Rewildology
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsConservation, sustainability, wild travel stories. Host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and adventure traveler, chats with experts from across the globe to discuss nature’s biggest questions: How do we save and rewild our natural spaces? How can we restore wildlife populations? How do we overcome adversity and bring communities together? Where are the best places to experience nature? Pour yourself a glass of something tasty (coffee, tea, wine, whiskey?) and join the conversation. Together we’ll rewild the planet.
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#164 | In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal Part 4: The Land of Ocelots
March 29, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWelcome to the final episode of the newest expedition series on Rewildology: "In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal." In this episode, Brooke shares her adventures through the southern Pantanal at Fazenda San Francisco, introduces you to resident ocelot researcher Henrique Villas Boas Concone, and provides her final thoughts from her explorations in this critically important habitat. This expedition was documented in August 2023 during The Wild Source’s Realm of the Jaguar gr...
#163 | Special Episode! Rewilding Chilean Patagonia with Carolina Morgado
March 20, 2024 15:41 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBToday is World Rewilding Day and we’re celebrating by releasing this very special episode with Carolina Morgado, the Executive Director of Rewilding Chile! In this conversation, Carolina and Brooke explore so many topics including her serendipitous meeting with Doug Tompkins and her early career with Tompkins Conservation, the evolution of conservation and activism in Chile, the current state of Patagonia, how Rewilding Chile and the Route of the Parks came to be, and the top projects they a...
#162 | In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through Pantanal’s Waterways Part 3: Pantanal's Jaguars
March 14, 2024 11:58 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWelcome to Part 3 of the newest expedition series on Rewildology: 'In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal.' In this episode, Brooke sits down with Abbie Martin, the Founder of the Jaguar Identification Project, to delve into everything there is to know about the jaguars of the Pantanal. Brooke also shares clips from her own jaguar sightings in the area. This expedition was documented in August 2023 during The Wild Source’s Realm of the Jaguar group trip. For additional informa...
#161 | In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through Pantanal’s Waterways Part 2: Exploring the Paraguay River
March 07, 2024 13:35 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWelcome to Part 2 of the newest expedition series on Rewildology: "In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal." In this episode, accompany Brooke and her group as they navigate for hundreds of kilometers along the Paraguay River Basin, encountering incredible wildlife throughout the journey. Listen to insights from Fred Crema, the Expedition Leader, and engage with local communities that reside in the Pantanal. Gain knowledge about the key challenges endangering the Pantanal. This...
#160 | In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal Part 1: What is the Pantanal?
March 07, 2024 13:23 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBWelcome to the latest 4-part expedition series on Rewildology: "In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal.” In the upcoming four episodes, accompany Brooke on her adventure into the heart of the magnificent Pantanal in Brazil. Delve into the region's expansive grasslands, winding waterways, and pockets of lush jungle that form distinct habitats within this biodiversity hotspot. Meet local biologists and conservationists diligently working within the Pantanal, and discover the on-t...
# 159 | Sharkapalooza! Science, Facts, and Conservation of Central America’s Sharks with Frida Lara, PhD & Camila Arnés
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this 30-minute, information-packed episode, you’ll hear from two badass women shark biologists who have starred on the show: Frida Lara, PhD, shark researcher, tour guide, and Co-Founder of Orgcas in Mexico; and Camila Arnés, hammerhead and thresher shark researcher in the Galapagos Islands. Both discuss the insightful studies they conducted to understand shark behavior and movement patterns in their study region and share lots of facts about sharks, some of which may surprise you. Open ...
#158 | Nature Happy Hour #2: The Saga of Jaguars in the US, A New Indigenous Marine Stewardship Area, & Cicada Explosions with Brooke + Charles
February 01, 2024 12:40 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBToday’s episode is the second conversation in the Nature Happy Hour mini-series where I sit down with my good friend and fellow conservation scientist, Charles van Rees, PhD. In true happy hour fashion, Charles and I begin the conversation by catching up on everything that’s happened since we last sat down in October, including Rewildology’s 3rd birthday, volunteer opportunities with the show, and news from Charles’ work in nature-based solutions. Following, we dive into three conservation h...
#157 | Rewilding Australia on a Continental Scale with John Kanowski, PhD
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBG’day, mates! Today, we're traveling to Australia to learn about rewilding on a continental scale with John Kanowski, PhD, Chief Science Officer at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). In this episode, John and Brooke explore the top conservation issues plaguing the island, notably invasive predators and inferno fires, how AWC is protecting and reintroducing Australia’s endangered mammals, the methods AWC is using to remove introduced predators, collaborating with indigenous communitie...
