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Inside Biodiversity

What do we really know about biodiversity? Inside Biodiversity brings you in-depth conversations with leading researchers tackling the most pressing and controversial questions in biodiversity science.

Podcast · By German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) · English · Official site

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Sep 1, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    How Are the Reptiles Doing? (opens the original)

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    In this episode, host Volker Hahn speaks with macroecologist Shai Meiri about the state of reptiles worldwide. Which reptile groups are most threatened? Why do we know so little about lizards and snakes? And how do public perceptions influence research and conservation? The episode explores global reptile trends, the major threats they face, and why these often-overlooked animals deserve far more attention.

  2. Episode · Aug 4, 2026

    How Can We Make Sense of the Biodiversity Conservation Paradox? (opens the original)

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    Is biodiversity always declining? Or is the story more complicated? In this special review episode, host Volker Hahn revisits highlights from previous episodes to explore biodiversity change and the biodiversity conservation paradox. Featuring insights from leading researchers, the episode explains why biodiversity trends depend on scale, the metrics we use, and the species we study. It revisits scientific debates, challenges common assumptions, and shows why understanding biodiversity change re

  3. Episode · Jul 7, 2026

    How Are the Plants Doing? (opens the original)

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    In this episode, plant ecologists Ute Jandt and Helge Bruelheide explain why a greener planet isn’t necessarily a more diverse one. They discuss global greening, the rise of generalist species, the homogenisation of ecosystems, and how rewilding, forestry, and agriculture can help conserve plant biodiversity in a changing world with podcast host Volker Hahn.

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