{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/66186287eef7450015319860?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fynbos Biodiversity + Conservation","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/1712875169004-f372331d2a7aa24cfd9733fb29cbbc26.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>This episode was recorded on an extremely remote private nature reserve at the most southern point of&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;where Mandela grew up and spent much of her childhood. In this episode we speak with Mandela's cousin,&nbsp;Amy&nbsp;Mocke, a school teacher and professional poisonous snake expert and handler.&nbsp;Amy&nbsp;sometimes helps people move cobras and other extremely dangerous snakes when they are in gardens, houses, barns and garages.&nbsp;Amy&nbsp;is also an animal rights activist and caretaker for many species of animals who deserve a second chance. In this episode,&nbsp;Amy&nbsp;speaks about the ecology and human history of&nbsp;South&nbsp;Africa&nbsp;with a focus on snakes, sharks, whales and other vital species who live in the land, sea and sky. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at</strong><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/www.TrailLessTraveled.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> TrailLessTraveled.net</strong></a><strong> and be sure to check out our visual series on</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@mandelaleola\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> YouTube</strong></a><strong>!!!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The radio version of the show includes copyright music and premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST. You can live online at Trail1033.com &amp; locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with</strong><a href=\"http://www.xplorermaps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Xplorer Maps</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>","author_name":"Mandela Leola van Eeden"}