Tag: Nature

• Big Cats: The (Natural) History Of A Fascination

  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…

  January 13, 2022

  Big cats, Carnivores, Rewilding, Snow leopards, Speaking

• Mountain Ghost: The Science of Snow Leopards

  Today, International Snow Leopard Day 2021, join conservationist Dr Jonny Hanson for an interactive and engaging exploration of the science of snow leopards. From natural selection and camera trapping to social surveys and ecosystem services, learn about the natural history of and threats to this elusive big cat, its coexistence with local communities, and the…

  October 23, 2021

  Conservation, Nepal, Snow leopards

• Nyika-Vwaza Trust 2021 Lecture & Social

  The Nyika-Vwaza (UK) Trust’s 2021 Lecture Night & Social Evening. Featuring ‘A Botanists take on conservation’ by Jonathan Timberlake. Tickets £16/£8 student via sec.nvt@gmail.com More information here.

  October 16, 2021

  Conservation, Malawi

• Dr Jonny Hanson YouTube channel launched

  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.

  October 11, 2021

  Carnivores, Documentaries, Food and farming, Rewilding, Snow leopards

• Tax dodging and conservation

  With tackling tax loopholes making global headlines, as nations seek to simultaneously finance post-COVID and green economy investments, it’s worth taking a fresh look at the significance of this for conservation, as we seek to stem the loss of genes, species and ecosystems by investing in the global public good that is biodiversity. My blog…

  June 21, 2021

  Conservation

• Yak yeti yak

  In Snow Leopard Fieldwork Diaries 6, Jonny et al come face-to-face with the realities – and mythologies – of living alongside large carnivores. Lock up your yaks.

  April 1, 2021

  Fieldwork Diaries, Nepal, Snow leopards