Wildlife Health Connections
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHealthy wildlife, healthy people, and healthy environments-it’s all connected! Join wildlife veterinarian Dr. Michelle Kneeland and wildlife biologist Vincent Spagnuolo as we explore the interconnections between the people and the issues on the frontlines of wildlife health and conservation today. Whether you are a wildlife professional, a student, or just someone who wants to learn more about wildlife on a deeper level- this is the podcast for you.
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#16: Minisode 1 - Wildlife Health Research Study Wins Interesting Award
February 14, 2022 20:17 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBMichelle and Vin discuss a hilarious and fascinating award given to a unique wildlife health study in the....transportation category? We wrap up by overviewing other winners of the award in 2021. Ig Noble Award winners and Annals of Improbable Research (AIR) https://improbable.com/ig/winners/ Rhino Study https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-wildlife-diseases/volume-57/issue-2/2019-08-202/THE-PULMONARY-AND-METABOLIC-EFFECTS-OF-SUSPENSION-BY-THE-FEET/10.7589/2019-08-202.short Connect w...
#15: The Story of an Emerging Wildlife Virus Featuring the Pathologist on the Frontlines, Dr. David Needle
February 02, 2022 00:30 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBAnytime a wildlife disease story gets covered in mainstream news media, we get excited! In January 2022, a news story about Skunk Adenovirus 1 causing mortality in porcupines caught our attention. In this episode, we chat with Dr. David Needle, senior pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and the first person to diagnose Skunk Adenovirus 1 in the U.S. Since then, he’s been studying this emerging wildlife disease as it keeps popping up in different species. Links! ...
#14: Lead (Pb), Raptors of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and a New Initiative with Biologist Bryan Bedrosian
January 20, 2022 01:21 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBThe Yellowstone area is a hub of North American wildlife, but lead (Pb) poisoning via ingestion of Pb hunting ammunition remains a serious concern for some species. The interplay of the Yellowstone area as an important area for both wildlife and human activities such as hunting is undoubtedly complex. In this episode, we dive into the issue with Bryan Bedrosian, Conservation Director of the Teton Raptor Center as well as the Director & Co-founder of Sporting Lead Free. Bryan has spent the ...
#13: Top Five Wildlife Health News Stories of 2021
January 03, 2022 02:36 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB2021 has been a busy year in wildlife health. Michelle and Vin discuss some of the top stories that highlight the overlap of domestic animal, wildlife, human, and environmental health. They also share their resolutions for the podcast. *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections
#12: Transmissible Treponemes: Studying Elk Hoof Disease Using a Captive Herd with Dr. Margaret Wild
December 16, 2021 02:09 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBIn Washington State, around the year 2008, reports of limping wild elk started to rise dramatically. These elk had hooves that were completely abnormal looking. Some of the deformities looked so bad that it was hard to tell it was even a hoof. The elk looked like they had a claw or a slipper on their feet instead of a hoof. And to complicate things, at the time wildlife managers still didn’t know exactly what caused this horrible elk hoof disease, or if it could spread from one infected el...
#11: Bonus Episode - Current Wildlife Health News with Michelle & Vin
November 25, 2021 02:58 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBCatch up with Michelle & Vin as they discuss ongoing wildlife health news and issues, developments with the podcast, and then get into some new segments including: Who's Back in Wildlife Disease, Challenging Terms in Wildlife Health (i.e. Words Vin Mispronounces), Parasites are Cool Too, and This Week in Wildlife Health. Link to Frog Story: https://www.arguk.org/get-involved/news/look-out-for-leech-predation-on-amphibians-by-a-new-alien-species-placobdella-costata Rabbit Hemorrhagi...
#10: Rehabbing Oiled Wildlife & Updates on the Current Spill in California with Dr. Rebecca Duerr, International Bird Rescue
October 28, 2021 21:55 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBVeterinarian Dr. Rebecca Duerr discusses the recent Orange County, California oil spill, her role at International Bird Rescue (IBR), and the operation of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) on the west coast. Dr. Duerr shares how these organizations respond to oiled wildlife (from rescue, rehab, release, and post- release tracking) and how volunteers play a critical role in this work. For more information and how you can help, check out IBR and OWCN at: www.birdrescue.org https:/...
