Wild About Wildlife

They weigh more than your car, yet they're scared of little tiny bees. In this episode of Wild About Wildlife we are heading to Africa to explore the unique interventions underway to help save dwindling elephant populations. Bees play a big role, along with grandmothers from local communities. 

Elephants Alive

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WATCH: Kathy's close encounter with an elephant

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When you think of climate change, you probably picture heatwaves. But for birds, the real danger might actually be the rain. In this episode of Wild About Wildlife, host Kathy Mueller sits down with Western University biology professor Dr. Alice Boyle to uncover a surprising threat to global biodiversity.

Discover:

• Why the timing of rainfall matters 
• Which Canadian birds are most at risk
• Simple, high-impact actions you can take to help protect bird populations

Boyle Lab

Western News

Western Centre for Animals on the Move 

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Whether you are a master gardener or someone who is currently apologizing to a struggling rosebush, this episode will help you decide what to plant in your yard to attract birds, bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators that help keep our ecosystems healthy. 

Middlesex Centre Pollinator Team

Golden Alexanders

Carolinian Canada "In the Zone"

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From snake invasions to flying squirrels that know how to party to chewing up earthworms to feed injured birds, we've seen it all at Salthaven. 

Today, we are opening up our archives to share some of the most unforgettable wildlife patient stories from our clinics in Ontario and Saskatchewan.

You will be shocked. You will laugh. You might even tear up. 

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Imagine a bird that spends almost its entire life in flight, eating, drinking, sleeping and even mating, before it disappears into our dark chimneys at night. Today we are uncovering the secrets of an urban icon, the chimney swift, one of our most understudied bird species. 

Why do they fly into chimneys? Why are they threatened? Can fake chimneys provide the answer? And how can you help? All questions we'll answer in this episode of Wild About Wildlife. So glad you could join us!

London Monitoring Program: [email protected]

Nature London

Birds Canada

Ontario Swift Watch (links to Facebook)

Gardening for birds

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"You can't tell me that you love your dog and hate coyotes. They're exactly the same, only one is wild."

Where do you stand on the issue of coyotes? Are they curious, family-oriented canines or menaces to people, pets and farm animals?

In this episode of Wild About Wildlife you'll hear about bounties put out on coyotes, why open hunting seasons are not the way to control their populations, and tips on how we can co-exist with them.

Host Kathy Mueller chats with Bonnie Dell from the Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan, and Megan Lawrence from Salthaven West. 

Resources

Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan

Coyote Watch Canada

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In this episode of Wild About Wildlife, we explore the profound connection between humans and our closest living relatives, the great apes. We delve into the remarkable capacity of gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos for curiosity, play, and problem-solving—traits that reveal we aren’t as different as we might think.
Our guest is Dr. Rick Quinn, a veterinary ophthalmologist from southwestern Ontario whose focus shifted from a successful private practice to the front lines of ape conservation.

Tune in to hear: 

• The moment Dr. Quinn realized these animals are "just like us."
• How Canadian veterinarians are making a global impact on conservation.
• The urgent mission to save our closest relatives from extinction. 

Resources:

Docs4GreatApes: website, Facebook, Instagram

Gorilla Doctors: website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

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Welcome to this special "rewind" of Wild About Wildlife! This month, we look back at some of our most memorable conversations from previous episodes.

We're diving into the archives to bring you highlights that showcase groundbreaking technology, dedicated conservation efforts, and inspiring individuals who share our passion for the animal kingdom.

In this episode:
Beavers & Bytes: Learn how researchers are leveraging artificial intelligence to study beaver behaviour, including how they can be our allies in fighting wildfires.
A Closer Look at Bird Banding: We revisit our segment on bird banding, a vital practice for tracking migration patterns, population dynamics, and avian health. Discover how catching, tagging, and releasing birds provides essential data for conservationists.
From Heartland to the Wild: A fan favourite interview with actress and animal advocate Amber Marshall, star of the hit TV series Heartland. She shares her experiences working with animals on set and how, in her case, art really is mimicking life!

Thank you for listening and being a part of the Wild About Wildlife community!

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This month we talk with Thames Talbot Land Trust, a non-profit in southwestern Ontario doing amazing work to protect, conserve, and restore nature – not just for today, but for generations to come.

They’re thinking long-term, preparing habitats now for wildlife that will relocate here long after we’re gone.

Curious about how land conservation really works, and why it matters more than ever? Take a listen and get inspired to protect the places we all value.

Thames Talbot Land Trust

Hawk Cliff Woods

Joany's Woods

Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Meet Root, a wood turtle who happens to be missing a foot. But that hasn’t slowed him down in the slightest! Thanks to some creativity, a few Lego pieces and a dog harness, Root is motoring around.

Tune in as Heather McKinnon-Ramshaw and Tessa Biesterfeld from the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, Nova Scotia describe the trials and tribulations of designing the perfect mobility aid for Root, how he took to it, and the one characteristic that sets wood turtles apart from their other prehistoric cousins.

Museum of Natural History, Nova Scotia

Wood turtles in Ontario

Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre

Royal Saskatchewan Museum

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