Today we sit down with National Geographic Explorer and Wildlife Ecologist, Dr. Rae Wynn Grant. She has spent her career exploring some of the wildest places on the planet, conducting research on animals like lions, tigers, bears and lemurs. In this episode Dr. Rae Wynn Grant inspires us and educates us on how we can all contribute to conservation. Don't fo ... Show More
Aug 10
Pups in the Parks: Man’s Best Friend in America’s Best Idea
From conservation assistants, celebrities, protectors, and public educators - dogs have done it all in National Parks. Today we honor the stories of incredible canines who have ties to places like Yosemite, Denali, Great Smoky Mountains and more. Good boys and girls who have scal ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 30
Trail Tales 99: Bike Heists, Scubavangelists & Camping Gone Wong
Today’s stories include scubavangelists, cave proposals, bike heists, and camping gone wrong. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers! COME SEE US ON TOUR! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2023
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant on Being Chased by an Elephant and Why She’ll Take Her Chances with Bears
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, a large carnivore wildlife ecologist, recounts her heart-pounding survival story of being chased by a wild elephant. With unflinching honesty, Dr. Wynn-Grant reveals that the true dangers in her work often transcend the wild creatures she dedicates her life to ... Show More
15m 31s
Feb 2022
Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) with Rae Wynn-Grant
<p>Ah, charismatic megafauna! Teeth, claws, fur, hibernation, bear hugs, hiking, cougar attacks, nature preserves, and living your childhood dreams with Alie’s longtime -ologist crush, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. The large carnivore ecologist, researcher and TV presenter tells us all abo ... Show More
1h 34m
Apr 2024
Bear Encounters in Nevada and Chasing Poachers on the Masai Mara
Traveling everywhere from the savannahs of Tanzania to the mountains of Montana, Dr. Rae Wynn Grant is on a mission to save the world’s most endangered species. Lale chats with the wildlife ecologist, podcaster, author and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom to hear stories ... Show More
36 m
Nov 2023
WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Dr. Rae-Wynn Grant is a bear expert and one of the new hosts of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. She joins panelists Adam Burke, Maeve Higgins, and Tom Papa to talk bear attacks, gummy bears, and the strange joy of being squeezed by a boa constrictor. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor ... Show More
47m 48s
Nov 2022
There’s a Bear in My Backyard
Sure, we love bears when they show up in books or cartoons. But what if one is outside our window? Human-bear encounters are becoming far more frequent as development continues to spread and people and bears seek similar resources of food, water, and shelter. National Geographic ... Show More
33m 39s
Jun 2022
S1E2 - Ecologist Dominique Gonçalves
One of the first times Dominique Gonçalves saw an elephant, it charged her. Yet she has devoted her life to studying them. In this episode, we hear about roundabout ways to find the thing you love, human-wildlife conflict, being underestimated, and asking for the things you want. ... Show More
11m 4s
Jun 2025
Episode 50: Grant Woodrow - into the Wilderness
On this episode of DESIGN POD, Sophie Harper speaks to Grant Woodrow, Chief Business Development Officer at Wilderness from the wilds of Botswana to hear more about the luxury safari company's ethos and sustainability credentials, including its community initiatives and all-round ... Show More
51m 19s