RISE for Wildlife

This episode explains why the southern sea otter is instrumental in the survival of the giant kelp forests and why they are called a "keystone" species. Mammalogist Erin Lundy, from the Aquarium of the Pacific, discusses what we can do to keep the southern sea otters from becoming extinct.

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This episode focuses on how pollution affects both wildlife and humans and what we can do to reverse the negative outcome.

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Anna Vanover and special guest Lida Tom discuss the importance of protecting the threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise .

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This episode of RISE for Wildlife will take you on a journey to better understand the American Crow. So be prepared to rethink any preconceived notions you might have about them. 

Make sure to stay tuned until the very end of the episode for a little surprise.

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This episode dispels the myths about skunks and provides information to better understand the ways to help them survive alongside society.

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This episode explains how RISE for Wildlife began and the many ways you can support its mission.

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This episode attempts to discover where the wild parrots came from and how they arrived in Southern California. This program includes an interview with Dr. John McCormack from the Moore Laboratory of Zoology at Occidental College and Betty Hahn, a Southern California resident since 1921.

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A compilation of stories that follow the life and times of squirrels. Todd, Jennifer, and Eduardo share how their squirrel encounters have enhanced and even changed their lives.

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Bats have long been misunderstood. This episode works to dispel the myths surrounding these little animals and instead, explain how beneficial bats are to our world.

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This episode examines the plight of the endangered sea turtle and what we can do to help protect it from extinction.
You can watch a rescued sea turtle as it awaits release back into the ocean by visiting the link below.
http://marinelife.org/seaturtles/rehab/turtlecam/

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