Messages from the Wild
A series of brief interviews with animals, offering them a chance to give us a perspective on their environment.
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Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
An alternative to the traditional Christmas tree but perhaps more quintessentially British, The Oak.
This Oak lives at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and comes from the collection I made for them last year: Voices from the Lost Gardens.
With many thanks to the wonderful Dame Judi Dench, who really could not have been a more perfect Oak.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
A perfect winter warmer, this one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, called Voices from the Lost Gardens.
Jimmy Docherty really makes me laugh and he knows his stuff too - farmer, entomologist, television presenter and I would add comedian.
Visit Jimmy’s Farm and support the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This interview comes from a collection called Voices from the Ocean.
It is such an important series as we really know so little about the ocean. It comes to us with thanks to Gallifrey Foundation and Mission Blue, finding experts from all over the world to give us their time and energy so that we can be entertained whilst being educated.
“With knowing, comes caring, and with caring there’s hope, that we can find an enduring place for ourselves within the natural systems that support us. But first, we have to know.” Dr Sylvia Earle
And with many thanks to Marine Biologist, Lucy Woodall of Nekton
How to respect and protect seahorses
Seahorses help protect seagrasses, seaweeds and coral reefs. They are important predators for bottom-dwelling organisms. But, they are often caught just to be sold as souvenir pets. Don’t buy seahorses. Don’t pollute the ocean with plastics and chemicals. Demand protection for seahorse habitats.
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Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
This is not a good time of year for hedgehogs in Britain so please take a couple of minutes to listen to this public service announcement from one. And please pass it on as far and wide as possible. Thank you.
With many thanks to Yvonne Cox, Founder of Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire www.hedgehogrescue.info
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
www.georgemcgavin.com
@georgecmcgavin
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
With many thanks to Matt Brierley, wildlife filmmaker
www.sharksindeepwater.com
@mattbrierley
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Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
This is for Max, a Spider Ambassador, which we should all be really. Maybe once you've heard this fascinating House Spider, you may want to become one, it certainly changed my view of them.
with many thanks to Peter Smithers, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society
Entomologist, University of Plymouth
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Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Plants have a message too and as it's Spring, I thought it would be a good time to give the dandelion a voice.
A favourite of the Ashy Mining Bee.
with many thanks Alex Morss
Ecologist and Author
www.alexmorss.co.uk @morss_alex
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Some slugs are useful.
And funny.
with many thanks to Dr Ben Rowson
Senior Curator: Invertebrate Biodiversity (Terrestrial Mollusca), National Museum Cardiff
https://museum.wales/cardiff/
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Messages from the Wild podcast has been hibernating (for good reason) but as spring has arrived in Europe now is the time to hear from the Ashy Mining Bee who will be out and about pollinating and building her nest in the ground in relative peace and quiet.
with many thanks to Rhian Rowson
Natural History Curator, Bristol Museum, Galleries and Archives
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
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Monday Dec 24, 2018
Monday Dec 24, 2018
With many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
That ends the First Season of Messages from the Wild.
Please send any requests for animals you'd particularly like to hear from for the next season....coming soon.
And please send feedback.
Thank you for listening.
Happy Christmas.
Annabel
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Sunday Dec 23, 2018
Sunday Dec 23, 2018
With many thanks to Peter Rock,
Urban Gull Expert, Research Associate, University of Bristol
Coming up next...The Highland Midge
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Saturday Dec 22, 2018
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
With thanks to Mark Pajak,
Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
Twitter: @markyspider
Coming up next...The Lesser Black Backed Gull
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Friday Dec 21, 2018
Friday Dec 21, 2018
With many thanks to David Dewsbury,
Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean
Coming up next...The Purse Web Spider
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Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
With many thanks to Dr Amoret Whitaker,
Senior Lecturer (University of Winchester)
Scientific Associate (Natural History Museum, London)
coming up next...The Great Crested Newt
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
With many thanks to David Brown,
Bat Specialist, Avon Bat Group
Coming up next...The Blow Fly
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Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
With thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Coming up next...The Greater Horseshoe Bat
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Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
With many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
Coming up next...The Earwig
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Sunday Dec 16, 2018
Sunday Dec 16, 2018
With many thanks to Gill Brown,
Dormouse Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society
Coming up next...The Dung Beetle
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Saturday Dec 15, 2018
Saturday Dec 15, 2018
With many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Coming up next...The Hazel Dormouse
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Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018
With many thanks to Rosamund Young,
Farmer and Author
www.thesecretlifeofcows.co.uk
Coming up next...The Holly Blue Butterfly
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Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
With many thanks to Andrew Knight,
Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, University of Winchester
www.andrewknight.info
Coming up next...The Cow
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Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
With many thanks to Mark Pajak,
Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
Twitter:@markyspider
Coming up next...The Koala
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Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
With many thanks to Ian McGuire,
Wildlife Educator and Owl Specialist
www.wildowl.co.uk
Coming up next...The Cellar Spider
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Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
With many thanks to Gill Brown,
Otter Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society
Coming up next...The Barn Owl
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Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
With many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Coming up next...The Otter
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Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
With many thanks to Ed Drewitt,
Naturalist, Broadcaster, Wildlife Detective
www.eddrewitt.co.uk
Coming up next...The Ladybird
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Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
With many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
Coming up next...The Peregrine Falcon
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Thursday Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
With many thanks to Yvonne Cox,
Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire
www.hedgehogrescue.info
Coming up next...The Stag Beetle
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Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
With many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Coming up next...The Hedgehog
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A new perspective
Annabel Ross’s Messages from the Wild is a collection of brief, quirky, curious and subtly educational interviews with animals, where experts speak on their behalf.
Messages From The Wild is playing its part in capturing people’s imaginations and restoring our relationship with the wildlife around us. We want everyone to start listening and stop ignoring our natural world. It makes for a better life when people protect nature because they really want to, not just because they have to.
“Hilariously funny and informative at the same time.”