Rescuing Rabbits with Amy’s Bunny Barn
We’re releasing this episode in time for International Rabbit Day – a celebration of our favourite floppy-eared lagomorphs. While rabbits do make wonderful companions, they
We’re releasing this episode in time for International Rabbit Day – a celebration of our favourite floppy-eared lagomorphs. While rabbits do make wonderful companions, they
Natalia Hanson joins the Defender Radio podcast to share more about the Summit, the range of subjects, and what kind of proposal is perfect!
Learn how a community group in Nelson, BC, is making an impact for local black bears!
Author and environmental journalist Sarah Cox shares the story of her new book, the people she met along the way, and what impacts we can all make.
C-8 is a young puma in search of home and safety in the graphic novel by Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith.
Journalist and documentarian Paul Johnson shares insights into why black bears in BC are facing such pressure, and how we can help.
Nakoda isn’t the first grizzly to die due to the railways and highways that flow through and around national park sites; but John Marriott and the team at Exposed Wildlife Conservancy hope she may be the last.
Chief Jennifer Toussaint shares how an intersectional approach to animal control leads to better welfare for everyone on this podcast episode.
Dr. Tiffany Yap joins Defender Radio to discuss the new legislation, what impact it may have, and why connectivity is essential for ecosystem (and our) health.
Nicole Murphy, recipient of The Fur-Bearers’ Science Scholarship, shares the results of her thesis project exploring perceptions of urban coyotes.
An experienced eco-therapist with advanced degrees, Dr. Weaver joins Defender Radio to share what led to this book, how grief is unique to everyone, and what tools we have to ensure we not only cope but become resilient and lead fulfilling lives.
Finding ways to talk about important subjects – like natural sciences – with people who don’t believe in science can be a challenge. But it’s one that Dr. Lee McIntyre takes head on.
Hear the story of how A Home For Hooves was born, how the location is managed to protect wildlife and the sanctuary animals, and how a big pig named Cyrus led to an even bigger move.
Dr. Marc Bekoff joins Defender Radio podcast to talk about the newly revised edition of The Emotional Lives of Animals.
Camille Labchuk joins the podcast to share the impact of a recent victory over ag-gag laws in Ontario, and what impact it has for animals and the future.
Naturalized gardens are appearing along the concrete-leaden urban streets in Hamilton. Learn more about Green Venture on this week’s episode.
To share more about what this year’s conference will include, Defender Radio was joined by Humane Canada’s Natalia Hanson.
Hear from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond about the cultural significance of art for her family, the impacts of colonization, and how we can all find creative inspiration around us!
Improving the lives of dogs across Canada and around the world is a hefty goal – but by talking about the lives of wild dogs, Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin is getting closer to reaching that goal every day.
Late winter and early spring are great times to get outside and sow wildflower seeds that benefit pollinators, wildlife, and entire ecosystems!
A new documentary series, Trapped In The Past, is challenging why killing neck snares remain legal to use, what impact they have on wildlife, and how a lack of updated regulations puts wildlife, people, and pets at risk.
The Edgy Veg joins Defender Radio podcast to share her journey to plant-based eating, why advocacy always matters, and what makes some recipes Edgy!
Are you an active gardener looking for ways to reduce your impact on the local environment? Rain barrels are a great, accessible place to start! Join me for a quick conversation about the known – and perhaps less known – benefits of using rain barrels around your home.
Beaver Trust is bringing European beavers back to the UK to help create and protect biodiversity and climate resilience. Hear from restoration expert Dr. Roisin Campbell-Palmer on this podcast episode!
Formed in 1953, The Fur-Bearers (The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals) is a registered Canadian charity that protects fur-bearing animals through conservation, advocacy, research, and education. Your donation is tax-deductible. Charitable registration number: 130006125RR0002