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Rewildology
by Brooke Mitchell
How do we bring wildlife back from the brink? What does it actually take to rewild a landscape? And where on Earth can you witness nature’s greatest comebacks in real time? Rewildology host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and Jackson Wild finalist, travels the globe—both virtually and in person—to amplify the voices of scientists, storytellers, and conservationists restoring and rewilding our planet. Join the journey.
Episodes
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The Long Game: Forging the Amazon's Next Chapter
In June 1992, 179 nations made two pledges that still shape every international conservation agreement today, and thirty years later, the world's most important climate conference was held inside a tropical rainforest. What happens in those halls matters—but so does everything that happens after....
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The New Economy: Making the Amazon Forest Worth More Standing
What does it take to make the Amazon worth more standing than gone? Not in theory—but in practice, on the ground, with real communities, real businesses, and real money. This episode of Rewilding Amazonia follows three people who have built economic models that answer that question from…
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Whose Forest? The Defenders of the Amazon
What does it cost to defend the Amazon? Not in dollars or hectares—but years spent in exile, family members taken in the night, court rulings that win on paper and go unenforced for nearly two decades. This episode of Rewilding Amazonia follows five people who have dedicated their lives to...
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Rivers in the Sky: The Amazon's Tipping Point, Sentinel Dolphins & the Geothermal Deep
The Amazon isn't just a forest. It's three interconnected systems that have taken forty million years to build, and all of them are under pressure. In this episode of Rewilding Amazonia, I set out to understand how the Amazon functions—not as a place on a map, but as a living system where...
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Seeing the Invisible: Tracking Destruction, Measuring Recovery
The Amazon is one of the most remote places on Earth—and one of the most watched. In this episode of Rewilding Amazonia, I follow the people who have built new eyes to see what's happening inside a forest too vast, dangerous, and politically complicated for traditional monitoring to reach. Brian...
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The Severed Lifeline: Rebuilding a Fragmented Amazon
In this episode of Rewilding Amazonia, I follow the broken edges of the forest—the roads cutting through Indigenous territories, the degraded corridors between ecosystems, the unprotected landscapes sitting just outside national park boundaries—and the people stitching it back together. Juliana...
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The Ghost Forest: Bringing Wildlife Back from the Brink
What is required to bring wildlife back to the Amazon, and can species that have vanished from depleted forests return? In this episode of Rewilding Amazonia, I investigate the crisis of defaunation: the slow, invisible emptying of the Amazon's wildlife that leaves forests standing but…
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The Pattern: Tracing the Amazon's History
I started this investigation with two questions: What does it actually take to rewild the Amazon, and who are the people dedicating their lives to protecting this globally significant biome? What I discovered traces back centuries—from ancient Indigenous civilizations that managed the forest for...
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Rewilding Amazonia | Official Trailer
What does it actually take to rewild the Amazon, and who are the people making it happen? Rewilding Amazonia is an eight-part investigative documentary podcast series that goes beyond the headlines to find the scientists, tribal leaders, land defenders, and community organizers across six…
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#217 | The Great Plains Comeback: Inside America's Largest Rewilding Project with Daniel Kinka, PhD
When Lewis and Clark traveled the Missouri River in the early 1800s, they encountered bison herds stretching to the horizon, grizzly bears roaming the plains, and wildlife in numbers that seemed endless—but just 100 years later, it was nearly all gone. In this episode, Brooke sits down with Dr....
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#216 | Nature Happy Hour #4: Goodbye 2025, Sea Turtles, Wetlands & Ocean Protection
Join Brooke and Charles for their end-of-year Nature Coffee Hour as they reflect on 2025's biggest conservation moments! They swap their usual evening beers for morning caffeine and dive into the stories that shaped this year: green sea turtles downlisted from endangered to least concern…
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#215 | Life Overlooked: Protecting California’s Mojave Desert with Natalie Cibel & Coral Carson
In this inbetweenersode, Brooke sits down with Natalie Cibel and Coral Carson from Planet People Podcast to explore the Mojave Desert—part of California's overlooked "desert heart". Discover the surprising Raven-Tortoise-Human conflict threatening desert wildlife, the complex relationship between...
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#214 | Illuminating Coexistence: The Blink+A Story with Nicolás Lagos and Javiera de la Fuente
Join host Brooke Mitchell as she speaks with puma researcher Nicolas Lagos and conservation technologist Javiera de la Fuente about revolutionizing human-wildlife coexistence with Blink+A, an innovative deterrent device combining flashing lights, sounds, and IoT connectivity to protect livestock...
