The Hanbury-Tenisons have turned to a rare temperate rainforest on their family farm for solace and renewal after emotional and physical trauma. Now they want to share this healing resource with others. But they also want to restore and expand the ancient forest. Healing the land and healing ourselves in this episode of Constant Wonder.
What began as a simple observation turned into a moment of awe. In this episode, our guest recalls the extraordinary experience of holding a bat for the first time-taking in the delicate structure of its wings, the intricate details of its face, and the sheer wonder of connecting with a creature so often misunderstood. Hear the full story from S5 E3 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Ever since "Dracula," bats have been seen as terrifying threats that carry disease. They're actually essential to our agriculture and industry. In this episode of Constant Wonder, you'll meet an expert who can set the record straight. No wonder he's known as "The Batman of Mexico"; he's been obsessed with the flying mammals since he was young!
What began as a series of vivid dreams became a life-changing mission. When a two-year-old orphaned orca named Springer was found alone, those dreams helped spark a cross-border rescue that defied the odds. Today, Springer is thriving with her family—raising calves of her own. Hear Springer's full story from S2 E4 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
What started as a curiosity about owl ears became a scientific breakthrough in the making. When researchers studied a 20-year-old owl with perfect hearing, they discovered something extraordinary: owl hearing doesn’t age. Now, those findings could one day help restore hearing in humans. Hear the full story from S7 E2 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
One day in 1901, a young farmer from Croatia set out on a walk. Decades later, he was still walking, had traversed six continents, and had stood face-to-face with the most famous people of the age.
Seal pups are born into a world of ice and uncertainty—but also wonder. In Antarctica, field biologist Naira de Gracia works among these fragile new lives, witnessing their first flops, first calls, and moments of unexpected trust. When one pup, just hours old, falls asleep on her lap, she’s reminded of the quiet magic found at the edge of the world. Hear her full story from S5 E1 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Turtles are masters of patience and healing. With the right care, an injured turtle can not only survive—it might outlive the very people who saved it. At the Turtle Rescue Center in Southbridge, MA, Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson uncover what these ancient creatures can teach us about time, endurance, and even our own humanity. Hear the full story from S7 E3 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Meet a tireless physician who has spent nearly four decades caring for the unhoused population of Boston. We'll also learn about some of his enterprising and generous patients, who've formed a community that watches out for one another on the streets, as they find redemption and hope amid tragedy.
When birds forget the way, humans take flight. Biologist Johannes Fritz shares how he taught endangered Northern Bald Ibises to migrate again—by leading them across Europe in a microlight plane. Inspired by a Hollywood film, driven by conservation, this is a story of devotion, wings, and second chances. Hear the full story from S8 E11 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!