Here's the replay episode you've been waiting for – Dr. Chloe Buiting on "What Are You Doing Here?"

It's not just a podcast; it's an exploration of passion, purpose, and the wild wonders that make our world extraordinary. Tune in, be inspired, and let the adventure begin!

An Australian wildlife veterinarian who doesn't just treat animals; she's a guardian of the wild, a conservation crusader, and a published author.

Dr. Chloe has been the driving force behind Loop Abroad's outreach initiatives since 2019, and Chloe isn't just changing lives at Loop Abroad; she's also a consultant for Fauna & Flora, an international conservation powerhouse. And if that's not thrilling enough, Chloe is also an author ! Her first book, "The Jungle Doctor," was published in 2021, and now it's undergoing several language translations with 100% of the author's proceeds soaring into the hands of global conservation organizations. Every page turns into a commitment to our planet.

When Chloe isn't joining her fellow Vet's de-horning Rhino in Africa, she, along with her wildlife-vet husband Jan, and their daughter Matilda, call Kangaroo Island home. Surfing, snorkeling, and caring for orphaned kangaroo and koala joeys make up their extraordinary everyday life.

You can be transported into the heart of her adventures on Instagram as @jungle_doctor and explore the wild wonders she shares on her website www.jungledoctor.org.

" It is not enough to rescue these animals from illegal trafficking. They must be given the opportunity to recover properly. They must be given a real chance at survival, not just at a rescue station, but back in the wild, where they can contribute to genetic diversity and the continuation of their species in these areas. ~ Joey, founder, Jungle Rescue Reform"

Joey Solimine, is a veterinary nurse, wildlife conservationist, and the founder of the Jungle Rescue Reform, Joey studied Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Rutgers University and is currently studying Wildlife Conservation Biology through Unity College of Maine.She travels to wildlife rehabilitation centers across Central and South America, predominantly in the Amazon region, where she helps rehabilitate, medically care for, research and eventually release wildlife victims of illegal pet trade. She has been traveling to and working in the jungle doing research on ethical wildlife rehabilitation practices, controversies, and successful rehabilitation, with a focus on primate behavior.Her goal is to help build on what we know about rehabilitating wildlife that were once held as pets or used as tourist attractions, especially primates.

Her organization " Jungle Rescue Reform " aims to help bring funding and support to wildlife rescue centers operating in remote parts of the world, with a focus on the Amazon rainforest, they also aim to advocate for locals who run these sanctuaries, and to bridge the gaps that exist between the experts and the professionals; the science and the first hand experience of those native to those jungle areas.Visit 👉🏾Jungle Rescue Reform www.junglerescuereform.org & find Joey ⁠@joey.of.the.jungle⁠

Music : 

Joystick | shiny new kicks

John Bartmann | african moon

"Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison, by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ~ Albert Einstein The results are in for our most listened to year end wrapped by the almighty Spotify (wink) and this episode comes out on top across all listening platforms so we are rebroadcasting it.

Wildlife Vet. Dr. Sharon Mulindi, ... we can't help but think that a chat with Sharon who has devoted her life to aiding wildlife in Kenya is appropriate for a year end wrap up. Wishing you all much peace and joy.

Wildlife Veterinarian, Sharon Mulindi joins us from her mobile vet unit position in Northern Kenya. The mobile Vet units tackles some pretty import conservation concerns to assist the regional KWS vet in interventions which include treatments, rescues, disease surveillance and collaring. The mobile vet unit is sponsored by Save The Elephants, Ewaso Lions and Grey's Zebra Trust in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service. Enjoy our episode with Sharon and hear about some of the wildlife she comes face to face with, how Africa's first community owned and run elephant sanctuary works, and a peek into the important research work being done in conservation. The journey to a being a wildlife vet is quite a journey, and discovering Sharon's passion and commitment is an inspiration to us all as we tackle the challenges we face in our current reality. For a bit of Levity Marley steps in with his rapid fire questions for his segment of "Off the Top." Be sure to see what Ms. Mulindi is up to on her IG @sha.ron_mulindi and the mobile vet teams @savetheelephants, @ewasolions @kenyawildlifeservice Visit | Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Africa’s first community owned elephant sanctuary situated in Northern Kenya. We rescue, to release. www.reteti.org Opening "Love Letter to the Earth" by Thich Nhat Hanh, read by Natasha Deganello Giraudie Reflections by Erika Tengu and Greta Mae Music by John Bartman & the EWP natural environment.