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The exotic pet trade fuels biodiversity and disease risks. Here's how to curb it

October 13, 2026

The global pet trade, particularly in exotic reptiles and amphibians, poses significant biodiversity and potential human health risks, scientists say; yet compared to other pressing crises like climate change, the solutions are relatively simple — if only governments would act on them. Susan Lieberman, vice president for international policy at the Wildlife Conservation Society, based in the U.S., and Sandra Altherr, co-founder and head of science at Pro Wildlife, in Germany, join the Mongaba...

Kynan Tegar wants 'a future that exists' for Indonesia's Indigenous communities

October 06, 2026

Indigenous activist and filmmaker Kynan Tegar joins the Mongabay Newscast this week to discuss the impacts of the fires devastating Kalimantan, the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo. Some 48,000 hectares (about 119,000 acres) of land have burned so far this year; Kynan says these fires are intentional on the part of agricultural corporations. "The process that has gotten us to this point right now, where fires are raging through the island, it's a process that started maybe you can d...

Iwi and communities bring kiwi back to Wellington after 150 years

September 29, 2026

For the first time in 150 years, kiwi once again live in the hills surrounding Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand. More than 250 manu ("birds" in the Māori language) were successfully translocated back to the region, thanks to the efforts of the iwi (nations of Aotearoa), community members, and landowners behind the Capital Kiwi Project. Paul Ward, the project lead and founder, joins the Mongabay Newscast this week to explain the yearslong effort to make this possible. "This is a relational pro...

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Mongabay Newscast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established expertise in conservation, climate policy, biodiversity, wildlife, environmental science, Indigenous-led environmental work, sustainable agriculture, or environmental journalism, supported by leadership roles, substantial field experience, major reporting, published work, or recognized public service. Common among recent guests: Leadership of environmental, conservation, philanthropic, or public-sector organizations; Senior roles in international climate or environmental policy; Published books, major reporting, or influential wildlife photography. Recent guests include Dilafruz Khonikboyeva, Steve Winter, and Garik Israelian.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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