Join us in a captivating episode of the Conservationists Assembled podcast, where we trek into the world of African Painted Dog with guest expert, Peter Blinston. Through an illuminating conversation, we uncover the lives of these social canids and the community they have behind them

Explore unique efforts in conserving these amazing animals and means of preventing their threats. From football leagues to selling art made out of disarmed snares, there are many fantastic efforts by some awesome people trying to help save the African Hunting Dog.

Learn about the amazing people who have devoted their lives to front line conservation, including an award winning tracker and field officer, Jealous Mpofu and many more!

We delve into the role that good zoos have to play in painted dog conservation, and the larger field of conservation but also acknowledges that there is still plenty more room for in situ and ex situ conservation to collaborate on. Peter discusses the importance of funding and what he would like to see more of in terms of ex situ conservation support.