Rewildology

Brooke Mitchell

Conservation, sustainability, wild travel stories. Host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and adventure traveler, chats with experts from across the globe to discuss nature’s biggest questions: How do we save and rewild our natural spaces? How can we restore wildlife populations? How do we overcome adversity and bring communities together? Where are the best places to experience nature? Pour yourself a glass of something tasty (coffee, tea, wine, whiskey?) and join the conversation. Together we’ll rewild the planet.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Rewildology episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Rewildology for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Rewildology episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

#118 | February’s Sample Collection: Women in Conservation Science Series Recap

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02/28/23 • 37 min

February was such a fun month sharing our Women in Conservation Science series! We sat down with three incredible women conservation scientists from around the world, and ended the series with a compilation of advice from 12 of the show’s former guests. If you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, check out these highlights to see if you might want to go back and listen to the full episode in its entirety.

Episode Recaps: Ep. 114 | For the Sake of Snakes: Conserving South Africa’s Serpents with Hiral Naik Ep. 115 | Rewilding Islands to Benefit the Sea: Removing the Land-Ocean Barrier with Coral Wolf Ep. 116 | Saving Sharks through Science & Community-Based Tourism with Frida Lara, PhD Ep. 117 | Inspirational Advice from 12 Women Conservation Scientists

See the full show notes at https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists

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#119 | Exploring Carnivore Coexistence on a Global Scale with Miha Krofel, PhD

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03/02/23 • 87 min

To take us on a global carnivore tour, today we are sitting down with Miha Krofel, PhD, Head of Wildlife Ecology and Management Research Group at the University of Ljubljana, and a member of the IUCN’s Cat Specialist Group, Canid Specialist Group, and Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe. Miha and I discuss Eurasian lynx, brown bears, and Golden jackals in Slovenia. We then hop across the globe and chat about lions, cheetahs, and leopards in Namibia. Following, we take another oceanic leap and learn about snow leopards and Pallas’ cats in Mongolia. We wrap the conversation with a nice pretty bow and talk about carnivore coexistence on a higher scale, and explore the ups and downs of Miha’s career.

If you enjoy hardcore science conversations that you can walk away from, then you won’t want to miss a moment of this episode.

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#122 | Into the Headlines: Utah’s Mountain Lions & The Willow Project

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03/23/23 • 22 min

In this episode, Brooke covers recent conservation headlines, including Utah's mountain lions with expert Denise Peterson, and the ConocoPhillips Willow Project.

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#52 | Pouring Coffee for Conservation with Kara Finkelstein

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11/23/21 • 58 min

Today, I’m chatting with Kara Finkelstein, co-founder of Lekker Coffee & Watering Hole. Kara was raised in California on 20 acres with farm animals galore. Growing up, she thought she’d become a veterinarian until she realized how many sick and dying animals she’d have to deal with on a daily basis. She shifted her studies, but never lost her passion for wildlife. At the end of a backpacking trip through Europe, she decided to intern at Care For Wild, the largest rhino orphanage in the world. Her life was forever changed. She came back to the US incredibly inspired and decided a coffee shop was the way she wanted to give back. She co-founded Lekker with her mother in October 2020 and hasn’t looked back.

I hope you all are ready to be super inspired and get the push you need to start your big idea. No excuses after you hear this episode.

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#25 | The Himalayas: Red Pandas & Black Bears with Sonam Lama & Bhupendra Yadav; Part 4 “Nepal: Coexisting with Giants”

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05/25/21 • 56 min

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with two awesome Nepali conservationists that are experts in Himalayan wildlife. First, you’ll hear from Sonam Lama who is the Program Coordinator for the Red Panda Network. We recorded his episode shortly after I returned from Nepal, as we weren’t able to connect in-country. Hopefully, I’ve done a good enough job editing the jet lag out of my voice.

Afterward, you’ll hear from Bhupendra Yadav, a Himalayan black bear expert. Courtney and I met with Bhupendra at our lovely hotel in Kathamandu shortly before departing from Nepal. We discuss how human-bear conflict has increased over the years and his work to start one of the most comprehensive Himalayan black bear research studies.

