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Lost in Sri Lanka, Episode 3: The Full Conversation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:04 +0100

Here we are at the third & last episode of this year's mini series. It's been one heck of a journey & we are finishing on an interview that will make you feel lie you're sat in a rural Sri Lankan pub overhearing a conversation between two nature lovers 4 drinks deep. What a way to see this one out.

A big thank you to JetWings Eco Holidays for making this mini series possible. It's been truly magical.

Guest appearances: Chandika Jayarante & Namal Kamalgoba

Show notes: Links to all stuff: Jet Wings Eco Holidays

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This series is partnered with Jet Wings Eco Holidays.

Lost In Sri Lanka: Episode 2, How Things Have Changed

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:08:00 +0000

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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This series is partnered with Jet Wings Eco Holidays.

Nature News - Week 38 - Honey Bee Bullsh*t & A City of No Ads

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:05:00 +0000

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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Lost In Sri Lanka - Episode 1, Grab Your Binoculars

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:48:00 +0000

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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Nature News - Week 37 - Seagrass, Climate Media & Heating with Indy Greene!

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:42:00 +0000

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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Nature News - Week 36 - A New National Park, Elephants in Africa & Stolen Peregrines

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:53:00 +0000

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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Nature News - Week 35 - The First One of 2026!

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:41:00 +0000

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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Nature News - Week 34 - The Last One of 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:58:00 +0000

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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Nature News - Week 33 - Denmark Fueling Some Confusion & Columbia Fueling Positivity

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:18:00 +0000

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

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Nature News - Week 32 - Playful Sharks & Avian Flu Update!

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:24:00 +0000

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

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Nature News - Week 31 - Snail Hunt Is On & Absolute Cop Out!

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:27:00 +0000

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

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Nature News - Week 30 - Can We Build It? & Bacteria Could Save The Day!

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:44:00 +0000

Nerds, let's start by saying yes, Ryan & Nadia's nature highlights are becoming a bit desperate so why not get in touch on email (intothewildpod@gmail.com) or DM on Instagram (link below) so we can share YOUR nature highlight from the week!

Onto Week 30 of Nature News, we start with a new way to deter those herring gulls from your chips & move on to an in-depth discussion about Labour's plan to build a lot of new homes but without looking after nature. Finishing with a new report on an ocean bacteria that can digest PET plastic!

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Housing & Nature / Gulls / Bacteria

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Communicating Conservation with Ezz Miles & Ajay Tegala Recorded LIVE at Global Birdfair 2025

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:09:00 +0000

Nerds Nature News is on hold this week while we step in to release a "round the table" chat recorded live at Global Birdfair back in July of this year.

Nadia & Ryan were joined by conservationists Ajay Tegala & Ezz Miles to talk about the art (yes, we are using the word art) of communicating conservation in 2025. From how it's changed to what needs to change.

Follow our guests: Ezz Miles / Ajay Tegala

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Nature News - Week 29 - Vultures with a Foot Fetish & Green Energy Overtake!

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:54:00 +0000

Nerds, Week 29 of Nature News is all over the place this week starting with Bearded vultures with a potential foot fetish & the rediscovery of the White knuckled wolf spider on the Isle of Wight to Greenpeace's warning over deep sea mining for metals & some good news with green every overtaking fossil fuel globally.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Old Shoe / Wolf Spider / Deep Sea Mining / Green Energy

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Nature News - Week 28 - COP30 & The Amazon

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:41:00 +0000

On this week's nature news, Nadia & Ryan have a big natter about COP30 in Belem, Brazil after Greenpeace report on a big oil extraction from The Amazon rainforest just weeks before the event. We are then joined by the wonderful Mary Colwell to give a quick update on the UK's Natural History GCSE!

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Oil Extraction in The Amazon / Pakayaku Protect Forest

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Nature News - Week 27 - Ecocide See Ya & Tipping Points!

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:51:00 +0100

On this weeks nature news Nadia kicks off with a potentially trailblazing bill from Scottish Parliament to criminalise actions that are defined as ecocide. Ryan shares an up beat story about re-wriggling a chalk stream in Hertfordshire before ending on some thoughts & feelings about the recent global temperatures causing natural tipping points.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Ecocide / Rewiggling / Tipping Points

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Nature News - Week 26 - Dogs, Orcas, Turtles & Trees!

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:47:00 +0100

Nerds, week 26 of Nature News is here & from dogs scenting Orca scat to help with Killer whale conservation to good news for Green turtles AND The Woodland Trust's Tree Of The Year, it's one heck of a half hour for you!

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Dogs & Orcas / Green Turtles / TotY

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Nature News - Week 25 - A Plant Does What? & Fossil Fuel Fines!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:24:00 +0100

Nerds be honest, would it really surprise you to learn our first news story this week was about animals getting drunk? No, I didn't think so. SCIENCE.

Followed up but a new discovery about a species of dogbane plant at a botanical gardens in Japan then some good news about a hefty fine on a fossil fuel company, we love to see it.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Drunk Animals / Dogbane Do What

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Nature News - Week 24 - England is DRY & Ozone Layer Update!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:25:00 +0100

This week Ryan & Nadia responsibly crack open a beer as they learn how dry it has actually been in England so far in 2025 & what that means for autumn & winter. Then we are ducking back into 1990s science & learning about the ozone layer & how that old issue got resolved.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Dry England / Ozone Layer / Feral Honey Bees!

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Nature News - Week 23 - Down with the Burn & Tourism Booms!

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:50:00 +0100

Nerds, Into The Wild is back!

We are back with weekly Nature News after our summer off & we are jumping straight into some juicy wildlife stories for you along with some exciting things for Into The Wild!

On week 23 we have reintroduction stories, policy updates from deep peat burning & 30 by 30, tourism booms in Nepal AND Koala chlamydial (yeah, Ryan didn't see the last one coming either).

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Water Voles / Deep Peat Burning / Tourism Boom in Nepal / 30 x 30 / Koala's

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Bonus Ep: A Chat with Kate Sheridan (Conservation Kate)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:43:00 +0100

Although we are off resting for 6 weeks, we couldn't quite leave you nerds with no conservation chat could we?

4 years after connecting with Kate on socials, we finally got a time to have a chat & record an episode. Kate is a researcher & fantastic science communicator (no awards given for the nerds who guess what we speak about here). From what conservation means to Kate to discussing the problems with the rising content both on socials & documentaries with the "up close & personal" with dangerous animals, this chat was insightful & an absolute joy.

