Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast celebrates the incredible planet we live on, the remarkable creatures that inhabit it, and the dedicated people working tirelessly to protect them. Join Wild Kingdom’s Protecting The Wild TV series Co-Hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant as they engage conservation experts in meaningful conversations that will inspire you to reflect on your relationship with nature and the animals in our midst.

As climate change rapidly melts Arctic sea ice, polar bears could face near extinction by the end of the century. But thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists,  there’s hope. In this episode, Nikki Smith, curator at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, shares her mission to help save polar bears in the wild and secure the future of this incredible species. She discusses the many challenges they face, from rising temperatures disrupting their breeding and growth to surviving in extreme freezing conditions and how the zoo’s breeding program is essential for the survival of this species. Bonus Track: Jennica King at Sedgwick County Zoo shares how the zoo’s efforts gave two orphaned bears a second chance—not just to survive, but to thrive.  
 
  
 
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Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast

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