Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/go In this highlights episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the most powerful moments from our conversation with wildlife conservationist and author Jonny Hanson. Full Episode Here From terrifying encounters with snow leopards and working with dangerous animals in "Tiger King-style" facilities to climbing 20,000-foot peaks in the Himalayas without a guide, Jonny shares incredible stories of survival and exploration. But the true heart of ...

Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories

Chris Watson: Storyteller & Micro-Adventurer

Big Cats, Himalayas & Conservation With Johnny Hanson

JAN 27, 20268 MIN
Adventure Diaries: Exploration, Survival & Travel Stories

Big Cats, Himalayas & Conservation With Johnny Hanson

JAN 27, 20268 MIN

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Start Here: http://adventurediaries.com/goIn this highlights episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast, we revisit the most powerful moments from our conversation with wildlife conservationist and author Jonny Hanson.Full Episode HereFrom terrifying encounters with snow leopards and working with dangerous animals in "Tiger King-style" facilities to climbing 20,000-foot peaks in the Himalayas without a guide, Jonny shares incredible stories of survival and exploration. But the true heart of this episode lies in his philosophy of coexistence—bridging the gap between wild carnivores and livestock farming—and his profound "Call to Adventure" that looks inward rather than outward.In this episode, you’ll discover:Big Cat Encounters: The chilling story of a snow leopard attack that killed 100 livestock in one night.A Life of Adventure: How Jonny’s path led him from smuggling Bibles through the Iron Curtain to working with jaguars, tigers, and rhinos.Himalayan Expeditions: The humbling experience of researching in Nepal and a near-death experience on a 20,000-foot peak.Conflict & Coexistence: The tension between loving wildlife and protecting livelihood, illustrated by "The Fox and the Gander."Mental Wellbeing: Why the "mountains of the mind" are the hardest peaks to conquer.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Season 4 Highlights00:26 - The Snow Leopard Attack00:54 - Growing Up Between Worlds & Building Bridges01:45 - Working with Dangerous Animals (Tigers, Jaguars, Snakes)02:18 - Discovering the Himalayas03:08 - The Fox and the Gander: A Story of Predation03:41 - Survival on a 20,000ft Peak04:09 - Jonny’s Call to Adventure: The Adventure Within05:14 - Podcast Updates: Season 5 & New PatreonSend us a textSupport the showThanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected]. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld