The Wild with Chris Morgan
THE WILD with Chris Morgan is a celebration of the natural world and the people devoted to wild places and incredible species. Each episode explores our world’s complex web of ecosystems, taking listeners on an immersive, sound-rich journey across the Pacific Northwest and around the world. From climbing a giant redwood tree to howling for wolves to snorkeling over a coral reef, listeners will feel as though they are side-by-side with host and ecologist Chris Morgan, experiencing the wonder and resilience of nature.
THE WILD is a production of KUOW and Chris Morgan Wildlife, with support from Wildlife Media. It is produced by Matt Martin and Lucy Soucek. It is edited by Jim Gates. It is hosted, produced and written by Chris Morgan. Fact checking by Apryle Craig. Our theme music is by Michael Parker.
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Episodes
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Escape to the sounds of nature
We take a break from these stressful times and immerse ourselves in the sounds of the natural world, free of human beings and their noise.
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Bats: Busting the myths
Join me as I meet bats up close and in person and try to figure out the mystery behind these winged mammals.
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The Great British Birding Show
Join Chris Morgan as he travels the English countryside with Twitcher Lee Evans.
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WILD BITES: What’s the longest migration in the animal kingdom?
The Arctic Tern can fly 60,000 miles in a year. Why do they travel so far?
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The tiniest farmer on earth
The secret and fascinating world of these miniature marvels.
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WILD BITES: How does a sperm whale survive the crushing depths a mile underwater?
Meet the sperm whale, the true deep divers of the ocean.
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WILD BITES: How can arctic squirrels help us get to Mars?
There’s a wild animal and a team of researchers that might hold the clue to space travel.
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Bear News: An interview with Chris Morgan
On the conservation roller coaster, good and bad news for grizzly bears.
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The wolf ranger
I saddle up, take to the hills of eastern Washington state and meet a man who left his city life behind to protect the wolves he loves.
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The power of poop
I take a look at three ways biologists are using scat to understand and protect wildlife, including poop parties, a dog on a boat, and an international crime fighter.
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How to bring back a Scottish forest
I visit a forest of trees so old, they were around before the last wolf was killed in the 1700s.
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Owls: Nature’s hunting machine
If you want to find an owl, first you need to find some voles.