Wildlife for You
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratingsDiscussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.
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Episodes
Cry of the Red Wolf
September 21, 2023 15:35 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBDid you know that red wolves were once one of the dominant Apex predators in the southeast? Sadly, the species is now hanging by a thread along the coast of North Carolina.
Wildlife Careers
September 09, 2023 05:14 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIf you’re wanting to drive fast expensive cars and travel the world, run away. If you don’t mind being broke but extremely happy… boy, do we have a career for you!
Bear Solutions, Not Problems
August 10, 2023 04:10 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBTalking about bears in the news. We need to focus on solutions rather than problems,
SWAPping in New Mexico
July 27, 2023 02:42 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBMeg and Daryl talk to some aspiring young wildlife biology students who recently took part in the SWAP program. Don’t know what the SWAP program is? Well, listen to the podcast and find out. These promising young students are the future stewards of our precious wildlife resources.
Hogs Gone Wild! His name is Al!
June 29, 2023 03:51 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAl... a big ol' Russian boar in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park spurs a discussion on not only pigs in the Park, but pigs in America.
Offending the Grandpappy's - Debunking Urban Legends
June 01, 2023 01:46 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe hardest lesson I learned was finding out my dad didn't really know everything there was to know about wildlife. In fact, he got a whole lot wrong! Daryl and Meg discuss some of those things they heard as kids and explain the truth about what is really going on.
Smoky Mountain Hiking Tips
May 10, 2023 04:08 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBLots of people head to the Smoky Mountains and some of them actually get out of their car and hit the trails. If you want to be one of those people, listen to Meg who is a seasoned hiker in GSMNP.
Bear Basics
April 20, 2023 02:32 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBMeg comes prepared to grill Daryl with a whole list of bear questions... and a turkey question to boot!
Cool Critters of GSMNP
April 06, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBLast episode Daryl and Meg introduced you to the wonderful world of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This episode, they dive into a discussion about some of the amazing wildlife you will find there, and even some of the wildlife you won't.
Smokies and the Bears
March 16, 2023 02:47 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB"Wildlife for You" launches a new platform to help teach people about the amazing outdoors. We begin with where it all started for our long-time host, Daryl... at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He is joined by his good friend and all-around southern spirit, Meg Pelley, a volunteer at the National Park. They discuss not only the Park and tidbits about bears but also why the Park is so special to them.
Mountain Ghosts...and goats to boot!
April 04, 2022 04:05 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDaryl and Steph discuss a couple of high mountain adventures with ghosts and goats.
Let’s Go Buffalo!
March 28, 2022 01:23 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBNoooo... we are not talking about Cape buffalo, were not even talking about the Buffalo Bills (sadly), we are talking about the American bison.
Hog Wild!
March 11, 2022 04:37 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWild pigs, feral hogs, Russian boars... Whatever you wanna call them... they’re awful for our ecosystem.
Big Ash Cats
February 25, 2022 06:01 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBFrom totally misguided news reporters to big “ash” cats. We cover those honking big predators. Heck we even talk about Hank the Tank.
Sandhill Cranes
January 30, 2022 00:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBStephanne and Daryl take you into a deep dive on Sandhill cranes. They are beautiful and wonderful birds in more ways than one.
Welcome back, Bandit the mouth breather, and who owns wildlife.
January 14, 2022 04:53 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWe’re back, although a little rusty for 2022. We get things kicked off until Stephanne’s dog decides to take center stage but needless to say... we’re glad to be back!
Human Country - “Bears Keep Out!”
November 26, 2021 05:50 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBEveryone knows that there’s bear country but few people know about “human country.” If you truly love bears it’s best to teach them to keep out of human country.
Saving Bear 399
November 19, 2021 02:48 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBGrizzly 399... she’s popular, she’s beautiful, and she is a handful. Find out what it takes, and doesn’t take, to keep 399 alive and thriving.
The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 3
November 05, 2021 00:57 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBFind out how climate change is really messing us up.
The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 2
October 29, 2021 05:44 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode Daryl and Stephanne talk about some human activities that truly are reshaping the world… and not for the better!
The Most Destructive Species on Earth - Part 1
October 22, 2021 03:21 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBStephanne and Daryl take a deep dive into what is by far the most impactful species on earth and no, it is not coyotes.
Wildlife Rehabilitation... an in-depth discussion.
October 15, 2021 03:56 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBFresh from her recent trip to Disney World Stephanne grills Daryl on the good and bad of wildlife rehabilitation.
Badgers? We don’t need no stinking badgers!
October 07, 2021 16:49 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAll you need to know about American and Honey... badgers that is!
Do Black Bears Hibernate?
