Episode 29 – Book club – Else Poulsen: Barle’s Story
He’s done it again – Philip’s read another book! In this episode we discuss the “Suarez Seven” and hear about Barle’s Story – a polar bear rescued from a life of misery as a circus act, and her journey to become a happy and well-adjusted bear. Barle’s Story demonstrates how sensitive bears are and how they can overcome trauma. This story was written by Else Poulsen, who was known internationally for her work rehabilitating bears. Among her many achievements, Else also co-founded the Bear Care Group, with a mission... Read more
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Episode 17 – BearWise: A chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bear Project Leader Andy Tri Philip is joined by Andy Tri, Bear...
Episode 25 – Relentless Snares: A chat with Sumatran Sun Bear Team (SSBT) Founder & zookeeper Lesley Small Back in May 2025, Philip joined...