Naturally Adventurous

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

Ken kicks off his (drumroll please!) Top 10 Lifetime Mammals, with Brindled Gnu and Fosa. Why did he choose these two beasts? Listen to find out! See a bunch of pics of both animals in the episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-16 For some insight on wildebeest psychology, check out this cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMJXvsCLu6s 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

Ken and Charley get back into the swing of things with more stories of some of the world's best mammals. Today, tales of Dhole (Asian Wild Dog) and Spectacled Bear in the Paramo of Ecuador. Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-15 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

Ken and Charley chat about Ken's just-completed adventurous family trip to northeast Madagascar, land of rainforest, vanilla, and some amazing wildlife. Charley talks about the picturesque Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai. The episode wraps up with an interview with Franco, a local guide from Marojejy National Park.  Don't miss the mega episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-14 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Contact: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Birding Nature Travel Adventure