Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
A rare piece of good news for conservationists: hundreds more lowland gorillas live in the Republic of Congo than previously expected. But other primates — especially the mountain gorilla — are still seriously at risk. Join us for a look at the state of animal conservation efforts in Africa and around the world.
Guests
- Amy Vedder Senior Vice President for Conservation, The Wilderness Society; Co-Author, "In the Kingdom of Gorillas: Fragile Species in a Dangerous Land" (Aurum Press)
- Lucy Spelman Regional Veterinary Manager, Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project; former director of the Smithsonian National Zoo; Co-editor, "The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes" (Delacorte)
- Allard Blom Director of the Congo Basin, Namibia, and Madagascar, World Wildlife Fund
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