Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 033 Elle chats with Dr. Ben Garrod about his work: from primatology and evolutionary biology to broadcasting and lecturing. Ben discusses the objective behind his new children’s book series ‘Extinct’ and how he helps empower children about conservation. Ben discusses what it means to be a scientist and his thoughs on how the subject is intersectional and multi-faceted. Dr. Ben Garrod Socials www.twitter.com/ben_garrod www.instagram.com/ben_garrod www.bengarrod.co.uk Dr. Jane Goodall Institute https://janegoodall.org/ ZSL https://www.zsl.org/ Royal Vet Collage https://www.rvc.ac.uk/ Darwins Finches https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin%27s_finches University of East Anglia https://www.uea.ac.uk/ Norfolk Wildlife Trust https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/home Youth STEMM Awards https://ysawards.co.uk/ Ben’s Books ‘EXTINCT’ https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/extinct Ben’s TEDX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEzAHZJnp5M Elle Kaye socials  www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy Podcast socials www.instagram.com/specimenspod www.twitter.com/specimenspod www.patreon.com/specimenspod www.ellekayetaxidermy.co.uk/product-page/specimenspodmerch Artwork © 2021 Madison Erin Mayfield www.instagram.com/madisonerinmayfield https://twitter.com/MEMIllustration Music Giraffes - Harrison Amer via premiumbeat.com Researched, edited and produced by Elle Kaye Concept/Title © 2020 Elle Kaye