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#213 | How Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Science Are Revolutionizing Amazon Rainforest Conservation with Rosa Espinoza, PhD (Inbetweenersode #2)
Join host Brooke Mitchell for an incredible conversation with Dr. Rosa Espinoza, PhD scientist and author of "The Spirit of the Rainforest: How Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Curiosity Reconnects Us to the Natural World." Rosa shares her groundbreaking Amazon rainforest research, including her...
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#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...
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Where Hope Flourishes: The Promise of Patagonia's Route of Parks
In this powerful finale, I reveal the five revolutionary conservation principles that make Chile's Route of Parks a global blueprint for planetary healing. From tracking pumas with scientist Nicolás Lagos in Torres del Paine to discovering endangered huemul deer in a Patagonian snowstorm, this...
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Where Ice Meets Sky: Patagonia's Vanishing Glaciers
Experience the stunning yet sobering reality of Patagonia's vanishing glaciers as I soar over Chile's massive ice fields and uncover groundbreaking climate research with Chilean glaciologist Dr. Ines Dussaillant. In this urgent episode, I explore the Northern and Southern Patagonian Ice Fields -...
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Where Ranches Rewild: From Estancia to Patagonia National Park
Venture into Chile's Patagonia National Park, where I witnessed one of conservation's most inspiring comeback stories—the Darwin's rhea (Rhea pennata) rescued from the brink of local extinction. In this captivating episode, I explore the remote Aysén region and meet Alejandra Saavedra, who has...
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Where Ancient Trees Stand: The Forests of Pumalín
Journey with me deep into Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, the ecological crown jewel of Chile's Route of Parks, where I stood in awe before ancient Alerce trees (Fitzroya cupressoides) that have thrived for over 3,000 years. In this immersive episode, I explore one of Earth's most…
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Where Waters Gather: The Hidden Wetlands of Northern Patagonia
In this episode of Rewildology, I explore the overlooked wetlands and sunken forests that form the northern gateway to Chile's Route of Parks in the rainy Maullín River Basin. Alongside Fernando, Andres, and David from Fundación Legado Chile, I track the elusive southern river otter (huillín)…
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Where Two Oceans Meet: The Birth of Cape Froward National Park
In this episode of Rewildology, journey to the southernmost point of continental America, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans collide at Cape Froward. I explore Chile's newest national park-in-the-making, where Gabriela Garrido of Rewilding Chile shares how this groundbreaking conservation...
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Where Pumas Roam: The Keepers of Torres del Paine
In this episode of Rewildology, I take you into the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, where I had my breathtaking first encounter with Rupestre, a "queen of the Andes." Join me as I explore how these magnificent apex predators have become a conservation success story in Chilean Patagonia,...
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Where Dreams Connect Wildernesses: Chile's Route of Parks of Patagonia
I'm Brooke Mitchell, and this marks the beginning of Rewildology's new series exploring Chilean Patagonia's magnificent Route of Parks: an epic conservation corridor spanning 1,700 miles, protecting 28 million acres across 17 (soon to be 18) national parks from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn. In this...
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TRAILER: Where the Wild Calls: A Journey through Patagonia's Route of Parks
Journey through Chile's Route of Parks of Patagonia with me, conservation biologist Brooke Mitchell, in this immersive podcast exploring South America's most ambitious rewilding project. From tracking elusive pumas in Torres del Paine National Park to standing beneath 3,000-year-old Alerce trees…
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#202 | Lost & Found: Species Rediscoveries & Rewildology’s Next Chapter (Nature Happy Hour #3)
Rewildology turns four! In this special Nature Happy Hour episode, Brooke and Dr. Charles van Rees, PhD, raise a glass to four years of the show, reflecting on its biggest moments—the highs, the challenges, and everything in between. They also unveil exciting updates for the future before diving...
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#201 | Advancing Marine & Sea Turtle Conservation: Updates from the Field with Brad Nahill
Join Brooke as she reconnects with Brad Nahill, Co-Founder and President of SEE Turtles, to explore the latest developments in sea turtle and marine conservation. In this episode, Brad shares new challenges and successes from the field, updates on groundbreaking projects like Billion Baby Sea...
