The Possibilists

The Possibilists. Michael Soule´, the late conservation biologist, was once asked if he is optimistic or pessimistic about the future of our environment. He responded that he is “possibilistic.” We want to be possibilistic too, and together we’re trying to explore what that means with Reverse the Red. Find out more about this movement at https://www.reversethered.org/

The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited to announce this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity.

Diana Vásquez and the axolotl

Pelecanus · The Possibilists: Diana Vásquez and the Axolotl

For this episode, as part of our Year of Action, the theme for April and May is Amphibians! We talk with Diana Vásquez, a biologist with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, or UNAM. We wanted to learn everything there is to know about the famous Axolotl, the ecological restoration of their habitats, and the social aspects of trying to save a species while strengthening the communities around them.
Please check out their website www.restauracionecologica.org and consider adopting an axolotl of your own, and follow them on social media @restauracionecologica_
Hosts and producers are Austin and Taylor Parker
Producers on this episode are Megan Joyce and Dr. Judy Mann.
Images of the Axolotl in the lab were provided by Vivian Ruíz
Images of the Chinampas in Xochimilco were provided by Basilio Rodríguez, Claudia Medina, Crescencio Hernández, Julio Mora, and Pedro Méndez
The graphic of the Axolotl was provided by our partners at Peppermint Narwhal www.peppermintnarwhal.com/ and @peppermintnarwhal

loro parque fundación with rafael zamora

Pelecanus · The Possibilists: Loro Parque Fundación with Rafael Zamora

In this episode, as part of our Year of Action, the theme for February and March is Birds! Austin and Taylor Parker talk with Rafael Zamora of Loro Parque Fundacion (https://www.loroparque-fundacion.org), in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The mission of the Loro Parque foundation is to conserve wild species and their habitats , through environmental education, research, sustainable breeding programs and the activities we develop with local communities. They have achieved so much in the conservation of so many species, but today Rafael will talk about the work they’ve done with recovering Parrot species around the world. Thanks Rafael for taking the time to talk with us and for all of the amazing work he’s done for decades.
This is the Year of Action for reverse the red, so please look into how you can help save the bird species in your area, and get involved.
Host, editor and producer is Austin Parker Producers: Taylor Parker, Megan Joyce Dr. Judy Mann, Alex Duckles
All images and videos provided by Loro Parque Foundation, Reverse the Red, and Peppermint Narwhal