Anthrozoology is a flourishing field of study and there’s a podcast featuring three up-and-comers that you’re going to love! Hear more from the creators on our own podcast – then check out theirs!
Pollster Mario Canseco surveyed Americans and Canadians – and found that attitudes about animals are changing.
Defender Radio returns for its 8th season to share unsettling news about B.C. auctioning cutblocks in the middle of critical caribou habitat.
Dr. Dean Grubbs, co-author of the new book Shark Biology and Conservation, joins Defender Radio to discuss the book, his own experiences with sharks and debunk one or two fears.
April Martinig studied how predator and prey species interact inside wildlife corridors and joined Defender Radio to share her insights!
A new Faunalytics study explores experiences of paid and volunteer animal advocates in US & Canada. Dr. Jo Anderson joins Defender Radio to discuss!
A new paper contests the policy-setting study that led British Columbia down the path of killing hundreds of wolves in a cull. Amelia Porter, one of The Fur-Bearers' science advisors, joined Defender Radio to explore both studies and what the updated information could mean.
Former CO Bryce Casavant joins Defender Radio and talks about his recent successes in court and academia and how it feels to be vindicated after doing the right thing.
How to keep bears and people safe while having fun in bear country, featuring the North Shore Black Bear Society!
Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada answers audience questions on this episode of the Defender Radio Podcast!
What we know, what people are saying and how it's going to impact the animals on this week's Defender Radio podcast, featuring Faunalytics.
Report shows mountain caribou have lost more habitat than what's needed for their survival.
Ecotourism keeps visitors – and the animals they’re viewing – happy and healthy. Hear more about ethical, sustainable and successful ecotourism from Eric Boyum of Ocean Adventures on the Defender Radio podcast!
Aspring black bear hunt doesn’t solve conflict, orphans cubs and isn’t a major part of Northern Ontario’s tourism. Hear more from Mike McIntosh of Bear With Us Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre on this week’s podcast.
Ontario legislation targets advocates, not animal abusers. Animal Justice joins the show to discuss Bill 156 as well as the new animal welfare laws introduced to replace the OSPCA’s enforcement role.
The Fur-Bearers are re-applying for charitable status and need your help!
Bryce Casavant joins the Defender Radio Podcast to explore effective communication regarding complaints, Freedom of Information and more for wildlife advocates and community members.
Tim Gordon shares why he and colleagues wrote a paper challenging the status quo for researchers’ mental health in the era of a climate crisis.
Luci Cadman of North Shore Black Bear Society explains how people can help keep bears safe as they prepare for hibernation.
Lisa Dahlseide joins the show to discuss the Saturday, November 2 event in Cochrane, Alberta.
Jo-Anne McArthur joins Defender Radio to discuss the new We Animals Media site, her Masterclass, advocacy and more!
Killing canids in Northern Ontario won't help moose populations, but it could have far reaching impacts. Hannah Barron of Earthroots joins Defender Radio to discuss this proposed policy.
Dr. Kristen Walker of UBC talks compassionate conservation, coexistence, harm reduction in wildlife research and more!
How do you grow empathy and protect the future for non-human animals in a part of the world most people will never visit? One company has the answer – and the science to back it up.
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