Wildlife Wire

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Wildlife Wire episodes

  • Orca Spa Day!

    Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including:

    • North Carolina town celebrates the hellbender
    • Wyoming keeps killing too many lions
    • Spa day for orcas
    • Public lands not for sale
      • 28 min
    • Wildlife should benefit from wildlife management w/David Neils
      Today’s guest, David Neils, has been tracking wildlife since he was six years old, growing up in the remote forests of Libby, Montana. What started as a deep curiosity about the hidden lives of wild animals has grown into a lifelong commitment to understanding and tracking apex carnivores, especially mountain lions. After a close encounter with a male lion in Colorado’s Never Summer Wilderness, David dedicated himself to studying this elusive species. Over the past twenty years, he’s spent countless hours in mountain lion habitat, developing a system to accurately map their activity across the western United States, Canada, and Chile. He now offers one-on-one Mountain Lion Workshops for those interested in applying what he’s learned from over 30,000 hours in the field. Through Wild Nature Media, David captures stunning, completely wild footage—no lures, no dogs, no helicopters, no tricks—just raw, unscripted moments that celebrate the wild we crave.
      50 min
    • What if we don't kill coyotes in springtime?

      Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories including coyotes in cemeteries, ticks on the move, not killing coyotes in the springtime, and the most epic videos of wildlife on an elk carcass!

      Learn more about tick impacts on wildlife here.
       
      A kid friendly coyote story here.
      37 min
    • Private cows, public land, and a museum through time w/Keegan Kuhn

      Keegan Kuhn is an acclaimed documentary film director, producer, writer, cinematographer, and composer.  His work has sparked global conversations about the environment, health, and animal rights. His films have been executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Joaquin Phoenix. He has challenged industries and inspired countless people to reconsider their impact on the planet and their own well-being. With a passion for storytelling and social justice, he brings a unique perspective on the power of media to drive change. Though, his newest project leaves the cinematic world, opting for a real world immersive experience instead. His most famous works include the documentaries What the Health and Cowspiracy.

      • Red Rock Natural History Museum
      • Cowspiracy
      • What The Health
        • 54 min
      • Selling things that aren't yours.

        Join Mark and Sam as they discuss the top wildlife news, including:

        • Car crashes and wildlife
        • Rattlesnake roundup
        • Ladies helping the jag
        • Public land sale

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          34 min
        • Public Bison and Private Elk?

          Join Mark and Sam as they chat with Nick Gevock, the Sierra Club's Campaign Organizing Strategist for the Northern Rockies. The discussion revolves around ethical hunting, public lands, and the privatization of wildlife. 

          • Elks Slaughter Bill in Montana
          • Bison given new status in Colorado
          • Lead ammo in wildlife and humans

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            47 min
          • Long solid mussels?

            Join Mark and Sam as they dive into top wildlife news stories of the week, including:

            • Smiling Salamanders learn to live
            • Money up for grabs!
            • Lead poisoned bald eagles
            • Hellbenders need help

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              22 min
            • The Snake and The Whale, must see feature documentary.

              On this episode, we are joined by the executive producer of The Snake and The Whale, Scott Levy. This film won Best Feature at this year's Colorado Environmental Film Festival. We dive into why this film is important, some of the characters, and the challenges that resident orcas and wild salmon face because of the Snake River dams. 

              You can watch the trailer for the film here.

              Find out more about the dire situation at https://bluefish.org/

              Please contact your local film festivals and let them know this film needs to been seen.

              45 min
            • Talking State Wildlife Agencies w/Dr. Michelle Lute

              Michelle Lute is a conservation scientist and advocate with nearly twenty years’ experience in biodiversity conservation on public and private lands around the globe. She dedicates her professional life to promoting human-wildlife coexistence through effective public engagement, equitable participatory processes, and evidence-based decision-making.

              Michelle holds a PhD in wildlife management from Michigan State University, an MS in Animal Behavior and Ecology from the University of Notre Dame, and a BS in Geography and Environmental Science from Valparaiso University. She started her environmental career in the National Park Service, worked for large and small nonprofits, state government and held research positions at universities across the US.  Michelle has authored over 30 publications in ecology and social sciences to develop evidence-based approaches to human-wildlife coexistence.

              44 min

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