13 episodes

Following in the footsteps of early naturalists, marine scientist and storyteller Charlie Young takes listeners on a journey to wild waters aboard her boat ‘Feral’ as she embarks on a mission-driven voyage around the planet to uncover the greatest challenges facing the natural world, and tell its story. Part travelog, part natural history docuseries, Charlie shares live accounts in gripping detail of her adventures as she joins local experts, scientists and rangers in the field to meet weird and wonderful wildlife, and shares untold stories of wildlife crime, conflict and conservation.

Voyage to the Wild Charlie Young

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Following in the footsteps of early naturalists, marine scientist and storyteller Charlie Young takes listeners on a journey to wild waters aboard her boat ‘Feral’ as she embarks on a mission-driven voyage around the planet to uncover the greatest challenges facing the natural world, and tell its story. Part travelog, part natural history docuseries, Charlie shares live accounts in gripping detail of her adventures as she joins local experts, scientists and rangers in the field to meet weird and wonderful wildlife, and shares untold stories of wildlife crime, conflict and conservation.

    Sailing across the Atlantic

    Sailing across the Atlantic

    Rouge Chinese trawlers, sperm whales and violent squalls. This was our biggest adventure yet!

    • 36 min
    Deep Dive: Fishy Business

    Deep Dive: Fishy Business

    Discover the dark truth about the fishmeal factories robbing Gambia's coastal communities, and how turtles could save them.
    Project Wild Gambia: visit their website
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    Help support the development of the turtle head starting facility 👇🏼
    🐢✨ DONATE HERE: GoFundMe (https://shorturl.at/N4Ci2) 🐢✨

    • 33 min
    Transatlantic Update: We made it!

    Transatlantic Update: We made it!

    What an adventure that was... find out what is next!

    • 2 min
    Back soon: Crossing the Atlantic!

    Back soon: Crossing the Atlantic!

    Here's a little update on the coming weeks. Podcasts will be on hold until we reach the other side. Speak soon!

    • 2 min
    Adventures up the River Gambie (Part 2)

    Adventures up the River Gambie (Part 2)

    The adventure continues with dinner with hippos and a visit to the chimp rehab facility.

    • 36 min
    Adventures up the River Gambie (Part 1)

    Adventures up the River Gambie (Part 1)

    From scarily close encounters with hippos, to almost taking out a power-line, join Charlie and her partner Alexis on a voyage to the freshwater realms of Gambia for an unforgettable adventure.

    • 20 min

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