Born to Be Wild brings new encounters, explores AI technology

This July, “Born to be Wild” rolls out a refreshed format to bring more compelling stories, continuing its mission as a dynamic platform for wildlife conservation, environmental education, and advocacy.

For the first time, the environment and wildlife show will explore the use of AI technology to bring audiences closer to extinct and rarely seen species—many of which “Born to be Wild” has documented over the past 17 years.

Born to be Wild presents a month-long wildlife expedition across the cold mountains of Benguet and the untouched islands of southern Palawan.

This Sunday (July 6), Doc Ferds Recio travels to Benguet, immersing himself in the intricate worlds of silkworms and native bees—creatures whose survival is increasingly threatened by industrial practices and environmental decline.

In Palawan, Doc Nielsen Donato encounters rare and captivating wildlife. These are the gigantic saltwater crocodile in the wild named “Itim”, the elusive and hard-to-find peacock-pheasant with her chick, and the wild baboy ramo encroaching into local communities.

In the succeeding episodes, the show will also make use of AI technology, giving the experience of seeing the beauty and form of some of the rarely seen and extinct species – with the hope that more people will be aware and protective of the environment’s hidden wild and native animals.

Catch Born to Be Wild Sundays, 9 AM on GMA.