As a kid, Rae Wynn-Grant dreamed of traveling the world to tell stories about wildlife science. But the path to realizing this dream wasn’t always clear.

In this episode of “Our Wild Lives,” Rae Wynn-Grant, large carnivore ecologist, author, podcast host and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild recounts the long days in the field, advanced college degrees and harsh rejections that led to her dream career as a nature show host.

This episode spans tales from her work with bears and lions to the challenges she faces as a Black woman in conservation. She also shares her advice for other wildlife scientists looking to communicate their work in a new way.

“Our Wild Lives” is The Wildlife Society’s biweekly podcast, sharing compelling stories from wildlife professionals doing critical work around the world. Your hosts, Katie Rohrbach and Ed Arnett, of The Wildlife Society, bring you thought-provoking conversations with leading experts and emerging voices.

Further reading:

Meet Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: https://www.raewynngrant.com/

Listen to the newest season of Mutual of Omaha’s: Wild Kingdom “Back from the Brink” podcast: https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/the-podcast

“You Belong in the Wild” childrens book - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824938/you-belong-in-the-wild-by-dr-rae-wynn-grant/

Watch Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild: https://www.youtube.com/@wildkingdom

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