Show notes: Links to all socials: Kate Sheridan / Ollie Clark / Brooke Pyke

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Nature Room 101 LIVE at Global Birdfair ft Megan McCubbin, Mary Colwell & Simon King

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:20:00 +0100

Nerds, we've never been more serious than when we say, "strap, your, self, in!!"

At Global Birdfair 2025, Into The Wild again recorded a live show of Nature Room 101. Joining us this year is Megan McCubbin, Mary Colwell & Simon King to decided which Boring Bird, Pathetic Policy & Moronic Mammal should be locked up in the vault for good!

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Nature News - Week 22 - The Mid Year Final

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:39:00 +0100

Nerds! Can you believe we've been sharing nature news for 6 months! Because we certainly can't. Week 22 will be our mid year final whilst Nadia & Ryan take summer off to recoup & prepare for exciting new things to come in September.....(seriously, some VERY, exciting new things to come).

But on this mid year final, Ryan & Nadia both share some beautiful butterfly stories plus Nadia gives some insight to how much on an environmental impact the Gaza conflict has had & we both question, "why isn't this being called out by wildlife NGOs?".

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Gaza Conflict / Knepp Purple Emperors / Prison Women Butterfly Breeding / Jay Griffiths - The Wild Book

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Nature News - Week 21 - I Spy An Eco Activist & Tarantulas In The Post

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:01:00 +0100

Week 21 of Nature News is a race against time as Ryan sits in his London flat, in 32C, no air con or fan & old tepid water to survive.

But back to reality, Nadia shares a story of how an activist who works to uncover the horrible story of salmon farming is suddenly a victim of intense surveillance by a private spy company, yeah, you read that right. And Ryan tells of a new study that uncovers the dark world of tarantulas & the illegal pet trade.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Parrots Swearing / Orcas Tool Making / Spying on Activists / Tarantulas in the Post

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Nature News - Week 20 - Some Updates & A Budget Rundown

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:53:22 +0100

On this week's Nature News, Ryan & Nadia revisit 2 stories from the last 6 months to give an update on their progress OR their complete u-turn. Nadia then gives us all a nature rundown of the Labour governments budget & what this could or couldn't mean for biodiversity in the UK.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Labour's Budget on Nature

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Nature News - Week 19 - That Land is My Land & Nuclear Waste of Time?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:23:00 +0100

Listener Note:

We got some very handy feedback that our audio had been on the quieter side recently so we did some investigating & made some adaptations......basically, it should be louder now so be careful on those ears!

Land reform isn't a new topic for us to cover on Into The Wild but celebrating some good news on the theme is! Ryan shares a story from California about the Yurok tribe & Nadia gives us the low down & some thoughts about a nuclear power plant in the south of England.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Owls in London / Size Well C / Yurok Tribe's Land

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Nature News - Week 18 - Unintended Consequence & A Corridor Done Right!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:19:00 +0100

From an Asian elephant doing it's shopping in Thailand, a brand new bird splint paste for our injured feathered friends to a pay to release scheme in Sumatra with some unintended consequences AND a brand new 800,000 hectare wildlife corridor in Kyrgyzstan.......week 18 was a busy one.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Bird Splint Paste / Elephant Goes Shopping / Pay To Release / A Huge Corridor

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Nature News - Week 17 - Pigeons, Penguins & Proposals

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:17:00 +0100

Pigeons delaying flights. Penguins pooping to save the world. Proposals getting blocked for absolutely no reason......this week's Nature News really does have stories from all around the world in just 20 minutes.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Pigeons on Planes / Penguin Poop / Labour Proposals / Asiatic Lions

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Nature News - Week 16 - Brilliant Buzzing Bees & Vultures In Need

Wed, 28 May 2025 01:05:00 +0100

Week 16 of Nature News is a packed one as Ryan & Nadia unpack stories from plants being able to detect the buzzing of bees to produce more pollen, to terrible news from South Africa regarding recent poaching of vultures PLUS a laughable story from TimeOut London warning us all of a terrifying increase of...*checks notes* adders.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Adders in London / Vultures in SA / Buzzing Bees / Camping on Dartmoor

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Nature News - Week 15 - Omega Block & DAM That's Some Good News!

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:29:00 +0100

If you're in the UK, it's not secret that spring has sprung with some unusually hot & dry weather. Whilst we often blame this on the climate crisis, do we actually know what's causing it? Well, luckily Nadia wondered this & found the news explaining it. Ryan then shares some news about river blockages throughout Europe & how their numbers are, every so slightly, dwindling.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Omega Block / Dams in Europe / Into The Wild - River Ep / NNR Bradford

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Nature News - Week 14 - Risky Wind Farm & Snow Leopard Head Count

Wed, 14 May 2025 01:54:00 +0100

Look, we all want to head towards green energy.....right? But are we too quick to say yes before we've looked at the impact of producing it? Nadia unpacks a story about a huge wind farm that could likely be devastating for seabirds. Ryan then takes us over to Nepal to share some shocking facts about air pollution & a recent survey of snow leopards.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Wind Farms / Air Pollution in Nepal / Snow Leopards / Tardigrade Tatts!

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Journey Back to Namibia: Climate Changes Community

Tue, 06 May 2025 02:39:00 +0100

Community is a word that comes up a lot on our podcast, & it's certainly come up a lot during this mini series. On the final episode of Journey Back to Namibia, Ryan & Nadia talk with a farmer called Vicky & a conservancy committee member called Anna about how the climate crisis & the draught impact a community & what is needed to support it's people.

Guest appearances: Vicky Festus - farmer in #Gaingu Conservancy. Annalize Streidwolf - conservancy committee member for #Gaingu Conservancy.

Show notes: NACSO Website

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This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

Nature News - Week 13 - The People Want Action & Dragons Fly North!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:47:00 +0100

Sometimes we think it's just the people in our naturey bubble that want political action to tackle the climate crisis BUT Nadia runs down a story telling us how researchers have learned that the global population more than favour the side for change. Then it's White faced darters that are in the news when Ryan shares how a new potential hot spot for the rare species could be their new home up north in the UK.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: People Want Action / OAP Oyster Catchers / White Faced Darters / Lynx Bred In UK

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Nature News - Week 12 - Paw Patrol & Toby Wood-Carvery

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:35:00 +0100

If it's one thing that makes Ryan overjoyed, it's when his two worlds collide positively. Dogs & wildlife! Ryan shares the news of 2 two canines down under who are helping to find a critically endangered lizard. Nadia, beautifully, unpacks the recent news story of an ancient English oak that got chopped down in Enfield after a the restaurant chain, Toby Carvery, shared their concerns.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Dogs Finding Lizards / Mini Colossal Squid / English Oak / Tree Protection Orders

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Nature News - Week 11 - Elephants Are Coming & Ban The Burn

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100

Conflicts with wildlife isn't something Into The Wild shy's away from on the show & on Nature News this week, Ryan shares a new innovative way to create an early warning system for the people of Valparai in India. Nadia then jumps in to share some news, of course after sharing some recent wildlife click bait, on the proposal to complete ban the burning of deep peat on any land in the UK!

