A walk on the wild side

‘We listened to the warning. An angry hippo is 4 tons of bad attitude. And that’s just the start of Kenya’s wild side.’ In the episode, Kenya’s Wildlife Warriors, of the podcast ‘Overheard At National Geographic’, you’re taken deep into the heart of the country’s wildlife. This compelling episode is on conservationist Paula Kahumbu‘s mission to reconnect Kenyans with their own natural heritage.

With host Peter Gwin’s engaging narration, it’s a must- listen for anyone interested in wildlife, environmental justice – and, simply, in a gripping story told well.

The episode flips the traditional tourism narrative – wildlife isn’t just for foreign visitors snapping safari photos, it belongs to locals too. Kahumbu’s passion shines through as she works to bring the wonders of the Serengeti into local living rooms.

The storytelling is immersive, packed with rich soundscapes – chattering colobus monkeys, eerie laughter of hyenas – and fascinating wildlife facts. From the thundering wildebeest migration to the elusive African wild dog, this podcast paints a vivid picture of the intricate ecosystem that needs protecting.