On this week’s episode of The Wrap Up, host Ben chats with Professor Arthur Georges, a renowned evolutionary ecologist and herpetologist, as part of National Science Week celebrations. Professor Georges dives into his decades-long fascination with turtles, from studying their temperature-dependent sex determination to receiving the prestigious Baylor Turtle Conservation Award. He shares wild facts, and highlights the urgent conservation challenges they face due to climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. With citizen science initiatives like the Million Turtles project gaining traction, Professor Georges remains hopeful for the future of these uniquely Australian creatures.
Listen to the full interview with Ben below: