HeyJaredThe Wild Bits Show
Every Sunday, YouTuber Upamanyu Das and Wildlife Filmmaker Meghana Sanka meet to discuss current events in the wildlife conservation, climate change, science and the natural world, a subject from which they do not stray. Hardly ever.
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Cry of the wolf (opens the original)
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This week on The Wild Bits Show, we dive into a world where old perceptions are being rewritten. Discover how AI is unlocking the secrets of wolf vocalizations, potentially changing how we understand these magnificent creatures. Witness an extraordinary partnership bloom between a Florida angler and dolphins, transforming perceived nuisances into valuable hunting allies. We explore the alarming rise of electronic waste from the data center boom and the silent crisis of microplastics infiltrating
The orphan that lived (opens the original)
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This week on The Wild Bits Show, we delve into stories that paint a stark picture of our planet’s challenges and triumphs. Journey with us as we explore the incredible resilience of an orphaned elephant in Africa, a symbol of hope against overwhelming odds. We then confront the sobering reality of stripped protections for a vital species in the U.S., set against a complex political backdrop. Witness the devastating impact of climate change on Nepal’s glaciers, fueling catastrophic floods, and ex
The Koala boomers ft. Dr. Frédérik Saltré- The Wild Bits Show September 6, 2026 (opens the original)
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This week on The Wild Bits Show, we journey into the heart of conservation challenges and triumphs. Discover how indigenous food sovereignty offers a powerful blueprint for biodiversity protection, and question our approach to invasive species like the spotted lanternfly. We explore the innovative use of AI in combating illegal wildlife trade and celebrate the remarkable reintroduction of white-lipped peccaries to a Costa Rican forest, highlighting the meticulous planning and dedication involved
Nepal's flash foods - climate breakdown? (opens the original)
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This week on The Wild Bits Show, we delve into the escalating impacts of climate breakdown, starting with the devastating floods in Nepal, a stark reminder of nature’s fury. We then explore how indigenous communities in Indonesia are ingeniously adapting ancient rituals to protect endangered cockatoos and the inspiring shift in the Great Barrier Reef’s management towards traditional custodians. Journey with us as we uncover the mystery of a million missing falcons, question New Zealand’s disaste
What did the fox eat??? ft. Ligia Pizzatto (opens the original)
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This week on The Wild Bits Show, a remarkable recovery story unfolds as humpback whales return to Rio, but will tourism help or hinder their resurgence? We dive into the ethical quandaries of octopus farming, questioning whether intelligence should dictate our diets. Then, a stark warning emerges about the critically endangered Timor green pigeon, with only a handful of individuals left. We celebrate New Zealand’s innovative marine reserves co-managed with Indigenous peoples and explore the unex
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