Preserving Frogs w/Alice Stroud

All Creatures Podcast

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.

You can learn more about Born Free USA HERE

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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