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The Wild Bits Show

Every Sunday, YouTuber Upamanyu Das and Wildlife Filmmaker Meghana Sanka meet to discuss current events in the wildlife conservation, climate change, science and the natural world, a subject from which they do not stray. Hardly ever.

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120:29

Cats are being trafficked

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/03/01

While big cats steal the spotlight, a silent crisis is devastating small wildcats poached for the exotic pet trade. This episode dives into the shadows of wildlife trafficking and the indigenous communities fighting to protect their lands from corporate greed. We also uncover how toxic e-waste is poisoning endangered dolphins and how traditional cattle herding is saving Botswana’s lions. Join us to explore our fragile world!

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127:30

Our drunk ancestors? ft. Aleksey Maro's research

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/02/23

Are human drinking habits an evolutionary hangover? In this episode of The Wild Bits Show, we sit down with evolutionary biology researcher Aleksey Maro from UC Berkeley to unpack the fascinating “Drunken Monkey Hypothesis”. Discover how wild chimpanzees consume fermenting fruits and what their diets reveal about the origins of our own alcohol metabolism.

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114:11

Hotter earth, Hotter economies

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/02/17

This week, we dive into the link between economic growth & climate change, a surprising timber surplus in Nepal, & an inspiring conservation story from Bolivia! Plus, oil spill news & amazing species discoveries. Can economies thrive without constant growth? 🤔 Join the discussion!

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117:54

Bad Bad Soy Boys

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/02/09

Please SUBSCRIBE NOW! http://bit.ly/TheWildBitsThis week on The Wild Bits Show, we discuss the Amazon, the world’s greatest carbon sink. When the biggest soy traders walk away from a landmark zero-deforestation agreement, the rainforest faces a projected 30% spike in clearing — driven not just by profit, but by a bizarre local law punishing companies for going beyond minimum environmental standards. What does it mean when doing more for the planet is literally penalised? From there the story

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123:13

Who let the dingoes out & Ft. Leokadia George

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/02/02

This week on The Wild Bits Show, when a tragedy occurs on the sandy shores of K’gari, the line between human safety and wild animal instinct becomes blurred. We dissect the heartbreaking incident involving a Canadian tourist and the subsequent order to euthanize a pack of dingoes. We explore the ethics of penalizing animals for being animals and ask: are we the real invasive species?The boundary between reality and fabrication is also crumbling. We investigate how hyper-realistic AI images and

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119:40

Sing Like a Whale

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/01/25

This week on The Wild Bits Show, we explore if a melody can change the fate of a species? We dive deep into the incredible true story of how haunting recordings of humpback whale songs in the 1970s captivated the world and helped pull these giants back from the brink of extinction. We explore the emotional power of bioacoustics and ask if similar global movements could save today’s most vulnerable creatures.The conversation then shifts to a crisis in the Andaman Sea, where Thailand’s dugongs are

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121:09

U.S. deports wildlife NOW

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/01/19

This week we talk about Borders. Lines drawn in the sand that nations defend with steel and concrete. But for the jaguar, the black bear, and the ocelot, these lines sever ancient lifelines. This week, we journey to the Madrean Sky Islands to witness how a 250-mile wall is reshaping the genetic future of North America’s wildest residents, and ask: can nature survive a barrier meant to last forever? The narrative shifts to the most unlikely of sanctuaries—radioactive zones and minefields—where the

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120:16

AI - The Next Climate Threat?

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/01/11

This week on The Wild Bits Show, we unpack the growing environmental footprint of AI, from energy-hungry data centers to water-intensive cooling systems that rival entire power plants. As large language models become woven into everyday life, we ask the uncomfortable question: is convenience quietly costing the planet?The conversation goes beyond headlines. We explore whether AI’s promise to fight climate change can ever outweigh its massive carbon debt—and why rolling back this dependency may be

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113:56

Distorted fish perfect GIB

The Wild Bits Show ·

2026/01/06

This week, we begin in Brazil’s Xingu River, where altered water flows from a massive hydroelectric dam are reshaping fish bodies themselves — a visible warning of ecosystem collapse. From there, the story flips to India, where the protection of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard has forced a rethink of green energy infrastructure, proving that conservation and development don’t always have to be enemies. The conversation then moves to the UK, where climate change tells two conflicting

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119:02

Ice recedes, Ice grows

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/12/28

This week, we are looking at a world of stark contradictions. We begin in the Arctic, where a record-breaking year of heat is forcing scientists to ask if “winter” as we know it is disappearing forever. Yet, thousands of miles away in the Pamir Mountains, a mysterious anomaly offers a strange glimmer of hope: glaciers that are refusing to melt - and are actually growing. We then travel to South Africa, where the quest for clean energy is clashing with conservation, as a proposed nuclear site

