Some Like It Wild Podcast

Some Like It Wild Podcast

by Some like it wild
Nature
Season 1
The TRUTH About India’s Wild Tigers with Tiger Expert Dr Ullas Karanth
Step into the world of tiger conservation with Dr. Ullas Karanth, one of India’s most respected wildlife ecologists. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Karanth shares his journey from studying population ecology in Florida to transforming India’s tiger science and conservation practices. If you’ve ever wondered how tigers are counted, why traditional pugmark censuses failed, or how methods like line transects, camera traps, and radio telemetry revolutionized conservation—this video has the answers. Key Highlights in This Podcast: - How population ecology reshaped tiger science in India. - Camera traps, capture-recapture & modern tiger monitoring. - Radio telemetry insights on tiger ranges & prey density. - Why the pugmark census failed—and the push for better methods. - The future of tigers: numbers, tourism, and conservation debates. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, conservation student, ecologist, or simply fascinated by tigers, this conversation is packed with insights into the science, politics, and future of tiger conservation in India and beyond. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somelikeitwild_/ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com #ullaskaranth #wildlifescience #tigerconservation #nagarhole #indianwildlife #conservationist #SomeLikeItWildPodcast #wildlifebiology #projecttiger #conservationstories #indianhistory #natureinfocus #wildlifepodcast ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
S1 · E7
Jul 15, 2026
2:05:59
The Life-changing Journey of a Nat Geo Photographer & Explorer - Prasenjeet Yadav
Dive deep into the world of wildlife storytelling with Prasenjeet Yadav, one of India's finest wildlife photographers, molecular biologist, and a National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Prasenjeet joins us to discuss the incredible journey behind his groundbreaking cover story in National Geographic International Magazine on the curious case of the Black Tigers of Simlipal and shares tip and tricks on what it takes to become a Nat Geo Photographer and Explorer! In This Exclusive Podcast, You'll Learn: 1. How to Become a Nat Geo Explorer: Prasenjit shares the practical steps and mindset needed to receive a grant and join the National Geographic Society. 2. The Black Tigers Story: Unpacking the science, genetics, and conversation efforts behind the melanistic tigers found only in Simlipal, India. 3. The Art of Long-Term Storytelling: How to stay motivated and dedicate years to a single story, from the Snow Leopards of the Himalayas to the Sky Islands of the Western Ghats. 4. The Empathy Gap: Why it’s challenging to connect the general public with conservation issues and how storytelling can bridge that divide. LISTEN to the podcast on our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com #wildlifescience #tigerconservation #indianwildlife #conservationist #SomeLikeItWildPodcast #wildlifebiology #projecttiger #conservationstories #indianhistory #natureinfocus #wildlifepodcast #Blacktiger #natgeo ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
S1 · E6
Jul 14, 2026
1:29:24
Pain, Death, Survival — She Sees It All - Neha Panchamiya
Everyone has the Snow White fantasy, but responsible wildlife rescue is a critical, complex field. Neha Panchamiya, founder of the ResQ Charitable Trust, takes us deep inside the world of animal rehabilitation, revealing how her organisation has provided care to over 250 species of animals across Maharashtra. Dive deep into this episode to discover: Building a Rescue Network: Find out how Neha grew a 24x7 emergency helpline and rescue operation from a single car into a 130+ person team. The 3 CRITICAL Rules of Responsible Rescue: Forget what you think you know! Neha shares the three non-negotiable steps you MUST follow when encountering an injured or abandoned animal. (HINT: Learn why a simple photo from a distance is crucial). Exposing the Illegal Exotic Pet Trade: Learn about the rising, dangerous, and illegal trend of keeping exotic wild pets, specifically mentioning common offenders like Alexandrine parakeets and Indian Star Tortoises. Don't miss this crucial conversation to become a responsible wildlife citizen! Like, share, and hit subscribe for more insights! LISTEN to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG... Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-like-it-wild-podcast/id6788297936 podcastindux: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7944738 castamatic: https://castamatic.com/itunes/6788297936 Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/848cc8a9-f3a5-4581-a65f-3e6452e5bfef Curiocaster.: https://curiocaster.com/podcast/pi7944738 Pocketcasts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/some-like-it-wild-podcast/525c8000-5cfc-013f-aead-0e76ff9c8f21 Podcerse: https://podverse.fm/podcast/LEKM16xr6O 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com #wildlifescience #tigerconservation #indianwildlife #conservationist #SomeLikeItWildPodcast #wildlifebiology #projecttiger #conservationstories #indianhistory #natureinfocus #wildlifepodcast #Blacktiger #natgeo
S1 · E5
Jul 13, 2026
1:48:09
Everything You Believe About Saving Wildlife Is Wrong Dr Abi Tamim Vanak
An ecologist who questions the age old assumptions about conservation. He is the researcher shaping a new perspective towards wildlife and conservation with the changing times. Dr. Abi Tamim Vanak is the researcher behind the push to recognise Open Natural Ecosystems giving grasslands and scrublands a new identity- not dismissed as wastelands and empty patches of land waiting for a plantation drive, but seen as ecosystems worth protecting. In this episode, we get into why free ranging dogs might be the most underrated threats to our wildlife, how our forestation policies might be doing more harm than good, and how reintroduction and translocation of wild species are as much about politics as they are about ecology and biodiversity. We also talk about One Health, focusing on the idea that human, animal and ecosystem health are all interconnected and why they shouldn't be seen in isolation. If you thought that planting trees is good for the environment or feeding free ranging dogs is animal welfare, this conversation will change how you see the Indian wildlife and conservation landscape. This is not a quick listen. It’s a thoughtful, layered conversation for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, ecology, policy, history, or the future of India’s forests. 🎧 Watch till the end for a lighter detour into forest folklore and ghost stories from old forest rest houses. ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
