Conversations Wild — Story Collection
Aug 1, 2025
In this thrilling discussion, wildlife photographer Palani Mohan shares his experiences with Kazakh eagle hunters, exploring their profound bond with nature. Adventurer Bonnie Hancock recounts her daring solo paddle around Australia, facing the wild Southern Ocean. Veterinarian Campbell Costello dives into the challenges of the Mongol Derby, highlighting camaraderie and cultural encounters along the rugged route. Meanwhile, writer Sally Henderson shares her passionate quest for desert elephants in Namibia, advocating for conservation amid breathtaking adventures.
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Deep Bond Between Hunters and Eagles
- Mongolian Kazakhs have a profound spiritual and emotional bond with their eagles.
- They believe the eagles love them back, connecting humans and birds deeply through shared experiences and dreams.
Paddling Deadly Great Australian Bight
- Bonnie Hancock paddled a surf ski across the uncharted Great Australian Bight.
- She endured hypothermia and isolation while surrounded by wildlife, relying on her own resolve to survive.
Capturing Glacier's Sounds Underwater
- Chris Watson recorded glacier sounds using hydrophones placed inside crevasses.
- He captured the glacier's millimetre-a-day movements and ice melting, unveiling nature's subtle audio world.