#156 | Remote Evacs & Close Wildlife Encounters: Adventures in Conservation Travel with Court Whelan, PhD
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBToday’s conversation is the second episode in the super fun mini-series called "Conservation Chronicles: Tales from the Field” where I sit down with a former guest to explore the most unforgettable tales etched in their memory. The next storyteller in this series is Court Whelan, PhD, Chief Sustainability Officer at Natural Habitat Adventures. Prepare yourself for remote medical evacuations, lost travelers, an intimidating silverback, and so much more. Read full show notes at: https://rewil...
#155 | Educating for the Wild: A Quest to Save Painted Dogs with Wilton Nsimango
December 21, 2023 12:55 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBToday we are traveling to Zimbabwe to meet an inspiring man, Wilton Nsimango, who is changing the future for wild dogs and children. After teaching in the country’s education sector for 17 years, Wilton felt called to work in wildlife conservation and joined Painted Dog Conservation in 2004. He leads PDC's robust education program that includes a Children's Bush Camp, a Visitors Centre at the entrance to Hwange National Park, collaborative art projects, conservation clubs, and community gard...
#154 | Nature Happy Hour #1: Colors in Nature with Brooke and Charles
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWelcome to the debut episode of the show’s newest series 'Nature Happy Hour'! Joining Brooke for these conversations is her great friend and brilliant conservation scientist, Dr. Charles van Rees, PhD. In this color-inspired episode, Brooke and Charles go back and forth sharing a few of their favorite sightings - with lots of stories in-between. Charles also goes into the science behind why animals like birds and insects are far more colorful than their mammalian counterparts. Share your fa...
#153 | In Focus: Conservation Storytelling Through Ethical Photography with the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective
November 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBToday’s roundtable episode is a deep dive into the realm of conservation photography and how ethical photographers spotlight pressing issues through impactful visual storytelling. Joining Brooke are four talented photographers from the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective: Josh DeLeenheer, Chelsie Xavier-Blower, Ray Maichin, and Donna Feledichuk, PhD. Together they discuss ethical photography practices, how to convey complex concepts through images, the power of giving a voice to ov...
#152 | Safeguarding Sumatra’s Endangered Ecosystems with Jane Dunlop
November 09, 2023 13:24 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn 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 e...
#151 | Antarctic Whiteouts and Peruvian Parasites: Close Calls in the Field with Allison Cusick
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis 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 th...
#150 | Let’s Get Sloth-ucated! with Sam Trull & Diorene Smith, DVM
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis 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 fascina...
#149 | Reviving the Wild: Exploring Portugal's Rewilding Revolution with Pedro Prata
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn 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 centr...
#148 | August’s Sample Collection: Tennessee Elk, Wildlife Drones, Conservation Fine Art, & Brazilian Dolphins
August 31, 2023 15:23 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAugust 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 | Persistence: The Key to Saving Brazil’s Lahille’s Bottlenose Dolphin with Pedro Fruet. PhD (Repost)
August 24, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBBrooke 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 Rewi...
#146 | Raising Conservation Awareness through Fine Art with Ramón Casares
August 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBRamón 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 photograp...
#145 | Revolutionizing Wildlife Tracking Technology with Debbie Saunders, PhD
August 10, 2023 10:54 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTo 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 fu...
#144 | Restoring Elk in the Tennessee Mountains with Lisa Muller, PhD
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBTo 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 t...
#143 | Into the Headlines: The End of Greenwashing? And More
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBA 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/focus...
#142 | Protecting & Conserving Antarctica’s Marine Mammals with Ari Friedlaender, PhD
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBTo 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...
#141 | Filming the Lives of Canada’s Urban Wildlife with Andrew Budziak
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBAndrew 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 wildlif...
#140 | Pioneering Sustainable Tourism in Patagonia with Liliana Kusanovic
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBTo 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 ...
#139 | Rewildology’s Wildest Hits Series Recap
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThe 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 Carnivore...
#138 | Birds, Beers & Travel with Sheridan Samano; Wildest Hits Vol. 5
June 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBToday 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 t...
#137 | Wolves of the American West: Politics & Preservation with Aaron Bott; Wildest Hits Vol. 4
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis 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: h...
#136 | Conserving Antarctica’s Penguins & Seals Using Tools from Space with Michelle LaRue, PhD; Wildest Hits Vol. 3
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBThe 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://re...
#135 | Coexisting with Europe’s Large Carnivores with John Linnell, PhD; Wildest Hits Vol 2
June 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBToday’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/cate...
#134 | Saving the Elephants of Laos with Michael Vogler; Wildest Hits Vol. 1
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis 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 capti...
#133 | May’s Sample Collection: Koalas, A Social Platform for the Conservation Community, Lynx in the Dinarics, and Wild Stories from Tanzania
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn 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 ...
#132 | Trip Report: Wild Stories from Tanzania
May 27, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn 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 c...