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Elephants in Valparai / Burning Peat

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Journey Back to Namibia: Food & Farming

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:51:00 +0100

Nerds, let's jump in to episode 3 of Journey Back to Namibia.

In episode 3, Ryan & Nadia jump into one of the most important topics for rural people in Namibia. Food & farming. They are joined by two farmers, Uaperendua & Joseph to hear about how farming has changed during the drought & what support they need to be able to provide food security for their community.

Guest appearances: Uaperendua Muzuma & Joseph Muzuma - farmers in Ehi Rovipuka Conservancy. Siegfried Muzuma - conservancy committee member & our translator for this episode.

Show notes: NACSO Website

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This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

Nature News - Week 10 - Pests Aside & A New New Forest

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:39:00 +0100

This week Ryan finds himself questioning whether he's being pest-imistic that a 10% reduction in harmful pesticides on UK farms isn't enough.....surely we can be doing better? After sharing some random news about a huge block of ice hanging around outside South Georgia, Nadia tells us all about the new plans for 20 millions trees being planted in the south of England!

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Whoppi Iceberg / Pesticides / New Trees!

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Nature News - Week 9 - Crying Wolf & You've Got Whale

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:12:00 +0000

Fighting food waste is always on the agenda for many countries but how on earth does opening up the law to hunt wolves help with that? Spain recent took a vote & Ryan explains the thinking behind this......but would it work? Nadia shares some shocking statistics about whales & how new AI technology could help make them......less shocking.

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Wolves in Spain/Whales & Boats

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Nature News - Week 8 - Stateside Peregrine Falcons & A Risky Road

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 03:20:00 +0000

Just a few decades after peregrine falcons make a comeback in USA, a new threat appears as conservationists notice declines in breeding populations & Nadia dives into what the heck is going on! Ryan shares a story from the Amazon Rainforest as the city of Belem prepares for COP30 in Autumn this year but are the consequences too much to justify the preparations?

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Peregrine Falcons / Amazon Rainforest

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Nature News - Week 7 - Community Care & Polar Bear Trade

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:58:00 +0000

If it's one word you hear us mention a lot it's "community" & on this week's Nature News, Nadia once again shows the power it can have. A community in Sussex, UK, that have worked together & managed to get council agreed rights to the River Ouse. Ryan then tackles a tricky story of Polar Bear hunting & trade in Canada & a recent article calling out WWF for facilitating in both of these but......is it that simple?

Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Woolly Mice / River Ouse / Polar Bear WWF Article / Polar Bear Official Hunting Regulations

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Journey Back to Namibia: When The Rain Stops

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:21:00 +0000

Nerds, it's time for episode 2 of Journey Back to Namibia, When The Rain Stops.

In this episode Ryan & Nadia share the human element to the climate crisis & explore the extreme weather event of droughts. What they look like, how they take shape & what challenges they can bring to people. Monaliza Siebes, a farmer from Houtini Farm in the #Gaingu conservancy also shares her story & experience from living in this region & witnessing the environmental & social change she has seen over the last 3 decades.

Guest appearances: Monaliza Siebes. Farmer from Houtini Farm in the #Gaingu conservancy.

Show notes: Book mentioned: Earth Grief / NACSO Website

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This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

Nature News - Week 6 - Grade A Mistake & Pet Pesticides

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:15:00 +0000

Ryan & Nadia may be thinking just within their bubble but surely we all would have loved to study natural history at GCSE? This week Nadia gives updates on this old Tory policy to welcome the new school topic at GCSE level in the UK that seems to keep being shelved & Ryan gives a run down on a recent article about song birds being affected by dog flea & tick treatment.

Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Natural History GCSE / Dog Flea & Tick Article / River Action Nando Campaign

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Nature News - Week 5 - Who Let The Pigs Out & A Mountain with Rights!

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:30:21 +0000

Ryan & Nadia find themselves, once again, asking the question "who is releasing these animals?" as they take a look at the recent news story of 9 feral pigs wondering freely around the Cairngorms National Park just a few miles away from where the illegally released lynx were found just 5 weeks ago. Nadia then follows up with some inspiring news of a new piece of legislation passed in New Zealand that could pave the way for nature protection in other countries.

Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Pigs in Scotland / Taranaki Mounga

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Nature News - Week 4 - Pesky Newts & Climate WIN!

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:13:27 +0000

Some good & some frustrating on this week's Nature News.

Nadia unpacks some rather silly words that the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Racheal Reeves said about housing & bats & newts (what a combo). Ryan then gives a rundown on a recent win for the anti fossil fuel campaign with the courts ruling in favour of Rosebank & Jackdaw being unlawful!

Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Rosebank/Jackdaw & Rachel Reeves Comment

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Journey Back to Namibia: The Story Begins

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:06:00 +0000

Welcome to Into The Wild's new mini series, Journey Back to Namibia. Across 4 episodes, Ryan & Nadia will explore the impacts of the climate crisis in rural Namibia & share words, experiences & stories from those most affected. We start at the beginning.

Fires, floods, storms & hurricanes. Severe weather patterns & events, brought on or exacerbated by the climate crisis often make headline news, but there is one that is missed. It's subtle but intense. It impacts people hugely, but slower. Droughts.

In episode 1, as the title suggests, Ryan & Nadia guide you through Namibia & give context to this incredible country to help set the scene for the journey.

Guest appearances: Maxi Louis (Director of NACSO - Namibian Association for Community Based Natural Resource Management Support Organisations)

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This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

Nature News - Week 3 - Ergh Trump & Driven Me Mad

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:05:31 +0000

Ergh, he's back & we WISH we meant Voldemort.

This week's dose of Nature News, Ryan & Nadia unpack what Trumps first 48 hours in office has looked like & how we truly feel about it. Nadia also shares Labour's plan (or rather, no plan) on driven grouse shooting in the UK BUT it's not all bad news, the Marine Conservation Society announce the return of the deposit return scheme in England for 2026.

Guest Appearance: Caroline Lucas

Show notes: Find all links to news/petitions here: Wild Justice's Gov Petition & Deposit Return Scheme

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Nature News - Week 2 - LABOURing On & Green Light Beavers!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:20:00 +0000

Nerds, it's time for your weekly Nature News catch up & here's what to expect from week 2!

