The Wild Bits Show

The inbred lions of Gujarat

This week on The Wild Bits Show, discover the plight of India’s Asiatic lions and human-elephant conflicts in Zambia. We expose illegal wildlife trade on social media , race to save Amazonian frogs , and uncover Mekong River pollution. Plus, celebrate David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and a massive win against forever chemicals! How does nature’s balance survive?

Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos

From the bizarre legacy of Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos facing a cull in Colombia to the resilience of wolves thriving in the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl , we explore the complex lines between humans and nature. We also dive into inspiring tales of communities learning to coexist with rhinos in Nepal and the ambitious rewilding of the North Sea with 15 million oysters.

Monkeys, mud and junk food

Monkeys eating mud to survive tourist junk food? Sperm whales speaking in alphabets? Nature is wild! This episode explores how animals adapt to us. We uncover why healthy forests prevent human disease , cheer for a half-beaked parrot turning alpha , and discuss the fight for African marine resources.

The social world of meerkats ft. Dr. Vlad Demartsev

This week on The Wild Bits Show we speak with a special guest Dr. Vlad Demartsev who shares insights with us about his research on meerkats. Along with that dive with us into the dark reality of the illegal lion trade and how war threatens the last Asiatic cheetahs. Discover a rare mahogany tree hanging by a thread and a bizarre plan to use border-security crocodiles.

Anti-Environment God Squad

This week on The Wild Bits Show, dive into pressing environmental battles and wild discoveries. From a controversial panel waiving laws for Gulf drilling to the Amazon’s risky Bioceanic Railway, we explore our footprint. Plus, marvel at a rare sperm whale birth, ancient carbon venting from the Congo, and the ethical maze of cloning jaguars. Are we saving nature, or buying time?