The Physical Benefits of Nature

Hello and welcome to this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast Podcast.

As August rolls in, many of you will be taking a well earned break to explore new parts of the uk, Europe or maybe even further afield.

And if you're embarking on a wildlife adventure this summer, we'd love to hear about it.

Maybe the species you've spotted or the habitats that you have explored.

Sharing your stories will bring us joy and happiness and perhaps we can feature some of them on a future edition of the podcast.

So if you've been on an adventure, send us a short story by email.

You'll find our email address in the show notes and please do include one or two pictures and give us permission to use them in today's action packed episode.

We're doing something a little different as we delve into the benefits of of spending time in nature with a particular focus on the physical advantages it offers for our well being.

We're excited to share another nature soundscape with you in this week's Wildlife Matters mindful moments.

Just picture this.

We're on a cliff top on the west coast of Wales with the sun setting.

A truly special experience.

But before we dive into that, we'll discuss a successful species reintroduction in Kent, the desire to see a primary carnivore return to the Borders area between England and Scotland, and a twist in the story of a badger rescued.

And that's all coming up next in this week's Wildlife Matters Nature News.

Hello and welcome to this week's Wildlife Matters Nature News where we share some wildlife and nature stories that have caught our attention this week.

And we begin with an exciting good news story from Kent.

A wild born chough has fledged there for the first time in over 200 years.

Yeah.

This remarkable event occurred in a nest at Dover Castle just three years after the launch of a reintroduction program headed up by the Wildwood Trust, Kent Wildlife Trust and Paradise park, aimed at restoring the chuff to Kent.

The red billed chuff is deeply rooted in Kent's history and culture, featuring on pub signs the coat of arms of Canterbury and in the legend of Thomas Becket, whose blood was said to have stained the bird's red beak and legs.

Chuffs have vanished from Kent over two centuries ago due to habitat loss and persecution.

These rare birds typically forage on grass and heathland with short vegetation near to the cliffside nests.

They've only been located on the western fringes of Britain, the Isle of man and in Ireland.

The reintroduction program aims to rear and release up to four fifty Chuffs in the southeast over the next five years, long term efforts to restore and manage chalk grassland habitat, including conservation grazing, have created suitable conditions for chuffs to forage and breed.

Chalk grassland supports a diverse array of wildflowers and invertebrates, with insects and larvae found in dung from grazing animals serving as a crucial food source sorts for chuffs during their breeding season.

Following a breeding attempt last year that ended with the chick going missing at the fledgling stage due to the severe weather, the youngster appears to be thriving this year, according to the team.

Liz Corey, Chuff release supervisor at the Wildwood Trust, told Wildlife, this is a moment we've all been hoping for.

To see a wild chick not only hatch but fledge and take to the scar skies is a major step forward.

It confirms that the birds are finding suitable nesting habitat and pairing up to raise young, which is exactly what we've been working towards, paul Hadaway, the director of conservation at Kent Wildlife Trust, told Wildlife Matters.

This project shows what's possible when long term habitat restoration meets ambitious species recovery.

A thriving chuff population in Kent not only revives the lost species, it also proves the value of restoring rare habitats like chalk grassland, which are vital for a huge range of wildlife.

It's wonderful to hear about a successful reintroduction project, especially one involving chuffs.

These remarkable corvids are a highlight of visits to the west coast for us all the way from Cornwall to Scotland, but having them re established on the east coast is a fantastic achievement by all the teams involved and we eagerly anticipate visiting the project in the near future.

This week's second story is another exciting piece of good news.

Following on from a year long consultation, residents of of Northumberland and the Borders area are supportive of the reintroduction of links to the area.

The consultation, which was conducted by the Missing Links project in partnership with the Lifescape Project, Northumberland Wildlife Trust and the Wildlife Trusts revealed that 72% of residents back the potential reintroduction of lynx which historically inhabited Britain until the medieval period when when they became extinct due to hunting and habitat loss.

The report summarises local attitudes towards link's reintroduction and assesses the level of support amongst the community.

The project is now engaging with residents to discuss how a potential reintroduction could be managed if it progresses.

Further, the project partners are encouraging people across the UK to learn more and participate by completing a national questionnaire.

Over a thousand individuals in the project area have already provided their input through a detailed questionnaire.

