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The Wild with Chris Morgan

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The Wild with Chris Morgan is a celebration of the natural world and the people devoted to wild places and incredible species. In each episode, host and ecologist Chris Morgan brings you face to face with some of the most extraordinary creatures and explores how they are finding unique and inspiring ways to adapt and thrive.

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About 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle there is a tiny string of windswept mostly treeless islands half way up the coast of Norway. They're called the Vega Islands. They're mostly uninhabited, but every spring they get some very special visitors. ... more

When a backcountry skier hits the high mountain slopes above Jackson Hole, Wyoming, they’re not alone. These high elevation hide outs are also home to Bighorn Sheep. And there may not be room enough for both in this western landscape. Skiers and shee... more

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It’s time for me to face my fears! Oysters are iconic here in the Pacific Northwest. The glistening, oval shells and salty aroma are like having a tasty piece of the ocean on your plate. (Well…tasty for some). For a lot of people, including me, you t... more

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How do you save sage grouse inside Grand Teton National Park? With robot birds… of course.

A group of sage grouse have started using the runway at the Jackson Hole Airport for their mating dance. Not an ideal place for birds or humans.

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Recent Guests

David Leck
Master oyster shucker and oyster ecology educator
Elliott's Oyster House
Episode: For shuck's sake! Saving wild oysters
Betsy Peabody
Founder and former executive director of Puget Sound Restoration Fund
Puget Sound Restoration Fund
Episode: For shuck's sake! Saving wild oysters
Jackie Dexter
Volunteer leading the Marine Resource Committee's Olympia oyster project in Bellingham
Marine Resource Committee
Episode: For shuck's sake! Saving wild oysters
Matt Martin
Producer and reporter for The Wild
KUOW
Episode: A mating dance party with robotic sage grouse
Kevin Fedarko
New York Times bestselling author of A Walk in the Park
Episode: A 750-mile misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Brian Gordon
Homeowner in Monrovia with his partner Rick Martinez
Private residents of Monrovia, CA
Episode: There's a bear in my swimming pool!
Rick Martinez
Homeowner in Monrovia with Brian Gordon
Private residents of Monrovia, CA
Episode: There's a bear in my swimming pool!
Wilson Sherman
PhD student at UCLA, anthropologist studying human-bear interactions
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: There's a bear in my swimming pool!
Libby Mills
Naturalist and educator
North Cascades Institute, National Parks services, Nature Conservancy
Episode: Bird watching and listening with Libby Mills

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • Perfect!

    This podcast is awesome. Chris is engaging and so full of wonder that it’s contagious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vanillathrilla67
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love you

    Beautiful soundscapes, warm voice, hopeful message.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShelliBelli20
    United States2 months ago
  • Season 8

    I just heard the trailer and I can’t wait for season eight to come out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1wildling
    United States2 months ago
  • Where are you?

    Last update from you was June 3/26. Are you still broadcasting?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CanuckfromBarrie
    Canada2 months ago
  • Buffalo Boys

    Extraordinary powerful sad and inspirational in depth story today regarding the Kalispell Native American life and the remarkable Buffalo boys history and on going determination on KUOW today Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geoman127
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate long-term dedication to wildlife and ecosystem health.
The show is praised for accessible science communication and high production quality.
Guests and topics are consistently described as informative and inspiring for conservation work.
Listeners find the host's storytelling immersive and the content thoughtfully presented.

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#20
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#3
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#39
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For shuck's sake! Saving wild oysters
Q: So would you encourage people to go and eat Olympia oysters in restaurants?
Yes. Peabody says cultivated oysters help sustain interest in the heritage species, raise its profile and educate people about enjoying and preserving it, while wild populations remain too limited to support harvesting.
A mating dance party with robotic sage grouse
Q: What's happened? Why were the skies black with grouse when Lewis and Clark came through, and now 40%, 40% left or 40% lost of that habitat?
Sagebrush habitat has been lost and fragmented by development and oil and gas drilling. Conservationists focus on protecting existing core habitat because restoring lost populations is harder.
A mating dance party with robotic sage grouse
Q: Why do you encourage them?
Airport staff move grouse out of runway safety areas by walking or driving them toward safer areas, sometimes using a vehicle horn.
A 750-mile misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Q: Can you describe some of the threats that the Grand Canyon is facing?
Fedarko described a proposed tramway to the Confluence, frequent helicopter tours, uranium mining that could contaminate aquifers, and tourism pressures. He noted that some development is tied to Native communities' pursuit of economic stability, making the choices complex.
A 750-mile misadventure in the Grand Canyon
Q: When your buddy Pete brought up the idea to hike the length of it, what went through your mind when he said, hey, I've got an idea, Kevin?
Fedarko said McBride had a history of persuading him to join ambitious projects that turned into debacles, but he was his best friend and like a brother.

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The show centers on the natural world and wildlife, featuring in-depth conversations with researchers, conservationists, journalists, and creatives who illuminate animal behavior, habitat restoration, and human-wildlife relationships. Episodes mix field storytelling with science and ethics, exploring topics from conservation breakthroughs to cultural connections with nature, often highlighting courageous work and innovative approaches to safeguarding ecosystems. Listeners can expect thoughtful narratives, expert perspectives, and practical takeaways for engaging with the outdoors and supporting conservation efforts.

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2. Betsy Peabody
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6. Brian Gordon
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8. Wilson Sherman

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