Episode 18

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11th Jan 2025

The Last Ranger

Join us as we dive into the journey behind The Last Ranger with director Cindy Lee and writer David Lee. Based on true events in the Eastern Cape, the film tells the powerful story of Thandi, a rhino who survived a brutal poaching incident on Kariega Game Reserve, and the woman determined to protect these vulnerable animals. Cindy shares her path from commercials to becoming an Academy Award®-shortlisted director, while David reflects on his Hollywood career, including roles in Black Panther and Blood Diamond. This episode blends storytelling, conservation, and creativity over a cup of coffee.

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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.

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Mike Veale

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Mike Veale is a wildlife care, conservation, and anti poaching professional with over 15 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.