The regional consultation, which is ongoing, included almost 10,000 visitors attending the Touring Missing Links exhibition over the last 100 days, over 100 stakeholder meetings and one to one interview with the community, including farmers, landowners, foresters and local businesses.

Twelve workshops were also held.

1700 people have completed the individual questionnaire and of these 1,073 respondents lived in the project region.

The publication of a new peer reviewed paper exploring the ecological feasibility of restoring Eurasian links to Great British Britain, usually spatially explicit individual based modeling, coincides with recent research results.

This study indicates that releasing 20 lynx over several years into the Kilda Forest could eventually establish a healthy population of approximately 50 animals across Northwest Northumberland, the edge of Cumbria and southern Scotland.

And notably this region is the only one in England and Wales with sufficient extensive woodland for links to thrive.

Dr. Deborah Brady, project manager and lead ecologist of the Lifescape Project, expressed her gratitude to the thousands of people who visited the exhibition and participated in the questionnaire over the past year.

Dr. Brady told Wildlife Matters, we know that the majority of local people support Link's reintroduction and we have the scientific evidence to demonstrate that a release in northwest Northumberland could be successful.

We will continue to collaborate with local communities to devise a management plan that maximizes benefits and minimizes risks.

We hope to apply for a license once we have a collaboratively designed plan plan that outlines acceptable and feasible measures.

Mike Pratt, chief executive of the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, told us the fact that 72% of respondents in the project region support a potential lynx reintroduction is hugely positive.

Locals take pride in our region being a stronghold for threatened species like red squirrels and water voles, so it's no surprise they favor bringing back more native wildlife.

Although sightings of this beautiful creature are rare, communities recognize the benefits of restoring it.

One participant, Lauren Harrison, a sheep farmer from Hadrian's Wall, shared her own experience.

Lauren told us, I saw in Europe that it's possible to live alongside lynx.

The risks to livestock can be minimal and there are numerous barriers benefits.

Tourism is an obvious one, but I also believe a more balanced ecosystem is advantageous for farmers.

I've been impressed with the professionalism of the Missing Links project.

I think it sets the standard for reintroduction efforts.

Consultation is at the heart of their work.

They have listened and are eager to collaborate with farmers to ensure any reintroduction is well managed.

Lauren continued, I encourage other farmers to engage with them and take some ownership of the project.

The wider public supports a links reintroduction and this presents a fantastic opportunity to move forward with minimal risk to our businesses.

It's exciting to see a reintroduction of the links progressing thanks to the Lifescape Project and their partners.

Excellent consultation work.

Wildlife Matters will closely monitor the project's development and look forward to sharing news and updates in the future.

Our third story features a remarkable badger rescue with a twist Wildlife Matters extends its thanks to the brave volunteers from the North East Essex Badger Group who last week rescued a badger trapped in in a slurry pit at a sewage works.

Early last Saturday morning, volunteers were called to a site in the Braintree area where a female badger had fallen into a slurry pit and was unable to escape.

Upon arrival, they found her slumping down with exhaustion and she was unable to stand due to the depth of the slurry.

Group chairman Rene Hockley, Biome agreed, recounted we hauled the trap badger out with a grasper.

She was growling and not at all happy.

Once we had pulled her from the pit, she managed to wriggle out of the grasper and dashed off to her set, renee added.

Ideally we would have cleaned her up before releasing her, but she had other ideas and off she shot.

We wish her all the best and fingers crossed that she is okay.

The badger set is located near the sewage works and these animals are often forage on the site at night.

It's not uncommon for badgers to fall into slurry pits, said Rene, but this is a first for us.

Most badger groups around the country have dealt with this at one time or another.

It is a known hazard, rene explained.

Previously, the North East Essex Badger Group had visited the city sewage works to reunite a lost cub with its parents, but as Renee humorously noted, that call out was a lot less smelly.

It's reassuring to know that the Northeast Badger Group volunteers were able to assist the trapped sow badger.

Although she may have seemed ungrateful, she was no doubt pleased to return to her set.

However, the other badgers in her clan might not have been as strong.

Thrilled, they likely caught a whiff of her a long time before she arrived.

Wildlife Matters wants to take this opportunity to say thank you to the volunteers from the badger group and all wildlife rescue staff and volunteers who perform incredible work to help wild animals escape perilous situations.

