Humans are not equipped to recognize urban environments as something that makes sense… Basically even though humans may appear adjusted to urbanization, evolutionarily our brains haven’t caught up with more natural or healthy responses to such prevalent environments. To our animal brains, these environments just don't make sense and may actually be harmful for urban dwellers. In this episode of Wild Roots, we speak with Dr. Ian Frampton, an Exeter University psychologist about these significant findings and what we can do to make sense of our struggling brains. To support my work, please con ..read more

The right to roam is something many American's may not be aware of, yet it is a calling that dwells within the human heart. It is an inheritance which has been stolen, but we can get it back. Listen to find out how. Portrait by Cadence Chinle Cook LINKS: Ken Ilgunas This Land is Our Land, How We Lost the Right to Roam and How to Take it Back (Book) ***Wild Roots is not interested in advertising dollars and is supported by patrons. To donate to this podcast use this link: DONATE TO THIS PODCAST DID YOU KNOW? In a recent report released on public land access, results revealed that across 13 U ..read more

An estimated 690-megawatt solar power generating facility is about to be built on roughly 7,100 acres of public land. Located within the Mojave Desert, around 33 miles northeast of Las Vegas and directly south of the Moapa River Indian Reservation. What could be wrong about that? Afterall, solar energy is the best alternative energy, right? Turns out, our energy consumption demands are also consuming critical habitat for multiple federally threatened and endangered species on irreplaceable wild landscapes. The Mojave Desert tortoise is a federally threatened keystone species protected by the ..read more

Will humanity come into reality? Will humanity changes it’s ways for good? What will it take? If not this, world-shattering pandemic, then what? A quieted world, concerns for wandering wildlife, wet markets and more...  An adaptation from The Wandering Naturalist. WILD ROOTS Patreon ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I’m including this research in all episode descriptions for anyone interested in learning in the origin of the current Coronavirus which causes Covid-19: *Research on the origin of SARS-CoV2 ..read more

In this episode, we have the great pleasure of speaking with award-winning journalist, Stephen Leahy about the use of neonics, extremely harmful pesticides used in industrialized agriculture. We discuss how the most widely used pesticides pervasively contaminate our environment, threaten wildlife and put our global food supply at risk. All of life hangs in the balance upon a greater web. Evidence to our broken web of life hides in plain sight (and sound). LINKS:Stephen Leahy WILD ROOTS Patreon ..read more

WILD ROOTS PODCAST's first episode features an interview with Dr. Sailesh Rao. Join us as we discuss THE solution to Climate Change and how you can prevent "Year ZERO" by becoming a Climate Healer. In this episode, Dr. Sailesh Rao discusses the research and data behind Year ZERO, the year we could potentially lose 100% of our wildlife. We know the problem and we know the solution. Dr. Rao beautifully references the caterpillar and butterfly as an analogy to where we are today. Like the caterpillar, we are coming into being with purpose, emerging anew. The awakened butterfly is the state of ou ..read more

We speak with Exective Director Katie Davis about Wildlands Network's mission to restore the wild-ways of North America. About Wildlands Network: Since 1991, Wildlands Network has been committed to reconnecting, restoring and rewilding North America for the benefit of all species. Our work is founded in science, driven by fieldwork and furthered through strategic policy and partnerships. We envision a North America where nature is undivided, and where people coexist in harmony with our native plants and animals. Visit wildlandsnetwork.org to learn more. ***This podcast is not interested in a ..read more

In this episode of WILD ROOTS we journey into the wilds of Congo alongside herpetologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Eli Greenbaum as we discuss his book "Emerald Labyrinth: A Scientist's Adventures in the Jungles of the Congo" and the importance of preserving biodiversity. LINKS: Eli Greenbaum's Website National Geographic Explorer Congo Quest for New Species If you enjoyed this Wild Roots production and would like to hear more episode like this one, please considering supporting this podcast by becoming a WILD ROOTS Patreon ..read more

Animals may offer the greatest lesson to be learned by (hu-)man! In this episode of Wild Roots, we learn what observing animals, both wild and domestic can teach us about how to be good creatures. Naturalist and science writer, Sy Montgomery shares with us what she has learned from her animal friends. Sy has written 28 books on various animals, which focus mainly on animal behavior and consciousness. She has observed gorillas in Zaire, pink dolphins in the Amazon, tigers in India and many, many more places and creatures. It is through Sy's research of multiple species that has made her reali ..read more

NOT ON OUR LAND! - Listen to the very end! The book THIS LAND reveals the real "big bad wolves" and the truly devastating costs of livestock grazing on public lands. LINKS Website:Christopher KetchamBook: This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism and Corruption are Ruining the American West ..read more