Caring For Koalas, Dingos, & More!

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We celebrate our 200th episode by heading down to Australia to speak with Beth Mullany, owner of West Oz Wildlife! Her and her husband care for over 40 different animals including koalas, dingoes, pythons, and lizards! If you ever wondered what it would be like to care for a Koala, THIS is the podcast for you!

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Controversial Coyotes

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This week we discuss one of the most maligned animals in North America, the coyote. I speak with Keli Hendricks, the Ranching with Wildlife Coordinator for Project Coyote. Project Coyote is a national non-profit organization based in Northern California whose mission is to promote compassionate conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy. In the interview, we discuss coyotes, dispel common misconceptions, how to coexist with them, and address recent news about coyotes attacking people in Vancouver.

Project Coyote: www.projectcoyote.org

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue: www.scwildliferescue.org

Little Trooper Ranch: www.littletrooperranch.org

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Bears Of The North with Wayne Lynch

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In this episode, I interview wildlife photographer and best-selling author, Wayne Lynch. Wayne has been photographing bears for over 40 years. In his new book, Bears Of The North: A Year Inside Their Worlds, he focuses on the northern species of bears; Brown Bears, Polar Bears, Asiatic Black Bears, and American Black Bears!

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Nat Geo Star & Wildlife Vet Dr. Ole

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ole Alcumbrac. Called the “wild man who isn’t your typical vet”, he’s the star of his own TV show on Nat Geo called “The Wildlife Of Dr. Ole”. He has been working with exotics for over 30+ years and runs the White Mountain Animal Hospital in northern Arizona. If you’re interested in a career working with animals…THIS is the podcast episode for YOU!

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Hummingbirds!

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In this episode, we learn ALL ABOUT hummingbirds with naturalist, John Pollpeter. John is a lead naturalist at the Woodlands Nature Station at Friends Of Land Between The Lakes. Your mind will be BLOWN learning all about these birds!

Learn more about the Woodlands Nature Station: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/seendo/attractions/nature-station/

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Wolf Biologist On Ending Federal Protections

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In this episode, I speak to wolf biologist and author of the new book, Restoring Balance: What Wolves Tell Us About Our Relationship With Nature, John Vucetich. John has been studying wolves and the predator/prey relationship with moose in Isle Royale for 25 years. With recent efforts to end protections for the Gray Wolf in the lower 48, John goes into why the science and data doesn’t back wolf hunting. We also discuss how to have a civil discussion with someone who is anti-wolf and why the Biden administration isn’t stepping in to protect the Gray Wolf.

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How Do Zoos Prepare For Hurricanes?

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In this special edition episode, I chat with Zoo Miami Spokesperson and Communication Director, Ron Magill. Ron has been working at Zoo Miami for over 40 years and has seen his fair share of natural disasters. In the wake of Hurricane Ida and recent news of Hurricane Larry, the question needs to be asked…How Do Zoos Prepare For Natural Disasters like Hurricanes? Ron shares his insight and recalls when Zoo Miami was hit by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. He relives the terrifying time and talks about what they learned and how the zoo as a whole could be more prepared for future disasters. This is a MUST LISTEN for any animal care keeper preparing for a natural disaster!

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Alligators & Crocodiles with Savannah Boan!

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In this episode, I invite back show favorite, Savannah Boan from Gatorland! Savanah is a crocodilian expert and international ambassador at Gatorland Global. In the interview, we discuss alligators and crocodiles. Topics include the differences between feeding a crocodile vs. an alligator, close calls while working with crocs, and her thoughts on whether or not I should introduce my two alligators, Soni and Chompers.

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