These dedicated individuals often provide treatment, rehabilitation and care before releasing animals back into the wild.

This is hard work, physically and emotionally demanding and time consuming, and it's mainly done by volunteers.

We just want to acknowledge the unwavering commitment of all wildlife rescue volunteers for the vital role they play in helping wildlife in its time of need, and that has been this week's Wildlife Matters Nature News Badgers truly are stunning creatures, yet they often seem to find themselves in troublesome situations.

Fortunately, there are dedicated volunteers ready to help them out of these predicaments.

Now it's time to slow down and imagine you are standing on a clifftop at the edge of Pembrokeshire, gazing westward as the sun begins to set.

The expansive sky transforms from yellow and red and gold to burnt orange, pink and purple as it seems that the sun will sink into the ocean depths for the night.

That is where we found ourselves watching the sunset and listening to the local wildlife captivated for a couple of hours.

So we're excited to share the audio from that magical evening in this week's Wildlife Matters.

Mindful moments it that we hope you enjoyed the wild Welsh sunset in your imagination.

As you pictured this scene in your imagination, you heard the calls of lapwings swirling above us, the distant cries of black headed gulls and the honking of passing greylag geese, all accompanied by the constant chatter of long tailed tits foraging and settling down to roost in a small copse of wind bent trees that stands just behind us.

Now that you're relaxed, we invite you to experience the soothing benefits of nature in this week's Wildlife Matters main feature, which explores the positive impact that spending time in nature can have on our well being.

Even a daily walk can significantly improve your physical health regardless of your activity level.

So join us as we delve into the numerous health benefits of we can gain by reconnecting with nature each day in this week's Wildlife Matters main feature.

Welcome to this week's Wildlife Matters main feature and this episode is a bit different.

We are a nature and a wildlife podcast, but one of the many benefits of being out in nature is how it can boost our food physical, mental and emotional health, collectively known as well being.

So, on today's Wildlife Matters main feature, we're focusing on the physical benefits of spending time in nature.

In today's busy world, many people tend to spend more time indoors and in urban areas dominated by buildings, roads and vehicles.

When we talk about nature, we often see it as something separate from our daily lives rather than a part of them.

We may even think of it as a place to visit for leisure or as a means to manage the provision of our food, clean water, fresh air and profit.

But this isn't how it should be.

It is only very recently in our evolutionary history that we have started to think think this way, driven by the pursuit of success, money and status.

However, living this way has its downsides and sadly, many people are feeling the impacts of the fast pace of modern life, which is making some of us physically and mentally unwell, more self centered and less accepting of others.

It is eroding our sense of purpose and meaning and it's also setting us up to fail as we face climate change, ecological collapse and other major natural challenges.

Our way of life has changed dramatically since modern humans evolved around 200,000 years ago.

But our prehistoric bodies and brains will take much longer to evolve and develop.

Throughout human evolution, people developed in environments where encountering danger, such such as facing a venomous snake or being attacked by rival groups of humans, was the norm.

Like other animals, we possess an instinctual fight or flight response that is triggered by threats, increasing our heart rate and causing physiological changes.

However, in the modern world, that part of our brain that responds to threats is constantly being overstimulated by stress and anxiety.

Many jobs are characterized by pressures to perform with incessant deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Our commutes, whether by car or public transport, are rife with frustrations, antagonisms and delays.

And meanwhile, we're bombarded with news of disaster, war, atrocities, hatred and political strife through our phones, through our computers, through our televisions, all of which heighten and exacerbate our fears.

Consequently, our Stone Age bodies remain perpetually on alert.

Stress induced neurotransmitters and hormones are released far more frequently than is normal or healthy, impacting on our guts, our immune systems, our hearts and much, much more.

The solution is straightforward.

We should spend more time outdoors in nature.

Extensive evidence supports the benefits of nature for health and well being.

Nature and well being often go hand in hand.

John muir, a renowned 19th century mountaineer, eloquently described the healing properties of the natural world, urging us to allow nature's peace to flow into you.

And as sunshine flows into trees, the rejuvenating and inspiring qualities of the outdoors are even more pertinent today.

The concept of biophilia suggests that our connection with nature profoundly affects both our physical and mental health.

Numerous studies demonstrate the positive impact of nature on our well being.

