The latter part of the episode focuses on the use of genetics to combat the illegal trade of pangolins, which is a topic related to conservation biology and wildlife trafficking.
Principles of conservation biology, such as understanding habitat use patterns to inform landscape protection efforts, are explored through the lens of carnivore ecology.
The episode touches on various conservation efforts and challenges related to protecting pelican populations and their habitats, making it relevant to the field of conservation biology.
The podcast episodes cover a range of topics within the field of conservation biology, including efforts to protect endangered species, understand the impacts of climate change and invasive species on ecosystems, and utilize innovative technologies and strategies for conservation.
For example, the episode 'How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds' discusses the use of genetically modified mosquitoes to combat avian malaria and protect endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers. The episode 'Deer Are Expanding North. That Could Hurt Some Species Like Boreal Caribou' examines how climate change is driving the northward expansion of white-tailed deer and the implications for other species like boreal caribou.
Other episodes cover topics such as the conservation of tapirs, the extinction of woolly mammoths, and the importance of accurately representing biodiversity in communication tools like emojis.