Episode Summary
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this brand new episode, we sit down with Dr Ananda Kumar and Ganesh, Raghunathan, two elephant experts whose decades of work have been dedicated to understanding and fostering coexistence with one of India's most charismatic animals: the elephant. Their studies have transformed our understanding of elephant behaviour and helped bridge the gap between human communities and these gentle giants.🎧 What to expect in this episode:– The unique personalities of elephants and how they form complex social structures.– The truth behind human-elephant conflict and how a community-based approach can help. – The stories of their closest encounters with wild elephants – Why the concept of "taming" an elephant is a cruel practice – The incredible intelligence of elephants and their ability to outsmart humans and adapt to new landscapes.LISTEN to the podcast onSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43HpmHG...Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/some-like-it-wild-podcast/id6788297936🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!For any other queries EMAIL: info@natureinfocus.inFollow our social media channels-Instagram: / somelikeitwild_ X: https://x.com/somelikeit_wildTo stay updated, visit our website: somelikeitwild.com#Elephants #ElephantConservation #WildlifePodcast #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #SomeLikeItWild #ElephantBehavior #IndianWildlife #ConservationIndia #LivingWithElephants #ElephantMyths #coexistencematters-------------------ABOUTWelcome to Some Like It Wild—the podcast that takes you deep into the untold stories of India’s legendary wildlife champions.What drives someone to chase cobras through the Western Ghats? Or spend years tracking big cats? What pivotal moments led them to choose a career in the wild, especially in an era when conservation was barely a conversation?In each episode, we sit down with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists, and more to hear their unfiltered stories—their struggles, triumphs, and the raw, untold moments that defined their journeys. From near-misses with predators to the evolving challenges of protecting India's biodiversity, this is the story of those legends you've never heard.
