The Wild with Chris Morgan

Something a little different this week everyone - WILD producer Matt Martin found a surprising story about an opportunity to do something good for one of the pacific northwest’s most important creatures....the salmon.In this episode, Matt uncovers what one city has done to help salmon. How they redesigned their built environment to benefit not just humans but wildlife too. And how it was all made possible by something quite unexpected…..the rumbling force of a destructive earthquake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a “bird brain” is a complement if you’re talking about ravens. They are smart. Their intelligence allows them to empathize and read emotions, which helps them survive. But it’s their ability to manipulate others, and even plan for the future that allows them to really thrive in the wild.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s springtime which means sunshine, picnics and flies. But you might think twice about reaching for that fly swatter. Flies are amazing creatures that possess the fastest visual systems in the world, use gyroscopes for precision flying, and can see almost 360 degrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a tough story to tell. In 2019 the last of the mountain caribou in the lower 48 states disappeared. Extinct. Deforestation threatens those that are left. Professional Wildlife tracker and photographer David Moskowitz takes us to the frigid mountains of British Columbia to learn about the ancient but fragile ecosystem these majestic reindeer call home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 60% of Belize is in a natural, wild state, but development is threatening the movements of the jaguars. In this episode, I'll meet the people who are trying to help protect these jungle cats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are only 350 scarlet macaws left in the wild in Belize. They face the threats of poaching and habitat lose. But let us introduce you to the passionate people determined to save these colorful birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New episodes start on April 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi everyone. We’ve missed bringing you new episodes of The Wild, but that’s about to change. We’re kicking off our third season on April 6th. We’ve got lots of exciting wildlife adventures to share including a trip to Central America and the country of Belize. The  jungles are teaming with wildlife there. It’s one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet. I don’t want to give too much away about the trip just yet, but I’ll give you a hint....Jaguars Thanks to all of our listeners who have written to us asking to hear more episodes. We thought this would be a good time to replay one of our favorite most loved shows. It’s about the mighty beaver. Spring is only a few weeks away (March 20) and it’s the time that beavers become more active, after laying low during the long winter. Spring is only a few weeks away and the beavers are getting busy with it for a summer ahead. I hope you're starting to feel it too. So sit back and escape into nature with me as we step into the world of the beaver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few moments of reflection during these stressful times with the help of meditative sounds from nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are all going through some challenging times, a pandemic, for Americans, an election whirlwind...or maybe other things in life. So, we wanted to give you a break, a chance to step away from the stress and into the wild. On this special episode of THE WILD we listen to a dawn chorus in Eastern Washington and ravens off the fog drenched shores of the Oregon coast.These sounds were recorded by Gordon Hempton the Sound Tracker and co-founder of Quiet Parks International.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.