
This Common Sense Policy Update Can Help Keep Dogs Safe From Traps (513)
Creating trap warning sign policies would allow outdoor enthusiasts to make informed decisions. Hear more and take action with this week’s podcast!
Creating trap warning sign policies would allow outdoor enthusiasts to make informed decisions. Hear more and take action with this week’s podcast!
Dr. Adrian Treves joins Defender Radio to explore the implications of his latest wolf depredation study, the importance of adapting policies to match science, and how we can all play a role in safeguarding wildlife and the environment for future generations.
Feline veterinary expert Dr. Margie Scherk explains the truth about cat declawing, alternatives to prevent scratching, and dispels a myth about shelter dumping.
Jan Hannah joined the Defender Radio Podcast to discuss IFAW's Northern Dogs Project, the history of working with Cree and Anishinaabe communities, and why it matters that as advocates we focus on listening.
Designer and fashion professor Joshua Katcher is crowdfunding his new book, Fashion Animals, that takes on the fur industry and challenges the way the world sees fur in fashion.
Animal Justice is launching the Paw and Order podcast to share more about their legal fight for the animals. Hear from the whole team about this new show!
Host Michael Howie explores the question of how to grow hope in the world after a difficult year, and his promises to the animals for 2018.
The Defender Radio Family Christmas Special tells an old holiday tale with a loving wildlife twist…
New book explores popular wildlife photographer John E. Marriott’s life through photos and memories, and the story of how he became a vocal conservationist.
Russell, an orphaned and injured bear cub in Alberta, can't be helped under provincial policy. A group of advocates intend on changing that.
Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy, Executive Director of the Animal in Science Policy Institute, joined Defender Radio to break down the numbers of the four million animals used in research in 2016, explain the alternatives, and share how everyone, from school kids to advocates to researchers can be a part of the necessary change.
The False Knees web comic gives emotion, character, and introspection to animals often seen, but seldom considered in our daily lives. Creator Joshua Barkman joins the show for a unique interview at Café Pyrus in Kitchener, ON.
Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada joined Defender Radio for an outdoor interview to talk co-existence programs, community buy-in, and what can lead to success or failure for co-flourishing with coyotes.
Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May joins the show to talk practical government policies to combat climate change, and how we can all help on a daily basis.
They’ve made an animal-free parka that not only looks good, but uses military-grade tech. It’s time to keep warm with Wully Outerwear.
Wolves are being poisoned and Sadie Parr of Wolf Awareness Inc., shares the truth about this inhumane and unethical treatment, and how we can protect wolves and other species from cruel, legal poisons.
Mario Canseco of Insights West discusses what his company’s poll on grizzly bear hunting shows, why professional surveys are a valuable tool, and why advocates should be looking to the numbers.
Outreach worker Kate Howie joins Defender Radio to talk about recognizing burnout in ourselves and other advocates, learning the first steps we can take to prevent burnout, and how we can ask for help.
Learn how to be a better advocate, find out about new causes, and help the animals with these great podcasts.
Res Krebs of IFAW discusses emergency response to the hurricanes that devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands, the realities facing recovery efforts, and how we can all help the people and the animals.
Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice talks representing the animals’ interests at the Vancouver Aquarium, protection of captive animals in Ontario, and how we can be part of the solution.
Turtle rehabilitation, why some turtles are pretty much living dinosaurs, and what 3,000 turtle eggs are doing in plastic containers in Peterborough are discussed with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre.
Dog behaviour expert Joan Weston talks separation anxiety, back to school changes, and finding effective, science-based training for family pets as we go Bark To School.
Dr. Simon Gadbois responds to folk-logic raised in documentary Bad Coyote, and discusses co-existence, fear, and the science of canids in Nova Scotia.
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