Jimothy, the local legend
from The Wild Bits Show
This week on The Wild Bits Show, we delve into the viral sensation of Jimmoti the raccoon and what his sudden fame reveals about our selective affection for animals. We then confront the sobering reality that over half of the world’s migratory bird species are in decline, exploring the ripple effects on our planet. The conversation shifts to the complex world of carbon markets and their potential, and often problematic, impact on global south communities. We also investigate the mysterious deaths of Kenyan elephants and the ongoing challenges facing India’s booming tiger population. From the race against extinction for the world’s tiniest turtle to the surprising benefits of laughter in combating climate anxiety, this episode offers a compelling look at the delicate balance of our ecosystem and our place within it. We conclude with a discussion on the hidden environmental costs of fast fashion and the simple, yet profound, power of connecting with nature.
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- 3:51 ‘Jimothy’ the raccoon has short spine syndrome – but this condition can affect dogs, too - https://theconversation.com/jimothy-the-raccoon-has-short-spine-syndr…
- 13:34 India’s tiger numbers are rising. Protecting their pathways is next - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/indias-tiger-numbers-are-rising-protecting-their-pathway…
- 28:38 More than half of the world’s migratory bird species are declining: Study - https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/more-than-half-of-the-worlds-migrat…
- 41:43 Kenya investigates mysterious deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli - https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/07/kenya-investigates-mysterious-deaths-of-15-el…
- 46:54 How carbon markets can succeed & also serve Global South communities (commentary) - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/how-carbon-markets-can-succeed-also-serve-…
- 1:02:26 Climate anxiety was consuming me. Then I learned to laugh about it - https://www.theguardian.com/culture/ng-interactive/2026/jul/28/climate-comedy-standup-class
- 1:10:42 After Hurricane Helene, the country’s tiniest turtle is even closer to extinction - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/bog-turtle-appalachia-hur…
- 1:24:14 Study investigates how to prevent viral spread from bat guano in Southeast Asia - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/study-investigates-how-to-prevent-viral-spre…
- 1:35:42 Listening to birdsong in a forest lowered a person’s stress during experiment - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/07/listening-to-birdsong-in-a-forest-lowered-a-pe…
- 1:41:51 The hidden polluter in your wardrobe: How fast fashion is fuelling the next pollution crisis - https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/fashion/the-hidden-pollut…
- 1:53:24 Outro
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