This podcast episode features Tompkins discussing the critical need for rewilding in South America, advocating for the creation of interconnected ecosystems rather than isolated parks. She highlights the role of natural corridors, such as rivers, in facilitating species movement and maintaining healthy ecosystems driven by top predators. Reflecting on her conservation legacy, Tompkins emphasizes that the true impact of such efforts may be seen long after one's lifetime, urging a vision that prioritizes future generations and the revival of diverse species as essential for planetary health.