On Wildlife

Home
On Wildlife

On Wildlife takes you on a journey into the shocking world of animals, bringing the wild to you. Let us bring the wild to you.
(1)

Your host, Alex Re is here to teach you everything you've ever wanted to know about your favorite animals.

07/08/2024

Grab your scuba suit, because we're heading deep into the ocean for this month's episode! 🌊

This month, we're diving into the mysteries of an animal once thought to be the stuff of legends, capable of sinking entire ships. While those tales might be more fiction than fact, the truth is just as fascinating. We're talking about an actual, real-life giant that roams the ocean's depths. Despite their enormous size, we know surprisingly little about these elusive beings, which makes them all the more intriguing. So, hop into our imaginary submarine as we dive into the depths of the ocean to discover the elusive giant squid 🦑

Available now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

27/06/2024

Turn your phone’s off MOO-te for this week’s episode! 🔊 Today, we’re heading to the pastures that are home to one of the most familiar and important animals in human history. They may be huge, but they really are lovable. So grab your boots and a bale of hay, because today, we’re talking about: cattle 🐮

Available now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

08/05/2024

We love a guest episode here at On Wildlife! 🐾 This month, Alex got to sit down with Douglas Chadwick (Chad), a wildlife biologist who studied mountain goat ecology and social behavior atop the Crown of the Continent for seven years. He has since worked as a natural history journalist, producing hundreds of magazine articles, many of them for the National Geographic Society, on subjects from snow leopards to great whales. He has also written 16 books, three of them (on wolverines, Gobi grizzly bears, and the nature of nature) for Patagonia. Chad is a founding Board member of the , a conservation land trust and serves on the Board of the Liz Claiborne Art Ortenberg Foundation, which supports wildlife research and community conservation programs throughout the world.

Wanna learn more about Chad and Wolverines? Check out this month's episode of On Wildlife wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

📷: Rick Yates

01/05/2024

Get ready, On Wildlife Flock! This month's episode is straight out of a comic book 💥🗯️📖

This month, Alex sat down with Douglas Chadwick, a wildlife biologist who has dedicated his life to studying animals of all shapes and sizes. He has written articles for the National Geographic Society, and he’s written 16 books, one of which we’ll hear about today. Alex and Chad are chatting about an animal with a pretty mean reputation. But if you’ve ever listened to On Wildlife, you know that how we perceive animals may not always be what they’re actually like. So join Alex and Chad as they talk about a mammal you may have only heard about in comic books: the wolverine!

Available NOW wherever you get your podcasts!

10/04/2024

Did you know raccoons are actually pretty good climbers? They like to live in sparsely wooded areas because of this skill, and will climb trees when they feel threatened. However, they tend to avoid areas with lots of beech trees, because they’re too smooth for them to climb! 🌳

Wanna learn more? Check out this week's episode on Raccoons wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

03/04/2024

This month's animal may have a trashy reputation, but we're here to debunk that 🗑 Today, Alex is taking a closer look at an animal that many of us may find in our own backyards, if you live in North America. These animals have built-in masks, move around at night, and can be found dumpster diving! So grab your night vision goggles and keep your wits about you, because we’re heading out after dark to talk about: raccoons 🦝

Available now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!!!

13/03/2024

SURPRISE!!! 🎉 We've got another special BONUS episode drop for you today! In this bonus episode, Alex sits down with Jake Davis (), an incredible wildlife cinematographer and photographer. He’s done work for Planet Earth, National Geographic, Disney, and Netflix. He specializes in filming grizzly bears and wild cats, like snow leopards and mountain lions. Tune in to learn about some of his experiences filming these animals, and he'll give us a look into the life of what it’s like to be a wildlife cinematographer 🎞 Available NOW wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

06/03/2024

This month, Alex got to sit down with Colby Loucks from the 🐼 Colby Loucks joined WWF as an intern in 1996 and is now the Vice President and Deputy Lead for the Wildlife Program, and Director of WWF’s Wildlife Technology Innovation Lab, which focuses on identifying, piloting and scaling innovative technology solutions to conserve biodiversity & stop poaching.

Early in his WWF career, Colby led ecoregion conservation assessments for North America and the Indo-Pacific region and landscape and ecoregion planning analyses in the eastern Himalayas, Indochina, Mexico and China. Building on his expertise in GIS, conservation biology and landscape ecology – he identified critical unprotected giant panda habitat in China's Shaanxi Province. This work became the foundation for the Chinese government’s decision to more than double the region's protected areas to conserve giant pandas and biodiversity.

