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Wildlife Health Talks

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This is the podcast of the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA, www.wildlifedisease.org). Our host Dr Catharina Vendl chats with wildlife health professionals including researchers, vets, pathologists and more, about the joys and challenges of their job and the emerging issues of wildlife health locally and worldwide. All of our guests have a longstanding affinity with the WDA and a true pas... more

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Recent Guests

Niraj Meisuria
PhD student at the University of Sydney studying scavenging ecology and disease transmission.
University of Sydney
Episode: #73 Niraj and The Carcass Café: How Carrion Shapes Wildlife Disease Risk (Australia)
Dr. Ana Maria Villada
Head veterinarian and conservation medicine research manager at the Sloth Institute.
Sloth Institute
Episode: #72 Ana Maria and the sloths (Costa Rica)
Dr. Alexandria Bullen
Mixed animal veterinarian and wildlife researcher focused on platypus and bandicoots
Alveston Veterinary Clinic
Episode: #71 Alex and the Bandicoots: Redefining the Wildlife Veterinarian (Australia)
Dr. Leanne Wicker
Veterinary ecologist with experience in wildlife conservation and health
Episode: #70 Leanne and the Swift Parrot's Future: Reimagining Wildlife Health Before Crisis (Australia & Vietnam)
Mya Daniels-Abdulahad
PhD candidate at Nova Southeastern University, researcher on Humboldt penguins
Nova Southeastern University
Episode: #69 Mya and the penguins (USA & Peru)
Ralph Vanstreels
Wildlife veterinarian tracking high-pathogenicity avian influenza.
University of California, Davis
Episode: #68 Ralph and HPAI in the Southern hemisphere (Argentina)
Dr. Pat Latas
Avian veterinarian, scientific illustrator, and founding member of the IUCN Wild Parrot Specialist Group.
Episode: # 67 Pat and the parrots (USA)
Kate Huyvaert
Leading expert on respiratory disease in wild sheep, holds the Rocky Crate DVM and Wild Sheep Foundation Endowed Chair at Washington State University.
Washington State University
Episode: #66 Kate and the albatrosses (USA)
Dr. Nicole Redvers
Member of the Deninu K'ue First Nation and associate professor specializing in Indigenous Planetary Health.
University of Western Ontario
Episode: #64 Melting the Ice in People's Hearts: Indigenous Voices on Planetary Health (Canada)

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Dr. Catharina Vendl
Host of the series, engaging with wildlife health professionals about various issues related to wildlife health.

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Apple Podcasts
#185
United States/Science/Nature
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#63
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#24
South Africa/Science/Nature
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#42
Mexico/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#45
Colombia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#60
Taiwan/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#197
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#202
South Africa/Science

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#73 Niraj and The Carcass Café: How Carrion Shapes Wildlife Disease Risk (Australia)
Q: What does that mean for your PhD in the near future? Are you going to do some modeling work as well?
Yes, the end goal is to gather substantial data for better models of disease spread in relation to carcass-related interactions.
#73 Niraj and The Carcass Café: How Carrion Shapes Wildlife Disease Risk (Australia)
Q: Why should we actually care about dead animals as disease interfaces?
Carcasses are critical hotspots of social interaction where multiple species gather, facilitating indirect contact and potential disease transmission.
#72 Ana Maria and the sloths (Costa Rica)
Q: What keeps you hopeful for the future of sloths in Costa Rica?
The increasing visibility and popularity of sloths lead to community engagement in protecting their habitats.
#72 Ana Maria and the sloths (Costa Rica)
Q: What does the comprehensive approach to preventing sloth electrocution actually look like?
It involves reforestation and creating sloth speedways to connect habitats and reduce power line use.
#72 Ana Maria and the sloths (Costa Rica)
Q: What makes them so special and even mystical?
Dr. Villada explains that sloths are unique and different from other wildlife, with much still unknown about them.

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This podcast focuses on wildlife health, featuring engaging conversations with various professionals in the field, including veterinarians, researchers, and ecologists. Episodes typically highlight pressing issues affecting wildlife health across the globe, such as habitat degradation, disease outbreaks, and conservation strategies. The series emphasizes a One Health approach, underscoring the interconnectedness of wildlife, human, and environmental health. Unique insights from guests spotlight contemporary challenges and innovations in wildlife care, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts interested in conservation and wildlife health issues.

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2. Dr. Ana Maria Villada
3. Dr. Alexandria Bullen
4. Dr. Leanne Wicker
5. Mya Daniels-Abdulahad
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7. Dr. Pat Latas
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