Nature, Nurture & Nonsense

<p>This week, Rutendo and her sisters Tadiwa, Ishe & Mbiri talk about agreeing to disagree. How do we have fruitful debates about nature, conservation and everything in-between without ending up in an echo chamber or...

<p>On this week’s episode, I’m joined by artist Lee Putman. We go from his Sundays spent with his Nan and Grandad—reading nature books and exploring the woods behind their house—to building @factsandfineliners, where he...

<p>In this episode, Rutendo and her siblings, Tashinga & Mbiri, tackle one of conservation’s most complex questions: what do we really mean by human–wildlife conflict—and is true coexistence even possible?</p><p>They...

<p>On this week's episode, Rutendo is joined by international adviser, conservation expert, and accredited conflict mediator Greta Iori.</p><p>Greta is working at the forefront of global conservation—tackling the...

<p>Aaaaannnddd we're BACK with season 2 of the pod! The Dr. Rutendo Shackleton and her siblings are together again this week reminiscing about their wild wild holidays! </p><p><br></p><p>There is no better way to enjoy...

<p>In this episode, Dr Rutendo Shackleton chats with veterinarian, conservationist, presenter and author Dr Sean McCormack — founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group and ambassador for Beaver Trust. Sean shares what it was...

<p>This week, Rutendo is joined by her older brother, Tashinga, and sisters, Tadiwa and Mbiri, for a deep dive into wildlife storytelling. They share who in the family is the best storyteller — which naturally leads to...

<p>This week we're so excited that Rutendo is joined by natural history producer and director Faith Musembi.</p><p>You know when you admire someone — you love their work and their vibe — and think, “we’d totally be...

<p>This week on the pod, my sibs Tadiwa, Izwi & Mbiri join me to chat about how we can make conservation our own, whereever it is we may live or come from. <br>We’re sharing our core safari memories from growing up in...

<p>This week Rutendo chats with Dr. Peter Lindsey — a fellow Zimbabwean and Director of the Lion Recovery Fund Wildlife Conservation Network.</p><p>Peter’s passion for African wildlife shines through every part of his...

<p>This week, it’s a sisters-only chat! Rutendo is joined by her sisters Tadiwa, Ishe, and Mbiri to talk all about art and nature — not just how nature inspires creativity, but how creativity can become a form of...

<p>Rutendo welcomes her very first guest, Alicia Hayden — an award-winning wildlife artist and creative conservationist. They talk about art, activism, and how creativity can connect people with nature, from childhood...

<p>In this week’s episode, Rutendo and the siblings are talking all about pets! For many of us, our first relationship with nature begins with the animals we share our homes with. For our family, that’s meant many pets...

<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Nature, Nurture & Nonsense. Meet Dr. Rutendo Shackleton and her five siblings as they launch a podcast where family banter collides with the natural world. In this pilot episode...

<p>Nature, Nurture & Nonsense is a conservation podcast where family stories meet wildlife science. Hosted by Zimbabwean conservationist, Dr Rutendo Shackleton and her five siblings, it mixes wild childhood memories...