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Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

by National Trust

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Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world.  You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month.  Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode.    Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when  Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts

Latest episodes

  • Bats | The Dark Knights Rise Again

    October 1, 2026 · 21 min

    Bats are some of Britain’s most mysterious mammals. From caves and woodlands to parks and abandoned buildings, they’ve adapted to an astonishing range of habitats, and as night falls, you might spot them emerging from their…

  • Clever Corvids

    September 17, 2026 · 16 min

    Corvids, such as Crows, Rooks and Jackdaws are known for their high intelligence, problem solving abilities and complex social behaviour. But they’re also often associated with folklore, scary stories and horror movies.  Join us as we…

  • BONUS: Wild Voices | Can Social Media Save Birds?

    September 10, 2026 · 31 min

    Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in another Wild Voices conversation with conservationist and content creator Emily Askew, and naturalist and wildlife advocate Ben Rumsby. Recorded live at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, Emily and…

  • A Whole World on a Cabbage

    September 3, 2026 · 15 min

    A two-hour ferry ride from the North Devon coast lies a tiny island often described as Britain's very own Galápagos.   It's home to all sorts of wildlife, including a plant that grows nowhere else on Earth. And hidden among its leaves is a…

  • The London Parakeet Mystery

    August 20, 2026 · 19 min

    Brightly coloured ring-necked parakeets might now be a familiar sight in the London sky, but that wasn't always the case.   Join Ranger Rosie Holdsworth and Johnathan Miller-McCall as we track down these acid-green birds and understand how…

  • Wild Voices | Nature and Belonging

    August 6, 2026 · 27 min

    Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in a Wild Voices conversation with veterinary surgeon, conservationist and founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group, Dr Sean McCormack. Recorded live at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, Sean shares the…

  • The Great Cuckoo Con

    July 23, 2026 · 16 min

    Every spring, the unmistakable call of the cuckoo echoes across Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire. But behind that familiar sound lies one of nature's most extraordinary deceptions. Join ranger and naturalist Ajay Tegala as he…

  • Racing for Reefs | From Formula 1 to Coral Conservation

    July 9, 2026 · 21 min

    Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, yet climate change, pollution and overfishing are driving their rapid decline. In response, Formula One champions McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation…