134 episodes

Conservation, sustainability, wild travel stories. Host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and adventure traveler, chats with friends and experts to discuss nature’s biggest questions: How do we save the planet? How can we protect endangered wildlife? Where are the best places to experience nature? What country has the best coffee? Pour yourself a glass of something tasty (coffee, tea, wine, whiskey?) and join the conversation. Together, we'll rewild the planet.

Rewildology Brooke Mitchell

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    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

Conservation, sustainability, wild travel stories. Host Brooke Mitchell, conservation biologist and adventure traveler, chats with friends and experts to discuss nature’s biggest questions: How do we save the planet? How can we protect endangered wildlife? Where are the best places to experience nature? What country has the best coffee? Pour yourself a glass of something tasty (coffee, tea, wine, whiskey?) and join the conversation. Together, we'll rewild the planet.

    #133 | May’s Sample Collection: Koalas, A Social Platform for the Conservation Community, Lynx in the Dinarics, and Wild Stories from Tanzania

    #133 | May’s Sample Collection: Koalas, A Social Platform for the Conservation Community, Lynx in the Dinarics, and Wild Stories from Tanzania

    In May, we learned about koalas, introduced a brand new social platform specially made for the conservation community, discussed rewilding the Dinarics through lynx reintroductions, and traveled across Tanzania. If you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, listen to these highlights and then go back to the episode that piques your interest the most.



    Episodes Clips:
    #129 | Koalas: Conserving Australia’s Most Iconic Species with Danielle Clode, PhD
    #130 | Creating a Social Platform for the Conservation Community with Megan Cromp
    #131 | Eurasian Lynx: Restoring the Shadows of Europe’s Forests with Vedran Slijepčević, DVM
    #132 | Trip Report: Wild Stories from Tanzania



    Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/
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    • 28 min
    #132 | Trip Report: Wild Stories from Tanzania

    #132 | Trip Report: Wild Stories from Tanzania

    In March-April 2023, Brooke traveled to Tanzania for a site Inspection with her employer, The Wild Source. Along with two top biologist guides from The Wild Source’s resident guide team, the group witnessed several unforgettable big cat sightings, all of which Brooke documented and shares in this episode. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on a hardcore wildlife safari, then you won’t want to miss this story. Watch this episode on YouTube.

    For more information on how to become a conservation traveler, be sure to check out Episode 91 | How to Become a Conservation Traveler after listening to this week’s episode.



    Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/
    Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/
    Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one
    Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology
    Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists



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    • 35 min
    #131 | Eurasian Lynx: Restoring the Shadows of Europe’s Forests with Vedran Slijepčević, DVM

    #131 | Eurasian Lynx: Restoring the Shadows of Europe’s Forests with Vedran Slijepčević, DVM

    Today we are sitting down with Vedran Slijepčević, DVM, wildlife veterinarian, and a founder of the LIFE Lynx project. Vedran and I discuss his life’s journey and how he became a veterinarian, large carnivore researcher, senior lecturer, and seasoned hunter. We then chat about wildlife management and how Croatia manages its large carnivores. Following, we explore all aspects of the lynx’s life; their natural history, why they became almost extinct in the Dinaric Mountains, issues the population is currently facing, and how Vedran’s project, LIFE Lynx, is bringing them back. And of course, sprinkled throughout the conversation is the human dimension of coexisting with lynx, because, as we’ve learned, engaging local communities is crucial to conserving wildlife.



    Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/
    Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/
    Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one
    Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology
    Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists



    Follow Rewildology
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    • 1 hr 35 min
    #130 | Creating a Social Platform for the Conservation Community with Megan Cromp

    #130 | Creating a Social Platform for the Conservation Community with Megan Cromp

    Megan Cromp is the mastermind behind the brand-new social platform called Key Conservation. Megan and I have such a fun time discussing how the idea for Key came to be, how Key fills a huge void in the conservation community, what the platform is and how it works, big features that were just launched, and future plans for the app.



    Please join me over on Key! Use my special referral link and start connecting with others in the conservation community right now!



    While you're at it, join the Rewildology Listener Meet-Up! Email or DM on social media to reserve your spot. The meet-up is free and will happen via Google Meets at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on May 16th. I can’t wait to meet you!



    Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/
    Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/
    Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one
    Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology
    Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists



    Follow Rewildology
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/rewildology/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewildology
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewildology
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNVIeC0km8ZGK_1QPy7-iA

    • 1 hr
    #129 | Koalas: Conserving Australia’s Most Iconic Species with Danielle Clode, PhD

    #129 | Koalas: Conserving Australia’s Most Iconic Species with Danielle Clode, PhD

    Today we are sitting down with Danielle Clode, PhD, Conservation Biologist and Author of the new book Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future. Danielle and I discuss the inspiration for her book, misconceptions about koalas and the biological reasonings for their behavior, top threats koalas are facing, the devastating Black Summer fires of 2019, the difficulties of writing a book during a pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, tips to take your scientific communication to a new level, and her hopes for the future.



    Join the Rewildology Listener Meet-Up! Email or DM on social media to reserve your spot. The meet-up is free and will happen via Google Meets at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on May 16th. I can’t wait to meet you!



    Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/
    Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/
    Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one
    Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology
    Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists



    Follow Rewildology
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/rewildology/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewildology
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewildology
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNVIeC0km8ZGK_1QPy7-iA

    • 1 hr 13 min
    #128 | April's Sample Collection: The Colorado River, Nature Storytelling, & North American Bears

    #128 | April's Sample Collection: The Colorado River, Nature Storytelling, & North American Bears

    This month we talked about a river in dire straits, writing impactful stories, and coexisting with bears.  If you missed an episode and would like to hear a little snippet before diving into the full thing, listen to these highlights and then go back to the episode that piques your interest the most.



    Join the Rewildology Listener Meet-Up! Email or DM on social media to reserve your place. The meet-up is free and will happen via Google Meets at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT on May 16th. I can’t wait to meet you!



    Read full show notes at: https://rewildology.com/category/show-notes/
    Check out ways to support the podcast! https://rewildology.com/support-the-show/
    Recording gear provided by Focusrite: https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/focusrite/vocaster/vocaster-one
    Discover more ways to watch, listen, and interact: https://linktr.ee/Rewildology
    Join the Rewildologists Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rewildologists



    Follow Rewildology
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/rewildology/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rewildology
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/rewildology
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNVIeC0km8ZGK_1QPy7-iA

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Bradinbeaverton ,

Fun and engaging

Brooke is a natural at podcasting and she finds interesting stories and people that inform and inspire.

Katie3388 ,

Conservation Stories and the Questions you want answered!

Brooke is a phenomenal storyteller and even better scientist, asking all the questions we have to the boots-on-the-ground conservation heroes in the field! She is a delight to listen to and her guests are all incredible people working to save animals for future generations. This podcast makes me laugh and cry and re-inspires me every time as to why conservation is an important field. Thanks Brooke! Can’t wait to listen to the next episode!!!

Jro125283 ,

Wild Host, Rewilded Planet

Brooke is an incredible podcast host who is so fully of passion (and a drink or two) that you’re going to feel like you’re listening to a friend. Each episode features a guest or guests talking about the various facets of animal conservation, and also sharing incredible travel stories. Brooke goes beyond just the conservation topics, though, digging deep into the person she interviews and sharing unique and interesting stories from their lives! Pour yourself your favorite drink and settle in for a great listen!

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