October 01, 2021 01:44 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThere is a lot of misinformation out there about black bear hibernation. Yes, they hibernate they just do it a little bit differently… Yes, even in the Smokies!
Does wildlife suffer from PTSD?
September 24, 2021 01:48 - 46 minutes - 43 MBDo animals react to traumatic events the same way as humans? The science is still emerging but the questions are intriguing?
Do wildlife suffer from PTSD?
September 24, 2021 01:46 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFind out if animals react to traumatic events the same way humans do. The science is still emerging but the questions are intriguing
Naked and Absurd!
September 17, 2021 14:32 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWhen does educational television become uneducational? When they flat out lie for ratings!
Attack Turtle!
September 10, 2021 03:21 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBWhat’s the difference between a turtle, a tortoise, and a terrapin? If you don’t know, find out here!
The Stinkiest episode yet!
September 03, 2021 01:08 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBYou guessed it… We’re talking about skunks. Anyway, we hope none of our episodes are really that stinky.
Possums ‘n Ticks... I don’t think so!
August 27, 2021 04:21 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBEveryone knows that wild possums eat loads of ticks correct? Think again! This podcast teaches you to be mindful of “laboratory” studies.
It’s OWLimentary my dear!
August 20, 2021 00:09 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBEverything you ever wanted to know about owls and even some things you didn’t want to know.
Conservationist or Preservationist... What are you?
August 13, 2021 01:46 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBWe take a deep dive into what these two terms mean and why they sometimes inspire deep-seated reactions.
Wolverines... mean, stinky, and antisocial!
August 05, 2021 23:55 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBRed dawn and the X-Men don’t have anything on real life wolverines. Not only are they one of Stephanne‘s favorite creatures but they’re pretty darn cool to boot.
Playing in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
August 04, 2021 03:44 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBReminiscent of our time spent with some amazing wildlife students in the GYE
Wildlife Movement
July 16, 2021 00:22 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAnimals move around for various reasons. Just because they’re there may not mean they’re really there. Find out what we mean because it can be confusing.
Bear Brigades and issues with roadside grizzlies
July 09, 2021 02:20 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBTake a dive into the science regarding the impact of roads on grizzlies and grizzly behavior. It’s not always what do you think it is or what you heard.
Slithery Snakes -Part II
July 02, 2021 04:16 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBLearn about the slithery heat seeking, air tasting, comedic actors we all know and love as… snakes.
Slithery Snakes - Part I
June 25, 2021 01:47 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSnakes freak people out but it’s mostly due to fear of the unknown. We try to break down some of those misunderstood concepts.
The Moose is Loose
June 18, 2021 13:44 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMeet the mighty mighty moose, the largest member of the deer family.
Backyard Birds are Awesome... Literally!
June 11, 2021 11:12 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBThere is so much to enjoy about a yard full of birds. Find out what you should do to make your backyard bird paradise.
When Wildlife Info Hurts
June 05, 2021 01:44 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIt’s getting harder and harder to discern good information from bad information. Keep in mind, bad wildlife information can not only hurt wildlife, it can hurt you.
A Fat Finger Apology
May 28, 2021 18:22 - 4 minutes - 4.63 MBDon’t listen to Steph it was all her fault!
Synanthropes... those human lovin’ critters!
May 28, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBBelieve it or not humans are actually good for some species of wildlife. Well let’s just say they have learned to live with us.
Anthropause... the big human timeout.
May 21, 2021 03:07 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe global pandemic affected nearly all human life, this undoubtedly has had widespread impacts to wildlife. It’s pretty mind-boggling to even think about the potential impacts.
What’s Killing Our Bears?!?
May 13, 2021 03:58 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWhen a bear gets killed unintentionally people get mad. If only we could teach people the right thing to get mad at maybe we can make a difference!
Animal Emotions... can our furry friends be happy or sad?
May 07, 2021 00:59 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBCan animals have emotions? It’s fun to think about but boy is it hard to explain!
Bear Attack Reminder
May 02, 2021 20:50 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBWhenever a bear attack occurs it’s best if we take a step back and breathe. It is best to better understand the situation before making knee-jerk reactions.
Predator Calls... A Couple Cats Goin’ At It!
May 01, 2021 03:38 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBWe all know that those predators are out there but we may not know what they all sound like. You’d be surprised!
Rappin’ with the Raptors
April 16, 2021 03:54 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBMany of us know our birds of prey by sight but how many of you know what they sound like? Listen and learn the vocalizations of our favorite raptor friends.
Frogarific Frogorama!
April 09, 2021 03:24 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBWhat better way is there to impress the ladies than to know your frog calls! Heck you can even impress the guys to if you like! They are simple and easy to learn, all you have to do is listen.