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Wildlife Health Talks

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One Health
Wildlife Health
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Wildlife Disease Association
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Avian Influenza
Veterinary Medicine
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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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Latest Episodes

What happens when a parasite learns to survive the deep freeze? In this episode, host Cat Vendl talks with parasitologist Cody Malone about Trichinella, the tiny worm behind your grandmother's warnings to cook pork through, and a real hazard for Cana... more

How do you find out which animals a mosquito has been biting? You start by thinking like one. In this episode, biologist Elizabeth Linares Alcántara takes us to a public park in Mérida, Mexico, where she hunts blood-fed mosquitoes in their hiding spo... more

Genevieve Barnett spends their nights caring for one of the world's most misunderstood animals. From Night Flight Rehabilitation, the bat rehab NGO they founded in Colorado, they nurse little brown bats through white-nose syndrome and gently untangle... more

This episode takes us to Bangladesh, a first for the podcast, where Dr. Sabrina Ferdous is doing wildlife health research in one of the most unusual field sites you'll ever hear about: a centuries-old religious shrine, home to a critically endangered... more

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Recent Guests

Cody Malone
PhD candidate/postdoctoral researcher focusing on Trichinella in the Arctic
University of Calgary (postdoc); University of Saskatchewan (PhD)
Episode: #86 Cody and Trichinella in Canada's Arctic North
Elizabeth Linares Alcántara
Biologist, master's student researching mosquito blood meals in Merida
Episode: #85 Elizabeth and the Blood Feeding Network (Mexico)
Genevieve Barnett
Licensed wild bat rehabilitator and founder of Night Flight Rehabilitation
Night Flight Rehabilitation
Episode: #84 Genevieve and the Wider Lens of Queer Ecology (USA)
Sabrina Ferdous
Veterinarian and assistant professor at the veterinary faculty at Gono University, Dhaka
Gono University
Episode: #83 Sabrina and the Turtles of the Holy Shrine (Bangladesh)
Briana Eisan
Wildlife veterinary assistant at Project Wildlife, San Diego Humane Society
San Diego Humane Society / Project Wildlife
Episode: #82 Briana and the Social Media Epidemic (USA)
Wendi Prameswari
Veterinary professional focusing on One Health in Indonesia
Yari, Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi Indonesia
Episode: #80 Wendi, Slow Lorises and lived One Health in Indonesia
Justorien Rambeloniaina
Wildlife veterinarian with the Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation (TDARFAC)
Dr. Abigail Ross Foundation for Applied Conservation (TDARFAC)
Episode: #79 Justorien and the Fight for Madagascar's Lemurs
AiMei Chang
Wildlife veterinarian and academic
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology; secretary of the WDA Asia-Pacific Section
Episode: #78 Conversations with Women of Wildlife (A Panel Discussion on the occasion of International Women's Day)
Sharon Mulindi
Wildlife veterinarian; senior veterinary officer
Kenya Wildlife Service; University of Edinburgh (master student)
Episode: #78 Conversations with Women of Wildlife (A Panel Discussion on the occasion of International Women's Day)

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Cath Vendl
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#116
Canada/Science/Nature
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#183
Germany/Science/Nature
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#242
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#62
South Africa/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#114
Brazil/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#140
Mexico/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#151
Taiwan/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#181
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#230
Netherlands/Science/Nature

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#85 Elizabeth and the Blood Feeding Network (Mexico)
Q: What is a blood feeding network and why does it matter?
It describes who mosquitoes are feeding on, which determines disease transmission pathways and helps predict current and future outbreak risks by mapping interactions among humans, wildlife, and domestic animals.
#86 Cody and Trichinella in Canada's Arctic North
Q: What makes Trichinella particularly fascinating in the Arctic, and why study it there?
The Arctic hosts freeze-tolerant Trichinella species with life cycles confined within a single host and transmitted through carnivory, which creates unique food-safety and ecological dynamics in northern communities.
#84 Genevieve and the Wider Lens of Queer Ecology (USA)
Q: What does your day-to-day life look like running a bat rehabilitation NGO and caring for bats?
Most days involve growing the nonprofit, educating others, and of course feeding and caring for the bats; I handle white-nose syndrome cases, general care, and logistics of getting animals to and from the facility, with a strong emphasis on careful, individualized treatment.
#84 Genevieve and the Wider Lens of Queer Ecology (USA)
Q: When did you join the Wildlife Disease Association?
I think it was in May 2025; I had to check, and it felt like a meaningful milestone as I started engaging more with the community.
#83 Sabrina and the Turtles of the Holy Shrine (Bangladesh)
Q: What are the main wildlife health challenges in Bangladesh today and how does the shrine environment influence them?
She details limited diagnostic facilities, lack of specialized wildlife hospitals, few reference works for wildlife health surveillance, and how the shrine setting amplifies One Health concerns due to heavy human activity and reliance on shrine water.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife Health Talks

What is Wildlife Health Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on wildlife health, One Health, and conservation, featuring veterinarians, researchers, and pathologists who share field experiences from around the world. Episodes frequently explore real-world challenges such as disease surveillance in wildlife, human–animal interfaces, and leadership dynamics within the profession. A notable throughline is the practical impact of wildlife health work on communities, ecosystems, and policy, often illustrated through on-the-ground case studies from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. The program often highlights gender dynamics, capacity building, and collaborative approaches that bridge veterinary practice, conservation, and public health. This makes it a compelling listen for prof... more

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1. Cody Malone
2. Elizabeth Linares Alcántara
3. Genevieve Barnett
4. Sabrina Ferdous
5. Briana Eisan
6. Wendi Prameswari
7. Justorien Rambeloniaina
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