Rewilding Institute
@rewilding.org
We advance continental-scale conservation that recovers wild species, restores wild landscapes, and fosters coexistence with wild nature. https://bio.site/rewilding
Learn about the importance of rabbit populations, the impact of climate change, and the ongoing debate over reintroducing lynx to other parts of Europe. buff.ly/yKUBCLq
Episode 160: Europe’s Big Three - Wolves, Bears, Lynx. Part 3: Spain's Missing Lynx Makes A Cautionary Comeback
Summary In this episode, Julius Purcell takes us into the heart of Spain’s Sierra Morena to explore the dramatic recovery of the Iberian Lynx, the world’s
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November 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Learn about the importance of rabbit populations, the impact of climate change, and the ongoing debate over reintroducing lynx to other parts of Europe. buff.ly/yKUBCLq
Follow the story from near extinction to conservation success, meet the people behind the restoration project, and examine the complex relationship between farmers, rural communities, and #rewilding efforts.
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Follow the story from near extinction to conservation success, meet the people behind the restoration project, and examine the complex relationship between farmers, rural communities, and #rewilding efforts.
This episode also looks at the symbolism of #bears in local culture, the impact of European Union policies, and the contrasting attitudes toward bears in neighboring regions, revealing what it takes to coexist with these iconic predators in a changing Europe. buff.ly/bWKStjS
Episode 159: Europe’s Big Three - Wolves, Bears, Lynx. Part 2: The Brown Bear's Rocky Return to the Pyrenees
Episode Summary In this episode, Julius Purcell journeys deep into the Pyrenees to explore the dramatic story of brown bears—once nearly extinct in these mou
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This episode also looks at the symbolism of #bears in local culture, the impact of European Union policies, and the contrasting attitudes toward bears in neighboring regions, revealing what it takes to coexist with these iconic predators in a changing Europe. buff.ly/bWKStjS
Through vivid field reporting, interviews with conservationists, shepherds, and locals, he traces the history of Pyrenean brown bear (Ursus arctos) reintroduction, the challenges of genetic diversity, and the ongoing conflict between traditional livestock farming and modern conservation efforts.
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Through vivid field reporting, interviews with conservationists, shepherds, and locals, he traces the history of Pyrenean brown bear (Ursus arctos) reintroduction, the challenges of genetic diversity, and the ongoing conflict between traditional livestock farming and modern conservation efforts.
Along the way, Julius examines the cultural, political, and ecological debates sparked by the wolf’s return and talks to experts, locals, and those living on the frontlines. buff.ly/i0sjdaX
Episode 158: Europe’s Big Three - Wolves, Bears, Lynx. Part 1: The Wolf's Uneasy Return to Germany
Happy Wolf Awareness Week! Julius Purcell discovered his interest in audio while training as a journalist in the Middle East. He later worked as a depu
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October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Along the way, Julius examines the cultural, political, and ecological debates sparked by the wolf’s return and talks to experts, locals, and those living on the frontlines. buff.ly/i0sjdaX
Right now, an existential threat to Lobo recovery is the introduction of national legislation by Representative Paul Gosar that would remove Mexican gray #wolves from the endangered species list and transfer their management to state wildlife agencies.
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Right now, an existential threat to Lobo recovery is the introduction of national legislation by Representative Paul Gosar that would remove Mexican gray #wolves from the endangered species list and transfer their management to state wildlife agencies.
Sebastián shares insights from his decades of work, including the bold vision required to restore ecosystems at a continental scale. Listen: buff.ly/L9UpShu
Episode 157: The Jaguar's Path - Rewilding a Continental Corridor with Sebastian Di Martino
A biologist with a lifelong dedication to conservation, Sebastián Di Martino began his involvement with environmental organizations at the age of 13. He earned
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October 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Sebastián shares insights from his decades of work, including the bold vision required to restore ecosystems at a continental scale. Listen: buff.ly/L9UpShu
He discusses the challenges and triumphs of reintroducing jaguars and other species, as well as the critical role of community engagement and political will for conservation.
October 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
He discusses the challenges and triumphs of reintroducing jaguars and other species, as well as the critical role of community engagement and political will for conservation.