This week we have a focus on the UK government & it's performance on pledges & commitments for a better, greener & ultimately "safer" future, but how are they doing? Then beavers were in the news with some rumours that Labour might scrap the Tories plans to "green light" the release of this habitat creators back in our rivers........could that be true?

Show notes: Read more on the OEP's Report & Beavers

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Nature News - Week 1 - Rogue Lynx & City of Flames

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:40:00 +0000

Nerds welcome to our first of many! It's our new weekly show, Nature News. Each week Ryan & Nadia will unpack some recent stories or events from around the world that impact the natural world.

This week its the wildfires in LA that has been dominating the news. With lives lost & homes destroyed, the symptoms of the climate crisis are being felt hard in this US city. Jumping back to the UK & 4 cats have been all the talk in the nature community due to some lynx being illegally released in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park.

Show notes: Read more on the LA fires & Scotland's Lynx

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S2E10: Into The Wild's Christmas Party: T'is The Season To Get Nerdy!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:07:31 +0000

Before the episode begins, Nadia & Ryan would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened, shared or been a part of Into The Wild in 2024. Secondly, a massive hug & thank you to the Royal Entomological Society, for supporting us this year!

Nerds, grab a bottle, put the Christmas jumper on & order an Uber because you're all invited to Ryan & Nadia's for the annual Christmas party!

Joining the festive fun this year is Megan McCubbin, Indy Greene, Sophie Pavelle & Emma Brisdion where, as well as a good 'ol merry catch up, they are tested against their nature knowledge with Into The Wild chaotic quiz!

All RES news & events can be found here: Events / News

This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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Bonus Episode: Nature Room 101 LIVE at Global Birdfair

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:15:26 +0000

Nerds, the vault is back! Our next live show that we recorded at Global Birdfair back in summer 2024 is now ready for your ears.

Featuring Mya Bambrick, Nick Acheson & Elle Kaye, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good!

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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Bonus Episode: Raising Hare with Chloe Dalton

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:03:11 +0000

Nature books come in all kinds of different stories & sometimes, it's the ones of direct experience & unique life storytelling that get you hooked the most. This was certainly the case for us when we read Chloe Dalton's debut book, Raising Hare.

For this bonus episode, Ryan was invited to interview Chloe at a wonderful independent bookshop, Word on the Street in Ashtead, Surrey, where he asked more about what life was like during the COVID pandemic for Chloe raising a hare whilst everyone else was raising banana bread.

To grab a copy of this wonderful new page turner, click here!

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Bonus Episode: The Starling: A Biography with Stephen Moss

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:35:00 +0000

It's about this time of yeah in the UK that many gather just like the starlings however our purpose is to admire the starling murmurations & hopefully not get eaten......unlike potentially one of the starlings.

BUT let's focus more on the individual bird & not just on this incredible yet brief nature event. To help us do that I was invited to Hatchards Piccadilly to interview author, birder & presenter Stephen Moss about his new book in his biography series, The Starling.

To grab a copy of this wonderful new page turner, click here!

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S2E9: Autumn: Get Cosy Round The Fire with Ryan & Nadia

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:15:00 +0000

Light the fire (or put the YouTube fire TV on), grab a bowl of soup, put your slippers on & take a generic photo of you holding an orange oak leaf for the gram because IT'S AUTUMN!

This episode, Ryan & Nadia jump into the pile of leaves of autumn to explore why leaves turn brown, ask "do insects hibernate?" & learn a bit about the world of bats!

Guest appearances by Ash Whiffin & Mel Parker.

RES Links:

- Insects & Rhino Poaching

- Large Blue Butterfly Research

- Grasshopper Event 6th November

- Sustainable Agriculture 8th November

This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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S2E8: Nature Room 101 LIVE at Global Birdfair!

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:55:50 +0100

Nerds get ready for some nature chaos with the first of 2 live shows recorded at 2024's Global Birdfair.

Featuring Nick Baker, Lucy Lapwing & Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good!

This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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S2E7: Wildlife Tourism: Exploration or Exploitation?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:32:35 +0100

For many of us, there's a deep rooted feeling within us that gives us an urge to explore & travel the world & a part of that is built on wanting to see wildlife. Whether it's elephants in southern Africa, whales around the coast of Iceland or the many species of birds in Brazil. There's a pull that encourages us to spend money, travel & enjoy seeing these countries & their wildlife........but

Is wildlife tourism actually helping biodiversity & the local communities? How can we trust where our money is going? And in the current events of the climate crisis, should we all be encouraged to fly around the world? There's a lot of questions here so join us as we dig into the topic of Wildlife Tourism.

Guest appearances from Professor Adam Hart of Gloucester University & Chandika Jayarante of Jetwings Sri Lanka.

To check out the points/events/news/roles at the RES mentioned in todays show, follow the links below:

- All events

- Photography Competition

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

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S2E6: UK's National Parks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:35:27 +0100

"National Parks in the UK are the crumpets of the nature industry" - Ryan Dalton, 2024

It's a quote Ryan stands behind & claims it makes sense but those that don't follow let's explain. National Parks are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year in the UK & whilst we have all heard of the term, do many of us know what they are? How they were established? What was their purpose? And whether they are achieving their aim? Well nerds, don't worry, Into The Wild has your back!

Strap yourselves in to learn all about the UK's National Parks from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!

Guest appearances from Rose O'Neill from Campaign for National Parks & Laura Larkin from Bug Life.

For the Campaign for National Parks Health Report Page, click here

To check out the points/events/news/roles at the RES mentioned in todays show, follow the links below:

- All events

- RES Annual Insect Photography Winners

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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S2E5: Nature Room 101 with Isla Hodgson & Rory Crawford

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:25:29 +0100

Ryan & Nadia have grabbed the keys, put their PPE on & told their guests to stand back as they carefully open the vault door of Nature Room 101 for a new round of applicants to be put forward to join ticks, pheasants, cave centipedes, wind, bogs, deer & Himalayan balsam.

This round we welcome marine conservationist & Save Our Seas podcast host Isla Hodgson & CBeebies nature presenter Rory Crawford to ask them their Online Nature Gripes, Mundane Mammal & Worst Weather!

To follow our guests on the 'ol socials, follow them at Isla Hodgson & Rory Crawford.

To check out the points/events/news/roles at the RES mentioned in todays show, follow the links below:

- All events

- Leadership Roles

- Small Grant (£3k) Application

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

To learn more about upcoming Urban Bird Walks by Leica Sport Optics, click here

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S2E4: Insect Pollination: It's Not Just Bees!

