Higher Calling Wildlife with Chester Moore

Jessica Harvey of the Guy Harvey Foundation joins us for a powerful conversation about ocean conservation, sustainability, and the role art plays in inspiring environmental awareness. She shares the foundation’s mission to protect marine ecosystems, why storytelling and creativity are essential tools for change, and how individuals and communities can help preserve the beauty of our oceans for future generations.

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Ben Novak of Revive & Restore joins the program for a fascinating conversation about cloning, conservation biotechnology, and the future of de-extinction. As lead scientist at the Revive & Restore, Ben discusses how cutting-edge genetic science is being used to protect endangered species, restore lost biodiversity, and potentially bring extinct animals back from the brink.

Could we really see the return of the thylacine — b...

Pete Coppolillo of Working Dogs for Conservation joins the program to discuss how highly trained detection dogs are becoming one of the most effective tools in modern wildlife conservation. From tracking endangered species to detecting invasive plants and helping stop wildlife trafficking, these remarkable dogs are transforming the fight to protect ecosystems around the world.

In this episode, Pete explains how conservation dogs ar...

Wildlife journalist and investigator Chester Moore dives into the remarkable story of a black bear discovered in one of the most unexpected regions of Texas — a bear with no tag, no tracking collar, and no known history. Years after first uncovering the mystery, Chester revisits the investigation into how this animal could have appeared so far outside the areas where black bears are typically documented.

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Dr. Cynthia Wigren, co-founder of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, joins the program to discuss her journey into shark conservation and the groundbreaking work the organization is doing on Cape Cod and beyond. From public education and scientific research to white shark tracking and ocean ecosystem awareness, Dr. Wigren shares how the Conservancy has become one of the leading voices in shark conservation.

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Dr. Kesley Banks of the Harte Research Institute joins the program to discuss one of the ocean’s most remarkable predators — the mako shark, widely considered the fastest shark in the sea. Through cutting-edge tagging technology and marine research, Dr. Banks shares new insights into the movements, behavior, and hidden lives of these powerful apex predators.

In this episode, we explore how shark tagging is helping scientists unlock...

Wild turkeys have long fascinated outdoorsman and wildlife journalist Chester Moore, whose passion for the species began in childhood. In this episode, he sits down with Dr. Brett Collier of Louisiana State University to discuss groundbreaking research into wild turkey behavior, habitat use, and conservation challenges facing the species today.

Dr. Collier shares how cutting-edge tracking technology and field research are helping s...

Early in his career, wildlife journalist Chester Moore wrote about the possibility that hybridization between different trout species could one day create a kind of “super seatrout” — a powerful gamefish combining unique traits from multiple species. What began as speculation eventually turned into a surprising investigation that uncovered evidence the phenomenon may have already happened — and that almost no one outside a small ci...

Iconic marine artist, scientist, and conservationist Guy Harvey joins the program alongside Crystal O’Hear of Discovery Cove to discuss the important role marine parks play in connecting people to the ocean and inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Through firsthand animal encounters, education programs, and immersive experiences, marine parks can serve as powerful touch points that foster appreciation for marine life ...

Kevin Hurley of the Wild Sheep Foundation joins the program to discuss the organization’s extraordinary efforts to conserve and restore wild sheep populations across North America and Central Asia. From bighorn sheep in the Rocky Mountains to remote mountain ranges halfway around the world, the Wild Sheep Foundation has become one of the leading forces in protecting some of the planet’s most iconic mountain wildlife.

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Did you know Texas may once have been home to a native trout species? Chris Johnson of Living Waters Fly Fishing joins the program to discuss fascinating research suggesting Rio Grande cutthroat trout may have historically existed in parts of Texas — a surprising discovery that could reshape the way anglers and conservationists view the state’s freshwater history.

In this episode, Chris explores the science and historical evidence ...