Simply Wild with Mansab

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What if animals shaped history more than we ever realized? I’m Mansab — wildlife researcher and storyteller — and Simply Wild is my podcast about the untold animal stories that changed our world. From war elephants to man-eating tigers, each short episode reveals the wild side of history you didn’t get in school. Each episode is under 15 minutes. No fluff. No academic jargon. No “And then in 1453…” timelines that make you zone out. Just strange, brutal, curious stories told fast, told right.

  1. Beyond Naruto: The Real Story of the Nine-Tailed Fox

    11/03/2025

    Beyond Naruto: The Real Story of the Nine-Tailed Fox

    Did you grow up thinking the Nine-Tailed Fox was just a monster sealed inside Naruto Uzumaki? The real story of the Japanese Kitsune is far stranger, older, and more fascinating than you can imagine. We pull on the thread of the Kurama legend and unravel a 1,500-year-old myth that's hiding in plain sight. Join me on Simply Wild as we journey deep into Japanese folklore to uncover the truth behind the fox spirit. We'll explore its dual nature: the divine, white fox messengers (Zenko) of the god Inari, and the cunning, shapeshifting tricksters (Nogitsune) who create fox-fire (kitsunebi) and even possess humans (kitsunetsuki). Finally, we connect it all back to the real-world Japanese Red Fox and reveal how Masashi Kishimoto's masterpiece is a perfect retelling of this ancient, complicated relationship between humanity and one of the world's most intelligent animals. Instagram: simply.wild.podcast simply_mansab Apple Podcast: simply-wild-with-mansab To Watch The Podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplywildpodcast #Naruto #Kitsune #Mythology #JapaneseFolklore #Anime

    13 min
  2. The Ghost of the Grasslands: The Lost Empire of the Cheetah

    10/07/2025

    The Ghost of the Grasslands: The Lost Empire of the Cheetah

    They were the companions of emperors and the ghosts of the Indian grasslands. Then, they were gone. In this episode of Simply Wild, we uncover the epic history of the Asiatic cheetah—from its golden age as a royal hunting partner in the Mughal Empire to the tragic silence that followed its extinction in the wild. But the story doesn't end there. We dive into the ambitious, high-stakes, and controversial world of "Project Cheetah," asking the question: can a ghost truly be brought back to life? This is a story of speed, power, history, and hope. A story you won't want to miss. Follow Simply Wild for more incredible stories from the intersection of wildlife and history. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply_mansab/ https://www.instagram.com/simply.wild.podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplywildpodcast #Cheetah #SimplyWild #WildlifeHistory #Conservation #ProjectCheetah #IndianWildlife #BigCats #History #Documentary #Nature

    13 min
  3. The Last Lions of India

    09/30/2025

    The Last Lions of India

    A king without a kingdom. A roar on the verge of silence. The Asiatic lion, a symbol of Indian royalty for millennia, was hunted to the brink of extinction. By the early 1900s, fewer than 20 survived in a single forest. The end seemed inevitable. But then, one man made a choice that changed history. In this episode of Simply Wild, we uncover the dramatic story of the Gir lions and the one ruler, Nawab Mahabat Khanji II, whose revolutionary ban on hunting sparked one of the world's greatest conservation comeback stories. Journey with mem from the edge of extinction to a thriving population of nearly 700, and explore the challenges that still face these magnificent animals today. This is a story of loss, legacy, and the fierce hope of survival. 🌏 New to Simply Wild? This podcast dives into “Wildlife in History,” where the natural world and human stories collide in unexpected ways. 👉 Got a wild history story or animal moment worth sharing? Reach out — your idea might be the next episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply.wild.podcast {Asiatic Lion, Wildlife Conservation, Indian History, Simply Wild Podcast, Gir Forest, Endangered Species, Nawab of Junagadh, Conservation Success Story, Indian Wildlife, Wildlife Documentary, Wildlife History, Save the Lions}

    10 min
  4. India’s Greatest Lost Treasure: The Mystery of the Peacock Throne

    08/05/2025

    India’s Greatest Lost Treasure: The Mystery of the Peacock Throne

    They weren’t just jewels and gold. They were the heart of an empire. In this episode of Simply Wild, we uncover the incredible story of the Peacock Throne, a masterpiece with priceless gems, crafted by Emperor Shah Jahan to symbolize Mughal power and glory. From its breathtaking construction to its daring theft during a brutal invasion, we trace how this lost treasure became one of history’s greatest mysteries. This isn’t just a tale of lost riches; it’s a story of how a wild bird inspired a symbol of empire that still echoes in India’s history. 🎧 Listen now to explore: The true story behind the Peacock Throne’s dazzling design How Mughal India projected power through this legendary treasure The Persian conquest that stole the throne—and changed history Why the peacock lives on as India’s national symbol 🌏 New to Simply Wild?This podcast dives into “Wildlife in History,” where the natural world and human stories collide in unexpected ways. 👉 Got a wild history story or animal moment worth sharing? Reach out — your idea might be the next episode! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simply.wild.podcast/ [Peacock Throne, Mughal Empire, lost treasures, Shah Jahan, Koh-i-Noor, Persian invasion, Indian history, wildlife in history, Simply Wild podcast]

    11 min
  5. How Horses Built (and Broke) Indian Empires?

