In this episode of Rewildology, we embark on an inspiring journey through the heart of Sumatra with Jane Dunlop, co-founder of EcosystemImpact, āluān, and Mahi-Mahi Surf Resort. From the pivotal moment that ignited her passion to the challenges and triumphs of safeguarding Sumatra's endangered ecosystems, Jane's tale is a testament to the power of purpose. We delve into the conservation issues plaguing the island and how her three organizations address each issue in an impactful way, while explo...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This episode marks the launch of Rewildology’s newest mini-series called "Conservation Chronicles: Tales from the Field"! Join us for a pulse-pounding adventure as we dive into the thrilling world of conservation with Allison Cusick, a polar guide and researcher. Allison shares captivating tales from the field, including heart-stopping encounters with Antarctica’s ever-changing weather and incredible wildlife, and close calls with nasty Amazonian parasites. Through her stories, we unravel the de...
Oct 26, 2023•48 min
This week's episode of Rewildology celebrates International Sloth Day by getting us "sloth-ucated" on the fascinating world of sloths. With insights from Sam Trull, Co-founder and Executive Director of The Sloth Institute, and Diorene Smith, DVM, the world's leading pygmy sloth researcher, the episode delves into sloth's natural history, dispels myths about their slow movements, and explores the unique features of pygmy sloths. Settle in for a relaxed, informative journey through the fascinating...
Oct 19, 2023•38 min
In this captivating episode of Rewildology, we are joined by Pedro Prata, the Team Leader of Rewilding Portugal, whose life's journey from a childhood spent in the wild landscapes of Portugal to becoming a conservation and restoration leader is nothing short of inspiring. Pedro shares his early inspirations, the invaluable takeaways from his international conservation experiences, and his heartfelt return to Portugal. He sheds light on the ambitious Rewilding Portugal project, with its central f...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 38 min
August 2023 is here and gone! If you missed one of August's wide-ranging episodes and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, listen to these highlights and then go back to the episode that piques your interest the most. Episode Recaps: #144 | Restoring Elk in the Tennessee Mountains with Lisa Muller, PhD #145 | Revolutionizing Wildlife Tracking Technology with Debbie Saunders, PhD #146 | Raising Conservation Awareness through Fine Art with Ramón Casares #147 | Per...
Aug 31, 2023•31 min
Brooke is currently traveling to Brazil! To celebrate, please enjoy this conversation with Pedro Fruet, PhD, world-leading Lahille's bottlenose dolphin researcher in Brazil. This episode originally aired in July 2021. Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one Support the Show Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F78QPCYDUBDGC Rewildolog...
Aug 24, 2023•58 min
Ramón Casares is the creator of the Ex Situ Rescued Wildlife Fine Art Photography Gallery. He has traveled all over the world taking stunning photographs of rescued animals and sharing their story with the high-end art community. Ramón and I have a deep discussion about his childhood and how his mother and father influenced the work he pursues today, why he got into photography, how the idea for the Ex-Situ Gallery came to him, how he picks his subjects and the logistics behind his photography, ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 26 min
To teach us about advancing radio-telemetry tracking technology, in this episode, I’m sitting down with Debbie Saunders, PhD, founder of Wildlife Drones in Australia. Debbie and I have a lovely time chatting about her story and how she found herself studying swift parrots, how she switched from studying wildlife ecology to building a tech startup, how Wildlife Drones’ radio-telemetry system works, her favorite stories from the field, and how the company is innovating for the future. Read full sh...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
To teach us about elk restoration in the Appalachians, in this episode, I’m sitting down with Lisa Muller, PhD, Professor and Assistant Director in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Tennessee. Lisa and I have a fantastic time exploring her story and how she became the lead of the elk restoration project in Tennessee, the history of elk in the Appalachians, the day elk returned to Tennessee’s mountains, the innovative conservation tech she and her team is using to monitor the h...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min
A lot has happened since the last time I did an Into the Headlines episode and I’ve been holding onto a few topics that I wanted to discuss with you: first, the possible end of greenwashing (carbon credits), second, updates from CITES on African carnivores, and some other fun updates that I’ve been collecting from the past few months. Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/...
