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Mannimal

From Ants to Avocets via Hares to Harriers through Whales to worms .. . a pod-sized look at the wide and wonderful array of native creatures and critters to be found on and around the Island and its waters. In tests, nine out of ten dolphins said this was their favourite podcast

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Episodes

  • Mannimal 8 - Slugs

    Tuesday, 26 September 2023

    31 minutes

    It's been a long time coming - but eventually H has got out for a walk to observe one of the under-sung and widely disliked heroes of the undergrowth - the humble slug, with one of their number one fans - Dawn Colley. Check it out - if you don't learn something new about our slimy chums you must be a fan yourself!

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  • Mannimal 7 - Bats

    Wednesday, 17 May 2023

    19 minutes

    Bat recorder Nick Pinder talks to H about the Isle of Man's bat population - and the nine species which can be found here.

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  • Mannimal 6 - Hares

    Friday, 10 March 2023

    10 minutes

    Former Education Officer at MWT, Dawn Dickens and H head out to  look for mad march hares - but on land this time.  

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  • Mannimal 5 - Seahares

    Thursday, 1 December 2022

    11 minutes

    Former MWT Chief Duncan Bridges talks to Howard about the fascinating but little-known marine visitor, the seahare

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  • Mannimal 4 - Hen Harriers

    Friday, 14 October 2022

    32 minutes

    On the release of the Hen Harrier Breeding Census for 2022, Neil Morris from Manx Birdlife chats to Howard about the findings, the birds and their future.

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  • Mannimal 3 - Moths

    Tuesday, 19 July 2022

    23 minutes

    Kate Hawkins gives Howard a short tour around a section of MNH's collection of moth specimens - all recorded on the Isle of Man 

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  • Mannimal 2 - Bee ID

    Thursday, 16 June 2022

    12 minutes

    A quick guide to some of the more common types of bee you may see in your garden this summer with bee supremo Duncan Bridges.

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  • Mannimal - Polecat

    Friday, 29 April 2022

    8 minutes

    Mannimal - Polecat

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