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- Episode 40 – Eight Bears: A Chat with Environmental Journalist & Author Gloria Dickie
Episode 40 – Eight Bears: A Chat with Environmental Journalist & Author Gloria Dickie
Surprise! Depending on when you’re listening to this, we wrapped up our season a few weeks ago, but we have a SPECIAL BONUS episode for you, as this only came together also a few weeks ago.Philip welcomes Gloria Dickie,... Read more
50 min - Episode 39 – Teddies, Threads & Teachings
Episode 39 – Teddies, Threads & Teachings
In the last episode of this series, Philip reflects on what we have heard in previous episodes identifying the similarities and differences between bear species, as well as recurring threads and themes. We also explore the origins of the Teddy bear, and Colton Galusha, a third... Read more
29 min - Episode 38 – Helping Bears Live With People: A Chat with Wildlife Biologist & Founder of Bear-ier Solutions, Heather Reich
Episode 38 – Helping Bears Live With People: A Chat with Wildlife Biologist & Founder of Bear-ier Solutions, Heather Reich
In this episode, Philip is joined by Heather Reich, a career wildlife biologist with a deep-rooted passion for solving human-wildlife conflict. She is also the founder of Bear-ier Solutions, which produces electric bear mats... Read more55 min - Episode 37- Owls Enchant The Night: A Chat with International Owl Center Executive Director, Karla Bloem
Episode 37- Owls Enchant The Night: A Chat with International Owl Center Executive Director, Karla Bloem
The Bear Den is primarily about bears, but our origins come from the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary where a multitude of other species frequent the area. Sandhill cranes, blue jays, ravens, eagles, goldfinches, pine martens, beavers, wolves and a... Read more
1 hr 14 min - Episode 36 – Protect Polar Bears, Protect The World: A Chat with Alysa McCall, Director of Science at Polar Bears International
Episode 36 – Protect Polar Bears, Protect The World: A Chat with Alysa McCall, Director of Science at Polar Bears International
Philip is joined by Alysa McCall, Director of Science at Polar Bears International, the only non-profit with a sole focus on protecting... Read more
1 hr 29 min - Episode 35 – Architects of the Forest: A Chat with Andean Bear Expert Santiago Molina
Episode 35 – Architects of the Forest: A Chat with Andean Bear Expert Santiago Molina
Philip journeys (virtually) to South America to discuss Andean bears, aka spectacled bears with expert, Santiago Molina.
Santiago is enthusiastic and effusive, and the conversation bounces from topic to topic. We learn about his journey from initially studying... Read more1 hr 25 min - Episode 34 – Moral Duty: A Chat about Asiatic Black Bear Rehabilitation in India with Dr. Panjit Basumatary
Episode 34 – Moral Duty: A Chat about Asiatic Black Bear Rehabilitation in India with Dr. Panjit Basumatary
Philip is joined by Dr. Panjit Basumatary, Project Head and Veterinarian for the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CRBC) in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Wildlife Trust India runs the CBRC, the first specialised rehabilitation centre for... Read more44 min - Episode 33 – Over the Moon: A Chat about Moon Bears with Animals Asia Vietnam Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Sarah Van Herpt
Episode 33 – Over the Moon: A Chat about Moon Bears with Animals Asia Vietnam Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Sarah Van Herpt
Philip is joined by Sarah van Herpt, Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services Department for Animals Asia Vietnam, for this episode to... Read more1 hr 23 min - Episode 32 – A Great Looking Bear: A Chat with Sloth Bear Expert & Director of Conservation and Research for Wildlife SOS, Thomas Sharp
Episode 32 – A Great Looking Bear: A Chat with Sloth Bear Expert & Director of Conservation and Research for Wildlife SOS, Thomas Sharp
We discuss this most unusual bear, and to do this Philip is joined by sloth bear expert Thomas Sharp, conservation and research director for Wildlife SOS and co-chair of the... Read more1 hr 33 min - Episode 31 – A Bear Is Not Just A Bear: A Chat with Animal Behaviour Expert, Wildlife Consultant & President of the Bear Care Group, Jay Pratte (Part 2)
Episode 31 – A Bear Is Not Just A Bear: A Chat with Animal Behaviour Expert, Wildlife Consultant & President of the Bear Care Group, Jay Pratte (Part 2)
This is the second part of Philip’s chat with Jay Pratte, so if you haven’t heard the first part, what are you doing here? I strongly... Read more
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About The Bear Den
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THE BEAR DEN PODCAST Join host, Philip Stubley, long-time volunteer and board member, in this series which lifts the lid on the American Bear Association (ABA), the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary and talk all about our favourite subject – bears. The series details the formation of the ABA, and also spotlights bear species, and organizations making a difference around the world!
The series details the formation of the ABA, who we are and why we do what we do. Listener’s will go on a journey dating back 100 years as we trace the ABA’s origins and detail the colourful, and sometimes controversial, life of Vince Shute. Along the way there will be many stories featuring colourful characters, both human and bear. There are interviews and contributions from key players ranging from ABA founders, staff and volunteers. Among other things, episodes will cover the sanctuary’s recent radio collar program and potential future volunteers and interns will also gain insight into the volunteer experience.
Beyond the sanctuary we talk about bear conservation, bear behaviours, myth and misconceptions, and bear safety, including a chat with a wildlife biologist who survived a grizzly bear attack. Philip also talks about his experience working sun bears and invites friends from different organizations into the Bear Den to discuss all eight bear species and MORE.
This series is for people who have never heard of the ABA and for those who are familiar and want to know more. It’s for anyone interested in wildlife, history and remarkable stories!