Myth busted: Zombie raccoons
Canine distemper virus is a problem, but it’s not turning wildlife into “zombies” as media spin suggests.
Canine distemper virus is a problem, but it’s not turning wildlife into “zombies” as media spin suggests.
Who else would visit this urban fence overnight? A trail cam reveals more visitors than you might expect!
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Responsible pet ownership and understanding the principles of co-existence are key to preventing conflict.
Cara Contardi of Urban Wildlife Care talks raccoon biology and behaviour, misleading and inaccurate headlines about rabies, and why it’s important that we understand when, and when not, to help injured or orphaned animals.
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.
It isn’t often that a children’s storybook about a family of raccoons can make you smirk, cause your heart to race, fall in love with a character, and walk away feeling good, all within 80 pages.
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