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American Bison
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Welcome to the award-winning WCS Wild Audio podcast, where you will find reported audio stories covering the latest news and newsmakers from the Wildlife Conservation Society's global conservation program, zoos and aquarium, and their many conservation partners. www.wcs.org/wcs-wild-audio Credits Nat Moss: Executive Producer, Co-Host, Reporter Hannah Kaplan: Associate Producer, Co-Host, Reporter D... more

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George Schaller is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern field biology — a scientist whose work helped transform how we study animals in the wild. From gorillas in the Congo to snow leopards in the Himalayas, his research has shaped conser... more

WCS’s REEL WILD™️ New York Film Festival returns to showcase fresh, powerful stories about people and nature from around the world. One of this year’s featured films is "Keeper"—a documentary short that follows a Bronx beekeeper and his daughter. The... more

The REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival returns April 23–26, 2026, celebrating filmmakers and wildlife stories that inspire action and conservation impact.

WCS’s Hannah Kaplan sat down with Dr. Edith Widder, star of A Life Illuminated, winner of Best ... more

This month between March 23-29, governments from around the world will gather in Campo Grande, Brazil, for the triennial conference of parties to the Convention on Migratory Species, or CMS.

It’s a treaty focused on animals that cross borders—birds,... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Flynn
Bronx beekeeper featured in Keeper
Boogie Down Bronx Honey
Episode: S7 E6: Bronx Bees Star in Award-Winning "Keeper" at REEL WILD New York Film Festival
Hannah Rafkin
Filmmaker of Keeper
School of Visual Arts (documentary student at the time of project)
Episode: S7 E6: Bronx Bees Star in Award-Winning "Keeper" at REEL WILD New York Film Festival
Dr. Edith Widder
Scientist, ocean explorer
ORCA (Ocean Research & Conservation Alliance)
Episode: S7 E5: A Life Illuminated: Dr. Edith Widder’s Ocean Discoveries | REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival
Amy Fraenkel
CMS Executive Secretary
Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
Episode: S7 E4: This Month in Brazil, Renewed Hope for the World’s Migratory Species
Sebastian Valdivieso
Country director and legal representative for WCS in Ecuador
Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode: S7 E3: Gold Mining and Mercury in the Amazon
Oscar Loayza
Conservationist at WCS Bolivia
Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode: S7 E3: Gold Mining and Mercury in the Amazon
Victoria Goodday
Public policy specialist with the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Episode: S7 E2: An Urgent Effort to Protect Canada’s Peatlands
Emily Darling
Director of Coral Reef Conservation at WCS
Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode: S7 E1: Resilience Is at the Heart of WCS’s New Coral Reef Conservation Strategy
Adam Falk
President and CEO of Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode: S6 E15: Introducing Adam Falk, WCS’s New President & CEO

Hosts

Hannah Kaplan
Co-Host and Reporter with a focus on storytelling in wildlife conservation.
Nat Moss
Executive Producer and Co-Host, involved in curation and creation of content for wildlife conservation.
Dan Rosen
Co-Host and Reporter, serving in various production roles including web management.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • A Good Podcast, Dragged Down by Terrible Feed Management

    Between its zoos, fieldwork, and international collaborations with other conservation networks, the WCS is able to produce short, informative podcast episodes that highlight conservation issues and work being done to combat them around the globe. In terms of wildlife podcasts made by actual scientists, it’s probably the best available. The only negative is how the feed is run: starting a little over a year since the podcast started, they started uploading rerun episodes under the title of “From ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Satchel__
    United States2 years ago
  • A Good Podcast, Dragged Down by Terrible Feed Management

    Between its zoos, fieldwork, and international collaborations with other conservation networks, the WCS is able to produce short, informative podcast episodes that highlight conservation issues and work being done to combat them around the globe. However, the show frequently releases “From the Vault” episodes - that is to say, reuploading podcasts from earlier seasons. This might make sense for a long running podcast, but considering it has only produced 3 seasons, each under 20 episodes, these... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Satchel__
    United States2 years ago
  • About the conservation and the people

    Keep it going. Love the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maryd11$
    United States4 years ago
  • Brevity and Depth on Key Conservation Stories

    If you want to stay up-to-date on complex conservation issues but don’t have much time, WCS Wild Audio is the perfect news source for you. The podcast features top experts on topics such as wildlife health, coral bleaching, and species threatened by human activities. Did you know that many sharks are imperiled by the shark fin trade? If not, give WCS Wild Audio a listen and find out why sharks are vital parts of a healthy marine environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JK Delaney
    United States4 years ago
  • Great conservation podcast

    This podcast is a very helpful for keeping up-to-date on what is happening in nature conservation all over the world. I would definitely recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knowybecer
    United States4 years ago

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There are mentions of concerns over episode management and reruns affecting overall experience, but this is overshadowed by positive feedback on the content quality.
Many praise the podcast for its engaging storytelling that makes complex topics accessible to a wider audience.
Listeners appreciate the succinct and informative nature of the episodes, highlighting key conservation issues and the individuals making a difference.
Overall, the podcast is recognized as a valuable resource for current events in wildlife conservation, especially appealing to enthusiasts and professionals in the field.

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S6 E4: This Earth Day, Working to Save the Heart of the Wild
Q: What are some of the strategies that WCS employs to protect species and their habitat?
WCS uses good science to study animal needs, collaborate with local communities for protection, and reduce conflicts between wildlife and humans.
S4 E11: World Oceans Day | Young Voices Are Speaking Out to Protect the Hudson Canyon
Q: How did Brynn and Leslieann get so involved in ocean conservation at a young age?
Leslieann credits her motivation to the intelligence and social nature of dolphins, while Brynn found her passion through becoming a discovery guide and her Girl Scout project.

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