Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast
Hosted by Dr Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros · Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
4.8from 47 ratings
- 34
- Episodes
- 8
- Transcribed
- 47
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 4M
- YouTube views
About Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast
What does it take to save a species on the edge? From the iconic television show, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, comes Back From the Brink, a podcast celebrating the most remarkable comeback stories in the natural world. We meet endangered species that were nearly lost –– some down to their last dozen or hundred –– and learn how they found their way back. Each episode goes deep on a single species and the scientists, conservationists, and unexpected heroes at the forefront of environmental conservation who fought to save them. About the Hosts: As a wildlife ecologist, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has expertise in uncovering how human activity influences carnivore behavior and ecology. Dr. Wynn-Grant is a recipient of the prestigious Gracie Award, which focuses on women who are making positive change and who further the discussion of what a fulfilling career in media looks like. Honored for her work on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, Dr. Wynn-Grant continues to inspire with her passion for wildlife conservation and storytelling. Peter Gros is a veteran wildlife expert and educator. As the co-host of the Emmy® nominated series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, and narrator of the Back from the Brink podcast, Gros shares conservation success stories and brings a message of hope to motivate audiences to take action in protecting wildlife and their habitats. Gros joined the original Wild Kingdom team in 1985, co-hosting alongside Jim Fowler on the classic series and Mutual of Omaha’s Spirit of Adventure.He has nearly 30 years of field experience with captive wildlife, establishing breeding programs for endangered animals and rehabilitation programs for birds of prey. As a USDA licensed exhibition exhibitor and animal educator, Gros has shared his experiences across the U.S. through the Wild Kingdom Kids Summit, talk show appearances and lectures. He also serves on the board of directors of the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association and is a trustee for the Cheetah Conservation Fund. About Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Since its network television premiere in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom has been one of the most loved and respected wildlife programs in television history. The Daytime Emmy® nominated Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, now airing weekends on NBC’s “The More You Know” time block, celebrates stories of conservation success, including the great work of caring, compassionate experts and how they are making a positive impact on the Wild Kingdom. For more information about Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, visit www.wildkingdom.com 8d5eeaf0-9a82-11f1-bf8d-43bb59733871
- Publisher
- Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
- Category
- science · tv & film
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Jul 2024
- Latest episode
- 15 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
8 of 34 episodes have a transcript.
15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Wolf America Almost Lost with Bailey Cadena
1 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Saving the Rarest Beetle in America with Jeff Ewelt
17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Philippe Cousteau on Why Coral Reefs Are Disappearing and How to Rebuild Them
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The Wolf America Almost Lost with Bailey Cadena
Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So I think the best studied ecosystem in response to this question is obviously Yellowstone, the Yellowstone wolves. There's stories of rivers changing and restoring their natural hydrology. as a result of wolves being back. So flowing in the classic river bendy way that we all know and are familiar with. And when I first heard that, I just was like, how could the presence of a wolf impact a river flowing? And folks shared with me that it was a result of the presence of predators, wolves, made it so that the hoofstock, the elk, et cetera, eating grass had to move more. And so they weren't overgrazing in one area sedentarily and then moving to another. […]
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- Bailey Cadena
- Jeff Ewelt
- Philippe Cousteau
- Coyote Peterson
- Wes Larson
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 3,760,979
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 39 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100
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- Quality
- 80
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 85
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Who hosts Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast?
Dr Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros host the show. Published by Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
How often do new episodes come out?
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Does Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast take guests?
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