Passion, Pangolins & Community Power | Beryl Makori, Pangolin Project

In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we meet Beryl Makori, Conservation Manager at The Pangolin Project in Kenya.

Beryl shares the remarkable story of rediscovering Kenya’s giant ground pangolin—a species once thought extinct in the country—and the urgent efforts now underway to protect it. From community engagement and ranger patrols to habitat leases and landowner partnerships, The Pangolin Project is racing to secure the last remaining habitat of this elusive and endangered mammal.

We also dive into Beryl’s inspiring personal journey—from being known as the “Bat Lady of East Africa” to leading a passionate grassroots team working at the frontlines of conservation.

What you'll learn:

• Why pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammal
• How the giant ground pangolin was rediscovered in Kenya
• What it takes to build conservation trust with local communities
• Career advice for aspiring conservationists
• The power of persistence and passion in wildlife conservation

Learn more about The Pangolin Project:

https://www.thepangolinproject.org/

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