Phil Seddon
The dark twists and crazy turns of Whangārei's big cat park
The lions and tigers are ready to roar again as Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary re-opens it doors on Saturday. But the park has a troubled past – and its future is uncertain. Audio
Lockdown and our Relationship with Nature
One of the interesting results of the lockdown is that many of us have had the time to walk in our neighbourhoods and suburbs and notice the birds and natural environment around us. Professors Phil… Audio
Recreating extinct species
The ‘de-extinction’ of animals has moved from science fiction to science possibility, but there are significant risks and the issue raises many questions says an Otago University zoologist. Audio
Hedgehogs – good or bad?
Hedgehogs are cute - but they're also deadly killers. Science communication student Harriet Ampt is investigating. Audio
Saving the rarest of the rare - Endangered Species Foundation
The newly launched Endangered Species Foundation has identified some key threatened species that need urgent conservation work Audio
Preparing for De-Extinction - Are We There Yet?
A science communication student podcast on de-extinction: could we do it and what would the legal implications be? Audio
Listener Feedback from 26 July programme
Kim Hill reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 26 July 2014 Audio
Listener Feedback from 26 July programme
Kim Hill reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 26 July 2014 Audio
Phil Seddon: de-extinction
Professor of Zoology at the University of Otago, specialist in reintroducing endangered species in protected areas, and leader of a team exploring the issues around bringing extinct creatures back to… Audio
New Extinct Penguin
Scientists have discovered a new species of penguin whose extinction allowed hoiho to colonise New Zealand. Audio
Scientists find a previously unknown species of penguin
Jim talks to Phil Seddon, from Otago University's department of Zoology. Audio
Yellow-Eyed Penguins
Phil Seddon and Ursula Ellenberg discuss their research on the impact of human influence on the yellow-eyed penguins of Otago. Audio