The Animal Sensemaker

By: Tortoise Media
  • Summary

  • One animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.


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Episodes
  • Electric blue gecko: one person's quest to protect them
    Nov 22 2024

    Living in tiny ancient forest fragments in Tanzania, the electric blue gecko is often spotted basking in the sunshine. But their striking beauty makes them highly sought after in the pet trade. One man is dedicated to protecting them.


    The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.


    You can find out more about the electric blue gecko: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-electric-blue-gecko?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise.


    You can find out more about Tortoise:


    Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists

    Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

    Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more

    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com


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    9 mins
  • Goliath frog: one of nature's true giants
    Nov 15 2024

    In the rainforests of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, the world's largest frog has a particular talent for nest building. But that talent makes the goliath frog an easy target for hunters.


    The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.


    You can find out more about the goliath frog: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-goliath-frog?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise


    You can find out more about Tortoise:


    Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists

    Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

    Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more

    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com


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    9 mins
  • Angelshark: a rare sighting in Wales
    Nov 8 2024

    While on a bank holiday dive off the coast of Wales, Jake Davies spotted the tail of an angelshark. The rare sighting sparked a project with local fishers to find out how many more are in Welsh waters.


    The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.


    You can find out more about the angelshark: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-angelshark?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise


    You can find out more about Tortoise:


    Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists

    Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content

    Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more

    If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    9 mins

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