Apes Among Us

NAWAC
  • 4.9 (15)
  • NATURAL SCIENCES

Official podcast of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy

  1. 27 FEB

    James and the Giant Feet

    NAWAC member James Waldo details the discovery and subsequent study of an amazing track way of two wood apes in Area X during Summer operations in 2022.

    1 hr

  2. 02/12/2025

    Bob Strain Interview - Part 2

    We continue our conversation with Bob Strain, accompanying him through his first trip to Area X, his views on nature conservancy and it's impact on the wood ape, his thoughts on teamwork, and much more.

    1hr 55min

  3. 26/11/2025

    Bob Strain Interview - Part 1

    Long time wood ape researcher and NAWAC member Bob Strain sits down with us for a look at how he became involved in this phenomenon.

    58 min

  4. 26/04/2024

    Apes Among Us Episode 17: A Conversation With Alton Higgins Part 2

    Join hosts Paul and James for Part 2 of an in-depth conversation with Alton Higgins, the Patriarch of the NAWAC. We discuss a wide range of topics from Alton's background, his introduction to the topic of Bigfoot, and his many adventures in the field chasing this elusive animal with the NAWAC.

    54 min

  5. 19/04/2024

    Apes Among Us Episode 16: A Conversation With Alton Higgins Part 1

    In this long overdue episode, join hosts Paul and James for Part 1 of an in-depth conversation with Alton Higgins, the Patriarch of the NAWAC. We discuss a wide range of topics from Alton's background, his introduction to the topic of Bigfoot, and his many adventures in the field chasing this elusive animal with the NAWAC.

    1hr 1min

  6. 28/02/2022

    Planet of the Mystery Apes, Chapter 2: Asia’s Almasty

    In a region that was once the running grounds of the Mongol hordes, khans, and warlords, stretching from the Caucasus to Mongolia and the borders of China, there in remote corners supposedly resides an enigmatic, wild, man-like species, generally known as "Almasty." Join hosts Matt Pruitt and Daryl Colyer as they interview archaeologist Paul Bowman, Jr. for a fascinating discussion about the Almasty, Asia's mystery ape.

    1hr 28min

  7. 05/08/2021

    Musings: Technology, Science, and the Pursuit

    Hosts Daryl Colyer and Matt Pruitt have a one-on-one conversation that covers a range of topics related to the NAWAC and its efforts, including: the conclusion of the 2021 summer operation in Area X; applying conventional wildlife photography practices to the pursuit of the wood ape; the value of images; visual acuity in apes; testing the hominoid hypothesis; type I and type II errors; and why the pursuit matters.

    1hr 12min

  8. 28/12/2020

    Exploring Alternative Paths to Discovery

    Hosts Matt Pruitt and Daryl Colyer explore various alternatives to specimen collection in this new episode. A few updates regarding the summer operation and Hadrian's Wall are covered in the introduction, followed by a discussion with NAWAC member and professional archaeologist Paul Bowman Jr. about the likelihood of finding the bones of a wood ape. A roundtable segment follows, focused on the tranquilization or sedation of a wood ape. The roundtable features NAWAC members Travis Lawrence, Paul Bowman Jr., and Oklahoma-based veterinarian Jeff Hammond.

    1hr 50min
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About

Official podcast of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy

Information

  • Creator
    NAWAC
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 - All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Apes Among Us

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