On Wildlife – Details, episodes & analysis

In this special episode, Alex sits down with Jake Willers, TV presenter, award-winning filmmaker, and host of the Behind the Wild Lens podcast. From managing a wildlife park to capturing breathtaking footage for National Geographic and the BBC, Jake’s journey is nothing short of wild. Ever wondered what it’s like to film urban black bears or swim with dolphins and sharks? Jake’s jaw-dropping stories will keep you on the edge of your seat! We’ll dive into the world of ethical wildlife filmmaking, explore Jake’s coolest projects, and discover how wildlife documentaries are making a real impact on our planet. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for some wildlife movie magic!

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Bonus episode alert! 🚨 Join Alex in a special conversation with wildlife documentary writer Amber Herzog Lyman. Amber shares her incredible journey from growing up in the foothills of California to studying and tracking wild animals in Africa and beyond. They talk about her captivating experiences studying all kinds of different animals, including her work on the award-winning marine life documentary, Ocean Souls. Join us to hear about her deep connection with the animals she has observed and gain unique perspectives on how we should view them.

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In this episode, Alex is heading underwater to talk about some of the most unique animals on the planet. Thankfully, he got to learn from Dr. David Harasti, the Senior Research Scientist at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, to help answer some questions about these amazing creatures. So, grab your scuba gear, because we’re diving into the sea to talk about seahorses.

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This episode’s animal has a love-hate relationship with people. Without them, our environment as we know it would probably collapse, but at the same time, playing the sounds that they make could send chills down your spine. So make sure you’ve got a protective suit, because we’re going inside of a hive to talk about some of the world’s best pollinators- bees.

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Many organisms in the animal kingdom have stripes, but the animal that I’m going to be talking about today might have some of the most recognizable stripe patterns on the planet. And their stripes aren’t their only feature that makes them stand out. So join me, as we travel to the planes of Africa, to talk about zebras.

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This episode, Alex is discussing the recent legislation passed in Idaho that allows hunters to kill around 90% of wolves in that state. He got to chat with expert Collette Adkins, Carnivore Conservation Director and Senior Attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, who explains the relationship between animal conversation and government policy. So, join Alex and Collette as they travel to the forests of North America to talk about one of the top predators in their respective ecosystems: gray wolves.

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This week, we’re learning about a species of frog that you've probably never heard of before unless you live in the UK. Alex got to talk to Ben King, the Recovery Officer at the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, to learn all about this rare species. So, grab some boots, because we’re heading to the ponds of England to talk about pool frogs.

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On this episode, we're talking about an animal that is oftentimes overlooked, but plays an important role in our ecosystem. If you like dirt, you’re in luck, because these animals spend most of their time underground. So, get ready to go searching in the soil to talk about a gardener’s best friend: earthworms.

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This episode, we’re talking about one of the most majestic and mystical birds in the world. They have some of the largest wingspans of any bird and can spend weeks out at the open ocean without even seeing land. Sadly, their numbers are dwindling, which is why it’s so important to talk about them. So let’s hop on a ship, because we’re heading to the oceans to talk about albatrosses.

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