Dr. Ben Garrod - Professor of Evolutionary Biology + Science Engagement

Specimens

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