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Our Wild Lives

The Wildlife Society
Wildlife Conservation
Conservation
The Wildlife Society
Wildlife Biology
Fieldwork
Black Bears
Biodiversity
Wildlife Management
Wildlife Society
Sagebrush Songbirds
Climate Change
Sagebrush
Environmental Education
Aldo Leopold
Graduate Education
Pygmy Rabbit
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Mentorship
Colorado
Music

Our Wild Lives takes listeners into the heart of wildlife conservation, sharing compelling stories from wildlife professionals doing critical work around the world. Your hosts Katie Perkins and Ed Arnett, of The Wildlife Society, bring you thought-provoking conversations with leading experts and emerging voices. Each episode dives into the wild lives of diverse species, explores complex ecosystems... more

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Wildlife vehicle collisions are responsible for more than $10 billion in damage in the United States each year. They also kill or injure a massive number of wild species. Management tools such as overpasses, underpasses, and more help reduce these co... more

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What started as an op-ed in The Wildlife Professional has turned into a society-wide, member-led initiative to illuminating and elevating (LGBTQIA+) wildlifers.  

In this episode of “Our Wild Lives,” co-organizers of Out in the Field (OiTF), Silas F... more

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Cliff Bampton’s career in wildlife management traces the origin of the profession. From graduate school dropout to chief of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Division of Game, Bampton helped define modern wildlife management.  

In t... more

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The National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have proposed four rule changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA).  

This episode of “Our Wild Lives” unpacks the four-rule proposal that could narrow ESA consultations, ... more

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Recent Guests

Colleen Olfenbuttel
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Game Mammals and Survey Supervisor
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Episode: The Bear Necessities
Emily Thoroski
An environmental musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, dedicated to teaching kids about the environment through music.
Self-employed as an environmental musician
Episode: From Science to Song: Merging Music and Wildlife
Merlin Shoesmith
A veteran in wildlife conservation with a career spanning over 30 years, previously an assistant deputy minister.
Formerly Manitoba Conservation Government
Episode: From Science to Song: Merging Music and Wildlife
Dr. Brenna Cassidy
Wolf Monitoring and Data Coordinator
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Episode: How Colorado Brought Wolves Back
Eric Odell
Wolf Conservation Program Manager
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Episode: How Colorado Brought Wolves Back
Anna Chalfoun
Co-op Unit scientist and professor focused on wildlife biology and mentoring the next generation
Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, US Geological Survey
Episode: Navigating the Human Side of a Science Career
Sam Kieschnick
Urban wildlife biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Episode: Discovering Urban Wildlife
Emily Shertzer
PhD candidate studying sagebrush songbirds at the University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
Episode: The Secret Lives of Sagebrush Songbirds

Hosts

Katie Perkins
Host of the Our Wild Lives Podcast
Ed Arnett
Co-host of Our Wild Lives
Katie Perkins & Ed Arnett
Co-hosts of Our Wild Lives

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast!

    Very informative podcast and the hosts are lively and lovely!

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    Bakkeddlife
    United States3 months ago

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#105
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#195
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#180
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The Bear Necessities
Q: What are some expected characteristics and habits of bears that people might not know?
Bears are adept at finding den sites, often using unconventional places like crawl spaces, and they can remain inactive during hibernation without suffering muscle loss due to their physiological adaptations.
The Bear Necessities
Q: What does management look like now? Is it still very hands-on or has the state kind of taken a step back and just kind of let them self-sustain themselves?
Management is a mix; bears adapt well to urban environments, but the approach involves active management strategies especially in developed areas.
The Bear Necessities
Q: Tell me a little bit about your background. Where you went to school and how you got started in bear biology?
Colleen shared her journey from intending to study engineering to discovering wildlife biology and her passion for studying black bears after being involved in a bear study during her time at Virginia Tech.
How to Stalk a Predator
Q: Is there a moment from your career that you're particularly proud of?
The governor signing the bill making a cougar a game animal instead of vermin.
How to Stalk a Predator
Q: What has working with these large carnivores taught you throughout your life?
The importance of establishing credibility, listening to critics, and understanding deep-rooted concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Wild Lives

What is Our Wild Lives about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on wildlife conservation and biodiversity, featuring stories from professionals and academics involved in critical conservation efforts. Topics span a variety of species and ecosystems, examining the impacts of human activity, climate change, and conservation strategies on wildlife. Noteworthy conversations delve into urban wildlife management, the history of wildlife conservation, and the academic pathways leading to careers in the field, creating a comprehensive resource for those interested in both practical conservation efforts and the broader implications of wildlife management. The host's unique perspective, combined with interviews from various experts, sets this content apart as it appeals to a wide audience pass... more

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2. Emily Thoroski
3. Merlin Shoesmith
4. Dr. Brenna Cassidy
5. Eric Odell
6. Anna Chalfoun
7. Sam Kieschnick
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