The Animal Sensemaker
By Tortoise Media
One animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.
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Latest episode
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Elephant shrew: lost to science
After years of tip offs, a group of scientists travelled to the Horn of Africa in search of the Somali sengi – a species of elephant shrew. The last recorded sighting was more than 50 years ago. What did they find?The Animal Sensemaker … -
Humpback whale: a diver's rescue
When marine biologist Nan Hauser was diving in the Cook Islands she was approached by a humpback whale. The whale pushed her along for more than seven minutes. What was it doing? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make se… -
California Condor: a virgin birth
When two "virgin births" in California Condors were recorded in a San Diego Zoo, it was a surprise for conservationists But "virgin births" are not necessarily a good way of saving an endangered species. So, what is? The Animal Sensemak… -
Electric blue gecko: one person's quest to protect them
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. T… -
Goliath frog: one of nature's true giants
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… -
Angelshark: a rare sighting in Wales
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… -
Leatherback turtle: a midnight hunt for eggs
Each night during nesting season, Adara González walks up and down El Agua beach on Margarita Island. She's on the lookout for the wise … -
Aye-aye: an unloved lemur
Madagascans' love of stories is changing the narrative for one unloved lemur.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 th… -
Pangolin: from abandonment to rescue
Ramfy was just a pup when he was discovered on the roadside in South Africa and taken in. But no one knew how to look after him. Could they get Ramfy back into the wild?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the… -
Kākāpō: a daring escape
Last year, a team of conservationists tried to move some chunky green visitors to New Zealand's mainland for the first time in decades. It didn't quite go to plan. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the…
