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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2026 · 47 MIN

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story

from Land & Line · host Emme Hayes

LAND & LINE Ep 09: Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story When a wild otter in need of help appeared at their jetty in Shetland, Billy and Susan Mail’s lives changed. Their relationship with Molly became the subject of the National Geographic documentary Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story, directed by Charlie Hamilton James. In this episode of Land & Line, Emme Hayes talks with Billy and Susan about Molly, the landscape they share with her, and the difference between loving the outdoors and loving nature. We talk about: How Molly entered Billy and Susan’s lives What their relationship with her changed The responsibility that comes with caring for wildlife Why enjoying the outdoors does not always translate into protecting nature Can protecting wildlife become a natural part of loving the outdoors? Land & Line explores how we build a closer, more responsible relationship with wildlife and the places we love. Watch Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story from National Geographic on Youtube. If you liked this episode, share it with someone who might like it too.By being a paid subscriber, you support more stories like this one that help put a spotlight on wildlife and critical wildlife issues. Get full access to Land & Line Podcast at landandline.substack.com/subscribe

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