#212 | Patagonia Update: Helicopter Discoveries and Conservation Breakthroughs with Cristian Saucedo (Inbetweenersode #1)

Join me, Brooke Mitchell, for an exciting conservation update from Chile's Route of Parks of Patagonia with Rewilding Chile's Wildlife Director Cristian Saucedo. Discover the dramatic helicopter discovery of 10 endangered huemul deer at Cape Froward, southern river otter (huillín) sightings in coastal areas, the first international Darwin's rhea translocation between Argentina and Chile, Andean condor rehabilitation successes, and groundbreaking puma coexistence research. This Inbetweenersode provides exclusive access to conservation breakthroughs across 1,700 miles of protected Patagonian wilderness, showcasing cutting-edge rewilding efforts, endangered species recovery, and sustainable wildlife tourism initiatives. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, adventure travelers, and anyone passionate about wildlife conservation success stories from one of the world's most ambitious conservation projects. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome to Rewildology: Exciting Updates from Patagonia 00:44 Conservation Stories from Patagonia's Route of Parks 01:11 Meet Cristian Saucedo: Wildlife Director for Rewilding Chile 02:48 The Journey of Rewilding Chile 08:54 Breakthrough Discoveries in Cape Forward 28:40 The Importance of Baseline Data for Conservation 34:43 Translocation Success: Moving Darwin's Rhea from Argentina to Chile 37:08 Monitoring and Releasing Darwin's Rhea in Patagonia 38:23 Challenges and Successes in Rhea Conservation 42:29 Andean Condor Rehabilitation and Release Program 50:18 Puma Conservation Efforts in Patagonia 57:56 Wildlife Conservation in Pumalin National Park 01:04:02 Closing Remarks and Future Plans LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT PATAGONIA https://rewildology.com/projectpatagonia/ REWILDOLOGY FIELD EXPEDITIONS Where The Wild Calls: Patagonia Puma Expedition & Torres Del Paine Adventure, March 31 - April 6, 2026: https://rewildology.com/patagoniaexpedition/ JOIN THE REWILDOLOGY BOOK CLUB. IT’S FREE! July / August Book - The Spirit of the Rainforest by Dr. Rosa Espinoza https://rewildology.com/rewildology-book-club/ SHOW NOTES & NEWSLETTER Show notes & subscribe to newsletter, https://rewildology.com/ SUPPORT REWILDOLOGY https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/ FOLLOW REWILDOLOGY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Rewildology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rewildology/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rewildology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewildology X: https://x.com/rewildology CONTACTS Brooke Mitchell, [email protected] SPONSORSHIPS & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS Send your ideas to Brooke at [email protected]