Colby has led or contributed to conservation efforts such as the Global 200, global impacts of protected areas on biodiversity and humans, impacts of war and peace to species loss in Cambodia, prioritizing tiger conservation areas, predicting the impact of sea level rise on tiger populations in Bangladesh’s Sundarbans, identification of critical migration corridors for pronghorn antelope in the USA’s Northern Great Plains, and the impact of forest certification on forest loss in Cameroon and Indonesia.

Make sure to check out this month's episode to learn more about Colby, World Wildlife Fund, and the importance of technology in saving wildlife (link in bio)!

03/03/2024

Happy , Wildlife Flock! 🐘🐍🎉

Every day is wildlife day here at On Wildlife 💚🧡 but we're so excited to celebrate this special day with the rest of the world 🎉 We've gathered up some resources here to learn a little bit about the efforts put together for today. And if you haven't already, don't forget to check out our special episode for the month, featuring very special guest Colby Loucks from 🐼

Available now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

28/02/2024

It's almost , so you know what that means... 🎉 We're celebrating with a super special episode! 🎉

Join Alex as he chats with Colby Loucks, Vice President and Deputy Lead, Wildlife Program at , about the thrilling world of conservation technology. From cutting-edge tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to high-tech wireless trackers for elephants and thermal cameras for spotting poachers, we're uncovering the coolest tech in the fight to protect our planet's wildlife. Colby also shares how AI is revolutionizing animal conservation efforts, alongside advice about how everyday choices can make a big impact on conservation. Get ready to be inspired and join us on this journey to safeguard our planet's most incredible creatures - the adventure awaits!

Available now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)! 🎧

Image Credits:
Image 1: © WWF-US / James Morgan
Image 2: © WWF-US / James Morgan
Image 3: © WWF-US / James Morgan
Image 4: © WWF-US / James Morgan
Image 5: © WWF-US / Colby Loucks
Image 6: © WWF-US / James Morgan
Image 7: US/ Madelaine Barr
Image 8: US/ Madelaine Barr
Image 9: US/ Madelaine Barr

08/02/2024

Buckle up and prepare to take flight for today’s episode! ✈️ This month, we’re talking about a special kind of bird that you may think of as a little gross. We don’t know if this episode will change your mind about that, but we do know that you’ll have a greater appreciation for what these animals do for our environment. So let’s learn how to clean up our surroundings as we talk about: vultures 🪶

20/12/2023

SURPRISE!!! 🎉 We've got a special BONUS episode drop for you today! In this bonus episode, Alex sits down with Ellie Laks, the inspiring founder of , an extraordinary sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals from all walks of life. Tune in for heartwarming stories and a glimpse into the incredible bond between humans and our furry and feathered friends 💗 Available NOW wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!!!

06/12/2023

Today’s an extra special HUMP day! This week, we’ll be talking about an animal that lives in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Though they may look a little strange, they are really well adapted for survival in these places. And we have a special guest, Anna Jemmett, who has spent years doing research on them. So make sure you pack a couple extra water bottles, because we’re heading to the desert to talk about: camels 🐪

15/11/2023

Did you know honey badgers actually get their name (both their common and scientific) from their eating habits? They love eating honey and they will raid bees' nests in order to get their hands on some!

Wanna learn more? Check out this month's episode on wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

01/11/2023

On Wildlife flock: we've got a new episode for you and it's sweet as honey🍯 This month, we’re turning our attention to an animal that could give the iconic Winnie the Pooh a run for his HONEY! Their sweet tooth may have earned them their name, but underneath layers of golden honey lies a unique and fascinating creature. So grab your safari hat and join us as we globe-trot our way into the wild world of: honey badgers 🦡

04/10/2023

Get your ducks in a row... cause we've got a QUACKing good episode for you! This month, join us on a walk through your neighborhood park to uncover the hidden wonders of a familiar animal. Our host, Alex, is here to quack open the mysteries, revealing fascinating insights you never knew. Get ready to waddle into this adventure and dive deep into the captivating world of ducks 🦆

Available now wherever you get your podcasts!

02/08/2023

Snorkels on, it's time for a WILD underwater adventure! 🤿💦 Join Alex as we dive deep into the enchanting world of gentle, water-loving giants! 🌊 Get ready to be amazed by their incredible adaptations that help them thrive in their watery paradise. From sun-kissed Florida to beyond, let's unravel the magical world of the incredible manatees! 🦭

Available now wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio!) 🎧

12/07/2023

Did you know the the largest species of Birds of Paradise is called the Greater Bird of Paradise is about 17 inches long? 📏

Wanna learn more? Check out this week's episode on Birds of Paradise wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

05/07/2023

We've got a beautiful episode for you today! 🌸🌴🌅 This month, Alex is looking at a family of birds that have extremely complex behaviors, strange sounds, and unbelievable physical features. They're so beautiful it's almost hard to believe they’re real 😲 So get out your binoculars, because we’re heading into the rainforest to talk about: birds of paradise 🦜

