Episode 21

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17th Dec 2025

Sophie Bland Episode - Part 1

Sophie Bland, is a wildlife conservationist, photographer, former zookeeper, and part of the Global Conservation Force Team. Recently, she joined us for her first team deployment as a GCF Field Journalist working in the field as part of snare patrols, community based ranger selection and the annual anti-poaching ranger bootcamp. Tune in for part 1! In part 2, we will pick up where we abruptly, not planned, left off!

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About the Podcast

Coffee And Conservation
Mike Veale & Robert Pike discuss real life wildlife conservation issues, stories, and solutions
Join Mike Veale & Robert Pike as they dive into "frontline" wildlife protection and conservation issues, programs, and solutions. Each episode is focused on an issue, effort, guest professional, and call to action for the every day person who cares about animals, people, and the environment.

About your hosts

Mike Veale

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Mike Veale is a wildlife care, conservation, and anti poaching professional with over 19 years experience. His experience ranges from wildlife rehab to working as an anti poaching ranger on frontline wildlife protection details in Africa and Asia.

Robert Robert

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Robert Pike has a bachelors degree in Broadcasting Journalism from Cal State Fullerton and has covered stories regarding wildlife conservation and anti-poaching in four different continents.