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Naturally Adventurous

Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse

Charley Hesse and Ken Behrens have travelled all over the globe, and accumulated a lifetime worth of adventure stories, in pursuit of wild places and wild creatures. Both are lifelong birding and natural history fanatics, and professional guides. Charley was born in the UK, but has spent his life living in Japan, Ecuador, South Africa, and now Thailand. Ken was born in the US, and has lived in South Africa and Madagascar for the last decade plus. Contact Ken and Charley: ken.behrens@gmail.com and

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00:46:24

Episode 30: Adventure Close to Home

Naturally Adventurous ·

2021/03/12

Find out why Ken's Google Maps is now in Turkish, and about Charley's struggles to keep finding new birds for his rabid birder son. This week's photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-30 Finally, if you wish to support this podcast, please visit our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding --- Send in a voice

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00:46:23

Episode 29: Charley & Ken welcome Adam Cruickshank to...

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2021/03/07

On this week's episode, our special guest is host of The Birding Life Podcast, Adam Cruickshank. The 3 of us share a nostalgic look at each of our favourite 3 South African birds. Don't forget to check out this week's MEGA photo gallery at: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-28-1 Find information about Adam's podcast at https://www.thebirdinglife.com Finally, if you wish to support this podcast, please visit our patreon page

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00:52:01

Episode 28: Ken and Charley's #1 Lifetime Mammal...

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2021/02/26

Ken and Charley reach a long series of episodes about their top 10 lifetime mammal sightings. Want clues about what they are? How about Peter Matthiessen and earth-pig?! If you like the show, please consider sponsoring us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-28 Nature Travel Wildlife Adventure --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ken-behrens/message

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00:45:13

Episode 27: Ken & Charley welcome Nate Swick to the show

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2021/02/20

On this week's episode, our special guest is host of the popular America Birding Podcast, Nate Swick. He entertains us with stories from his Top 5 wildlife encounters from such far-flung places as Uganda, Honduras and the state he calls home, North Carolina. Check out out photo gallery at: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-27 Our natural sound was courtesy of the Wolf Conservation Center. Please check out their website at: https://nywolf.org/ Finally, if you wish to support this podcast,

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00:47:28

Episode 26: Ken's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals, numbers 2-4

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2021/02/12

We approach the grand finale of our top 10 mammals list. Ken talks about unforgettable sightings of two wild dogs and one wild cat. Coming soon: Charley and Ken's #1 top lifetime mammals. As mentioned on the episode we have launched a Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/copy-of-podcast-episode-25 The natural sound is a recording of a lone wolf made in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve by betchkal

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00:47:22

Episode 25: Charley's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals,...

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2021/02/05

Charley continues telling Ken his Top 10 lifetime mammal sightings, today with the other-worldly Aye-Aye from Madagascar and a hair-raising encounter whilst tracking Black Rhinos in Namibia. Charley also announces his brand-new tutorial on 'How to Get Kids into Birding' which can be found at https://www.schoolofbirding.com/ Ken's recent appearance on the Nature Hypeman podcast can be found here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wildlife-observer-network/id1506963646 Also, an interesting article

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00:48:31

Episode 24: Ken's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals, numbers 6...

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2021/01/29

Charley tells about a weekend trip with his bird-obsessed son to Doi Lang, one of the weirdest birding spots on Earth. Then Ken and Charley return to Ken's top 10 list, with Ken's numbers 5 and 6: Gorilla and Humpback Whale. A diverse pair: one Great Ape, and one huge marine mammal! Check out Charley's new tutorial about planning a birding trip on www.schoolofbirding.com/ Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-24 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our

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01:04:39

Episode 23: Interview with Emile Rajeriarison, from...

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2021/01/25

After an intro from Ken and Charley, this episode features a long interview with one of Madagascar's most remarkable naturalists and local guides. The campfire conversation with Ken ranges from Emile's personal story of falling in love with the forest, to a near-fatal lightning strike while collecting snakes, to Emile's view of the future of Madagascar's forests. Check out Charley's new tutorial on how to plan a birding trip, at https://www.schoolofbirding.com/ Episode photo gallery:

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00:54:45

Episode 22: Adventures in Madagascar & Thailand

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2021/01/15

Ken tells of his further adventures with Linjo in Madagascar, including the ascent of one of Madagascar's highest mountains. Charley tells of a close encounter with some rare pheasants in northeast Thailand. Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-22 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally

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00:44:33

Episode 21: Charley's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals -...

