
Into The Wild
You know that feeling you get when you care about the natural world & it’s future but there’s just so much going on & you can’t keep up? Well, enter Into The Wild, your new favourite wildlife & conservation podcast!
Each week (plus longer monthly shows that need more chat) hosts Ryan Dalton & Nadia Shaikh catch up on some nature news, sharing stories from the UK & around the world that have hit the main stream media & help unpack the madness.
Latest episodes

Apr 16, 2025 • 22min
Nature News - Week 11 - Elephants Are Coming & Ban The Burn
Conflicts with wildlife isn't something Into The Wild shy's away from on the show & on Nature News this week, Ryan shares a new innovative way to create an early warning system for the people of Valparai in India. Nadia then jumps in to share some news, of course after sharing some recent wildlife click bait, on the proposal to complete ban the burning of deep peat on any land in the UK!
Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Elephants in Valparai / Burning Peat
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

Apr 7, 2025 • 45min
Journey Back to Namibia: Food & Farming
Nerds, let's jump in to episode 3 of Journey Back to Namibia.
In episode 3, Ryan & Nadia jump into one of the most important topics for rural people in Namibia. Food & farming. They are joined by two farmers, Uaperendua & Joseph to hear about how farming has changed during the drought & what support they need to be able to provide food security for their community.
Guest appearances: Uaperendua Muzuma & Joseph Muzuma - farmers in Ehi Rovipuka Conservancy. Siegfried Muzuma - conservancy committee member & our translator for this episode.
Show notes: NACSO Website
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird
This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

Apr 2, 2025 • 24min
Nature News - Week 10 - Pests Aside & A New New Forest
This week Ryan finds himself questioning whether he's being pest-imistic that a 10% reduction in harmful pesticides on UK farms isn't enough.....surely we can be doing better? After sharing some random news about a huge block of ice hanging around outside South Georgia, Nadia tells us all about the new plans for 20 millions trees being planted in the south of England!
Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Whoppi Iceberg / Pesticides / New Trees!
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

Mar 26, 2025 • 22min
Nature News - Week 9 - Crying Wolf & You've Got Whale
Fighting food waste is always on the agenda for many countries but how on earth does opening up the law to hunt wolves help with that? Spain recent took a vote & Ryan explains the thinking behind this......but would it work? Nadia shares some shocking statistics about whales & how new AI technology could help make them......less shocking.
Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Wolves in Spain/Whales & Boats
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

Mar 19, 2025 • 22min
Nature News - Week 8 - Stateside Peregrine Falcons & A Risky Road
Just a few decades after peregrine falcons make a comeback in USA, a new threat appears as conservationists notice declines in breeding populations & Nadia dives into what the heck is going on! Ryan shares a story from the Amazon Rainforest as the city of Belem prepares for COP30 in Autumn this year but are the consequences too much to justify the preparations?
Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Peregrine Falcons / Amazon Rainforest
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

Mar 12, 2025 • 22min
Nature News - Week 7 - Community Care & Polar Bear Trade
If it's one word you hear us mention a lot it's "community" & on this week's Nature News, Nadia once again shows the power it can have. A community in Sussex, UK, that have worked together & managed to get council agreed rights to the River Ouse. Ryan then tackles a tricky story of Polar Bear hunting & trade in Canada & a recent article calling out WWF for facilitating in both of these but......is it that simple?
Show notes: Links to all stories mentioned: Woolly Mice / River Ouse / Polar Bear WWF Article / Polar Bear Official Hunting Regulations
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

Mar 3, 2025 • 47min
Journey Back to Namibia: When The Rain Stops
Nerds, it's time for episode 2 of Journey Back to Namibia, When The Rain Stops.
In this episode Ryan & Nadia share the human element to the climate crisis & explore the extreme weather event of droughts. What they look like, how they take shape & what challenges they can bring to people. Monaliza Siebes, a farmer from Houtini Farm in the #Gaingu conservancy also shares her story & experience from living in this region & witnessing the environmental & social change she has seen over the last 3 decades.
Guest appearances: Monaliza Siebes. Farmer from Houtini Farm in the #Gaingu conservancy.
Show notes: Book mentioned: Earth Grief / NACSO Website
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird
This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.

Feb 26, 2025 • 25min
Nature News - Week 6 - Grade A Mistake & Pet Pesticides
Ryan & Nadia may be thinking just within their bubble but surely we all would have loved to study natural history at GCSE? This week Nadia gives updates on this old Tory policy to welcome the new school topic at GCSE level in the UK that seems to keep being shelved & Ryan gives a run down on a recent article about song birds being affected by dog flea & tick treatment.
Show notes: Find all the links to news here: Natural History GCSE / Dog Flea & Tick Article / River Action Nando Campaign
Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod
Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com.
To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird

Feb 19, 2025 • 23min
Nature News - Week 5 - Who Let The Pigs Out & A Mountain with Rights!
Listen in as the hosts unravel the mystery of feral pigs running wild in the Cairngorms. They blend humor and heartwarming insights while pondering the challenge of wildlife reintroduction. Discover a fascinating legal twist where Taranaki Mountain gains personhood, exploring its cultural significance and the respect for indigenous rights in New Zealand. The episode highlights both the hilarity and gravity of conservation, making you laugh and think about our relationship with nature!

Feb 12, 2025 • 24min
Nature News - Week 4 - Pesky Newts & Climate WIN!
This week covers some amusing comments from a UK politician on housing and wildlife, sparking a lively debate on nature versus development. Listeners learn about a landmark court ruling that deemed the Rosebank oil field approval unlawful, marking a significant victory for climate activists. The hosts also share delightful moments from their nature escapades, including encounters with charming wildlife. Overall, there's a mix of humor and critical discussions on the ever-evolving relationship between politics and environmental conservation.