Defender Radio And The Switch podcast

A tartalmat a The Fur-Bearers and Michael Howie / The Fur-Bearers biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a The Fur-Bearers and Michael Howie / The Fur-Bearers vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.

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Episode 10: From Refugee to Radical 44:09

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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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Defender Radio and The Switch bring experts and solutions to wildlife advocates and animal lovers around the world. Hosted by award-winning journalist Michael Howie, Defender Radio and The Switch are produced by The Fur-Bearers (TheFurBearers.com) and released weekly. Learn more at DefenderRadio.com

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Takaya's Ongoing Legacy featuring Cheryl Alexander 26:41

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The journey of Takaya the Lone wolf on Vancouver Island was one of hope, inspiration, and ultimately tragedy. Cheryl Alexander, acclaimed conservation photographer and Founding Executive Director of Takaya’s Legacy has shared her story countless times – but this past year the story took a new twist. An iconic photo of Takaya, taken by Cheryl, was used by a wolf hunting guide’s website without permission. This not only created a social media outrage, but put the spotlight back on the pressures facing wolves in British Columbia and the need to connect public belief with policy. To share these updates and explore the impact the misuse of Takaya’s image had both personally and publicly, Cheryl Alexander joins Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES: Photo of Takaya by Cheryl Alexander Takaya's Legacy website: https://takayaslegacy.com/ Takaya's Legacy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takayalonewolf Takaya's Legacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takayalonewolf Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at info@TheFurBearers.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/thefurbearers.bsky.social ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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The Switch: Road Salt Solutions 3:32

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Winter salt keeps sidewalks safe but harms Ottawa’s waterways. A five-year study shows toxic chloride levels in local streams year-round. Learn how to reduce salt use, protect aquatic life, and keep winter walkways safe. SHOW NOTES: Episode art photo by EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images Check out Ottawa Riverkeeper's work on salt monitoring and reduction: https://ottawariverkeeper.ca/sign-the-road-salt-reduction-pledge/ Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio and The Switch? Reach out to us at info@TheFurBearers.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ), Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio) , or Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/defenderradio.bsky.social) . Defender Radio and The Switch is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Saving North Atlantic Right Whales featuring Sheryl Fink 18:32

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North Atlantic Right Whales are at extreme risk of extinction, with only around 370 individuals and around 70 reproductive females. According to RightWhales.org , over 142 individuals have been injured or died since 2017 – a shocking 35% of the current population. Fortunately, individuals like Sheryl Fink of the International Fund for Animal Welfare or IFAW are working hard to collaborate and find solutions to protect this endangered whale species, who can be found off the coast of Canada. To share more about how North Atlantic Right Whales reached such critically low levels, what the largest impacts on their populations are, and how scientific collaboration can lead to solutions, Sheryl joins Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES: Episode art credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Image taken under NOAA Research Permit 665-1652 ( link to original use ). Find more about Sheryl and IFAW's work to save North Atlantic Right Whales at: https://www.RightWhales.org . Find IFAW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifawglobal/ Find IFAW on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ay3hmpazay7ndzmbxcyfasb7 Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at info@TheFurBearers.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/thefurbearers.bsky.social ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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The Switch: Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste 3:52

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Canadians waste a ton of food - literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emissions and climate change by listening now. SHOW NOTES: LoveFoodHateWaste.ca: https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca/ Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio and The Switch? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio and The Switch is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Biodiversity and Urban Connectivity feat. Dr. Thami Croeser and Dr. Holly Kirk 53:46

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Enhancing biodiversity in urban areas is a critical step in improving our ecosystems, resilience against the climate crisis, and ensuring nature exposure for residents. But how do you increase biodiversity on pavement? According to two researchers, it can start with stepping stones. Drs. Thami Croeser and Holly Kirk tackled this issue and showed the brilliance of available solutions in their paper Nature-based solutions for urban biodiversity: spatial targeting of retrofits can multiply ecological connectivity benefits . In short, the researchers showed that converting underutilized parking spaces in urban Australia can improve ecological connectivity – the ability for various species to move across the landscape from one patch of greenspace to another. To share the need for such connectivity changes, how they developed and ran their study, the incredible benefits to both people and ecosystems, and what lessons we can learn, Drs. Thami Croeser and Holly Kirk join Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES: Episode art provided by Dr. Thami Croeser Read the paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204624001683 Dr. Thami Croeser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thami-croeser-822ab9a/ Dr. Holly Kirk's website: https://natureonthebrain.wordpress.com/ The Conversation Article: https://theconversation.com/stepping-stones-for-wildlife-how-linking-up-isolated-habitats-can-help-nature-thrive-in-our-cities-234923 Sound of Mole Crickets via Mostly Nature / YouTube Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Dealing With Winter Drafts 3:16