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#200 | Saving Monarch Butterflies: Conservation, Culture, and Hope with Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón, PhD
Monarch butterflies are one of the most awe-inspiring species on the planet, undertaking a migration that spans thousands of miles across North America. However, their populations are rapidly declining due to habitat loss, climate change, and agricultural practices. In this episode of…
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#199 | Sea Otters & Kelp Forests: Rewilding Oregon’s Coast with Chanel Hason
In this episode of Rewildology, Brooke sits down with Chanel Hason, Director of Outreach and Community Relations at Elakha Alliance, to explore the ambitious effort to reintroduce sea otters to Oregon’s coastline. Chanel shares her incredible journey from marine biologist to conservation advocate...
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#198 | Saving the Yucatán's Endangered Sea Turtles with Melania López-Castro, PhD
Join Brooke for a conversation with marine biologist Melania López-Castro as she shares her journey protecting endangered sea turtles in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. From tracking mysterious hatchling movements to implementing innovative conservation strategies, Melania discusses her work with...
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#197 | Top Hits 2024: Rewilding Grauer’s Gorillas: The GRACE Story with Laurie Cummins
The journey through 2024’s best continues! Here’s the fourth episode in our Top Hits of 2024 series—another incredible highlight from the year. ---------------------------------------- [Repost] In this episode of Rewildology, host Brooke sits down with Laurie Cummins, the Acting Deputy and...
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#196 | Top Hits 2024: In Search of Jaguars: A Journey Through the Pantanal Part 1 & 2
We’re keeping the momentum going! Here’s the third episode in our Top Hits of 2024 series—celebrating another standout conversation from the year. ---------------------------------------- [Repost] Welcome to the latest 4-part expedition series on Rewildology: “In Search of Jaguars: A Journey...
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#195 | Top Hits 2024: Rewilding Chilean Patagonia with Carolina Morgado
The countdown continues! Here’s the second episode in our Top Hits of 2024 series—another listener favorite you won’t want to miss. ----------------------------------- [Repost] Today is World Rewilding Day and we’re celebrating by releasing this very special episode with Carolina Morgado, the...
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#194 | Top Hits 2024: Rewilding Australia on a Continental Scale with John Kanowski, PhD
The numbers are in for the year! Kick off the countdown with the first episode in our Top Hits of 2024 series. ------------------------------ [Repost] G’day, mates! Today, we're traveling to Australia to learn about rewilding on a continental scale with John Kanowski, PhD, Chief Science Officer…
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#193 | Restoring the American West: Wild Horses, Public Lands, and Rewilding with Manda Kalimian and Ross MacPhee, PhD
In this Thanksgiving Special, Brooke sits down with Manda Kalimian and Dr. Ross McPhee from Rewilding America Now to explore their bold mission of restoring the American West by reintroducing wild horses to public lands. Together, they discuss the evolutionary history of horses, their role as...
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#192 | Rewilding the Planet: Restoring Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Hope with Alister Scott, PhD
In this episode, Brooke sits down with Alister Scott, PhD, Director of Communications for the Global Rewilding Alliance, to uncover the powerful global movement aiming to restore ecosystems and ignite hope. Alister takes us through his inspiring journey from a passionate young environmentalist...
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#191 | Island Revival: The Art of Rebuilding Caribbean Ecosystems with Shanna Challenger
The Caribbean's offshore islands are treasures of biodiversity, but centuries of human impact and invasive species have pushed many of these delicate ecosystems to the brink. In this episode, Brooke sits down with Shanna Challenger, Offshore Islands Conservation Programme Coordinator of the...
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#190 | Rewilding Grauer’s Gorillas: The GRACE Story with Laurie Cummins
In this episode of Rewildology, host Brooke sits down with Laurie Cummins, the Acting Deputy and Education Director at GRACE (Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Laurie shares her incredible journey from Michigan to GRACE, where she now...
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#189 | Saving Snow Leopards: From Conflict to Coexistence with Tshiring Lama
Join Brooke for a journey to Nepal's remote Dolpo region, where conservationist Tshiring Lhamu Lama is revolutionizing snow leopard conservation. From witnessing cubs being harmed during her research to founding the women-led Snow Leopard Journey, Tshiring shares her inspiring story of…
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#188 | Rewilding Islands to Benefit the Sea: Removing the Land-Ocean Barrier with Coral Wolf [Repost]
Join us in a compelling exploration of island conservation efforts. Featuring insights from Coral Wolf, Conservation Science Program Manager at Island Conservation, we delve into the critical work of removing invasive species to restore island and marine ecosystems. Discover personal stories from...
