Welcome — I’m Gary Metivier.
I’m an Emmy-winning storyteller sharing true stories from the natural world and from everyday people.
That’s Wild features wildlife rescues, close encounters, and unforgettable moments in nature.
The Heart of the Story shares inspirational stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
If you’re drawn to wildlife, resilience, and stories that connect us, you’re in the right place.
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That's Wild!And Heart of the Story w Gary Metivier
What kind of stories do you find yourself drawn to most?
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🦅 Which story moved you the most?
Each one has something special—from heroic rescues to pure joy.
🗳️ Vote below, then share your favorite moment in the comments!
Which of these moments stuck with you most?
1. Saving Liberty – The eagle rescue and release 🦅
👉 Watch here
2. Freya “The Warrior” – Hit by a semi, now flying free 💪
👉 Watch here
3. Finn the Explorer – Our golden retriever with a nose for fun 🐾
👉 Watch here
🎥 Want more? Explore all rescue & wildlife stories in our playlists above!
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What short would you like to see next ?
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This eagle survived a collision with a semi. would you have stopped to help if you saw her on the road?
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Some stories stay with you long after you hit record.
This one did.
We’ve been working on the full rescue story behind the eagle hit by a semi — and it’s almost ready.
If you’ve followed this series before, you’ll want to see how it ends.
You can turn on notifications so you don’t miss it.
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1.5 Million Views — Thank You!
A quick hello from me (and the team behind these stories).
So grateful for every view, comment, and bit of encouragement you give us.
More adventures coming — beavers arrive Thursday. 🦫💛
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It’s Ram Rut Season!
Every fall these Colorado bighorn rams battle for dominance — and I’ve been lucky enough to capture some incredible moments out there.
Just posted two new shorts from this year’s archive, including the moment a ram walked right up to me. 😳
Watch the full ram playlist here 👇
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL...
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃
During rutting season, I’m always thankful for the wild moments that remind me why I do this work.
This afternoon I’m sharing a cool ram encounter — one of the closest calls I’ve ever had.
Thanks for being part of this adventure.
See you at 2 PM!
#ThatsWild #Thanksgiving
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Thank you all for the incredible response to the Saving Liberty rescue series. 🦅❤️
It’s been amazing to see so many people watching all six parts, sharing the Shorts, and then diving into the full story.
If you missed anything, here’s the full rescue from start to finish:
https://youtu.be/LncGBEFjpq8?si=HIx3E...
A portion of every purchase of my children’s wildlife book If I Could Fly supports the raptor rescue featured in this story.
metiviermedia.com/store
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The full “Saving Liberty” rescue story is now live. 🦅
Liberty was soaked and struggling to stay on the surface when our team arrived — and what happened next was truly unbelievable.
🎥 Full story:
https://youtu.be/LncGBEFjpq8?si=E1R0L...
A portion of every If I Could Fly book and Explorer Pack helps support the raptor rescue that saves eagles like this:
metiviermedia.com/store
Thank you for helping us tell these stories.
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