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2021/01/01

Charley talks about his sightings of Maned Wolf and Jaguar, two of the coolest mammals in South America. Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-21 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast Travel Nature Adventure Birding --- Send in a voice message:

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01:07:16

Episode 20: Ken's rugged northern Madagascar...

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2020/12/25

Ken is joined again by a special guest: his sister-in-law Linjo Johnarson, and they tell Charley all about their further adventures in northern Madagascar, in the second of this 2-part epic tale. Linjo works as a director of a Malagasy tour company called 8th Continent Expeditions: http://www.8thcontinent-expeditions.com/ Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-20 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page

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01:02:31

Episode 19: Charley's Thailand travels and Ken's...

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2020/12/16

Charley tells us about a few more wildlife experiences on the way back to Chiang Mai. Ken is joined by a special guest: his sister-in-law Linjo Johnarson, and they tell Charley all about their recent adventures in northern Madagascar, seeking out some rare and endangered creatures such as Blue-eyed Black Lemur, Madagascar Serpent-Eagle, Madagascar Pochard, and Red Owl. This is part one of our chat with Linjo, which will continue in the next episode. Linjo works as a director of a Malagasy tour

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00:41:58

Episode 18: Ken's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals - numbers 7-8

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2020/11/27

Charley goes in search of mammals in Western Thailand and Ken continues with his top lifetime mammals, today with stories about Cheetah and Brown Hyaena. Photos related to this podcast can be seen on our new Naturally Adventurous Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/naturallyadventurouspodcast/posts/105097711440909 Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page

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01:02:19

Episode 17: Northern Thai National Parks

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2020/11/20

Ken and Charley chat about Charley's current family trip to northern Thailand. He explores Phu Suan Sai and Doi Phu Kha National Parks in search of lifers. The episode wraps up with an interview with Charley's 8 year old son, Felix. Don't miss the episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-17 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com

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00:37:40

Episode 16: Ken's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals - numbers 9-10

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2020/11/13

Ken kicks off his (drumroll please!) Top 10 Lifetime Mammals, with Brindled Gnu and Fosa. Why did he choose these two beasts? Listen to find out! See a bunch of pics of both animals in the episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-16 For some insight on wildebeest psychology, check out this cartoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMJXvsCLu6s If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page

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00:35:02

Episode 15. Charley's Top 10 lifetime mammals (Number...

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2020/11/06

Ken and Charley get back into the swing of things with more stories of some of the world's best mammals. Today, tales of Dhole (Asian Wild Dog) and Spectacled Bear in the Paramo of Ecuador. Episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-15 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com Birding Nature Travel

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01:02:39

Episode 14: Freestyle - Ken's epic Madagascar family...

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2020/11/04

Ken and Charley chat about Ken's just-completed adventurous family trip to northeast Madagascar, land of rainforest, vanilla, and some amazing wildlife. Charley talks about the picturesque Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai.The episode wraps up with an interview with Franco, a local guide from Marojejy National Park. Don't miss the mega episode photo gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-14 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page

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00:48:01

Episode 13: Freestyle - adventures in Chiang Mai and...

Naturally Adventurous ·

2020/10/16

Charley and Ken catch up on what has been happening in the last week, including life birds for Charley's son Felix, Ken's son Rianala's first visit to the rainforest, and Ken's pilgrimage to see an ancient plant, one of the world's rarest. This episode also includes a new kind of feature, a short interview with Ken's friend and northern Madagascar guide and naturalist Angeluc Razafy. Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-13 E-mail addresses for Charley and Ken:

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00:53:02

Episode 12: Charley's Top 10 Lifetime Mammals -...

Naturally Adventurous ·

2020/10/09

Following the popularity of their Top 10 Birds episodes, Charley & Ken embark on stories of mammal adventures. Charley tells of getting chased up a tree by peccaries in Costa Rica, going in search of giant flying-squirrels in the mountains of Taiwan, and the armour-clad Indian Rhino in the base of the Himalayas. Don't forget to check out our photo gallery from the episode at: https://www.ken-behrens.com/episode-12 If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page

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01:00:59

Episode 11: A Chat with Phil Chaon

Naturally Adventurous ·

2020/10/02

Phil is an international traveller, birder, guide, and all-around interesting dude. He has an endless array of great stories from field jobs and backpacking trips all around the world. Episode Photo Gallery: https://www.ken-behrens.com/podcast-episode-11 Willow Ptarmigan (Red Grouse) recording from Simon Elliott, on Xeno-Canto. If you wish to support this podcast, please check out our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Birding Nature Travel Adventure ---

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