The concept of biophilia suggests that, like other living beings, our health is influenced by our surroundings, thriving in certain conditions while suffering in others.

And research shows that having sunlight indoors, a natural view from a window, or plants in the room can significantly boost our health.

Now imagine the even greater benefits of walking outdoors among stunning natural landscapes.

So what's the benefits of walking in nature?

Well, one is immunity and heart health.

Researchers have discovered that spending just 30 minutes walking in a woodland environment significantly increases the number of white blood cells essential for our immune function.

Walking in nature supports immune health through various pathways including improved sleep, reduced stress and physical exercise, and in addition, it positively impacts our heart health.

Cardiovascular activities such as walking are crucial for maintaining a healthy heart.

Notably, walking in green spaces has been shown to lower heart rates compared to urban environments.

This dual benefit for the heart includes both the cardio exercise needed for heart health and the calming effects of nature which can help regulate blood pressure.

Suspending as little as 30 minutes a week in nature is estimated to reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 9%.

So just imagine the benefits to your health if you could spend 30 minutes a day in nature.

Incorporating a daily walk into your routine can also provide structure to your day.

Just by setting aside time for a walk, you establish a healthy habit that enhances your overall well being.

Whether you can spare 10 minutes or an hour, plan a daily route and commit to it regardless of the weather.

This new habit will improve your mood, reduce fatigue and lower stress, giving you space to think clearly and to solve problems.

To make walking part of your daily routine, organize your belongings the night before and consider what will help you transition from waking to walking.

If you encounter barriers such as cold or rainy mornings, investing in a quality waterproof jacket and walking boots could be a practical solution.

And remember, every journey begins with a single step and you are forming a new habit that will benefit your health and well being.

Reduce your stress Daily outdoor walking can significantly reduce stress levels.

Engaging in an hour of walking each day has a positive effect on our brains, making it an excellent way to relieve stress.

And being outside allows our body to absorb vitamin D from sunlight which can help combat seasonal effects disorder or sad, also known as winter depression and serves as an immediate mood booster.

Additionally, physical activity changes brain chemicals that influence our moods, so regular exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, triggering the release of feel good hormones like endorphins and serotonin.

Brisk walking is particularly effective at elevating mood, especially when it raises your heart rate.

It also enhances norepinephrine concentrations in brain regions responsible for the body's stresses response, helping to reduce depression and anxiety whilst improving resilience to stress.

Walking is a fantastic way to enjoy these mood benefits regardless of of your fitness level.

Maintaining a healthy weight can be supported by understanding the gut microbiome, which has been the subject of numerous recent studies revealing remarkable discoveries.

Did you know that approximately 80% of your immune system lives in your gut?

A healthy gut microbiome strengthens your immunity and vice versa.

When you walk in natural surroundings, you encounter various invisible microbes in the air that can enhance your microbiome and improve your immunity.

Gardeners know of this particular benefit from working with soil using their hands and studies show that children who spend more time playing in nature tend to develop fewer allergies as they grow up.

So it's true that nature is heals.

Research indicates that individuals connected to nature recover from illness more swiftly.

A study by physician Robert Ulrich involved patients recovering from gallbladder surgery.

Half of the patients had a view of trees from their hospital beds, while the other half faced a wall.

Those with the tree view tolerated pain much better, experienced fewer adverse effects, and spent less time in the hospital.

Similar benefits have been observed when scenes from nature or plants in hospital rooms surround the patients.

If you find it challenging to get outside, displaying a picture of nature or having a plant in your home can still positively impact on your well being.

However, you should always remember that there is no substitute for the real experience of being outdoors.

So try to make an effort and spend as much time in nature as possible and whenever possible, it can enhance creativity.

Creativity is often seen as a mysterious force that appears and disappears unpredictably.

While some may believe it is an innate trait, something you either have or you don't, this is a misconception.

In reality, creativity is a natural quality that everyone can access as we are all part of the broader tapestry of nature and spending time outdoors can significantly replenish your creative spirit and inspire new ideas.

Nature allows you to tap into your subconscious, the part of your brain that processes information without your awareness, storing memories and new skills throughout your daily routine.

When attempting to generate ideas or solve problems, trying too hard can impede the creative process.

