Northern bald ibises have been extinct in the wild for 400 years, until a group of Austrian scientists attempted to re-introduce the birds to the wild. When attempting to migrate, the bald ibises had no idea where to go… until conservationist Johannes Fritz hopped in a microlight airplane and showed them the way.

Guest: Johannes Fritz, biologist, conservationist, and founder of the Waldrappteam

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Lyanda Lynn Haupt’s mission is to help people connect with the natural world, but that doesn’t mean she’s always comfortable outdoors. Sometimes experiencing wonder means learning to be brave, like camping all on our own or meeting wild animals when we least expect it. Join us to talk about stepping out of our comfort zones to feel awe!

Guest: Lyanda Lynn Haupt, naturalist and author of “Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit”

Nematodes are microscopic worms that can be found all over the planet. Though they may be tiny, their impact is anything but small. Join scientists Byron Adams and Adler Dillman as they introduce us to the wonder of nematodes!

Guests:

Byron Adams, biology professor at Brigham Young University

Adler Dillman, nematology professor at UC Riverside

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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”

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We all know plants are living things just like us, but do we have even more in common? Join us as we talk with science-writer Zoë Schlanger about how plants seem to communicate, hear, see, and yes, even think!

Guest: Zoë Schlanger, science writer for The Atlantic and author of The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

Kartick Satyanarayan has always loved animals and worked hard to protect wildlife. When he learns about sloth bears who are forced to “dance” in dangerous conditions, he decides to go undercover to save sloth bears and help humans along the way.

Guest: Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS

When enthusiastic nature-lover Mike Dilger was stuck at home during Covid, he came up with his next big project: finding 1000 plants across Great Britain in one year. Listen in as Mike tells us about his adventures while accomplishing his goal, as well as his general love for the natural world.

Guest: Mike Dilger, BBC Presenter and author of “One Thousand Shades of Green”

Lynn Faust has always loved to watch fireflies at her family cabin. When she discovers that these fireflies are unknown in the scientific community, she sets out to share her family lightning bugs with the world.

Guest:

Lynn Faust, author of “Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada"

Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals in the world, but when baby peregrines start going missing, George Smith has the data and expertise to track down the chick-nappers.

Guest: George Smith, Peregrine Coordinator for the Scottish Raptor Group

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."