Rewilding America w/Manda Kalimian

Published: March 6, 2024, 8 a.m.

In this podcast episode, the host Chris interviews Amanda Kalimian of Rewilding America Now. She brings to light the importance of rewilding and its significance for wild horses in America. The discussion emphasizes the crucial role these animals play in maintaining healthy ecosystems, drawing attention to the governmental issues and mismanagement that lead to their suffering. She talks about the need for nature to manage itself and explains how this approach can help with problems like climate breakdown and ecosystem maintenance. The interview is a call to action, encouraging listeners to make a change in their own environments, learn more and spread awareness about the plight of America's wild horses.\nYou can learn more about Rewilding America Now HERE\n\nPodcast Timeline:\n00:17 Introduction and Welcome\n00:24 The Importance of Rewilding and Wild Horses\n01:05 Amanda's Journey and Passion for Horses\n03:37 The Current State of Wild Horses in America\n04:05 The History and Impact of Horses Globally\n08:09 The Role of Horses in Ecosystems\n15:39 The Concept of Rewilding\n21:28 The Importance of Grasslands and Carbon Sequestration\n24:45 The Fight for Wild Horses and Rewilding\n25:35 The Unseen Reality of Animal Auctions\n26:24 The Dark Side of Horse Slaughter\n26:58 The Mystery of Missing Wild Horses\n28:03 The Government's Inadequate Policies on Wild Horses\n29:30 The Impact of Climate Change on Horses and Land\n30:35 The Power of Individual Actions in Conservation\n32:12 The Struggle and Strategy to Save Wild Horses\n37:58 The Role of Migratory Grazing in Rewilding\n41:19 The Future of Wild Horses and How to Help\n------------------------------------------------------\nAnother thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.\xa0\nPlease considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.\nWe also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.\nPlease contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com\nif you would like to advertise on our podcast\nYou can\xa0also visit our website HERE.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices