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We approach the grand finale of our top 10 mammals list. Ken talks about unforgettable sightings of two wild dogs and one wild cat. Coming soon: Charley and Ken's #1 top lifetime mammals.  As mentioned on the episode we have launched a Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/copy-of-podcast-episode-25 The natural sound is a recording of a lone wolf made in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve by betchkal (CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)) Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding

Charley continues telling Ken his Top 10 lifetime mammal sightings, today with the other-worldly Aye-Aye from Madagascar and a hair-raising encounter whilst tracking Black Rhinos in Namibia. Charley also announces his brand-new tutorial on 'How to Get Kids into Birding' which can be found at https://www.schoolofbirding.com/ Ken's recent appearance on the Nature Hypeman podcast can be found here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wildlife-observer-network/id1506963646 Also, an interesting article on Yao Ming's efforts to reduce wildlife poaching can be found here https://wildaid.org/the-duke-of-cambridge-david-beckham-and-yao-ming-team-up-for-rhinos-and-elephants/ As always, the episode gallery can be found at https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-2 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding

Charley tells about a weekend trip with his bird-obsessed son to Doi Lang, one of the weirdest birding spots on Earth. Then Ken and Charley return to Ken's top 10 list, with Ken's numbers 5 and 6: Gorilla and Humpback Whale. A diverse pair: one Great Ape, and one huge marine mammal! Check out Charley's new tutorial about planning a birding trip on www.schoolofbirding.com/ Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-24 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding

After an intro from Ken and Charley, this episode features a long interview with one of Madagascar's most remarkable naturalists and local guides. The campfire conversation with Ken ranges from Emile's personal story of falling in love with the forest, to a near-fatal lightning strike while collecting snakes, to Emile's view of the future of Madagascar's forests.  Check out Charley's new tutorial on how to plan a birding trip, at https://www.schoolofbirding.com/ Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-23 The mixed bird flock recording at the beginning of the episode includes the voices of 7 species of Malagasy birds. Can anyone identify them all?! Throughout the interview with Emile you can hear Boulenger's Bridge Frog, plus several species of birds! Apologies for a few technical imperfections, stemming from issues with Ken's microphone cable, plus frequent pops from the campfire during the Emile interview! If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding

Ken tells of his further adventures with Linjo in Madagascar, including the ascent of one of Madagascar's highest mountains. Charley tells of a close encounter with some rare pheasants in northeast Thailand. Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-22 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding

Charley talks about his sightings of Maned Wolf and Jaguar, two of the coolest mammals in South America.  Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-21 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding 

Ken is joined again by a special guest: his sister-in-law Linjo Johnarson, and they tell Charley all about their further adventures in northern Madagascar, in the second of this 2-part epic tale.  Linjo works as a director of a Malagasy tour company called 8th Continent Expeditions: http://www.8thcontinent-expeditions.com/ Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-20 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Birding Nature Travel Adventure

Charley tells us about a few more wildlife experiences on the way back to Chiang Mai. Ken is joined by a special guest: his sister-in-law Linjo Johnarson, and they tell Charley all about their recent adventures in northern Madagascar, seeking out some rare and endangered creatures such as Blue-eyed Black Lemur, Madagascar Serpent-Eagle, Madagascar Pochard, and Red Owl. This is part one of our chat with Linjo, which will continue in the next episode.  Linjo works as a director of a Malagasy tour company called 8th Continent Expeditions: http://www.8thcontinent-expeditions.com/ Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-19 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Birding Nature Travel Adventure

Charley goes in search of mammals in Western Thailand and Ken continues with his top lifetime mammals, today with stories about Cheetah and Brown Hyaena.  Photos related to this podcast can be seen on our new Naturally Adventurous Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/naturallyadventurouspodcast/posts/105097711440909 Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Birding Nature Travel Adventure

Ken and Charley chat about Charley's current family trip to northern Thailand. He explores Phu Suan Sai and Doi Phu Kha National Parks in search of lifers. The episode wraps up with an interview with Charley's 8 year old son, Felix. Don't miss the episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-17  If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Birding Nature Travel Adventure