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Latest Episodes
Cry of the wild: Bush Babies
Around you, the night is black as pitch, except for the pair of massive, glowing eyes peering down from the branches above. You blink, and suddenly they’ve moved to a different, nearer branch. You hold your breath, hoping the creature won’t see you…
Let’s Talk (and Grunt, and Whoop) About Hyena
Each call of the hyena (scientists have identified as many as 14) communicates specific information to the rest of the clan. Though we may hear it as laughter, the hyena’s giggle sound actually means it’s being attacked or chased, generally in a dispu
Interview with Jimmy Chin, Photographer and Mountaineer
Listen to the podcast interview with expedition photographer, Jimmy Chin, about the MTV Kilimanjaro charity climb that included Jessica Biel, Santigold and Kenna.
Celebration at our Camp!
Thomson Safaris camp staffers celebrate our guest's birthday with The Jambo song. Listen to the audio clip for the joyous celebration!
Interspecies Communication – Part 2
We received such a great response to the podcast last week that we decided to post the conclusion of this series, in which National Geographic photographer/polar specialist Paul Nicklen tells about his extraordinary relationship with a motherly leopard se
Podcast: Interspecies Communication
Have you ever wondered what animals are thinking? When you observe an elephant on safari do you ever imagine that it knows you are admiring its beauty and grandeur? Is it possible for an elephant to have pride? How about your dog…can he reciprocate emo
Podcast with Erica Davis, First Female Paraplegic on Kilimanjaro’s Summit
Listen to an exclusive podcast interview with Erica Davis, the first female paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. She and her team reached the "Roof of Africa" in January on a trek with Thomson Safaris.