Second Chances for Wildlife: Maria Hashmi on Youth, Rescue, and Rewilding Pakistan
Description
In this powerful episode of Nature Talks, host Erfan Firouzi speaks with Maria Hashmi — founder of Little Rebels Nature Camp. A National Geographic Explorer and passionate conservationist, Maria shares her extraordinary journey of igniting environmental awareness among youth, rescuing injured wildlife, and leading grassroots efforts to protect Pakistan’s rich biodiversity.
Tune in to discover:
The origin story of Little Rebels and Second Chance Wildlife
How youth engagement is reshaping conservation in Pakistan
The realities of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
Innovative solutions to human-wildlife conflict
How climate change is impacting regional species
Ways you can contribute to conservation efforts from anywhere in the world
🔗 Follow Maria’s Work:
National Geographic Explorer Profile: https://explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/maria-hashmi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelzoologist/
Whether you’re a budding conservationist or a curious listener, this episode will leave you inspired to take action for our planet’s future.
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