#131 | Eurasian Lynx: Restoring the Shadows of Europe’s Forests with Vedran Slijepčević, DVM
May 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBToday 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 populat...
#130 | Creating a Social Platform for the Conservation Community with Megan Cromp
May 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBMegan 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 R...
#129 | Koalas: Conserving Australia’s Most Iconic Species with Danielle Clode, PhD
May 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBToday 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, ...
#128 | April's Sample Collection: The Colorado River, Nature Storytelling, & North American Bears
May 01, 2023 17:41 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis 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 ...
#127 | How to Coexist with North America’s Bears with Stewart Breck, PhD
April 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBTo 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 ...
#126 | The Art of Nature Storytelling with Rachel Wambui
April 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBTo 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 sup...
#125 | The Colorado: A Hopeful Story About a River in Dire Straits with Dave Showalter
April 06, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIn 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 gea...
#124 | March’s Sample Collection: Global Carnivore Coexistence, Antarctic Penguins & Seals, Sustainable Footwear, Utah’s Mountain Lions, the Willow Project, and Polish Wolves
March 31, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBMarch 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 ...
#123 | Telling the Story of Poland’s Wolves with Anna Maziuk
March 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBToday 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 ...
#122 | Into the Headlines: Utah’s Mountain Lions & The Willow Project
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, Brooke covers recent conservation headlines, including Utah's mountain lions with expert Denise Peterson, and the ConocoPhillips Willow Project. See the full show notes at https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr...
#121 | Disrupting Fashion through Sustainable & Attainable Footwear with Rommel Vega
March 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIs it possible to make shoes that are fashionable, affordable, and truly sustainable? Today’s guest not only designs fashionable outdoor shoes, but he’s also created a brand whose core value is doing the right thing for the planet and for communities of all income levels. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Rommel Vega, CEO of HOLO Footwear. Rommel and I have such a fun time sharing our love of wine, his journey through design and when he decided to become a fashion shoe designer, his car...
#120 | Conserving Antarctica’s Penguins & Seals Using Tools from Space with Michelle LaRue, PhD
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIn this episode, I am sitting down with Michelle LaRue, PhD, Spatial Ecologist and Associate Professor of Antarctic Marine Science at the University of Canterbury. Michelle and I discuss what inspired her to pursue a career in wildlife conservation as a young girl, and then spend a good amount of time exploring possible cougar habitat in the Midwestern United States. We then head south and chat about penguins and seals, the power of high-resolution satellite imagery for monitoring inaccessib...
#119 | Exploring Carnivore Coexistence on a Global Scale with Miha Krofel, PhD
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBTo take us on a global carnivore tour, today we are sitting down with Miha Krofel, PhD, Head of Wildlife Ecology and Management Research Group at the University of Ljubljana, and a member of the IUCN’s Cat Specialist Group, Canid Specialist Group, and Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe. Miha and I discuss Eurasian lynx, brown bears, and Golden jackals in Slovenia. We then hop across the globe and chat about lions, cheetahs, and leopards in Namibia. Following, we take another oceanic leap ...
#118 | February’s Sample Collection: Women in Conservation Science Series Recap
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBFebruary was such a fun month sharing our Women in Conservation Science series! We sat down with three incredible women conservation scientists from around the world, and ended the series with a compilation of advice from 12 of the show’s former guests. 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. 114 | For ...
#117 | Inspirational Advice from 12 Women Conservation Scientists
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFor the last episode in our Women in Conservation Science series, I want to share with you a collection of clips from 12 badass women scientists that answered one of my favorite questions, “What advice do you have for those listening?” It doesn’t matter who you are. I can guarantee that at least one of these messages will resonate with you as much as they did with me. See the full show notes at https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewi...
#116 | Saving Sharks through Science & Community-Based Tourism with Frida Lara, PhD
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWe are in the heart of our Women in Conservation Science series and today’s conversation is as heartwarming as it is educational. In this episode, we are sitting down with Frida Lara, PhD, shark expert, tour guide, and Co-Founder of Orgcas. Frida and I have such a delightful conversation about the different types of research she performed in her early years as a marine biologist, how she became a shark researcher, what she discovered studying Galapagos sharks and silky sharks, how the NGO, O...
#115 | Rewilding Islands to Benefit the Sea: Removing the Land-Ocean Barrier with Coral Wolf
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBToday’s episode is Part 2 of our 4-part Women in Conservation Science series! In this conservation, we’re sitting down with Coral Wolf, Conservation Science Program Manager at Island Conservation. Coral and I have a great discussion chatting about the journey that Coral undertook to find a career in island restoration, why our islands are vulnerable and need extra help reverting back to their pristine state, the revolutionary paper she co-authored about the island-marine connection and how r...