    07/29/2025

    How Horses Built (and Broke) Indian Empires?

    They weren’t just horses. They were war machines.In this episode of Simply Wild, we uncover how two wildly different breeds, the loyal Marwari and the fast, powerful Turkic warhorses, rewrote the fate of Indian kingdoms. From Maharana Pratap's brave steed Chetak to Babur’s thunderous cavalry, we track how hooves redrew borders and dethroned emperors. This is not just a story of animals in history, it's the story of how horsepower literally shaped the rise and fall of empires. 🎧 Listen now to explore: How horse breeds influenced Indian warfare The legend of Chetak and the Rajput warrior bond Why Mughal victories were powered by cavalry The cultural legacy of native Indian horses 🌏 New to Simply Wild?This podcast digs deep into “Wildlife in History” where forgotten animals take center stage in shaping human stories. 👉 Got a wild history story or animal moment worth sharing? Reach out — your idea might be the next episode! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠simply.wild.podcast⁠⁠ [Warhorses in Indian history, Rajput cavalry, Mughal cavalry, Marwari horse, Indian horse breeds, Babur Panipat, Maharana Pratap Chetak, medieval Indian warfare, Simply Wild podcast, wildlife and history]

    11 min
  6. How India Almost Lost All Its Vultures?

    07/22/2025

    How India Almost Lost All Its Vultures?

    Why did India’s vultures vanish overnight? What caused one of the fastest bird population collapses in history?In this gripping episode of Simply Wild, we unpack the chilling true story behind India’s vulture crisis — a mysterious disappearance that baffled scientists and devastated ecosystems. From sacred sky burials to a killer veterinary drug, we dive deep into how diclofenac, a common painkiller, nearly drove the White-rumped Vulture, Indian Vulture, and Slender-billed Vulture to extinction. 🧠 Learn about: The vital role vultures play in India’s ecosystem The cultural importance of vultures in Parsi traditions How science solved the mystery behind their mass deaths What it takes to bring back a species from the brink 🦅 If you love stories about wildlife, environmental science, and untold Indian history, this one’s for you. 👉 Got a wild history story or animal moment worth sharing? Reach out — your idea might be the next episode! Instagram: simply.wild.podcast

    11 min
  7. What's In The Name? How the Dodo and the Great Indian Bustard Got Doomed by Language!

    07/15/2025

    What's In The Name? How the Dodo and the Great Indian Bustard Got Doomed by Language!

    Can a name change the course of history? In this hilarious yet sobering episode of Simply Wild, we dive into the bizarre true stories behind two legendary birds — the Great Indian Bustard and the Dodo — and how their unfortunate names may have played a part in their tragic fates. You’ll learn: Why India almost chose a bird with a risky-sounding name as its national symbol How European sailors gave the Dodo a name that meant “fool” — then wiped it out What these names reveal about power, extinction, and our strange relationship with wildlife From colonial misnaming to modern ecological guilt, this is the episode that proves one thing:Words matter. Sometimes, fatally. 🎧 Simply Wild is your weekly wildlife x history fix — strange stories, told fast.New episodes drop every Tuesday. (Dodo extinction, Great Indian Bustard national bird, funny animal names, how animals got their names, wildlife podcast India, Simply Wild podcast, Mansab wildlife stories, birds and extinction, history of animal names, bizarre animal history)

    9 min
  8. The Sky-Hunters of the Mughal Empire

    07/08/2025

    The Sky-Hunters of the Mughal Empire

    What do Mughal emperors and modern fighter pilots have in common? Falcons. In this episode of Simply Wild, we trace the incredible story of falconry in India — from Emperor Akbar’s elite aerial hunting departments to Jahangir’s obsession with painting his prized birds. These weren’t just hunting companions; they were political gifts, power symbols, and feathered missiles trained to kill at 300 km/h. Discover how birds of prey once ruled Mughal skies — and what happened when empire and tradition began to fall. Under 10 minutes. Wild. Beautiful. Brutal. 🎧 Written and hosted by Mansab – writer, wildlife researcher, and full-time chaos wrangler of forgotten animal stories.

    10 min
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What if animals shaped history more than we ever realized? I’m Mansab — wildlife researcher and storyteller — and Simply Wild is my podcast about the untold animal stories that changed our world. From war elephants to man-eating tigers, each short episode reveals the wild side of history you didn’t get in school. Each episode is under 15 minutes. No fluff. No academic jargon. No “And then in 1453…” timelines that make you zone out. Just strange, brutal, curious stories told fast, told right.

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