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Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue to Release

Gail Buhl
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Red Fox
Pigeons
Natural History
Compassion Fatigue
Cottontail Rabbits
Veterinary Medicine
Doves
Animal Behavior
Canada Geese
Mental Health
Skunk
Crucial Conversations
Veterinarians
Housing Techniques
Feeding Techniques
Crop Milk
One Health
Mange
Euthanasia

This podcast is dedicated to licensed wildlife rehabilitators and the veterinarians who support them.Each episode tackles topics about the rescue, care, management, reconditioning and release of wildlife found in North America - diving deep into each topic. Our aim is to give rehabilitators practical information they can use, because they’re already going to great lengths to rescue and nurse anima... more

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Artwork for Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue to Release

Latest Episodes

We speak with Kai Williams, the Executive Director of the IWRC, about the organization’s mission, value statements, structure, and touch on the resources they provide. In part two, we discuss the classes offered and how the organization is helping fo... more

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We continue our discussion with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy on Northern Cardinals. We go into rehabilitation techniques and pro tips from shelter, diet, and how to tell when they’re ready for release.

Special thanks to P... more

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We’re kicking off Season 5 with Minnesota wildlife rehabilitator Jessika Madison-Kennedy to talk all things Northern Cardinals. We cover everything from their natural history to the rehabilitation techniques that help these iconic birds thrive.

Spec... more

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In the second part of a two-part conversation, we dive into operant learning, definitions, and concepts related to working with ambassador animals with Melissa Moore, the Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals at the St. Louis Aquariu... more

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Kai Williams
Executive Director of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
Episode: S5E3 International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) with Kai Williams Part 1
Jessika Madison-Kennedy
Independent rehabilitator based in Minnesota
Episode: S5E1 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 1
Melissa Moore
Curator of Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals
St. Louis Aquarium
Episode: S4E12 Ambassador Animals with Melissa Moore and Jackie Kozlowski Part 1
Jackie Kozlowski
Senior Trainer
Tracy Aviary
Episode: S4E12 Ambassador Animals with Melissa Moore and Jackie Kozlowski Part 1
Debbie Sykes
Wildlife rehabilitator specializing in Eastern Box Turtles
Episode: S4E11 Eastern Box Turtles with Debbie Sykes Part 2
Brittany Turner
Rehabilitation Director at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota with a passion for bird rehabilitation.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
Episode: S4E6 Pigeons and Doves with Brittany Turner Part 1
Dr. Mark Pokras
Wildlife Veterinarian and nationally renowned expert on loons
Tufts University
Episode: S4E4 Loons and One Health with Dr. Mark Pokras Part 1
Sara Cole
Wildlife rehabilitator based in Northern Minnesota
Partners for Wildlife
Episode: S4E3 Where is she now? An Update with Sara Cole wildlife rehabilitator from Minnesota
Tiffany Wentz-Root
Mental health expert focusing on the psychological aspects of wildlife rehabilitation
Episode: S4E1 Compassion Fatigue with Tiffany Wentz-Root Part 2

Host

Gail Buhl
Host of Wildlife Rehabilitation From Rescue to Release, providing expert insights on wildlife care and rehabilitation practices based on extensive experience in the field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Super informative!

    This is an amazing podcast! I’m not a rehabilitator (yet) since I’m still a teen, but I have learned so much from this podcast from loons not living in captivity to crop milk in the columbidae family! Gail Buhl does an awesome job and I have this podcast to thank for an interest in rehab!

    To rap up my review, this podcast cast is well made, very informative, and loads of fun! I would highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyBirdLover
    United States4 months ago
  • Invaluable information - thank you for this resource!

    I’m a new “sub-permittee” to wildlife rehabilitation in RI. We are fortunate enough to have a great clinic as a central hub for rehabilitation. I am learning so much as I take shifts there. Staff and experienced volunteers are great at answering questions, but they are so busy! This podcast has been a wonderful gift to give me in-depth information so that in can increase my knowledge without stressing out busy staff. Please, please, keep these episodes coming! And thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bbopp007
    United States5 months ago
  • Only one of its kind!

    So far only one wildlife rehabilitation podcast out there. Lots of deep dive subjects for wildlife Rehabilitators.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gailbujl
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for hosting this wonderful podcast about wildlife rehabilitation. I have enjoyed all of the topics and really appreciate the emphasis on animal welfare, pain management, and the animal’s perspective.

    Audible
    5
    Jane D.
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful Podcast!

    Thank you for hosting this wonderful podcast about wildlife rehabilitation. I have enjoyed all of the topics and really appreciate the emphasis on animal welfare, pain management, and the animal’s perspective.

    Audible
    5
    Jane D.
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is celebrated for fostering an interest in wildlife care, often serving as a valuable resource for both new and experienced rehabilitators.
Listeners appreciate the informative and practical nature of the content, specifically mentioning its uniqueness in the realm of wildlife rehabilitation.
The episodes are described as engaging and well-produced, making complex topics accessible and relevant to practitioners.

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#231
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#114
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#247
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S5E1 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 1
Q: What do you feed them when they're young?
When they are first hatching, they are fed an all-insect diet with some supplementation for vitamins and minerals.
S5E1 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 1
Q: How long do they live?
Cardinals typically live about two to four years, with some outliers living up to 15 years.
S5E1 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 1
Q: How do you age a Cardinal?
You can age them by observing their weight gain and development, as they hatch around 3 to 5 grams and fledge about 13 days after hatching.
S5E1 Northern Cardinals with Jessika Madison-Kennedy Part 1
Q: So why do Cardinals come into care for rehabilitators?
They are brought in primarily due to living around people, which makes any issues more noticeable, often from cat attacks or window collisions.
S4E11 Eastern Box Turtles with Debbie Sykes Part 2
Q: Okay, so fluid therapy, describe that.
Fluid therapy in reptiles, particularly in Eastern Box Turtles, is complicated and must be done judiciously, assessing their hydration through various physical signs.

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Content focuses on the complex and delicate process of wildlife rehabilitation, emphasizing practical knowledge for licensed rehabilitators and supportive veterinarians. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on various aspects of animal rescue, care methodologies, management strategies, and reconditioning techniques, tailored to the specific wildlife encountered in North America. Unique to this podcast is its emphasis on the diverse outcomes faced during rehabilitation, which includes not only successful release back into their natural habitat, but also the necessary discussions surrounding euthanasia and placement when deemed appropriate for the animal's welfare. This structured, educational approach supports professionals in enhancing... more

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1. Kai Williams
2. Jessika Madison-Kennedy
3. Melissa Moore
4. Jackie Kozlowski
5. Debbie Sykes
6. Brittany Turner
7. Dr. Mark Pokras
8. Sara Cole

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