DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

Recent Episodes

Episode #6: Our invertebrates

Posted December 4, 2019 • 00:24:40

Insect expert Eric Edwards talks to us about ecosystems, climate change and cataloguing critters. He also shares his adventures catching true bugs in...

Episode #5: We love bittern!

Posted October 29, 2019 • 00:37:09

Emma Williams knows a lot about bittern/matuku. This is impressive because they’re very difficult to find. She calls them the ‘ninjas of the wetland’....

Episode #4: Conservation tech

Posted September 25, 2019 • 00:28:19

Technical advisor Stuart Cockburn talks to us about his scientific innovations, which are world-firsts and have been critical in protecting native species.

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Episode #3: Our lizards

Posted May 7, 2019 • 00:25:52

Lizard expert Lynn Adams shares tales from the world of reptile conservation – including two near misses for the “curly wurly” tailed Chesterfield...

Episode #2: The DOC Vet

Posted April 2, 2019 • 00:32:42

From kākāpō to kiwi, Kate McInnes is vet to all of New Zealand’s native species. It’s a one-of-a-kind job! Listen to Kate talk about avian lesions,...