Tue, 28 May 2024 06:01:00 +0100

In the last decade there has been a HUGE (& successful) push for people to appreciate bees & the work they do to pollinate not just flowers in the wild, but food crops to feed ourselves & it's not surprise why the bee was chosen. They are fluffy. They are cute. They are.....sexy, BUT...

When it comes in insects that pollinate plants, again, including food crops, it's more than just bees & in some cases.....it's a lot more than just bees. Join Ryan & Nadia this month as they delve in to learn about some less sexy insects that are vital when it comes to keep flora alive.

Guest appearances from Kate Borchardt & Juliana Rangel Posada

Kate's Paper on Wasps Here

Juliana's Paper on Blowflies Here

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

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Bonus Episode: Wildling with Isabella Tree

Wed, 22 May 2024 01:47:00 +0100

A quick mid month treat for you nerds with a bonus episode of your favourite nature & conservation podcast!

Knepp Estate is famous in the UK for showing how an intensive dairy farm can go from an empty landscape to a rich haven for wildlife & it's a location we have focused on before when we spoke with the head ecologist of Knepp, Penny Green (episode here).

This time I got to speak with Knepp Estates owner & author Isabella Tree. Not only did we discuss the journey of Knepp but we spoke about the new upcoming film that would show the entire story.

Wilding out June 14th

All film listings found here

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S2E3: Killing for Conservation: How Do We Feel?

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:44:36 +0100

Throughout history, humans, especially those of the western world, have intentionally & unintentionally introduced species around the world where they may have never reached before & as a result, negative consequences have occurred. BUT, the big questions that we often avoid is, should we actually now be intervening again to try to remove the issues that have been created. Is lethal control of mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, birds & plants really the only option? And how do we feel about this?

On this episode we explore this very topic & aim to have an honest discussion about how we feel about killing for conservation, whether or not the science tells us one way or another.

Guest appearances from Hugh Warwick, Prof Sierian Sumner & Leif Bersweden

RES Links:

- Physiological Entomology Session

- New Bee Research by ICAD

- Ento 24 Deatils

- Bug Hunting Kits

Hugh's Book - Cull of the Wild

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Bonus Episode: Community Conservation in Haiti with Jean Wiener

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 01:39:00 +0100

Six months ago Into The Wild attended the Whitley Fund for Nature's People for Planet Summit in London. An event where guest speakers around the world met to discuss big topics in community based wildlife conservation. At this event we were lucky enough to meet & speak with 2015 Whitley Fund for Nature Award Winner, Jean Wiener from Haiti.

This bonus episode is that very chat where Jean shares his experience of working with people & wildlife in a country like Haiti & what he feels is the best way forward to restore the natural resources for the planet, country & it's communities.

To learn more about the marine based community conservation work that Jean discussed, click here.

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S2E2: Marine Protected Areas in the UK: Something's Fishy

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 01:28:00 +0000

Grab your buckets, your spades & your towel nerds because we are heading to the coast in search of some answers about how our seas & coastal areas around the UK are protected.

Just how do marine protected areas work around the UK & are they doing their job? These are big questions but in this episode we guide you through the acronym maze that is UK ocean conservation.

Guest appearances from Caitlin Turner (MCS Sea Champion) Lanna Cheng (University of California San Diego)

If you want to learn more about marine insects the follow this link to a free e-book by Lanna Cheng.

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

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S2E1: Rivers in the UK: Let's Get Wet!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:53:00 +0000

One of, if not the most, tranquil places many of us can imagine being is on the bank of a river. The sound of the water moving & the visual of the ripples or crashing of water speeding past. They ground us & are essential to life so we must be looking after them in the UK right?.......RIGHT?

For episode 1 of season 2 we are looking at the state of rivers in the UK. From how insects can be important indicators for determining river health, to the hard hitting truth about what we are dumping in these magnificent habitats.

Guest appearances from Emma Brisdion (River Trust), Rebecca Lewis (Bug Life) & Craig MacAdam (Bug Life).

Feeling brave & want to read & be clued up on The River Trust's latest report, click here

AND to read more about joining the Royal Entomological Society's Associate Membership, click here

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Bonus Episode: Braving The Cold with The London Wildlife Trust

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:58:55 +0000

GRAB YOUR THERMALS NERDS, IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT WINTER!!

If we ask ourselves honestly, winter is the season that can feel like it holds the most barriers up when it comes to us getting out & connecting with nature but is it really that hard? Can we still see wildlife in the cold frosty months?

On this bonus episode Ryan & Nadia speak with the London Wildlife Trust to explore just how much there is to see in this often dreaded season & what it can do to support our health, both mentally & physically.

Guest appearances from Chantelle Lindsay, Pete Salter & Beth Collier.

To learn more about what The London Wildlife Trust are doing in the next year ahead, click here & if you'd like to read more about Wild in the City, click here.

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Nature Room 101 with Charlie Bingham & Ben Porter

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:43:00 +0000

NERDS!

We have a SUPER EXCITING announcement for the new year in the form of a new partnership BUT we will let you hear all about that on this episode!

On with the show & for the first one of 2024, Nadia & Ryan aren't messing around as they open the dreaded door of the Nature Room 101 vault once again.

This time author & naturalist Charlie Bingham & wildlife photographer Ben Porter join us to share their Worst Weather, Creepy Thing That Creepith & their Habitat Hates.

Follow our guests on socials at Charlie Bingham & Ben Porter.

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To learn more about our new partners for 2024, visit The Royal Entomological Society.

Into The Wild’s Christmas Party: Merry Nerd-mas

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:45:49 +0000

DECK THE HALLS WITH ALL THINGS NATUREY FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA

Welcome to the last episode of 2023. It's been a hurricane of a year but nerds, you did it & we are here to celebrate with the Into The Wild Christmas Party featuring a chat with taxidermist Elle Kaye.

Before the party starts, Elle joins Ryan for a chat about the world of taxidermy. From how this fascinating industry grabbed her attention & how the artform is done to where the heck Elle gets the animals from.

If you'd like to follow Elle on social media the click here.

Then Nadia cracks open the Red Stripe, Ryan necks a neat spiced rum & a special guest joins us to host our Christmas quiz. A huge thanks to Lucy Lapwing, Indy Greene, Chantelle Lindsay, Megan McCubbin, Leif Bersweden, Isla Hodgson & Chris Packham for contributing to this episode.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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S1:E8: Human Wildlife Conflict Revisited: India Addition

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:14:39 +0000

We are diving back into the unspoken world of human wildlife conflict. One of the very things that is the greatest threat to wildlife & human life. This time we are focusing on India. From the species that people have to live with to how people have ended up living so closely with such large wildlife. Featuring an interview with wildlife researcher Rajeeve Matthew, this episode will give you a run down on what life is like living with Indian wildlife.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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

Bonus Episode: A lot-(ment) of nonsense with Emma Brisdion

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:27:00 +0000

What kind of podcasters would we be if we didn't treat you to a bonus episode every now & then.