#9: Untold Stories from the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project with Dr. Mark Johnson
July 02, 2021 10:34 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBThe Conclusion to Episode #8! Dr. Mark Johnson has worked with some of the most iconic species of North America, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves. Dr. Mark was the first wildlife veterinarian for the National Park Service, serving as Yellowstone National Park’s veterinarian for several years. During this time, he was the project veterinarian for the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project from 1995-1996. In this episode, he shares some of the craziest stories from his ...
#8: Dr. Mark Johnson- Stories and Wisdom from 35 Years of Wildlife Capture & Handling
February 21, 2021 21:07 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBEpisode Part 1 of 2! Dr. Mark Johnson has worked with some of the most iconic species of North America, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves. Dr. Mark was the first wildlife veterinarian for the National Park Service, serving as Yellowstone National Park’s veterinarian for several years. During this time, he was the project veterinarian for the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project from 1995-1996. In this episode, he shares some of the craziest stories from his work with wi...
#7: LIVE from New England Wildlife Center
January 20, 2021 10:18 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBNot your typical podcast episode! Listen in as wildlife vets treat a few of the wildlife cases in the clinic- including a constipated white-winger scoter who needs an enema, and a red-tailed hawk with a fracture. Hear how these cases ended up...and spoiler alert... there is both good news and bad news. Learn more about all the awesome work being done by New England Wildlife Center to protect both wildlife and human health, and how YOU can help out and become involved! ***** To suppo...
#6: First Report of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a Wild Animal
December 24, 2020 15:22 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBWildlife veterinarian Michelle and wildlife biologist Vincent discuss the recent news about a SARS-CoV-2 positive wild mink in Utah- the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus in a wild animal. They breakdown what’s been happening at mink farms in Europe and the U.S. where COVID-19 has been spreading between captive mink and humans, and how that led to the current zombie mink fiasco in Denmark. How does this all relate back to wildlife conservation, especially for endangered black-footed...
#5: Andrea Bogomolni, PhD (Dr. Dre)- Seals as Sentinels of Ecosystem Health
December 09, 2020 12:54 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBAndrea Bogomolni, PhD is an interdisciplinary community scientist who has dedicated her career to ocean health. She works to understand and mitigate human impacts on marine species, facilitate effective collaborations, and raise awareness of ocean health and the connection to human health. In this episode, we talk about seals and seal health, and what these fin-footed friends can tell us about our own health and the state of the environment we all share. We also hear some of the challenges s...
#4: Dr. Rob Adamski - Wildlife Rehab: The Good, The Sad, and the Toxic
November 27, 2020 19:07 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBWildlife Veterinarian Dr. Rob Adamski shares his stories and experiences from the world of wildlife rehabilitation. For example, what happens if a wild animal accidentally eats something highly toxic like lead or rat poison? What’s the difference between a wildlife rescue and a kidnapping? And how can wildlife rehabilitation centers contribute to wildlife health and conservation on a population level- in addition to treating animals on an individual basis? *** Episode Notes To learn...
#3: Ellen Martinsen, PhD - The Maven of Malaria in Wildlife
November 27, 2020 17:26 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBEllen Martinsen, PhD is a leading researcher of malaria parasites in wildlife. These are microscopic parasites that live in the blood, and while tiny in size they can cause big problems. These parasites are found in wildlife on almost every continent, and maybe even in your own backyard. In this episode, Ellen breaks it down for us and shares some of her most surprising research findings. I also catch up with her graduate student Alyssa Neuhaus who tells us what it’s like working with Ellen,...
#2: Wildlife Vet Dr. Mark Pokras on the Origins of Conservation Medicine
November 27, 2020 15:08 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBOur first guest is my long-time mentor and friend, Dr. Mark Pokras. Mark is a wildlife veterinarian with 5 decades of experience working on everything from pathology, ecotoxicology, clinical wildlife medicine, zoo medicine, research, teaching, and too many other things to list. In this episode, Mark describes his incredible path to becoming the wildlife vet that he is today, and his role in developing the field of Conservation Medicine. *** Conservation Medicine Programs Around the W...
#1: An Intro to the Podcast
November 26, 2020 18:01 - 22 minutes - 31 MBHosts Michelle (wildlife veterinarian) and Vincent (wildlife biologist) introduce themselves, and explain why they decided to launch this podcast, and why now. What makes wildlife "healthy," and why is wildlife health especially important today during the COVID-19 pandemic? *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections
Trailer!
November 26, 2020 16:05 - 1 minute - 1.84 MBWelcome to the Wildlife Health Connections Podcast- We're so glad you found us! *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections