TALONS OF HOPE
Talons of Hope is a global journey into the world of raptor conservation, bringing you inspiring stories, cutting-edge science, and the voices of those fighting to keep birds of prey soaring.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
TALONS OF HOPE
Latest Episodes
From Barrels to Broods with Dr Andrew Dixon: Abu Dhabi’s Vision and Mongolia’s Falcon Turnaround
What does it take to bring a national bird back from the brink? In this opening episode of our three-part Talons of Hope special on the Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund's signature project in Mongolia, Dr. Andrew Dixon—the Partners fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:32
Islands on the Edge: Saving the World’s Most Endangered Raptors
Across the world’s scattered islands, from the volcanic ridges of the Philippines to the icy fjords of Tierra del Fuego, live some of the rarest and most extraordinary birds of prey on Earth. These are the island raptors—hawks, owls, eag...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:46
Wings to Fly: From Science to Stewardship in Raptor Conservation with Laurie Goodrich
In this inspiring episode of Talons of Hope, we sit down with Dr. Laurie Goodrich—Sarkis Acopian Director of Conservation Science at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary—and explore what it takes to build the next generation of true conserva...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:48
Why Vultures Matter — and Why We Must Act Now (Special IVAD2025 Episode)
Vultures prevent disease, recycle nutrients, and even reduce greenhouse gas emissions — yet they face extinction at an alarming rate. These birds are the silent guardians of our ecosystems, nature’s clean-up crew that protect both wildlife and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:08
Dead Birds Flying — and the Science of Second Chances with Dr Christian Hagen
What happens when an injured hawk, eagle, falcon, or owl beats the odds, survives rehabilitation, and is released back into the wild? Do they truly make it? Do they matter?In this episode of Talons of Hope, host Munir ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:50