This bonus episode is quite simple a lovely chat between two friends. Emma Brisdion, who has featured on Into The Wild before, had her own podcast (For What It's Earth) & is a superb science communicator, invited me to her neck of the woods, Bath, to visit her allotment & talk about the importance of these kinds of spaces for people & their connection to food.

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

S1:E7: Gardens for People & Wildlife: When the Growing Gets Tough.

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 21:31:00 +0000

A garden, the thing many of us hope to have & I'm sure many of you fellow nerds join us in hoping to one day turn it into a beautiful space for local wildlife BUT how have gardens in the UK changed over the years? What value can they hold for nature but also for people & their wellbeing & their outlook on the natural world? In this episode, Nadia & Ryan explore the world of UK residential gardens & are joined by nature writer & presenter Kate Bradbury to learn more about gardening for wildlife.

If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod

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S1E6: Forestry Around The World: Got Wood?

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:41:09 +0100

It's no secret that ever since humans have been on this planet, we have needed to use forests to survive. Whether that be for firewood, shelter or food, the forests we've lived in or around have provided for us, but how does this look in the year 2023?

In this episode Ryan & Nadia explore the history of forestry in the UK & then journey to Namibia, Nepal & Guyana to learn about community forestry & the systems these countries have created to sustainably managed their forests, restore biodiversity & of course, support the communities that rely on them.

Guest appearances from: Guy Shrubsole, Kenyetu Joseph, Dr Raquel Thomas & Birendra Mahato.

Learn more about Guyana's Iwokrama Forest here:

Tickets for our live event on October 14th in Oxford can be found here.

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Nature Room 101 with Dr Amy Jane Beer & Lee Schofield

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:54:15 +0100

Strap yourself in nerds, it's time to have a rant, a moan & get frustrated as Nadia & Ryan open the vault door of Nature Room 101.

This time author & naturalist Dr Amy Jane Beer & RSPB site manager Lee Schofield join us to share their Pathetic Plants, Academic Annoyances & their Sh*t Sealife!

Follow our guests on socials at Lee Schofield & Dr Amy Jane Beer

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S1E5: Climate Crisis’s Impact on Biodiversity - Just Stop Boil

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:07:01 +0100

I think it's safe to say we all know of the climate & biodiversity crisis but how connected are the two? Well it turns out very. In this episode - Just Stop Boil - Nadia & Ryan explore how the impacts of the climate crisis have further impacts on wildlife from life in the ocean, plants in the UK & elephants in Africa.

Guest appearances from Dr Amy Jane Beer, Sarah Watts & Dr Vicky Boult

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S1E4: Farming in the UK Part 2

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:17:52 +0100

Farming is such a huge topic that we couldn't possibly fit it all into one episode, so this episode, part 2, Ryan & Nadia explore further at the different farming methods, how we've ended up where we are & finally get some answers to the big question, is it possible to grow food in the UK, for the people of the UK that is affordable, all whilst restoring our natural ecosystems?

Guest appearance from Ruby Free & Sue Pritchard

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S1E3: Farming in the UK Part 1

Mon, 29 May 2023 00:39:00 +0100

*deep breath*

Okay, farming is a huge topic. It means very little to some people & absolutely everything to others. It's peoples culture, family, livelihood & their meaning. When we really get into the discussion, it's easy to see why. It's also easy to see that farming should matter more to the people who don't really give it much thought. In this first part, Nadia & Ryan discuss just how big farming is in the UK & why heart & soul in food really is important for us to get back to farming with nature.

Guest appearance from Sue Pritchard.

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Bonus Episode: A chat with Whitley Award Winners, Leonard Akwany & Yuliana Bedolla

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:04:00 +0100

Following Into The Wild's attendance to the Whitley Awards, Ryan caught up with 2 of the winners, Leonard Akwana from Kenya & Yuliana Bedolla from Mexico to hear more about their wining community conservation projects & to hear their thoughts about the future of wildlife conservation.

To learn more about Whitley Fund for Nature, Click Here

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S1E2: Human Wildlife Conflict: The Elephant in the Room

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:05:00 +0100

If there was a topic in wildlife conservation that would win an award as the biggest & most emotional & challenging, then human wildlife conflict would win. However, despite all that, in media or documentaries, we rarely see or hear much about it & what the impacts for both people & wildlife are. So strap yourself in nerds, we are about to begin the journey of learning about human wildlife conflict. From the drivers of it, the realities of it & some of the on the ground solutions to it.

Guest appearances from Gabi Fleury, Neville Hendricks & Jane Horgan

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S1E1: Rethinking Conservation: Breaking Down the Fortress

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:10:00 +0100

Nerds! Into The Wild is back. It's revamped. It's reshaped. It's got a new co-host & we are ready to continue bringing you nature & conservation content each month.

For the first episode in this new monthly series, we are focusing on the big C word......no, stop it, we mean CONSERVATION. Starting in the UK, we explore what models are used & how we have ended up in the situation were are in, too many rules & not enough guardians maybe? Then we take a quick virtual trip to two different countries to see how conservation works there, what it means to the people within it & see how that has evolved since their colonial past.

Guest appearances from Nick Gates, Paul Powlesland, Mathen 'Rajeev' Mathew & Bupe Ritah Banda

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Things To Come For Into The Wild

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:09:59 +0000

You may have noticed on our socials that we have some changes & new things coming your way on Into The Wild. After 3 years of weekly shows, interviewing & learning from people around the world about wildlife & conservation, we have decided to shake things up.

This episode we share all about what you can expect from future episodes on your FAVOURITE nature podcast!

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Community Conservation in Zambia with Bupe Ritah Banda

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:18:00 +0000

Regular listeners of Into The Wild will know that as part of our big project, Beyond The Trigger, we have explored community conservation in Namibia quite a bit & very recently I had the pleasure of being introduced to a wonderful person called Bupe who is studying here in England. Bupe was telling me all about the wonderful community work she is involved with her country of Zambia & very quickly I thought, I want more people to hear this.