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#187 | The Battle for Johnson Tract: Mining, Conservation, and Native Rights in Alaska's Wilderness with Jen Woolworth
In this compelling episode of Rewildology, host Brooke Mitchell delves into the controversial Johnson Tract issue with guest Jen Woolworth, Alaska Program Manager at the National Parks Conservation Association. The discussion unravels the complex web of interests surrounding a proposed mining...
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#186 | Bison's Return: Rewilding Romania's Carpathian Mountains with Gabriele Retez
In this episode of Rewildology, host Brooke delves into the groundbreaking European bison reintroduction project in Romania's Carpathian Mountains. Joined by Gabriele Retez, Wildlife Ecologist for WWF-Romania's LIFE with Bison Project, the conversation explores the journey of bringing these...
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#185 | Revolutionizing Mountain Gorilla Conservation: The One Health Approach with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
In this special World Gorilla Day episode of Rewildology, host Brooke Mitchell sits down with renowned conservationist and author, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. As Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian and founder of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), Dr. Gladys shares her groundbreaking…
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#184 | The Magical & Mysterious Lives of Octopuses with David Scheel, PhD
Dive into the mesmerizing world of octopuses with conservation biologist Brooke Mitchell and Dr. David Scheel, a renowned marine biologist and author of 'Many Things Under a Rock, The Mysteries of Octopuses'! In this episode, David shares his 25 years of experience studying these fascinating...
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#183 | Bringing Rhinos Back to Hwange Part 2 with Mark ‘Butch’ Butcher
In this special update episode of Rewildology, host Brooke Mitchell sits down with Mark 'Butch' Butcher to discuss the groundbreaking developments in the white rhino reintroduction efforts in the Hwange ecosystem, Zimbabwe. Revisiting their initial conversation from World Rhino Day 2022, Butch...
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#182 | Bushmasters of the Mountain: Conserving the Wolverine Way of Life with Douglas Chadwick
In this episode of Rewildology, we dive into the fascinating world of wolverines with renowned author and wildlife biologist Douglas Chadwick. Drawing from his book "The Wolverine Way" and recent scientific research, we explore the current status of these elusive and hardy creatures across their...
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#181 | Tigers Return: Rewilding Satkosia with Aditya Panda
In this episode, host Brooke delves into the ambitious tiger reintroduction efforts at Satkosia Tiger Reserve with conservationist Aditya Panda. The conversation traces the history of tiger conservation in India, focusing on the challenges faced in the East-Central landscape. Panda shares…
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#180 | From Howls to Headphones: Amplifying Wolf Conservation with John Calfa III and Stephen Rivera
In this special crossover episode, Rewildology teams up with the hosts of the Wolf Connection Podcast to explore the intersection of wildlife conservation and digital media. Join Brooke as she speaks with John Calfa and Stephen Rivera about their work at Wolf Connection, a unique sanctuary where...
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#179 | Carnivores, Conservation, and Camera Lights: The Inspiring Path of Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD
In this episode, Brooke sits with Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD, a trailblazing ecologist and the newest co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Dr. Wynn-Grant takes us on a journey from her childhood aspirations to her groundbreaking work in carnivore research, offering a candid look at the challenges...
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#178 | From Wilderness to Living Rooms: Exploring Wild Kingdom’s Legacy with Peter Gros
Today we are going on an extraordinary journey through the world of wildlife television and conservation with Peter Gros, the legendary host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. In this episode, Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories from his decades-long career, from meeting his hero Jim Fowler to...
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#177 | Framing the Future: Photography's Power in Conservation Storytelling with Mark Bernards
In this episode of Rewildology, host Brooke explores the powerful intersection of science, art, and conservation through the lens of wildlife photographer Mark Bernards. Winner of Rewildology's 2024 Earth Day Photo contest, Mark shares his inspiring journey from childhood nature enthusiast to...
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How do we bring wildlife back from the brink? What does it actually take to rewild a landscape? And where on Earth can you witness nature’s greatest comebacks in real time? Rewildology host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and Jackson Wild finalist, travels the globe—both virtually and in person—to amplify the voices of scientists, storytellers, and conservationists restoring and rewilding our planet. Join the journey.
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