Overloading your conscious mind with competing thoughts can create chaos, making it difficult for your creative juices to flow.

To help this process, it's crucial to keep distractions at bay bay, keeping away from your phone, putting on headphones or any other devices whilst you immerse yourself in nature.

Research shows that individuals who spend time outdoors tend to focus better on tasks and are less distracted by external influences.

The increased exposure to oxygen and higher levels of dopamine in natural environments can enhance your brain's ability to concentrate on ideas and tackle complex problem.

So nature can boost your brain power and spending time in nature has been scientifically proven to boost your brain function.

It does enhance focus, increase energy levels and reduces activity in the brain areas associated with stress and anxiety, allowing for optimal cognitive performance.

The research also indicates that individuals who immerse themselves in natural environments experience greater fear, focus, concentration, and mental vitality compared to those in urban settings.

Moreover, nature serves as an endless source of creative inspiration.

It offers a tranquil space for activities like drawing, writing, and brainstorming new ideas.

This calming influence fosters a state known as soft fascination, enabling freer and more creative thinking.

By stepping away from screens and spending time outdoors, you can rejuvenate your mind and replenish your energy, unlocking your full creative potential.

And you can improve your physical fitness just by walking.

Regular walking may not be the most obvious choice for enhancing your fitness, yet it can significantly boost your energy level levels.

By moving your body, you increase blood flow, which helps circulate oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and organs.

Walking stimulates the production of endorphins, which are natural mood boosters that can enhance alertness and focus.

And many individuals often feel tired and sluggish, not due to a lack of energy, but because they have not been active enough.

A sedentary lifestyle is a primary contributor to chronic fatigue, and studies have demonstrated that adhering to physical activity guidelines can improve energy levels and help combat fatigue.

Exercising outdoors offers more than just a change of scenery.

It can also help clear your mind, particularly beneficial for those who spend excessive time indoors or working at their computers.

Engaging in physical activity such as walking in nature brings emotional benefits as well.

When your body feels better, your mind tends to follow suit.

And in addition to boosting your mood, walking can improve your balance, increase your endurance, enhance your lung capacity, build muscle and strengthen bones, all contributing to to better physical well being.

So how can being in nature strengthen your bones, we hear you ask.

Well, as we age, our bones can become fragile due to certain diseases and medications which can lead to osteoporosis.

Women after menopause and men in older age are much more likely to develop it.

Osteoporosis increases the risk of broken bones, which can limit mobility and independence.

And additionally, we tend to lose muscle as we age, which is a condition known as sarcopenia.

People with osteoporosis or sarcopenia are frail and more prone to falling and breaking bones.

But regular exercise can help strengthen the bones and build muscle.

This is vital for developing robust bones during youth and maintaining bone strength in later life.

Bones are living tissues.

They change over time in response to the forces exerted on them.

Consistent physical activity can assist in bone adaption and increase bone density.

Adequate calcium and vitamin D are crucial for achieving good nutrition and healthy bones.

Exercise also helps improve balance and coordination which is especially important as we age.

It helps prevent falls and broken bones that may result from them.

And being in nature helps alleviate joint pain by promoting joint health through movement and exercise.

Our joints are surrounded by the synovial membrane, which produces a lubricating fluid that allows smooth movement between the bones.

So the role of exercise or physical activity stimulates the production of the synovial fluid, preventing stiffness and keeping our joints agile.

When you exercise, the weight on your joints forces water molecules out of the cartilage, much in the same way as you can do with a sponge.

And once the weight is lifted, these molecules return, bringing oxygen and nutrients essential for your joint health.

Exercise also strengthens muscles, ligaments and tendons around the joints, providing support and reducing pressure on weakened areas.

So, for instance, strong quadriceps in the thigh can support knee joints, while robust lower back muscles protect the spine and hip joints.

By identifying these muscles, you can decrease the load on your joints, thereby lowering the risk of injury and pain.

Chronic inflammation is a significant contributor to joint pain and damage.

Exercise can help combat this by promoting the release of anti inflammatory cytokines.

A study showed that just 20 minutes of moderate treadmill exercise was sufficient to produce a measurable anti inflammatory effect.

In the long term, regular exercise is vital for reducing body fat, which helps prevent the release of inflammatory substances.

And exercise increases your heart rate, boosting blood circulation throughout your body, including the joints.

