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The Pangolin Podcast

The Pangolin Podcast

Written by: Toby Jermyn
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Hosted by passionate safari professionals, conservationists and wildlife photographers, we bring you captivating stories from the bush, behind-the-lens insights from award‑winning image makers, and thought‑provoking conversations with conservationists working to protect our planet’s most extraordinary species — including the elusive pangolin. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, a wildlife photographer, or simply a nature enthusiast, The Pangolin Podcast will inspire you to see the wild with fresh eyes… and to help preserve it for generations to come.

© 2026 Pangolin International
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Episodes
  • Meet The Pro: Sabine Stols
    May 13 2026

    In his episode, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Pangolin Photo Host Sabine Stols, a German-born wildlife photographer who transitioned from cruise-ship people photography to a full-time nature career with her husband, Charl. The couple have spent the last 10 years hosting with Pangolin Photo Safaris.

    Here is a link to a gallery of Sabine's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Sabine-Stols/Meet-the-Pro-Sabine-Stols

    CONNECT WITH SABINE
    https://www.instagram.com/sabine_stols/
    https://www.pangolinphoto.com/sabine-stols

    Sabine shares four favourite images chosen for the praise they received from fellow photographers. She discusses balancing stills and video, the growing demand for video, and selects Hannes Lochner’s backlit lion-breath image as her admired “guest” photo.

    GUEST IMAGE
    Roar by Hannes Lochner
    www.hanneslochner.com
    https://www.instagram.com/hannes_lochner/

    Pangolin Photo Safaris
    Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.

    https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community

    We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

    Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

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    39 mins
  • Meet The Pro: Wim van den Heever
    Apr 29 2026

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African photographer Wim van den Heever, who won Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a haunting brown hyena image made over 10 years using a difficult camera-trap setup in Namibia’s abandoned Kolmanskop.

    Connect with Wim:
    WimvandenHeever.com
    https://www.instagram.com/wim_van_den_heever/

    The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

    View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode:
    https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Wim-van-den-Heever

    Wim also shares the technical challenges of camera trapping, including balancing distant security light with flashes, working at 15-second exposures, and enduring sand, lost gear, and countless failures before seeing the winning frame. He also discusses predicting behaviour, his shift from stock photography to hosting and fine-art print sales, and a shot made with a submerged wide-angle camera triggered remotely.

    Listen out for a very special giveaway from Pangolin Photo Safaris and Wim van den Heever.

    GUEST IMAGE
    Polar Reflections by Paul Nicklen
    https://paulnicklen.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/paulnicklen/

    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Welcome to Pangolin Podcast
    • 03:31 First Image - Ghost Town Visitor
    • 14:23 Second Image - The Final Leap
    • 24:06 Third Image - A Leap of Lechwe
    • 30:42 Fourth Image - Craig
    • 35:46 Guest Image - Polar Reflections
    • 39:20 Dream Home

    Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.

    https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community

    We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

    Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

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    42 mins
  • Meet The Pro: Walter Aaron
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Botswana-born wildlife photographer and Pangolin photo host, Walter Aaron. Growing up in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Walter’s lifelong connection to nature led him to become a safari guide, where he discovered a deep passion for capturing the incredible wildlife around him. Today, he is a resident photo host in the Chobe, where he mentors the next generation of Batswana photographers.

    Connect with Walter:
    https://www.instagram.com/waltersphotography22/

    The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

    View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode:
    https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Walter-Aaron

    In this episode, Walter shares the stories behind four of his favorite personal photographs and one image by a fellow photographer that he deeply admires. He also discusses his love for low-angle photography—sometimes even touching his camera to the water to get the perfect shot—and what it’s like being a homegrown photo host in one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations.

    GUEST IMAGE
    Charl Stols
    https://www.instagram.com/charl_stols/
    https://www.facebook.com/CharlStolsNaturePhotography/

    Timestamps:

    • 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast
    • 01:02 Guest Introduction: Walter Aaron
    • 03:01 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos
    • 04:17 The First Image: Leopard Cub in Chobe
    • 09:30 The Second Image: Low-Angle African Jacana
    • 15:02 The Third Image: Wide-Angle Lions in the Okavango Delta
    • 20:15 The Fourth Image: Buffalo vs Crocodile
    • 25:20 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers
    • 28:45 Mentoring the Next Generation in Botswana
    • 32:10 The Final Image: A Photo Walter Admired
    • 35:50 Conclusion
    Pangolin Photo Safaris
    Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.

    https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community

    We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

    Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

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    37 mins
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