Jul 27, 2023•15 min
To learn about Antarctica’s cetaceans, today I sat down with Ari Friedlaeder, PhD, professor of Ocean Sciences and Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz, and the principal investigator at the Friedlaeder Bio-Telemetry & Behavioral Ecology Lab. Ari and I explore the foundational years of his life, including how his sports background helped him become a better marine biologist, when and how whales entered his life, the magical opportunity that began his career in Antarctica, all things Antarctic ce...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Andrew Budziak is a Canadian wildlife photographer and filmmaker, and specializes in urban wildlife. His recently-released 6-part docuseries visits multiple urban centers across Canada, showcasing both the pleasures of visiting cultural hubs, and the wildlife that call them home. I sat down with Andrew to discuss how wildlife photography and filmmaking entered his life after receiving training in journalism, how he decides which projects to take on, when he became obsessed with urban wildlife, h...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min
To virtually explore Patagonia, I invited Liliana Kusanovic onto the show. Liliana and I discuss so much including why her father decided to go into hospitality when he had no experience in the field, how her family’s land went from being a failing cattle business to a thriving sustainable tourism destination called Las Torres Reserve, the methods they used to increase wildlife biodiversity on their land, how conservation and tourism in Patagonia have changed over the years, the sustainable prac...
Jul 06, 2023•53 min
The show’s Wildest Hits series has officially concluded! The episodes ranged across the show’s two and half year life span with diverse topics and guests. In case you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, check out these highlights and then go back to the episode that piques your interest the most. Episode Recaps: #134 | Saving the Elephants of Laos with Michael Vogler; Wildest Hits Vol. 1 #135 | Coexisting with Europe’s Large Carnivores wit...
Jun 30, 2023•48 min
Today is the final episode of the show’s Wildest Hits series! We're going all the way back to Episode 18 with Sheridan Samano, a super inspirational woman that has overcome many hurdles to see her vision come to life. As a quick aside, Sheridan’s conservation tourism business, Reefs to Rockies is now thriving post-Covid, and she and my company, The Wild Source, are partnering on lots of exciting trips. Stay posted on those in case you’d like to join. I’ll probably be guiding a few here and there...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min
This episode had to be included in the Wildest Hits series! Originally released in April 2022, this conversation had the most downloads and shares across the internet. Why? Aaron is a wolf expert and grew up on a ranch just outside of Yellowstone. He understands why people hate and love wolves. I was happy to finally sit down with someone that could answer all of my questions about wolves in northern US states. Please enjoy this highly popular episode with Aaron. Read full show notes at: https:/...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 55 min
The Wildest Hits series continues! This episode made quite a splash when it was released last September. First, who doesn’t love penguins and seals? And I’m sure just about all of us listening regularly daydream about visiting Antarctica one day. Michelle’s creative spin on studying Antarctic wildlife is so cool. It makes me curious to see what further discoveries she will make as tech advances. Please enjoy the third volume of Rewildology’s Wildest Hits! Read full show notes at: https://rewildo...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Today’s episode is Volume 2 of Rewildology's Wildest Hits series! After listening to this chat when it originally aired in September 2022, many of you reached out to tell me that you had a totally new perspective on coexistence. I’d easily classify this episode as the most philosophical conversation the show has released yet, and it had to be included in the Wildest Hits series. Please enjoy this deep conversation with John Linnell, PhD. Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min
This month we are doing something brand new on the show - I’ve run the numbers and calculated the results to come up with Rewildology’s Top 5 Wildest Hits! If you’re new to the show or have been listening since Day 1, these episodes created the most buzz on the internet and on podcast apps. First up on our Wildest Hits Series is Episode 39, Saving the Elephants of Laos with Michael Vogler. Michael is the co-founder of Mandalao Elephant Conservation in Laos and is deeply entrenched in captive Asi...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min
In May, we learned about koalas, introduced a brand new social platform specially made for the conservation community, discussed rewilding the Dinarics through lynx reintroductions, and traveled across Tanzania. If you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, listen to these highlights and then go back to the episode that piques your interest the most. Episodes Clips: #129 | Koalas: Conserving Australia’s Most Iconic Species with Danielle Clode...
