Voyage to the Wild

Apr 10 2024 19 mins 1

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Following in the footsteps of early naturalists, marine scientist and storyteller Charlie Young takes listeners on a journey to wild waters aboard her boat ‘Feral’ as she embarks on a mission-driven voyage around the planet to uncover the greatest challenges facing the natural world, and tell its story. Part travelog, part natural history docuseries, Charlie shares live accounts in gripping detail of her adventures as she joins local experts, scientists and rangers in the field to meet weird and wonderful wildlife, and shares untold stories of wildlife crime, conflict and conservation.

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Back soon: Crossing the Atlantic!

Apr 10 2024 2 mins

Here's a little update on the coming weeks. Podcasts will be on hold until we reach the other side. Speak soon!

Adventures up the River Gambie (Part 2)

Apr 08 2024 36 mins

The adventure continues with dinner with hippos and a visit to the chimp rehab facility.

Adventures up the River Gambie (Part 1)

Apr 01 2024 20 mins

From scarily close encounters with hippos, to almost taking out a power-line, join Charlie and her partner Alexis on a voyage to the freshwater realms of Gambia for an unforgettable adventure.

Sailing to Africa

Mar 25 2024 15 mins

Leaving behind the clear waters off Cape Verde, Charlie and her partner Alexis embark on a magical but challenging four day passage to the wild waters West Africa.

Tagging sharks in the shallows

Mar 19 2024 24 mins

Seeing sharks in the wild often means donning a wetsuit and goggles. But that's not the case in Cape Verde. Shark Bay is a unique spot offering the chance to wade in and get up close with these animals. But it's fast becoming one of the top tourist attractions, and there's worry what that could mean. Joining Project Biodiversity, Charlie spends an afternoon tagging juveniles in the

Secret seabirds

Mar 04 2024 19 mins

Venturing to the remote corner of Sal Island, Charlie joins Project Biodiversity in the field to go in search of a little known seabird species, the red-billed tropic bird, and collect data on nesting adults and their chicks.

A night at the turtle hatchery

Feb 26 2024 30 mins

I have arrived in Cape Verde and head down to Project Biodiversity’s sea turtle hatchery for a memorable evening assisting the team with baby hatchlings and to learn how they are working to save the locally endangered loggerhead turtle. Follow the adventure on Instagram: @voyagetothewild

Deep Impact

Feb 19 2024 16 mins

Ship-strikes claim the lives of thousands of whales around the world each year. But nowhere more so than the Canary Islands. Heading back to the deep waters of Tenerife, this episode explores how boat collisions are endangering one whale species in particular, and uncovers the woeful inaction of those responsible. Follow the adventure on Instagram: @voyagetothewild

Cheetahs of the Sea

Feb 19 2024 17 mins

Arriving in the Canary Islands Charlie joins local conservationist and whale watching guide Sergio from Bonadea out on the water to explore the rich waters off Tenerife and meet one of its deepest diving residents. Book a trip with Sergio here. Follow the adventure on Instagram: @voyagetothewild

Introducing Voyage to the Wild: Origins

Feb 19 2024 7 mins

All great adventures have a beginning. In this episode discover the reasons and motives behind this mission-driven voyage, and how the journey came to be. Follow the adventure on Instagram: @voyagetothewild