by HumaNature | Feb 28, 2018
The paleo diet aims to take nutrition back to the basics—to the way Paleolithic people ate. But prehistoric people didn’t eat boneless chicken breasts and pre-washed baby spring mix. Tory Taylor set out to discover what folks really ate thousands of years ago. An...
by HumaNature | Feb 14, 2018
It was 2012. Caroline was in love. But then heartbreak washed over her, like the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. These photos are all from the night Sandy hit, taken in the middle of 6th Avenue right after lower Manhattan lost power. No traffic, no lights....
by HumaNature | Feb 7, 2018
In 2011, Rinker Buck crossed the Oregon Trail — yes, that Oregon Trail — in a covered wagon pulled by a team of mules. He traveled with his brother Nick and a Jack Russell Terrier named Olive Oyl. The journey forced Rinker to confront his greatest fear....
by HumaNature | Feb 5, 2018
As we discovered in Episode 35, sometimes grain alcohol is the solution, not the problem. For Sandra Jones, it was a bit of both. Photo by Liz West via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0...
by HumaNature | Jan 24, 2018
Brian Corliss just wanted to quench his thirst. But on a snowmobile outing, he grabbed the wrong bottle. *Disclaimer: The actions taken in this story do not constitute medical advice. In the case of poisoning, call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222. Music Credits...
by HumaNature | Jan 19, 2018
In 2017, the Great American Eclipse drew thousands of spectators to otherwise wild and desolate spots in Wyoming. For writer Liberty Lausterer, this was a cause for...
by HumaNature | Jan 10, 2018
Bruce Smith was on a routine helicopter flight in the remote Wind River Mountains. But what goes up must come down…one way or another. Surveying elk Surveying bighorn sheep Wind River Range Scoping Washakie Needles Trail Ridge National Elk Refuge National Elk Refuge...
by HumaNature | Dec 20, 2017
On December 22, 2016, Karen Klein got trapped in a snowstorm near the Grand Canyon. But she pushed through it to save her family. Music Credits Celeste by Alex Fitch is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Fluidscape by Kevin...
by HumaNature | Dec 6, 2017
Maggie had it all: a fine house, a loving family, and a big yard. But she threw it all away for adventure. And when things got bad, she had to use her wits. Screen grabs from the camera footage of Maggie getting into the University of Wyoming Raccoon Project‘s...
by HumaNature | Nov 22, 2017
For your Thanksgiving podcast binge, here’s a second helping of an older episode. Sophie May grew up in Alaska, spending lots of time outside. But when it came time to explore the wilderness as an adult, she found out she had more to learn. Bear spray tips...
by HumaNature | Nov 8, 2017
Aubrey Bertram traveled to East Asia to help animals that had been abused by humans. But a harrowing experience taught her that good intentions might not be enough. Aubrey and her rescued Thai dogs, (L-R) Regina and Rex (L-R): Regina and Rex Regina Music Credits...
by HumaNature | Oct 25, 2017
A possessed basement. A magic mirror. A shop of spirits. Mysterious lights where they don’t belong. Gather around the campfire as we open the portal to a place that isn’t quite human or all the way natural. Our storytellers are Brian Profaizer, Trish Rader,...
by HumaNature | Oct 11, 2017
Linda McGurk wanted her children to love the outdoors, just like she did as a little girl in Sweden. But when she moved to the U.S., she found out it wasn’t quite that simple. Linda’s children’s adventures in the outdoors Music Credits Comfortable...
by HumaNature | Sep 27, 2017
When the Massaro family traded life on dry land for a life at sea, they encountered some unexpected company. Photos from the Massaros’ life at sea aboard Benevento This slideshow requires JavaScript. Music Credits Candlepower by Chris Zabriskie is licensed...
by HumaNature | Sep 20, 2017
Lucy came face-to-face with a family secret that upended her life. So she seized the moment. Photos from Lucy’s time in Alaska This slideshow requires JavaScript. Music Credits Harbor by Kai Engel is licensed under a Attribution License. January by Kai Engel is...
by HumaNature | Sep 13, 2017
Season 3 of HumaNature takes to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the middle of an Indiana creek, and into one woman’s DNA.
by HumaNature | Aug 18, 2017
In this episode, we’re excited to introduce you to a great storytelling podcast from Montana, Last Best Stories. Two friends were on a hike in Glacier National Park when a pair of fuzzy, cuddly-looking grizzly cubs crossed their path. But they knew momma bear wouldn’t...
by HumaNature | Aug 4, 2017
Science journalist Lynda Mapes takes us deep into a New England forest, where one tree is telling the story of climate change. This is the final episode of our summer series, Science Camp, where we’re exploring the human side of science. Click the image to watch...
by HumaNature | Jul 12, 2017
This is the second episode in our three-part Science Camp series, where we’re exploring the human side of science. Paleobotanist Ellen Currano noticed a lack of other women in her field. So she decided to dress up as a man. Dr. Ellen Currano, Paleobotanist, University...
by HumaNature | Jun 21, 2017
This is the first episode in a three-part summer series, called Science Camp, where we’re exploring the human side of science. Ryan Haupt had a lot of questions about his faith. When he started looking for answers, he unearthed them in unexpected places. Some of...