Don’t forget to follow the show wherever you’re listening. If you’re really liking this travel series format, please let me know by messaging on Instagram or emailing me at [email protected]

See full show notes at rewildology.com.
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A special thanks to Katie Adamson Conservation Fund for their support in this series. You can learn more about KACF by checking out Episode 2 with Dave Johnson. Ep. 2 Show Notes | Finding Your Path with Dave Johnson

#151 | Antarctic Whiteouts and Peruvian Parasites: Close Calls in the Field with Allison Cusick

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10/26/23 • 47 min

This episode marks the launch of Rewildology’s newest mini-series called "Conservation Chronicles: Tales from the Field"! Join us for a pulse-pounding adventure as we dive into the thrilling world of conservation with Allison Cusick, a polar guide and researcher. Allison shares captivating tales from the field, including heart-stopping encounters with Antarctica’s ever-changing weather and incredible wildlife, and close calls with nasty Amazonian parasites. Through her stories, we unravel the dedication and resilience required for conservation work in some of the planet's most extreme environments.

Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one

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#174 | From Hatchlings to High Seas: Chatting Sea Turtle Conservation with Brad Nahill and Christine Figgener, PhD

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06/13/24 • 31 min

Join Rewildology host, Brooke, for a special sea turtle episode in celebration of World Sea Turtle Day! We revisit insightful conversations with Brad Nahill from SEE Turtles and Dr. Christine Figgener from COASTS. Brad shares his knowledge about the different sea turtle species, their conservation statuses, and the major threats they face. Christine, known for her viral video of removing a straw from a sea turtle's nose, discusses the ocean plastic crisis and what we can do to help protect these ancient mariners. Dive into this engaging episode to learn from two passionate conservationists dedicated to safeguarding sea turtles for future generations.

Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one

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#50 | Instagram Influencing: Biologist Edition with Dillon Jones

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11/10/21 • 105 min

In this episode, Brooke sits with Dillon Jones, a graduate student at San Diego State University who is studying the evolutionary history of herpetofauna in Middle America. (Quick definition: herpetofauna are reptiles and amphibians found in a particular region or time period, which you’ll soon learn more about). Dillon also uses social media as a powerful science communication tool and has reached Instagram Influencer status. A few highlight topics include the huge potential of his herp evolutionary study for advising conservation priorities, the why and how of him becoming an Instagram Influencer with many tips and tricks, and a huge rant session between Brooke and Dillon about the broken wheel of academia.

Today is also American Frog Day! If you dig the conversation, add this episode to your Instagram story and tag Rewildology and @DillontheBiologist with #AmericanFrogDay.

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#162 | In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal Part 3: Pantanal's Jaguars

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03/14/24 • 57 min

Welcome to Part 3 of the newest expedition series on Rewildology: 'In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal.' In this episode, Brooke sits down with Abbie Martin, the Founder of the Jaguar Identification Project, to delve into everything there is to know about the jaguars of the Pantanal. Brooke also shares clips from her own jaguar sightings in the area.

This expedition was documented in August 2023 during The Wild Source’s Realm of the Jaguar group trip. For additional information about this expedition, visit: https://thewildsource.com/realm-of-the-jaguar-brazils-pantanal/

Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/ Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one

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#77 | Bonus Episode: Why Does Rewildology Exist? Stotra’s Interview of Brooke for Macalester College

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05/26/22 • 79 min

It’s been a hot second since I’ve released a bonus episode for you all, and I thought now was a great to time share a special interview that I did with Episode 48 guest, Stotra Chakrabarti, PhD for his conservation class at Macalester College. Stotra loved my unconventional approach to conservation and invited me to speak about why I went to such lengths to create a podcast from scratch. He asked me several questions about my story, the journey that led to launching Rewildology, and advice for anyone else considering going outside of the confines of academia, or their current bubble, to pave their own path in this field.

See full show notes at rewildology.com.

If you’re liking the show, please hit the follow button and share with someone you think would enjoy this episode. Sharing is the best way to help the show grow!

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How many episodes does Rewildology have?

Rewildology currently has 197 episodes available.

What topics does Rewildology cover?

The podcast is about Earth Sciences, Nature, Podcasts and Science.

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The episode title '#118 | February’s Sample Collection: Women in Conservation Science Series Recap' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Rewildology?

The average episode length on Rewildology is 66 minutes.

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Episodes of Rewildology are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Rewildology?

The first episode of Rewildology was released on Jan 19, 2021.

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