Wildlife Wire

Talking Hellbenders w/Will Harlan

Will Harlan lives in North Carolina, where he is a biologist working in the Endangered Species program for the Center for Biological Diversity as the Southeast Director and Senior Scientist. Prior to joining the Center, Will worked for Sierra Club protecting forests and indigenous lands. He also wrote a national bestselling book Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island, and his work has appeared in The New York Times and National Geographic. 
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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

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.

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.

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

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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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
 

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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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.

Wolf killed in Colorado, sea otters get another chance, and a heavyweight bobcat

Join Mark and Sam for the top wildlife news stories, including:
Wolf killed in Colorado
Sea otters get another chance
Heavyweight bobcat