May 31, 2023•28 min
In March-April 2023, Brooke traveled to Tanzania for a site Inspection with her employer, The Wild Source. Along with two top biologist guides from The Wild Source’s resident guide team, the group witnessed several unforgettable big cat sightings, all of which Brooke documented and shares in this episode. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on a hardcore wildlife safari, then you won’t want to miss this story. Watch this episode on YouTube . For more information on how to become a conse...
May 27, 2023•35 min
Today we are sitting down with Vedran Slijepčević, DVM, wildlife veterinarian, and a founder of the LIFE Lynx project. Vedran and I discuss his life’s journey and how he became a veterinarian, large carnivore researcher, senior lecturer, and seasoned hunter. We then chat about wildlife management and how Croatia manages its large carnivores. Following, we explore all aspects of the lynx’s life; their natural history, why they became almost extinct in the Dinaric Mountains, issues the population ...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Megan Cromp is the mastermind behind the brand-new social platform called Key Conservation. Megan and I have such a fun time discussing how the idea for Key came to be, how Key fills a huge void in the conservation community, what the platform is and how it works, big features that were just launched, and future plans for the app. Please join me over on Key! Use my special referral link and start connecting with others in the conservation community right now! While you're at it, join the Rewildo...
May 11, 2023•1 hr
Today we are sitting down with Danielle Clode, PhD, Conservation Biologist and Author of the new book Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future . Danielle and I discuss the inspiration for her book, misconceptions about koalas and the biological reasonings for their behavior, top threats koalas are facing, the devastating Black Summer fires of 2019, the difficulties of writing a book during a pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, tips to take your scientific communication to a new level, and...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min
This month we talked about a river in dire straits, writing impactful stories, and coexisting with bears. If you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, listen to these highlights and then go back to the episode that piques your interest the most. Join the Rewildology Listener Meet-Up! Email or DM on social media to reserve your place. The meet-up is free and will happen via Google Meets at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on May 16th. I can’t wait to meet y...
May 01, 2023•32 min
To teach us about North American black bears and grizzly bears, today we are sitting down with Stewart Breck, PhD, Research Wildlife Biologist at the USDA Wildlife Services and a Facility Affiliate in the Center for Human-Carnivore Coexistence at Colorado State University. Stewart and I have a fantastic time discussing how he became involved in human-bear conflict research, misconceptions about the USDA and why he loves working for the agency, black bear biology 101 and grizzly bear biology 101,...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 31 min
To teach us all about nature storytelling, today we are sitting down with Rachel Wambui, writer, director, and filmmaker. Rachel and I explore how she discovered nature storytelling, elements that create an impactful story, resources to level up your storytelling skills, and the future of the industry. Whether you are a seasoned conservation content creator or you just started to craft your story, I’m sure you’ll take away at least one nugget from today’s conversation. Check out ways to support ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In this episode, we are sitting down with Dave Showalter, Professional Conservation Photographer. Dave and I explore why the Colorado River system has reached a critical point, why he decided to write a book above all other media types, and how he met the incredible people that are protecting and restoring the river. We also share a deep, personal moment at the end. Get ready for tears, everyone. Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/ Recording gear prov...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 42 min
March was a bang! We added four new countries to the show’s country list, and traveled, literally, all over the globe exploring conservation. If you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, check out these highlights to see if you might want to go back and listen to the full episode in its entirety. Episode Recaps: Ep. 119 | Exploring Carnivore Coexistence on a Global Scale with Miha Krofel, PhD Ep. 120 | Conserving Antarctica’s Penguins & ...
Mar 31, 2023•34 min
Today we are sitting down with Polish author, Anna Maziuk. Beginning in 2014, Anna dedicated her life to telling the story of Poland’s wolves through a human lens. In the following six years, she met with biologists and various stakeholder groups to write her book, Instynkt, About wolves in Polish forests. Anna and I have a wonderful time exploring her childhood growing up in Poland’s forests, why she went into journalism, the moment she became hooked on wolves, the past, present and future of w...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min
