson for an interactive exploration of this story, including the science of big cats, their conservation and our fascination with them.

Told through the medium of Jonny’s own fascination – from tracking leopards in Africa as a teenager and working with most big cat species in captivity, through to work on snow leopard conservation and rewilding Ireland – this live show will leave you even more fascinated by big cats.

Book your tickets here.

Dr Jonny Hanson YouTube channel launched

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This is the trailer for my new YouTube channel, where you can watch all of my videos.

Thanks to the Northern Ireland Science Festival, Jubilee Community Benefit Society, the Snow Leopard Conservancy and everyone else who has played a part.