21/06/2023

Did you know that a silverback (an adult male gorilla) is as strong as 20 people combined? They can lift around 1800 pounds! 🤯

Wanna learn more? Check out this week's episode on gorillas wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

14/06/2023

This month, Alex got to chat with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a Ugandan wildlife veterinarian and founder of two award-winning entities: Conservation Through Public Health, an organization dedicated to the coexistence of endangered mountain gorillas, other wildlife and humans in Africa and Gorilla Conservation Coffee, a social enterprise which provides income generating opportunities to impoverished farmers living in proximity to Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas, proving instrumental to improving their livelihoods and, in so doing, protecting gorillas and their habitats 🌏 ❤️‍🩹

Make sure to check out this week's episode to learn more about Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka and gorillas (link in bio)!

07/06/2023

We've got an EXTRA special episode for you today! 🌴🌳 ✨ This month, Alex is taking a look at an animal that’s one of our closest relatives 👫 They even act a little bit like us, but we’ll get to that later. To give us some more information about them, Alex has invited Dr. Gladys Kalema-Ziuksoka on the podcast. She knows what it’s like to interact with these animals in the wild, which is something that very few people have been able to do. So grab your hiking boots, cause we're heading over to the jungles of Africa to talk about: gorillas 🦍

Wanna learn more? Check out this week's episode on gorillas wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

05/04/2023

We’re heading to the land down under today! 🇦🇺 This month, Alex is covering an animal that spends a lot of its time underground. Even though they’re pretty large animals, they’ve got a lot to worry about where they’re from. And did we mention they’re marsupials? No we’re not talking about kangaroos or koalas- we did those already! So grab your hiking boots, because we’re heading to the forests of Australia to talk about wombats 🐾

01/02/2023

We’re BACK, On Wildlife Flock!!! Thanks so much for your patience as we took a well needed break in the month of January. But to kick off February we are ready with an amazing new episode! 🧡💚

This week, we’re talking about an animal whose relatives I’m sure you’re familiar with. Unfortunately, these animals were driven to extinction, but they were still around in the 1900’s so we have a good amount of information on them. But they could also hold the key for how we can bring animals back from being extinct. So let’s hop in a time machine, as we travel back in timearly 20th century to talk about: passenger pigeons 🐦

Address

Website

http://onwildlife.org/linkinbio

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when On Wildlife posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to On Wildlife:

Videos

Sound up!!🔊 If you listen closely, you can hear what's called an alligator's bellow! Alligators don't have any vocal chords, but they are able to create this very low pitched sound by drawing air into their bodies and then releasing it. This sound actually causes the water along their back to jump around because of the low frequencies it produces! Wanna learn more? Check out this week's episode on alligators wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

Looking creepy really works up an appetite! So, what do scorpions snack on? 🍲 Most commonly, scorpions will eat insects. This is part of why they have been able to thrive in so many different ecosystems for so long! Wanna learn more? Check out this week's episode on scorpions wherever you listen to podcasts!

"[We] have a very big problem of public health -- human health." Check out this sneak peek from this week's episode, where Alex got to chat with Nuno Simoes from the National Autonomous University of Mexico about predatory cave shrimp and the delicate ecosystems they live in. If you enjoyed this snippet, be sure to check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

Even though iguanas look cute, you really shouldn’t mess with them.🦎 Their tails are sharp and they snap them into the air as a defense mechanism. Another cool thing about their tail is that it can break off if caught by a predator, but grows back without any permanent damage. Wanna learn more? Check out this week's epsiode on iguanas (link in bio)!

“The biggest threat to manta rays around the world is from fisheries” 🌊 Check out this sneak peek from this week’s episode, where Alex got to chat with Simon Hilbourne from the Manta Trust about manta rays. If you enjoyed this snippet, be sure to check out the full episode wherever you get your podcast (link in the bio)!

It's super important that we learn about the threats facing specific wildlife so we can all understand what needs to be done to protect them 🌊 Check out this sneak peek from this week's episode, where Alex got to chat with Simon Hilbourne from the Manta Trust about manta rays. If you enjoyed this snippet, be sure to check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

“If we don’t put actions in place to reduce their declines, those species could become extinct in the future.” 🌊 Check out this sneak peek from this week's episode, where Alex got to chat with David Harasti from the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute about seahorses. If you enjoyed this snippet, be sure to check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!

"We are trying to recover their species, but in order to do that, we have to have a habitat.” 🌳 Check out this sneak peek from this week's episode, where Alex got to chat with Ben King from @arc.trust.offical about pool frogs. If you enjoyed this snippet, be sure to check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio)!