(Posted 12th September 2024)
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re back in the bird hide at Sunbird Hill talking about #monkeys with Pam Cunneyworth, Director of Colobus Conservation in #Diani on the Kenyan coast. It was at the young age of 7 that a teacher planted the lifelong love of Africa in her. At university, a lecture by Birut? Galdikas, one of Dr. Louis Leakey’s “trimates” (famous primatologists) inspired Pam to take “the road less travelled,” a journey that led her to leave Canada for a life in East Africa.
Pam offers us a glimpse into a fascinating world of primates:
The impact of “Colobridges,” aerial structures that help monkeys cross roads safely.
Why you shouldn’t ignore the ‘eyebrow flash’ of a baboon (hint: it’s an important signal!)
How studying a small population of monkeys on the Kenyan coast ties in with global projects to protect ecosystems.
Practical steps hotels can take to minimise monkey and baboon encounters.
Lastly, we list some of the many tourist attractions in Diani on Kenya’s stunning Indian Ocean coast.
https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/podcast/monkey-magic-in-diani-kenya-with-pam-cunneyworth/
Pam and I recorded our conversation in the bird hide at Sunbird Hill.
Note: Episode 20 is slightly longer than the first few episodes.
As well as our conversation, I talk about highlights of season 1 of the East Africa Travel Podcast, who’s coming up next + read out a few thank yous to the many people who’ve helped me put together the first season.
Thanks for all your support!