This enhanced circulation supports overall joint health and can help alleviate pain.

Our circulation ensures that the synovial membrane is exposed to a steady supply of nourishing oxygen and nutrients, which are both vital for repair and maintenance.

And regular exercise, such as walking in nature or practicing traditional disciplines such as yoga or Tai Chi outdoors, can significantly improve flexibility in your joints.

Engaging in these activities not only increases the range of motion in your joints, helping alleviate pain and stiffness, but also triggers a biological process called autophagy, which helps break down and remove damaged cells in the joints.

Excess body weight can impose stress on weight bearing joints, including hips, knees and ankles.

By incorporating regular exercise, you can lose excess weight through calorie burning and the development of lean muscle mass.

One study indicated that losing just one pound of weight can relieve four pounds of pressure from your knees.

While other research has linked weight loss to pain relief and reduced inflammation.

Exercises that enhance balance and coordination, such as nature walks, can also protect your joints by minimizing the risk of falls that can also lead to injury.

Improved balance and coordination not only safeguard your joints, but also enhance your body's ability to stabilize them during daily activities while simultaneously boosting your aerobic capacity.

While many of you will be familiar with the heart health benefits of high intensity interval training and the muscle strength gained from heavy lifting, it is vital to recognize that building endurance through daily walking is equally as essential.

Walking for extended periods, such as 30 to 60 minute intervals several times a week lays the foundation for the overall health and wellness and this routine can enhance your body's ability to burn fat for fuel, strengthen your immune system to combat disease and infections, improve blood flow and lower resting heart rate and blood pressure.

A little regular exercise is crucial for lowering cortisol levels, reducing stress and enhancing overall resilience, and over time it helps in faster recovery from high intensity workouts.

Engaging in nature can inspire us to walk, bike, hike or kayak more frequently.

By stepping outside, we can increase our activity levels, contributing to our better health and weight management.

Finding an hour in your day for nature seems daunting.

Then start with just a few minutes.

Everyone can find five minutes to stand outside and soak in the sun or feel the grass beneath their feet.

On days when the weather is less than ideal, take a moment to gaze out of the window and maybe count the birds or the trees or the flowers that you can see and then you can look them up and learn more about them.

During a 30 minute lunch break, consider eating outside for 10 minutes.

Then take a walk around the office car park or nearby industrial estate.

Seek out greenery and fresh air while taking deep breaths.

You see, nature is all around us and you'll notice its benefits by the end of the first week.

Wildlife Matters aims to help everyone reconnect with nature.

Remember, nature is not a separate entity.

It is a part of us and we are a part of it.

As humans, our physical health relies on nutritious food, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.

These simple steps can help us lead a balanced lifestyle intertwined with the natural world.

And the benefits of nature extend beyond the physical.

It also greatly enhances our mental health and emotional well being and we will delve deeper into both those topics on a future Wildlife Matters podcast focusing on their relationship between nature and well being.

Please note that we are not providing a medical advice.

Please consult your doctor and ask any questions or concerns of them before taking any action.

Based on this podcast, we hope you do take this opportunity to get out into nature and walk and enjoy the physical benefits that will come.

And that has been this week's Wildlife Matters main feature.

We hope the ideas and information shared here inspire you to explore the physical benefits of getting out into nature it's vital to stay engaged and mindful, so don't go walking or running with your headphones on and leave your phone at home.

Instead, immerse yourself in the sound of the birds, the rain or the wind rustling through the grass.

There will be time for music and even podcasts later.

We all lead hectic lives, but everyone can carve out 10 to 20 minutes for a walk during your lunch, before work or after school, and even in the evenings.

In spring, summer and autumn, reconnecting with nature is as unique as you are, and it's certainly worth the effort.

It can make you feel better by simply making time for nature each day.

Thank you for joining us today.

We hope something sparked your imagination or provided new insights from this week's episode.

Wildlife Matters will return in two weeks when we'll share an ability to adventure that has been 15 months in the making.

Yes, it's the longest we've ever taken to produce a single episode, so you won't want to miss our adventure as we go in search of the dolphins and porpoise that call the seas around the UK home.

And if you want to know which ones we found, you will have to tune in in two weeks time.

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And as always, stay curious.

Wild ones this is Wildlife Matters signing.