As well as representing the Zambian youth for Zambia's CBNRM (Community Based Natural Resource Management), Bupe also is involved with the Community Leaders Network across southern Africa & briefly explains what this organisation is & what it stands for.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Bupe, you can do so on social media @Bupe_25288

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Photographing Bugs with Gail Ashton

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:36:00 +0000

If you're into nature (& of course you are, that's why you're here right?) then photography, even just via your smart phone, is something you'll most likely try at some point, but how does that work when your subjects are......well, sometimes, tiny.

This week I'm joined by nature writer & photographer of the insects Gail Ashton who sheds some light of what it takes to get up close & personal on bugs via the lens. Gail & I also take a moment to discuss why most celebrated wildlife photographers are white men & why this can easily change.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Gail, then you can follow her on social media @GailAshton

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Rivers & Right to Roam with Dr Amy Jane Beer

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:36:00 +0000

Have you ever met someone, heard them speak about the natural world & just thought, "yes.....you are a fabulous person"? Because that's exactly what I thought when I met & spoke with this week's guest, naturalist, author, campaigner, Dr Amy Jane Beer.

Starting with rivers, a passion & important part of Amy's life, we dive into what they do, what they have, what they represent & what they can give. Amy shares how rivers ended up playing not only an important part in her life, but a deep emotional one too.

We also managed to grab time to talk about the Right to Roam campaign & the recent decision to stop wild camping on Dartmoor (the last place it was legal to do so).

If you'd like to keep up to date with Amy, then you can follow her on social media @AmyJaneBeer

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Treated Like Animals with Alick Simmons

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:19:00 +0000

Around the world, on a daily basis (& sometimes to the greatest of extremes) animals, both domestic & wild, are used for human's benefit, but, do we ever stop & think about how we use the, why we use them, should we use them or are we doing it in the right way? Vet & naturalist Alick Simmons joins us this week to discuss this very topic & how he refers to this in his new book, Treated Like Animals.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Alick, then you can follow her on social media @AlickSimmons

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Taking On The Climate Crisis with Tori Tsui

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:37:00 +0000

This week's show is a topic that many of you have been calling out for, & finally, we deliver.

As each year comes, for many of us the worry, dread & anxiety of the climate crisis grows stronger & stronger. With this in mind, it's no wonder that eco anxiety & battles with mental health brought on from climate change are also on the rise.

To talk to me about activism within this vital movement & how it plays such a strong part on mental health, is author & climate activist Tori Tsui.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Tori, then you can follow her on social media @ToriTsui_

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The Deadly Balance with Prof Adam Hart

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:36:00 +0000

It's one thing to want wildlife, especially the big mega fauna like lions, tigers & leopards, to thrive & do well in the wild, but it's another to stop & consider what will happen if their populations grow alongside human populations. Indigenous communities have lived alongside wildlife & with nature since forever but as pressures from the western world (both past & presence) mean predators are forced to live closer & closer, the consequences grow more severe.

Prof Adam Hart, someone who has been on the show a few times before, has focused on human / wildlife conflicts a lot in his career & his new book, The Deadly Balance, looks at how different species bring their different challenges.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Prof Adam Hart, then you can follow him on social media @AdamHartScience

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Moths with James Lowen

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:34:00 +0000

Welcome back nerds & happy new year to you all!

Butterflies & moths are the same. Just like a pigeon & a parrot are both birds, butterflies & moths are both Lepidoptera, so why is there so much hate on moths & so much love for butterflies? Well maybe the name doesn't help BUT to help me talk about this & about moths of the UK is naturalist & author of Much Ado About Mothing, James Lowen.

From how many species, James's favourite & how moths have & continue to benefit our lives even away from the natural world!

If you would like to grab a copy of Much Ado About Mothing click here.

If you'd like to keep up to date with James, you can follow him on social media at @JLowenWildlife

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Last Episode of 2022 (A Chat with Ryan) - Hosted by Chantelle Lindsay & Lucy Hodson

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:33:00 +0000

As much as I cringe at the very thought of uploading this episode & my inner voice screaming "THIS IS SO EGOTISTICAL!!" I still much hit the 'publish' on Podbean for the last time of 2022 & share with you an episode where I, Ryan, am the guest.

The reason this is happening is because over the last year, whenever I have asked on Twitter or Instagram for suggestions of topics, guests or organisations to talk to, I often have replies or DMs asking me to do an episode where I am being interviewed, so Oscar finally twisted my arm & convinced me to do this for the last show of the year.

In this episode, previous guests & HUGE pals of mine Chantelle Lindsay & Lucy Hodson (Lappers) quiz me about favourite episodes, how my mindset has changed over the years & tackling difficult topics.

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London in the Wild with The London Wildlife Trust

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:43:45 +0000

Throughout our almost 3 years of Into The Wild, I have mentioned countless times about the diversity & power of community of the city I live in, London. Despite me knowing the amount of wildlife this place holds, I still get a bit frustrated when I hear people say otherwise. That's why I was pumped to see The London Wild Trust release a new book called London in the Wild, a book platforming great minds & sharing wonderful detail of the green & blue spaces & all it's inhabitants of the big smoke......London.

In this episode I speak with 3 of the 10 contributors, Mathew Frith, Daniel Greenwood & Amy Pryor about their section of the book & how they found the process of sharing their wealth of experience.

If you would like to grab a copy of London in the Wild, click here

If you'd like to keep up to date with London Wildlife Trust, then you can follow them on social media @LondonWildlifeTrust

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Conservation & The Climate Crisis with Dr Charlie Gardner

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:47:38 +0000

Okay, brace yourself, we are talking about the climate crisis.

Discussing this topic is never easy & it's common to talk about the systematic issues that have & continue to cause it BUT an area that is rarely discussed is how wildlife conservation should take on board the climate crisis & it's impacts to help have more practical success. To explain in much better way, this week I am joined by conservation scientist & climate change activist, Dr Charlie Gardner.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Charlie, then you can follow him on social media at @CharlieJGardner

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UK Bats & Life As A Ranger with Ajay Tegala

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:37:00 +0000

The best thing about hosting Into The Wild is that I get to talk to people that adore the natural world & the conversations always fill me with glee & this week's guest did more than that.

Joining me on today's show is wildlife presenter, author & ranger, Ajay Tegala. Ajay & I decided to talk about 2 things, the first being his enthusiasm for bats & the second was his job as a ranger. If you're here to listen to someone be x100 passionate & positive, this episode is for you.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Ajay, then you can follow him on social media at @AjayTegala

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Into The Wild in Namibia Part 2

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:32:39 +0000

Those keen eared listeners will recall we did a part one of an episode called Into The Wild in Namibia Part 1.......you smart eggs among you all will also have figured out, that it meant there would be a part 2, AND YOU WERE RIGHT. Here it is.

