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#81 Sharon and Wildlife on the Edge (Kenya)

#81 Sharon and Wildlife on the Edge (Kenya)19 apr24 min

Northern Kenya is one of Africa's most biodiverse landscapes, and one of its most demanding places to be a wildlife vet. Dr. Sharon Mulindi, senior veterinary officer at Kenya Wildlife Service, covers a vast stretch of this arid, wildlife-rich region where a 24/7 on-call schedule is less a job requirement and more a way of life. From darting wounded lions before breakfast to treating elephant calves in the midday heat, her days rarely go as planned. In this episode, Sharon shares the detectiv...