DiscoverRewildology#178 | From Wilderness to Living Rooms: Exploring Wild Kingdom’s Legacy with Peter Gros
#178 | From Wilderness to Living Rooms: Exploring Wild Kingdom’s Legacy with Peter Gros

#178 | From Wilderness to Living Rooms: Exploring Wild Kingdom’s Legacy with Peter Gros

Update: 2024-07-11
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Today we are going on an extraordinary journey through the world of wildlife television and conservation with Peter Gros, the legendary host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. In this episode, Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories from his decades-long career, from meeting his hero Jim Fowler to witnessing the evolution of public perception towards misunderstood species. We explore the rich history of Wild Kingdom, discuss significant conservation victories, and get Peter's insights on the growing rewilding movement.





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#178 | From Wilderness to Living Rooms: Exploring Wild Kingdom’s Legacy with Peter Gros

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