Show Notes
In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African wildlife photographer, safari guide, and educator Villiers Steyn. Villiers shares his journey from pursuing a background in nature conservation to becoming a full-time YouTuber through his brand, the Safari Expert. Here is a link to a gallery of Villiers' images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Villiers-Steyn In the podcast, Villiers discusses his top four favourite p...
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