The Wild with Chris Morgan
THE WILD with Chris Morgan explores how nature survives and thrives alongside (and often despite) humans. Taking listeners across the Pacific Northwest and around the world, host Chris Morgan explores wildlife and the complex web of ecosystems they inhabit. He also tells the stories of people working in and protecting the wild around us.
This podcast is a production of KUOW in Seattle in partnership with Chris Morgan and Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.
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Episodes
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Saving the mountain caribou
This is a tough story to tell. In 2019 the last of the mountain caribou in the lower 48 states disappeared. Extinct. Deforestation threatens those that are left. Professional Wildlife tracker and photographer David Moskowitz takes us to the frigid mountains of British Columbia to learn about the ancient but fragile ecosystem these majestic reindeer call home.
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The path of the jaguar
Over 60% of Belize is in a natural, wild state, but development is threatening the movements of the jaguars. In this episode, I'll meet the people who are trying to help protect these jungle cats.
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The flight of the scarlet macaw
There are only 350 scarlet macaws left in the wild in Belize. They face the threats of poaching and habitat lose. But let us introduce you to the passionate people determined to save these colorful birds.
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The Wild Season 3: Welcome back to the adventure
New episodes start on April 6th.
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Sounds from the wild...frogs, elk, and snowmelt
A few moments of reflection during these stressful times with the help of meditative sounds from nature.
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Escape to the sounds of nature
We take a break from these stressful times and immerse ourselves in the sounds of the natural world, free of human beings and their noise.
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Bats: Busting the myths
Join me as I meet bats up close and in person and try to figure out the mystery behind these winged mammals.
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The Great British Birding Show
Join Chris Morgan as he travels the English countryside with Twitcher Lee Evans.
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WILD BITES: What’s the longest migration in the animal kingdom?
The Arctic Tern can fly 60,000 miles in a year. Why do they travel so far?
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The tiniest farmer on earth
The secret and fascinating world of these miniature marvels.
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WILD BITES: How does a sperm whale survive the crushing depths a mile underwater?
Meet the sperm whale, the true deep divers of the ocean.
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WILD BITES: How can arctic squirrels help us get to Mars?
There’s a wild animal and a team of researchers that might hold the clue to space travel.