Nerds it's time to jump back into our mini series as we explore the magical world of Sri Lanka.

For episode 2, we are focusing our time on land & how things have changed over the years. Exploring colonialism & it's impact on Sri Lanka's indigenous people, the Vedda, we hear from 2 of the communities voices, Ranjila Attho & Gunabanda Atho. They share with us how they went from nomadic living to settling in one place & how this has effected their lives & the wildlife around them.

Guest appearances: Ranjila Attho & Gunabanda Atho

Show notes: Links to all stuff: Jet Wings Eco Holidays / Mapakada Village / Wild Glamping Gal Oya

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

This series is partnered with Jet Wings Eco Holidays.

This week on Nature News, Ryan starts with a story that Nadia ranks in the top 3 of "Most Pointless Stories" about honey bees being used to help people of the working world connect with nature BUT, it does spark a good conversation about nature connection. Nadia then follows up with a story from Amsterdam & how soon there will be no billboard advertising for climate harming goods!

Show notes: Links to all stories: Honey Bees at Work / No Ads / Stopping Plastic 

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Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected].

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nerds welcome to the first episode of our 2026 mini series, Lost In Sri Lanka.

We start by unpacking the rucksack of wildlife tourism through it's pro's & con's. What does it mean to be a responsible wildlife tourist? What are the impacts of wildlife tourism if not properly managed? And how can we properly center a community to ensure tourism stays at the heart of the people? These questions all answered by people on the ground in this first episode.

Guest appearances: Chandika Jayarante, Suchithra Hettie & Dilsiri Welikala.

Show notes: Links to all stuff: Jet Wings Eco Holidays / Kite Surfing Lanka

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Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected].

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

This series is partnered with Jet Wings Eco Holidays.

Nerds, welcome to the first Nature News WITH A GUEST! Each month we will be bringing in a new voice to help Nadia & Ryan report on the latest nature, wildlife & conservation news. Week 37 is starting with Into The Wild's OG pal, Indy Greene!

Show notes: Links to all stories: Seagrass / Climate Reporting / Heating Homes

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nerd this week's news takes some critical thinking so put your nuance hats on! A new national park in Chile has all the good feels on paper but when we struggle to hear how indigenous people of the area feel, it gives us a bit of an ick. Africa's Elephant populations are all over the place from Botswana to Sudan, so how do we manage their conservation? And finally a story that shocked both Ryan & Nadia, stolen Peregrine falcons end up in the UAE....WHAT??

Show notes: Links to all stories: Chile Nation Park / Elephants / Peregrines

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nerds! We are BACK!

2026 is here & Ryan & Nadia are reporting on global news stories about the world of wildlife, conservation & nature. Policy, Elk & Stingless bees are the focus of week 35 so strap yourself in & LET's GO!

Show notes: Links to all episodes mentioned: Elk / Stingless Bees

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nerds, it's the last Nature News of 2025 as we all prep our homes for Christmas & fill the fridges with an incredible amount of food & drink.

For the last week, Nadia takes us back through 2 news stories through the year to give us some updates & Ryan closes with revisiting Into The Wild's mini series of 2025, Journey Back to Namibia.

From the pod, we wish you the most happiest Christmas & we will see you in the new year!

Show notes: Links to all episodes mentioned: Nature Room 101 Live / Journey Back to Namibia Ep1 / Ep2 / Ep3 / Ep4

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

This week on Nature News we are all about fuel......of the fossil kind. Nadia starts with a story from Demark, which is one of capturing carbon to store back where they found it but, is this truly the solution? Next Ryan shares some news from Columbia about some fossil fuel bans which sound a bit more of a way forward.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Denmark Carbon Capture / Columbia Fossil Fuel Ban

Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

To play or not to play? That is rarely the question but in this week's Nature News.....it actually is. After an experiment involving sharks & human toys took place during a controlled study, a question was raised asking "do sharks play?".

It's also that magical time of year where we have.....AN AVIAN FLU UPDATE. Okay, so not quite the festive feels but nevertheless, an important look into what this virus is doing.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Avian Flu / Shark Play / Tree Poison 

Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nerds welcome to Week 31 of your nature news fix & after a beautiful little story about a hair snail, we move on to something harder to handle.

Okay, after protests from indigenous communities, many debates & talks & constant news reporting, COP30 is finished & Nadia & Ryan do their best to give you an update on the event & agreements.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Hairy Snail / Cop30 / More Cop

Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at [email protected].

To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird