We often assume that scientists are not supposed to fall in love with their research subjects. They’re supposed to remain objective — to keep their feelings and emotions out of their work.
Wildlife researcher Joe Hutto did exactly the opposite. Over a decade ago, he embedded himself with a herd of deer in Wyoming. He figured the best way to understand an animal was essentially to become one of them.
This is the story of how he did that. It’s a story of love, curiosity, and sadness. And it’s about what happens when the line between fact and feeling becomes blurred.
On this episode, we also preview a new series that will highlight individuals and groups who are engaging with the outdoors in thought-provoking ways.
Become a Patron!
The Tonic of Silence
My Dad's Depression
Rekindling the Spark
Silence
Building Self-Confidence
Closing the Gender Gap
The Flood
Learning to Swim
Excavating Grief
Ice Swimming
Queer in Appalachia
Rekindling Hope
Moonlight
Living Without Hope
Secrets of the Earth
This Is How You Win the Time War
Notes in the Trees
Fallen Sky
Fear is the Thing with Fins
High on Failure
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Australian Hiker
Off Track
Outside Podcast
Outside/In
The Dirtbag Diaries