Night Safari in Trinidad - Part One: Frogs, Snakes & Creatures of the Dark with Kyma Ali
In this episode, Charlie leaves the coastline behind and ventures into the dark heart of Trinidad’s rainforest. Guided by local herpetologists Kyma and Zak Ali, she heads deep into the lowlands for a night-time safari like no other. Along the way, they encounter frogs, snakes and other strange and secretive creatures that only come out after dark...🌙 Part two of our night safari is coming soon — hit follow so you don’t miss it.🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐸 Follow Kyma on Instagram: @the_animalgirlThe series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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The Hidden Lives of Hummingbirds with Dr. Chris Clark | Cabin of Curiosities
Welcome back to the Cabin of Curiosities! In this episode, Charlie climb high into the misty hills of Tobago in search of one of nature’s tiniest marvels — the hummingbird. She’s joined by Dr. Chris Clark: evolutionary biologist and one of the world’s leading hummingbird experts. Chris explains how these birds hover with impossible precision, how they survive on the edge of exhaustion every day, and why they're some of nature's flashiest show offs. ⛵️ Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐦 Learn more about Dr. Chris Clark’s work This series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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Shark Trade in Tobago: Wildlife Crime in the Caribbean with Earth League International's Andrea Crosta
Charlie drops anchor in Charlotteville, Tobago—one of the Caribbean’s most biodiverse corners. But beneath the surface of this tropical paradise lies a much darker truth. In this episode of Voyage to the Wild, we dive into the hidden world of shark fishing and wildlife crime. Joining us virtually is Andrea Crosta, founder and CEO of Earth League International—an organisation known as the “CIA of wildlife trafficking.” With decades of experience investigating environmental crime, Andrea sheds light on how shark fins from small islands like Tobago can end up in global criminal supply chains.⛵️ Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🦈 Follow the work of Earth League InternationalThis series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross-Ramsey Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace. This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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Ants in the Amazon! with Dr. Corrie Moreau | Cabin of Curiosities
Welcome to the Cabin of Curiosities! In our first episode, we take it back to the Amazon, and zoom in on the tiny creatures that are really running the jungle - ants! Charlie speaks to Dr. Corrie Moreau: evolutionary biologist, entomologist, and world-leading ant expert. Corrie takes us inside the secret world of ants - to tell us how these insects were the world's first farmers, how they fight legendary wars, and why every ant you see is female!⛵️ Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐜 Find out more about Corrie's work hereThis series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross-Ramsey Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace. This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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Sailing Over the Amazon Reef: A Hidden World Beneath the Ocean
Making it out of the Amazon River, Charlie sails over one of the ocean’s most surprising discoveries—the Amazon Reef. Stretching hundreds of kilometres along the coast of South America, this unique coral system is home to extraordinary life—and faces mounting threats. Joining us on the voyage is submarine pilot and Greenpeace Oceans Director John Hocevar, one of the few people to have seen the reef up close. We also hear from Brazilian climate activist Paloma Costa, who shares what it takes to stand up, speak out, and make a difference in the fight for our planet.⛵️ Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐠 Follow John on Instagram: @hocevarjohn, and support the work of Greenpeace by visiting their website.🌱 Follow Paloma’s work on Instagram: @pcopalomaThis series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.
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 purpose-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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