S1 · E4
Jul 10, 2026
1:33:52
Inside India’s Most Dangerous Forests: Tigers, Naxals & Survival
This episode dives deep into the realities of forest conservation in India, far beyond headlines and statistics. In this episode, Raza Kasmi reflects on decades of forest history — from Maoist insurgency and timber mafias to tiger conservation, community knowledge, and policy failures. Drawing from personal stories and archival research, the conversation challenges simplified ideas of wildlife protection and asks uncomfortable but necessary questions. We talk about: – The real impact of insurgency on forest governance – The limits of fortress conservation and reintroductions – Human–wildlife conflict, past vs present – Why access to forests matters for the next generation – And why some conservation decisions risk creating “glorified zoos” This is not a quick listen. It’s a thoughtful, layered conversation for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, ecology, policy, history, or the future of India’s forests. 🎧 Watch till the end for a lighter detour into forest folklore and ghost stories from old forest rest houses. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries, EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somelikeitwild_/ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
S1 · E3
Jul 9, 2026
1:20:42
Were India’s Forests Better Under the British_ Wildlife Historian Raza Kazmi Answers
India’s wildlife conservation debates often feel new. But what if many of these conversations began over a hundred years ago? In this episode of Some Like It Wild, wildlife historian Raza Kazmi takes us deep into India’s environmental past. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Part 2 will be out soon. Dive into this episode to explore: 1. Were British-era forests really better managed? A nuanced look at colonial forestry, documentation, and what history actually tells us. 2. The great wildlife documentation gap Why post-independence India lost critical ecological records, and how historians piece them back together. 3. African lions, early translocations & repeating history Lesser-known stories that reshape how we view today’s cheetah project. 4. A life shaped by forests Growing up in forest rest houses, learning from forest staff and tribal communities, and building a personal archive of over 4,000 wildlife books. Don't miss this super intriguing conversation! Like, share, and hit subscribe for more such conversations! LISTEN to the podcast on our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com ------------------- ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
S1 · E2
Jul 8, 2026
1:04:02
The Man who Quit EVERYTHING for the Wild FT. Kalyan Varma
He was a star employee at Yahoo. Won a global award. Led cryptography for one of the world’s biggest web portals. And could identify exactly 3 birds. Then he quit everything, packed his bags, and walked into the forests of BR Hills. Twenty years later, Kalyan Varma has made films with some of the biggest names in the industry, won the National Film Award, been Emmy-nominated, and shot for BBC, Netflix, and National Geographic. In this episode, we sit down with him for an informal and honest conversation about the leap of faith that nobody understood. From ethical hacking and cyber security to elephants, tigers, documentaries, and conservation, this episode travels through two decades of stories from the wild — including the making of Wild Karnataka, Project Tiger, Wild Tamil Nadu, the ethics of wildlife filmmaking, AI in cinema, and some unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments from the field. This is Kalyan Varma like you’ve never seen him before. This episode is in association with Dhole's Den, a boutique, eco-friendly safari homestay and lodge located in Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, India. Check out their website for more details and to book your stay: https://dholesden.com/ LISTEN to the podcast on our Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG... 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! For any other queries, EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.in Follow our social media channels- Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wild To stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com ------------------- ABOUT Welcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions. What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation? In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
S1 · E1
Jul 7, 2026
1:25:01
Nature Isn't Equal to Trees | The Truth About Conservation | Dr Abi Tamim Vanak
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Is planting more trees always good for nature? In this highlight from Some Like It Wild, wildlife ecologist Dr. Abi Tamim Vanak explains why conservation is far more complex than simply planting trees. From wolves depending on livestock to free-ranging dogs threatening wildlife, and why grasslands are often misunderstood, this conversation challenges many popular ideas about protecting nature. In this episode: Why wolves depend on livestock How stray dogs impact wildlife Why afforestation can sometimes harm ecosystems Grasslands vs forests Human-wildlife conflict Why conservation needs science, not assumptions Watch the full podcast for a deeper discussion on India's conservation challenges. 👍 Like, Share & Subscribe for more conversations with India's leading wildlife experts. #Wildlife #Conservation #Nature #India #Podcast #SomeLikeItWild
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Jul 11, 2026
1:25