Wild About Wildlife

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...

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 Conser...

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

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Summer temps will soon be soaring, and our feathered friends will be feeling the heat! Should we help them? We answer that question and explore how you can attract different birds to your yard while keeping so-called bully birds from taking over your feeders! 

Host Kathy Mueller is joined by birding expert Jeff Lee from Wild Birds Unlimited who also answers some questions submitted by his customers.

Wild Birds Unlimited

Bird Friendly London

Birds Canada

To learn more about Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, visit our w...

In Canada, up to 42 million birds die every year - not because of cats or being hit by a car - but because they've flown into windows. 

In this episode of Wild About Wildlife, host Kathy Mueller is joined by Dr. Brendon Samuels to explore what researchers are doing to help reduce these deaths – and how you can help from your own backyard.  

Resources

FLAP Canada 

Bird Friendly London

Western University Sustainable Development Goals

iNaturalist Canada

Global Bird Collision Mapper

Project Feede...

It's April and that means Earth Day! That time of year when we're all encouraged to be a little bit more mindful about our behaviour and how it affects Mother Earth.

In this episode, host Kathy Mueller explores the steps taken by Salthaven Wildlife over the years to reduce its carbon footprint. Turns out there are a lot of things being done in the clinic that you can adapt in your own home.

If you're looking for an Earth Day activity, check out the list below for possible ideas: 

EarthFest London

L...

Turtles have been around since the age of the dinosaurs and are actually distant relatives. They've done a pretty good job of adapting over the years, except when it comes to adapting to humans. Their slow reproductive rates, combined with human impact, means many turtle species are at risk. Species-at-risk biologist Scott Gillingwater joins host Kathy Mueller in this episode of Wild About Wildlife to talk turtles, the role they play, the threats they face, how you can help, and we'll throw in a fun fact or two. 

Southern Ontario At-Risk Reptiles (SOARR) (Facebook)

Southern O...

What's in your refrigerator? Here at Salthaven Wildlife, if you open our fridge in the winter, you are likely to find a bat or two! Believe it or not, it actually helps these ravenous insect eaters survive our coldest months. 

Curious about how it works? In this episode of Wild About Wildlife, host Kathy Mueller chats with two of Salthaven's bat experts, Natalia Slipak, Clinic Manager for Salthaven West in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Megan Clark, a member of Salthaven's Bat Squad in Ontario.

To learn more about Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation a...

While the rest of us are trying to work off the extra pounds we put on over the holidays, birds are needing to add weight if they hope to survive the cold Canadian winter.

In this episode of Wild About Wildlife, host Kathy Mueller sits down with Jeff Lee, a self-proclaimed “bird nerd” and manager at Wild Birds Unlimited in London to shares his insights and expertise on how we can support our feathered friends during the chillier months.

Wild Birds Unlimited London

To learn more about Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educ...

Let’s face it, we’ve all had to sit through a boring presentation or two, but at Salthaven Wildlife, we promise you – our presentations are anything but dull!

In this episode, host Kathy Mueller sits down with Salthaven founder Brian Salt to chat about the exciting and engaging wildlife presentations Salthaven offers. Whether in-person or virtual, these talks are anything but ordinary – and there’s always a special guest making an appearance! Brian shares how Salthaven tailors each presentation to fit the needs of schools, community groups, senior homes, businesses, and more.

Learn...

For over 7 million years, beavers have been nature’s architects, building dams and shaping wetlands across Canada - long before artificial intelligence was even a concept! 

In this episode of Wild About Wildlife, we explore how researchers are harnessing AI to identify these engineering marvels and better understand the vital role beavers – and their dams – play in mitigating disasters like wildfires.

Our guest is Dr. Emily Fairfax, Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Emily Fairfax - website

Dr. Emily Fairfax - on Twitter - @EmilyFairfax
Beavers and Wil...

Salthaven West is the only wildlife rehab centre serving southern Saskatchewan and this year, this small but ever growing clinic is celebrating a decade of making a difference in the lives of wildlife.

Listen in as we dive into their plans for a major expansion, explore the diverse wildlife they care for (more than 1,400 patients annually!) and discuss the vital role of education in wildlife conservation.

To learn more about Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, visit our website: www.salthaven.org.
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