Following Ryan's journey across Namibia, post screening Beyond The Trigger in the countries capital of Windhoek. Attending a World Rhino Day event in a town called Khorixas in the Kunene followed by a chat with conservation consultant with 10 years of experience working in Namibia, Gail Thomson.

Watch Beyond The Trigger here

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Nature Room 101 Round 4 with Indy Greene & Nadia Shaikh

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:40:00 +0000

It's been too long since we've had a good 'ol rant on the show & with all the doom & gloom of the world, I thought it was super necessary to do a Nature Room 101. Joining me to complain about nature stuff is Right to Roam activist & environmentalist Nadia Shaikh & presenter & naturalist Indy Greene.

Sit back & play along as we share our moans in the topics of Pointless Practices, Sh*t Sea life & Garden Gripes!

If you'd like to keep up to date with Indy & Nadia, you can follow them on social media @GreeneIndy & @ButeBlackBird

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Wild Boar in the UK with Chantal Lyons

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:45 +0000

We've spoken a lot about rewilding or species reintroduction recently & that's partly down to it being a very exciting topic, so to keep that theme going, this week we are chatting about wild boar & their existence in the UK.

To help tell me about the story of these wonderful woodland animals is someone who has spent a long time researching the history of them & the benefits & challenges they may bring, is environmentalist Chantal Lyons.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Chantal, you can follow her on social media @CSLyons

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Wildwood Trust with Paul Whitfield

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:40:00 +0000

The UK is famous for a lot, but one thing many around the world may not think of when they think of us is the fact we had & have now lost a lot of species throughout the years. One place I have visited that really shows you what we have/hand roaming this land is Wildwood Trust in Kent.

To tell me all about this fascinating wildlife collection of native or once native species & the projects they are working on is director, Paul Whitfield. From how the place started to their most recent big project, the semi release of Bison into ancient woodland.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Paul & Wildwood Trust, you can follow them on social media @FoxWhitfield & @WildwoodTrust

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Wasps with Prof Seirian Sumner

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:05:44 +0100

If you say the word "wasp" you're rarely met with a response like "gah I just love them" however, it only takes a little peek into the world of wasps for someone to learn that there is MUCH more than meets the social opinion of them.

To join me this week to share the diverse world & love of the wasp is Professor Seirian Sumner. From Seirian's favourite species to the mad behaviours of some others, we even discuss why people have certain feelings about thee wonderful insects.

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If you'd like to keep up to date with Seirian, you can follow her on social media @WaspWoman

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Living with Wolves with Hanna Petterson

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:11:00 +0100

When we talk of a wolf, a number of things could come to mind. Maybe a folklore store? A character in a childhood film? An image of a woodland with a huge moon in the background? Or I'd imagine, for most of this audience, we think of an animal of great importance, both culturally & environmentally. A lost animal in the UK & throughout Europe, but one that is also coming back, to Europe that is.

Yet, do we consider how difficult or easy this can be? To bring back the wolf? What has to be done or considered & who has to be spoken to? Well one person that has spent a long time working that out is conservation social scientist Hanna Petterson & Hanna joins me on this show to have this very chat with me.

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If you'd like to keep up to date with Hanna then you can do so on social media at @HannaP3TT

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Into The Wild in Namibia Part 1

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:04:00 +0100

If you follow us on social media, you'll know that I recently got back from a trip to Namibia to screen our first ever film, Beyond The Trigger. Now what kind of podcaster would I be if I didn't grab some insightful wildlife conservation chats with people on my travels.

With that in mind I am super excited to share with you the first part of this special episode, Into The Wild in Namibia. In this episode, actually recorded at the later part of my trip, I travelled along with CEO of NACSO (Namibian Association for Community Based Natural Resource Management Support Organisations), Maxi Louis to a conservancy called ≠Gaingu, where I got to chat with the newly appointed conservancy manager Neville Hendricks about life as a farmer & how valuing wildlife has helped the community & the surrounding biodiversity.

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Dogs & Wildlife with Zoe Macdonald & Sean McCormack

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:52:07 +0100

I LOVE wildlife.......but I LOVE dogs. My two jobs, the podcast & running a professional dog walking company both (obviously) envolve, heavily, these two things, but do they, or can they, go together happily?

There's always a lot of chat about how much domestic dogs disturb wildlife or damage habitat & the answers always seem to be lost in amongst the arguments so I decided to mix the two sides together & have vet & conservationist Sean McCormack on to tell us about what the issues are & then to have professional dog walker, dog trainer & business owner Zoe Macdonald on to tell us dog owners, the best ways we can be walking our dogs without allowing them to disturb or damage wildlife.

Write to your MP to voice your anger about the #AttackOnNature here

If you'd like to keep up to date with Sean & Zoe then you can do so on social media @WoofsInTheWoods & @ThatVetSean

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Hedgehogs with Hugh Warwick

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:27:44 +0100

I don't think I've ever met someone that saw a hedgehog & didn't shout "OMG THAT IS CUTE AF" but more importantly, this reaction is getting rarer & not because hedgehogs in the UK are getting less cute of course, but because sightings are becoming way less.

To join me on this journey learning more about this much loved UK animal is hedgehog expert, severe enthusiast & science communicator Hugh Warwick. Hugh's passion for these animals & the natural world is incredibly clear & I adored chatting with him about this fab animals, I know you will too.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Hugh then you can do so on social media @HedgehogHugh

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A Look at Knepp Estate with Penny Green

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:03:37 +0100

One place in the UK that has really shown the way & challenged the status quo in food production & land management is Knepp Estate. From an old farm to now a place that has restored nature & reintroduced a huge list of species, Knepp is now a semi wild environment that is seeing seasonal visitors (both animal & human) return for a visit.

To tell me more about this heaven for wildlife, is Knepp's ecologist Penny Green. Penny shares the behind the scenes management of what keeps this place going & the work involved.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Penny or Knepp Estate then you can do so on social media @SussexEmereald or @KneppWilding

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A Look at Global Birdfair with Tim Appleton (Recorded Live at Global Birdfair 2022)

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:04:00 +0100

And so we've come to the last episode recorded at Global Birdfair 2022 & what better way to end other than with a chat with the founder of the event, Tim Appleton.

Before I went to GBF I had heard all kinds of things about the event regarding issues with diversity, not enough talk of the climate crisis & the fact that it doesn't seem to tackle the right issues in nature, so I wanted to talk to Tim about how & why this event was set up & what he sees changing, if anything, in the future.

If you'd like to keep up to date with Tim then you can do so on social media @Rutlandbirds or catch updates about Global Birdfair at @GlobalBirdFair

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