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Angie engages in a conversation with Alice Stroud, the Director of Global Conservation Programs at Born Free USA, about the organization's international mission to save threatened species, specifically focusing on frogs. Alice shares insights on the significance of frogs in the ecosystem, their current population threats, and Born Free's active programs addressing wildlife trafficking and poaching. The discussion also highlights the importance of local and international collaboration in conservation, as well as specific successes and challenges faced by the organization. This episode emphasizes the ecological impact of frogs and provides practical steps listeners can take to contribute to conservation efforts.
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** Podcast Timeline**
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:08 Meet Alice Stroud: Director of Global Conservation Programs
00:31 Highlighting the Plight of Frogs
01:51 Alice's Journey into Conservation
03:42 The Importance of Diverse Skill Sets in Conservation
10:13 Born Free USA: Mission and History
13:47 International Conservation Campaigns
23:39 The Extinction Crisis and Amphibians
27:25 Threats to West African Frogs
31:52 Advocating for Wildlife Conservation
32:17 Enforcement Support and Training
33:39 Challenges and Rewards in Conservation
35:27 Community Involvement and Education
39:28 Global Impact of Wildlife Trafficking
43:03 Navigating Conservation Challenges
52:06 Supporting Conservation Efforts
59:02 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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