Can animals play duets with humans? Listen as David Rothenberg makes beautiful music with birds and whales. You won't believe your ears!

Guest: David Rothenberg, composer, author, and professor of music and philosophy at the New Jersey Institute of Technology

Originally aired September 9, 2024

Turtles face lots of obstacles in the wild world, so it’s a lucky thing they’re born tough! Turtle-lovers Matt Patterson and Sy Montgomery have witnessed turtles come back from extraordinary injuries as they’ve worked with the Turtle Rescue Center in Southbridge, Massachusetts. These turtles prove that even broken things can be made right again.

Guests: Sy Montgomery, author, and Matt Patterson, illustrator, of “Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell”

Originally aired March 10, 2025

Listen to bat-lover Rodrigo Medellin share his love for the flying mammals. Known as the Batman of Mexico, his enthusiasm and love for bats make him their greatest defender.

Guest: Rodrigo Medellin, Professor of Ecology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico

Originally aired October 28, 2024

When endangered giraffes are trapped on an island, conservationist David O’Connor needs to find a way to help them. Working as a team, David and local wildlife support build the first-ever raft for giraffes: the Gi-Raft!

Guest: David O’Connor, President of Save Giraffes Now

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Originally aired September 9, 2024

Gorillas, elephants, and hippopotamuses need wildlife veterinarians to help them stay healthy. But wildlife vets help humans, too! Dr. Gladys helps gorilla and human communities in Uganda stay safe from diseases and build a brighter future.

Guest: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, veterinarian and public health expert

Originally aired October 7, 2024

Though cold and remote, the Arctic is explorer Jonathan Waterman’s favorite place. His encounters with bears, caribou, and beautiful landscapes introduce you to the Arctic through an adventurer’s eyes.

Guest: Jonathan Waterman, author of "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis."

Originally aired January 27, 2025

When a baby elephant's mother is killed by poachers, she is brought to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Listen to stories from this amazing place where humans save animals and sometimes, animals save humans, too.

Guest: Ami Vitale, National Geographic photographer and filmmaker

Originally aired September 23, 2024

Sharks are known as scary creatures, but to Rachel Graham, they’re charming friends who need our help. Get to know some of Rachel’s shark friends and hear how she helped inspire her human friends to help endangered sharks.

Guest: Rachel Graham, Founder and Executive Director of MarAlliance

Originally aired September 9, 2024

Sy Montgomery shares her most recent group of animal friends- a flock of chickens! Learn about how chickens think and behave and what we can do to experience wonder through our animal neighbors.

A bee brain might be tiny, but Dr. Lars Chittka knows there’s a lot more to these buzzing pollinators than meets the eye. Learn how bees can solve problems, play with toys, and even feel emotions!

Guest: Lars Chittka, professor of Sensory and Behavioral Ecology at Queen Mary University of London and author of “The Mind of a Bee”