Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants

2026-04-23 · 80 min · episode 640 · 19 entities

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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://bushnell.com/
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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://silencercentral.com/
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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://bushnell.com/
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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://silencercentral.com/
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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://stoneroadmedia.com/

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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://braesidesafaris.co.za/
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Link in episode "Episode 640 - Sam Ferreira || All About Elephants": https://braesidesafaris.co.za/

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Episode description as stored

Mega charismatic fauna create a deep seated emotional response as it pertains their management - ie wolves, bears, and in Africa, elephants. Elephants are one of Africa’s most debated conservation challenges, Robbie sits down with Dr. Sam Ferreira, large mammal ecologist for South African National Parks, unpacking the complex reality of elephant management in Kruger National Park. Drawing on decades of research, field experience, and real-time data, Ferreira challenges the common assumption that more elephants automatically mean more ecological damage, instead revealing how elephant behavior, resource distribution, and “ice cream aisle” habitat preferences drive localized impact. From historical human influence and shifting landscapes of fear to modern conservation constraints and adaptive management strategies, this conversation explores why managing elephants isn’t about hitting a magic number but understanding the dynamic systems they shape. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org Support our Conservation Club Members! Braeside Safaris: https://braesidesafaris.co.za/ Stone Road Media: https://www.stoneroadmedia.com/ Anti-Poaching Aid Program: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/anti-poaching-aid-program/ See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices