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Wildlife & Nature Podcast about our relationship with other animals| Hosted by @realDrJen đź—“ New episodes every Sunday | Watch videos on Wild Connection TV

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In baboons, a single grunt after a fight can completely change what happens next. If only we could make conflict resolution so straightforward! Check out the latest episode with primate behavioral ecologist @jbsilk1 about this and much more. @RealDrJen wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

Grunts, Grooming, and Goodbye: Joan Silk on the Science of Friendship...

Primatologist Joan Silk has spent decades following individual baboons from birth to death, documenting how friendships, conflicts, and early life experiences shape their lives. In this conversation,...

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👇New Episode 👇 Stoicism isn’t about suppressing emotion. It’s about building character. Philosopher Massimo Pigliucci discusses the four cardinal virtues: wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance and why they matter now more than ever. #stoicism #podcast wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

On Living a Good Life with Massimo Pigliucci | Wild Connection

How do we live well in a world we cannot control? In this episode of Wild Connection, I'm joined by Massimo Pigliucci, evolutionary biologist, philosopher, author, and one of today’s leading voices...

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🌎NEW EPISODE🌎 The UN has been all over the news this week but what happens when wildlife and the environment are caught in the conflict? @RealDrJen talks with Dr. András Hárs about UN peacekeeping, accountability, and the environment. #UnitedNations wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

War, Wildlife, and the UN: Accountability and Peacekeeping with Dr....

Conflict doesn’t stop at people. It also impacts forests, rivers, and species that share our world. In this conversation, Dr. Jen and Dr. András Hárs explore the UN’s complicated role in peacekeeping...

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🍄New Episode🍄 Fungi sustain life, but they can also drive pandemics. In the latest Wild Connection episode, @RealDrJen talks with Emily Monosson about her book Blight and the global rise of fungal threats. Listen here: podbean.com/eas/pb-aq96e-194… @wwnorton #fungi #podcast

Fungi, Pathogens, and the Coming Pandemic with Emily Monosson

Fungi are everywhere , in the soil, in the air, in our food. Quietly they sustain life but also may unleash devastation. In this episode of Wild Connection, I chat with environmental toxicologist and...

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*New Episode* In this week’s #WildConnection podcast, I speak with author @RobGMacfarlane about rivers as beings and how we all have stories of rivers that run through our lives. wildconnection.podbean.com/e… @RealDrJen @Cambridge_Uni @wwnorton #NatureRights #Ecopsychology
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Check out my latest article: What Moves People from Apathy to Action in Conservation? linkedin.com/pulse/what-move… via @LinkedIn

What Moves People from Apathy to Action in Conservation?

You’ve created the perfect presentation or written a spectacular talk. The data is clear.

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👇New episode drop!👇 What do chimpanzees really teach us about power, peace & politics? I talk with legendary primatologist Dr. Richard Wrangham about grooming and alliances, and what it reveals about us. Listen now: podbean.com/eas/pb-ar45z-182… #Chimpanzees #Politics #podcast

The Chimpanzees of Kibale with Dr. Richard Wrangham

This episode is a special one as I got to interview a personal scientific hero of mine, and fellow great ape researcher, Dr. Richard Wrangham. He shares his findings and heartwarming stories of some...

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👇New Episode👇 When the benefits of cooperation are greater than the cost of competition but it doesn’t matter- xenophobia is surely cutting your nose off to spite your face. Tune in to @RealDrJen chatting with author of Of Fear of Strangers-George Makari wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

Xenophobia with George Makari | Wild Connection

George Makari is the author of a recent book titled Of Fear and Strangers: A History of Xenophobia. He is also a psychiatrist and historian, who is the Director of the DeWitt Wallace Institute of...

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How can we reconcile conservation that negatively impacts individual animals? Author Emma Marris raises this and other questions as we chat about her latest book, Wild Souls. @RealDrJen @BloomsburyPub #podcast #nature #scicomm #conservation wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

Wild Souls with Emma Marris | Wild Connection

Today we have science writer and author Emma Marris here, and we’re going to be talking about her amazing experience and her book, Wild Souls: Freedom and Flourishing in the Non-Human World. You can...

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Discover the power of visual storytelling in conservation! @RealDrJen talks to @Amivee about bringing awareness to environmental challenges facing the planet using stories and lives of people and other animals. #Podcast #conservation #storytelling wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

Having Hope with Ami Vitale | Wild Connection

Today I am lucky enough to talk to award winning photojournalist and filmmaker Ami Vitale who’s works will move you and compel you to reconsider your relationship to nature. Most recently her not for...

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👇NEW EPISODE 👇 Curious about the roots of modern conservation in the United States? The latest episode features Dr. Stan Temple discussing Aldo Leopold's lasting influence. @Leopold_Fnd @RealDrJen #LandEthic #Environment #conservation wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

A Land Ethic with Stan Temple | Wild Connection

As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of A Sand County Almanac and the 100th Anniversary of the designation of the Gila Wilderness Area, I talk with Dr. Stan Temple, Senior Fellow at the Aldo Leopold...

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Closing out Earth Month with conservationist Lydia Millet to talk about her new book, We Loved It All. From how childhood memories shape our experience of nature to considering the lives of other species, this episode is a must. @realdrjen #podcast #books wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

We Loved it All with Lydia Millet | Wild Connection

This week rounds out Earth Month and I am talking with writer and conservationist Lydia Millet. Her new book, We Loved it All, takes you on a journey through her childhood and yours at the same time....

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🌎NEW EPISODE🌎 Looking for some Earth Day inspiration? Join @RealDrJen and Leah Rampy, author of the new book 'Earth and Soul.' Rediscover the peace of nature, connect w/ the wisdom of trees, and deepen ur bond with the planet shorturl.at/axKU9 #EarthDay2024 #NatureLovers

Earth and Soul with Leah Rampy | Wild Connection

As we continue to celebrate Earth month, tune in to my conversation with author Leah Rampy. In this episode, we talk about her new book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Not only is...

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Another episode re-boot as I decide the Earth needs a whole month of podcast episodes. @NathanielPopkin author of 'To Reach the Spring' is back! We chatted in 2021 and it's too good to pass up. #EarthMonth #BookRecommendations #conservation #podcast tinyurl.com/4n4r3jma
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People tend to get set in their ways as they get older and cells do too. But if a liver cell can change careers, so can you. Unexpected career advice straight from cellular biology on @WildConnectPod #podcast #IVF #embryo #STEM @BenStanger01 wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

From One Cell with Ben Stanger | Wild Connection

On this episode I talk to Dr. Ben Stanger, a distinguished author and expert in cellular biology. Dr. Stanger's latest book, From One Cell: A Journey Into Life’s Origins and the Future of Medicine...

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When does a fertilized egg become an #embryo? Are we all just mini me's trapped in an egg or sperm? My latest @WildConnectPod episode w/ @BenStanger01 about his book From One Cell unpacks the complexity of cellular development. #IVF #AlabamaSupremeCourt wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

From One Cell with Ben Stanger | Wild Connection

On this episode I talk to Dr. Ben Stanger, a distinguished author and expert in cellular biology. Dr. Stanger's latest book, From One Cell: A Journey Into Life’s Origins and the Future of Medicine...

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Calling all science enthusiasts and Trekkies! 🖖 Tune in to the latest episode for an out-of-this-world discussion on how evolutionary biology informs science fiction shows like #StarTrek, featuring Dr. Mohamed Noor. @mafnoor #ScienceFiction #podcast wildconnection.podbean.com/e…
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In case you missed the latest episode, tune in to @RealDrJen as she talks with @PeterOkwoko about turning trash into treasure. Discover creative ways to repurpose plastic and contribute to a cleaner planet. Ready to be inspired? #recycling #plasticwaste wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

Talking Plastics with Peter Okwoko | Wild Connection

Picture a world drowning in plastic waste, from the vast oceans to the remotest corners of the Earth. That's our world. It's a challenge that demands our immediate attention and collective action. In...

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In this podcast, I share the genesis of @TakatakaPlastic and how we are transforming waste and empowering communities in Gulu, Uganda.
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🌎NEW EPISODE🌎 Sustainability is the hot topic in our latest podcast episode! Join us as we discuss plastic recycling, upcyclng and circular economies with @PeterOkwoko. Small actions can make a big impact! @realdrjen wildconnection.podbean.com/e… #SustainableLiving #Podcast #SciComm
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Turn your trash into treasure! Our podcast episode is all about the magic of upcycling. Discover creative ways to repurpose plastic and contribute to a cleaner planet. Ready to be inspired? @realdrjen @peterokwoko #UpcycledLife #SustainableLiving wildconnection.podbean.com/e…

Talking Plastics with Peter Okwoko | Wild Connection

Picture a world drowning in plastic waste, from the vast oceans to the remotest corners of the Earth. That's our world. It's a challenge that demands our immediate attention and collective action. In...

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