Chris Morgan
Host, "The Wild"
Podcasts
Stories
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
Salmon and the city
How a destructive earthquake opened up a surprising opportunity to do something good for one of the pacific northwest’s most important creatures, juvenile salmon.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
The brain of the raven
Being a “bird brain” is a complement if you’re talking about ravens. Their intelligence and ability to empathize and read emotions 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.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
Why it’s so hard to swat a fly
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.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
Saving the mountain caribou
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.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
The path of the jaguar
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.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
The flight of the scarlet macaw
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.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
The Wild Season 3: Welcome back to the adventure
New episodes start on April 6th.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
Sounds from the wild...frogs, elk, and snowmelt
A few moments of reflection during these stressful times with the help of meditative sounds from nature.
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The Wild with Chris Morgan
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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The Wild with Chris Morgan
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.