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120:35

Zootopia 2’s Gary De’Snake in danger

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/12/21

What happens when a fictional character sparks real-world consequences?In this episode of #TheWildBitsShow, the conversation dives into the unexpected ripple effects of Zootopia 2 and the rising obsession with Gary De’Snake. What starts as excitement around a new animated character quickly turns into a serious discussion about wildlife ethics, exotic pet trends, misinformation, and the line between fandom and responsibility. 🎧 Listen now for a deeper look at the strange intersection of animation,

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128:34

60,000 dead. How many more? & Ft. Jessica C. Hankins

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/12/14

In this episode of #TheWildBitsShow, we uncover heartbreaking wildlife crises and spark hope through science. From the tragic starvation of 60,000 African penguins due to collapsing sardine populations amid overfishing and climate change, to the invasive purple lupins turning Iceland into an Instagram hotspot while sparking a biodiversity disaster. We also explore Botswana’s elephant hunting quotas and updates on protecting sloths from selfie tourism. Plus, an inspiring interview with marine

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107:24

The Newest Sugarbabies - Leopards

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/12/06

In this episode of The Wild Bits Show, we dive into one of the most surprising wildlife stories of the year - the rise of “sugarcane leopards,” big cats born and raised entirely within farming landscapes. We explore how these leopards have adapted to tractors, pumps, and people as if they’re part of their natural habitat, and what this means for human - wildlife coexistence in India.If you’re interested in wildlife behavior, climate-era adaptation, or simple solutions that reshape our interaction

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126:46

Stone cold killers : Us or cats?

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/12/01

In this episode of The Wild Bits Show, we dive into one of the most controversial wildlife debates of our time: Are cats the real stone-cold killers… or are we? New Zealand plans to eradicate 2.5 million feral cats by 2050, adding them to its Predator Free strategy. But is mass culling the only way to protect endangered species like the kiwi and kakapo? Or is the real problem much bigger—and much more human? This episode questions everything we assume about conservation, “native vs. invasive”

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109:44

USA rulebook on species extinction

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/11/23

Discover how the United States writes, interprets, bends, and sometimes breaks the rules that decide whether a species survives or disappears. In this episode of The Wild Bits Show, we dive deep into the Endangered Species Act, the political machinery behind conservation decisions, the science that often gets sidelined, and the real-world impact these rulings have on ecosystems, global policy, and local communities.We break down how extinction determinations are actually made, why certain species

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113:47

Climate change virus spares none

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/11/17

In this episode we unpack the unsettling ways climate change is rewriting the world; starting with viruses reaching the farthest corners of earth. As warming accelerates, unexpected biological threats emerge, raising questions about preparedness and global vulnerability.The coastline, where decades-old shark nets clash with modern drone systems designed to detect ocean predators more safely. It’s a look at how outdated solutions persist even when better tools exist. From there, the focus moves deep

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88:38

Dolphin Hot Tub

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/11/09

This week on The Wild Bits Show, we dive into the strange and unsettling story of the Amazon turning into a “dolphin hot tub.” As pink river dolphins die off in overheated lakes, the episode explores what’s really driving these changes and what they mean for the Amazon’s fragile ecosystem.From Brazil’s farmers fighting to restore biodiversity with climate-resilient crops, to Norway’s controversial push to double its krill harvest, this episode connects the dots between local crises and global

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116:49

Dead humans harm live fish

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/11/06

From the ocean’s deepest mysteries to the surprising ways humans still harm sea life — this episode dives into the bizarre connection between dead humans and live fish. We explore how mercury dental fillings end up poisoning marine ecosystems, celebrate the comeback of green turtles and North Atlantic right whales, and unpack the shocking decision by the Maldives to reopen shark fishing after 15 years. Plus, a roundup of newly discovered species that prove our planet’s wildness never ends.If you

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120:45

A Colourless World + Sp. Guest Hoi

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/11/01

In this episode of The Wild Bits Show, we dive deep into the strange and sobering ways our planet is losing its color. From butterflies fading to beige as deforestation reshapes their world, to mosquitoes now buzzing through Iceland’s warming air, to ancient elephant migration routes in Africa being blocked by highways — this conversation explores how human progress is changing the wild in unexpected ways. We also share a hopeful story of coral recovery in Fiji after a devastating cyclone, and

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114:45

Plastics inside everyone and everything

The Wild Bits Show ·

2025/10/19

In this episode of The Wild Bits Show, we explore how plastics have infiltrated every corner of the planet. From the deepest oceans to the stomachs of Amazon tree-dwelling monkeys. What does it mean when microplastics show up in supposedly protected wildlife? We also dive into stories that blur the line between innovation and interference — a sloth bear in India fitted with a prosthetic limb, and a butterfly given a new chance at flight through a delicate wing transplant. How far should humans go in

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