Return. Rewild.

Sitting in your airplane seat, have you ever wondered what would happen if a flock of birds or other wildlife crossed paths with your jumbo jet?! Well I don't like to think about it either! Fortunately for us, there are folks out with a few tricks up their sleeve to make sure we don't have to worry about such things.

You have never seen a manager like this! Instead of putting out little fires around the office, he uses big fires to accomplish his goals of creating better wildlife areas! Wait until you see his office view! If you would like to experience the beauty of this unique wildlife management area (I promise the lookout has a killer view that is worth the drive), visit: https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife-management-areas/cumberland-plateau-r3/prentice-cooper-wma.html

We have all seen park rangers milling around but does anyone really know what they do? Discover 5 things you'd never thought park rangers did! If you are interested in donating to support their educational animals or to plan a visit to Pickwick Landing State Park, visit: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/pickwick-landing

What happens behind the doors after your pet is taken out of the room? This exotic vet gives us a glimpse of her world as she spends the day with a diverse cast of furry and scaly characters!

Are you ready to learn from a fish whisperer!?! Lurking beneath the water's surface of the rivers in your back yard is a fascinating cast of aquatic characters not even a skilled angler could catch! Fortunately for us, we have the Queen of Fish to guide us to discovering more about the magical world existing in the murky depths. To keep up with the exciting conservation projects being done by the Tennessee Aquarium Research Institute, visit: https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeAquariumConservationInstitute/

What happens when a strange disease crosses state lines and works its way through a wild population? Who's problem is it and who is going to do something about it? These are all great questions! Although chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in wild deer populations since the early 80's, you've probably not heard of it. So saddle up for a scientific adventure to learn about this issue and meet the people who are working on the front line! To access the most recent news and information about CWD in Tennessee, visit: https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/cwd.html and https://cwd-info.org

From ancient symbolism to modern-day pop culture, turtles are woven into the fabric of our culture and society. These "home-bodies" have even managed to saunter into most of our hearts! So when it comes to their conservation, we look to the real 'turtle man' to educate the masses so that they maintain their rightful place in nature and out of food markets and illegal pet trades. In this episode, learn what a day in the life of a herpetologist is like and find out why their job is anything but slow! If you are interested in learning more about the Tennessee Aquarium and the incredible conservation work they are doing (the best aquarium I have ever been too!), visit: https://tnaqua.org/conserve/

What is life like when you are in charge of caring and breeding what is arguably one of the most valuable mice species on the planet? If you have every dabbled in conservation topics, you know that the hallowed beach mouse has the power to stop multi-million dollar development projects in their tracks despite only weighing as much as a few pennies. Find out why these mice are nearly sacred despite living in a world where their kind is most often classified as vermin! If you are interested in learning more about the Brevard Zoo and the incredible conservation work they are doing (this zoo is a hidden gem, totally worth the drive!), visit: https://brevardzoo.org/conservation/