There's nothing quite like a magical, transportive animal encounter—but how do we ensure those encounters are good for the animals (and good for the places we visit)? Journalist Byron Pace, host of the Into the Wilderness Podcast, takes us on a journey around the world, talking with wildlife experts ranging from a shark scientist in Australia to a California-based biologist.

This episode is sponsored by Explore Asheville, who shares our belief in the power of ethical travel. https://www.exploreasheville.com/

Resources:

Hear more from Byron's guests and from Byron himself at modernhuntsman.com/podcast.

Dan Blumstein: https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/person/daniel-blumstein/

Dan's book, Ecotourism's Promise and Peril: https://geni.us/dTFm

Melissa Cristina Márquez: https://www.melissacristinamarquez.com/

Pete Carr of the Endangered Species Protection Agency: https://speciesprotectionusa.org/

Sarah Roberts: https://www.sarahrobertsofficial.com/work-with-me

Lucas Bustamante, Tropical Herping: https://www.tropicalherping.com/about/lucas_bustamante.html

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