Paul Rosolie is a conservationist, explorer, author, filmmaker, real life Tarzan, and founder of Junglekeepers which today protects over 50,000 acres of threatened habitat. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/lex to get special savings – BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil EPISODE LINKS: Paul’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulrosolie Paul’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulRosolie Junglekeepers: https://www.junglekeepers.com VETPAW: https://vetpaw.org PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: – Check out the sponsors above, it’s the best way to support this podcast – Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman – Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman – Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here’s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (06:09) – Amazon rainforest (17:24) – Discovery of the Amazon (22:00) – Werner Herzog (28:06) – Jane Goodall (41:55) – Anacondas (1:05:44) – Eaten Alive (1:18:08) – Joe Rogan (1:26:28) – Surviving in the Amazon (1:53:39) – Uncontacted tribes in the Amazon (2:03:34) – Surrounded by black caiman crocodiles (2:21:11) – Graham Hancock and ancient civilizations (2:26:43) – Aliens (2:56:44) – Climate change (3:01:55) – Jordan Peterson (3:19:17) – Hunting (3:26:33) – Ayahuasca (3:35:00) – Meaning of life

Naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie discusses encounters with deadly creatures in the Amazon jungle, including black caiman crocodiles and anacondas. He explores the impact of lifestyle on human physiology and the hunting tactics of apex predators like anacondas. The conversation also delves into the mysteries of the jungle, the dance of life between ants and plants, and the intelligence and emotions of wild elephants.

Paul Rosolie, a conservationist and filmmaker known for his work in the Amazon, shares exhilarating jungle adventures and the harsh realities of survival in the rainforest. He discusses the critical balance between traditional lifestyles and modern encroachments facing indigenous communities. Rosolie also addresses dire food safety issues in the U.S., exploring harmful additives and the need for reform. His inspiring tales emphasize the urgency of conservation while highlighting the importance of sustainable practices and public dialogue in protecting our planet.