Lions, they are the kings of the jungle. The pride of Africa. Almost synonymous with Africa when anyone speaks of the continent. But how long will these great creatures be around for? And how many are left? 4ZZZ's interepid reporter, Anita Diamond interviewed Dr Shivani Bhalla, Founder of Ewaso Lions, a conservation programme in Kenya, to find out about lion conservation in East Africa.

Have you ever heard scratching noises at night in your home? or come across small, dark brown droppings? Eek… now you’ve seen a rat scurrying across your roof! So, you put out some rat poison. Well, owls and other animals may be unintended victims of your poison.

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin chatted with Stefan Hattingh, an Environmental Officer about out how to handle rodent eradication responsibly without killing owls.

Did you know… it was traditionally believed, that the Orangutans could talk but chose not to, as a sign of their high intelligence… as they were afraid that they might be enslaved and put to work?

August 19th is International Orangutan day and it’s time for you to meet our cousins.

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted about ‘All Things Orangutan’ with Leif Cocks the founder of The Orangutan Project.

Do you think gaming is a time-waster? When we think of the autism spectrum, many now think of Sheldon from 'The Big Bang Theory' with his rituals and routines, however is that a true autistic representation or is his character even on the spectrum? How can people with autism make the best of their skills such as concentration?

4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin spoke with Alan Morgans the National Coordinator of The Lab Network about reaching young people with autism through social gaming clubs.

Australia ranks highly on many world rankings - like livability metrics and most of us feel lucky to be living here.

Our nature is wonderful, however sadly we also rank as one of the top in the ʻdeveloped world with the highest rate of deforestation'… Queensland bulldozes one tree every second!

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has released Australia’s first national scorecard.

4ZZZ's Eliot and Toni spoke with Vanessa Keogh, a conservation scientist from the World Wildlife Fund for Nature to discuss Australiaʻs first national 'Tree Scorecard'.

Do you know much about The Redlands shire to our south? Were you aware it was Brisbane’s food bowl and was covered with strawberry farms? What happened to all those strawberry farms and how many are left?

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin & Toni Pankaluic chatted about Redland’s history and its recent strawberry farm past with Vicki Ward from Redlands Museum.

We all know it – video killed the radio star. But did it really? Radio is still very much alive, yes that’s right you’re listening to it! So why has radio endured and what is its purpose?

4ZZZ's intrepid reporter, Anita Diamond interviewed Dr Amanda Krause, who conducted a recent study looking at the purpose of radio and how it supports older adults' wellbeing.

The Queensland Government proposes to build a full-sized athletics warm-up track in Brisbane’s Raymond Park for the 2032 Olympic Games.

The parkland located in Kangaroo Point is one of many locations in surrounding inner-city suburbs eyed for major infrastructure changes over the coming years. Why are the proposed plans for the parkland controversial, and what overall impact will the Olympics bring for Brisbane?

4ZZZ’s Toni Pankaluic spoke to Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward as well as local residents to find out more…

In the last 20 years, Australians' kidney health has deeply declined, causing a doubling in demand for dialysis as well as kidney transplants.

Are you aware of your own kidney’s health or the impact that getting dialysis has on a person’s lifestyle?

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted with Dr Karen Dwyer, the Clinical Director of Kidney Health Australia about what kidneys are, kidney health and of a new ‘Big Red Kidney’ bus arriving in Queensland.

Queensland’s Far North is home to the saltwater crocodile and impressive apex predator in our ecosystem.

Almost wiped out by ‘human fear’ and hunting… after decades of conservation protection they are a success story in regaining their territory, however they again are threatened - this time by a virus.

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin and Toni Pankaluic chatted with UQs Roy Hall a virologist who was on the crocodile vaccination team about strides in vaccinating our crocodiles from West Nile Virus to ensure the crocodile industry which is intertwined with indigenous livelihoods and economic development opportunities