Business of Biodiversity

One of Australia’s rarest butterfly species is taking the spotlight in this episode. Sadly, it is endangered partly due to its Goldilocks tendencies - it needs everything to be just right to survive. The purple copper butterfly (Paralucia spinifera) is a small butterfly with a thick body, and a wingspan of only 20-30 millimetres.  Join us as we learn about this intriguing species and how its survival depends on a particular food source and a mutualistic relationship with an unassuming ally. We must help protect this unique species, for butterflies are not only beautiful, but they play a crucial role in our environment and are an overall indicator of a healthy ecosystem.  Discover how to get involved in the Counting Coppers citizen science project.  For more information: Purple Copper Butterfly.  Link to Related Business of Biodiversity Episode - 'Valuing Biodiversity: A holistic approach' - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W0abe7AcKuz4yOcy5HTpa This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

Tackling environmental problems such as biodiversity loss and climate change requires an open mind, lateral thinking and innovative solutions.  It's not always easy. It can be challenging to know how to take your first step towards incorporating biodiversity-friendly practices in your business or everyday life. This episode delves into how organisations, both well-established and fledgling, use innovative thinking on their conservation journeys. Join us as we travel to Taronga Zoo and see the transformation it has gone through from purely a tourist-based enterprise to a conservation platform. We’ll learn about their world-first accelerator program, HATCH, which supports ecopreneurs in their conservation journey and hear from one of the inspiring graduates of the program. If you’d like to learn more about the organisations and initiatives that appear in this podcast, please use the links below: Taronga Conservation Society, Australia (Taronga Zoo) https://taronga.org.au/  HATCH Accelerator program https://taronga.org.au/conservation-and-science/act-for-the-wild/hatch  Xylo Systems https://www.xylo.systems/  Episode produced by www.growloveproject.com

A 2021 study estimates that there are about six birds for every human on the planet. Despite this statistic, in summer, millions of people flock to the beaches, far outnumbering the tiny amount of beach-nesting birds also using this space. There are over 600 bird species in NSW, but only six beach-nesting species, including the Hooded Plover. Join us in this short episode to learn about this delightful bird. Only a handful of Hooded Plovers are left in NSW, listed as Critically Endangered under the  New South Wales Threatened Species Conservation Act, 1995. Find out why Hoodies are more than just pretty plumage. Learn about the crucial roles they play in our ecosystem, the threats they face and, as a beachgoer, what simple things you can do to help protect them. Link to Share the Shore. The related Business of Biodiversity 30min Ep. 7: How can we care for our coastal creatures Profile of the Hooded Plover This episode has been produced by the Grow Love Project for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit Saving Our Species Program.

One of the most widely misunderstood creatures, bats, unfortunately, have a bad rap. This episode will dispel some common misconceptions about bats. We’ll learn fun facts and the usefulness of these cryptic creatures. Of 34 bat species in NSW, there are 18 that are listed as threatened or extinct. Threats for these bats include habitat loss, human activities and climate change. Tune in to see what’s happening with these bats, why we want to help them and how you can get involved to aid in their protection. Links to get involved: Bats in Backyards - tiny.cc/sosbatsinbackyards National Flying Fox Monitoring Program - tiny.cc/sosflyingfoxes The related Business of Biodiversity 30 min Ep. 11: Threatened Connections - tiny.cc/sosthreatenedconnections This episode has been produced by the growloveproject.com for the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program.  For more info visit savingourspecies.online/podcast