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Cold drafts in winter aren’t only unpleasant, they could be costing you money and wasting energy. Listen now to The Switch to hear how to quickly identify and deal with a draft. SHOW NOTES: Photo of a door equipped with two types of draft stoppers by AndreyPopov / Getty Images Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways To Love A Mink feat. Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard 32:17

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One day at school, 7-year-old animal loving Georgia discovers her best friend is wearing a coat made with mink fur; with the companionship of her dog Tizzy, Georgia and her friend begin to learn about animals that live in fur farms – and that they must stand up for them. Tizzy and Me: Fifteen Ways to Love A Mink is the lovely chapter book by NML Hazard (also known as Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard), a former veterinarian turned author. Published in late 2024 by Red Deer Press with illustrations by Alice Priestly, Tizzy and Me is a wonderful story for young people and families who want to discuss issues of animal welfare, talking about difficult topics, and making an impact for animals in our lives. To discuss her unique background, what went into writing Tizzy and Me, what she hopes people learn, and some great writing tips, Defender Radio is joined by Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard. SHOW NOTES: Dr. Nadja Lubiw-Hazard (NML Hazard): https://www.nmlhazard.com/ Tizzy & Me from Red Deer Press: https://www.reddeerpress.com/Detail/0889957509 Episode art photo of a mink by DanielLacy / Getty Images Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Season 11 Coming Soon! 1:14

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I’m excited to announce season 11 of Defender Radio and The Switch is going live this month! You’ll be hearing long-form interviews from expert scientists around the world talking about wildlife behaviour, population dynamics, and the environment. We’ll be exploring ways you can reduce your impact on the climate crisis and become more resilient through bi-weekly episodes of The Switch. And I can’t wait to hear from you! Make sure you’re following The Fur-Bearers on Instagram @furbearers and find us on Facebook , YouTube , and LinkedIn by searching The Fur-Bearers, where you can leave comments about the latest episodes, share your tips, and chat with me about upcoming episode ideas! Remember to subscribe and follow Defender Radio and The Switch wherever you listen, and sign up to receive email updates from The Fur-Bearers to ensure you hear about each new episode! Find more episodes and how to listen at DefenderRadio.com.…

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Rescuing Rabbits with Amy's Bunny Barn 33:53

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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 are frequently released or dumped in the wild – and with an exceptionally quick gestation period, that can lead to a lot of domestic rabbits in the wild, really fast. Fortunately, there are incredible people who are working to find homes for rabbits and prevent the need for dumping – like Amy McLaughin of Amy’s Bunny Barn on Vancouver Island. A vet assistant, past SPCA worker, and passionate advocate for rabbits, Amy is providing essential education, foster care, and resources to help keep bunnies in homes with full, happy lives. To share more about what goes into caring for a pet rabbit, why dumping is such an issue, and the importance of meeting the many needs of bunnies in homes, Amy joins Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES The rabbit shown in the episode artwork is named Bella, and is one of many bunnies available for adoption! Visit https://www.amysbunnybarn.org/adoptables to see more. Amy's Bunny Barn online: https://www.amysbunnybarn.org/ Support Amy's Bunny Barn with a tax deductible donation: https://www.amysbunnybarn.org/donate Amy's Bunny Barn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amysbunnybarn/ Amy's Bunny Barn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysbunnybarn/ Amy's Bunny Barn on Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/amysbunnybarn/ Amy's Bunny Barn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@amybunnybarn Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Speak at Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals with Natalia Hanson 10:34

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Finding community is an important part of being an advocate – and in a post pandemic world, that can be a struggle. Fortunately, opportunities like Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals bring together hundreds of likeminded people, sharing resources, ideas, and finding hope together. The 2025 Summit for Animals is taking place in Montreal, Quebec on April 27, 28 and 29 – and there’s still time to submit a proposal to present yourself! To learn more about the Summit, the range of subjects that will be presented upon, and what kind of proposal is perfect, Humane Canada’s Natalia Hanson joins Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES Episode art photo by RT-Images / Getty Images Humane Canada's website: https://humanecanada.ca/ Humane Canada's Summit for Animals website: https://reg.eventmobi.com/summitforanimals Humane Canada on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumaneCanada/ Humane Canada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanecanada/?hl=en Humane Canada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanecanada/ Humane Canada on X: https://x.com/HumaneCanada Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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The Ursa Project with Katie Graves 37:19

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Hundreds of black bears are killed in British Columbia every year; often, the issue leading to government agents killing bears is attractants such as unsecure garbage that bears may want to explore or eat. While there is much to be said and debated about this situation, one thing is clear: communities need solutions. And that’s where the Ursa Project comes in. Founded in Nelson, BC, in 2022, the Ursa Project was created by concerned citizens who wanted to see the bears of their community protected, not killed simply for looking for food. To date, the non-profit has made inroads in getting new waste management tools, increasing education, and providing an important voice to represent the needs of bears in local decision-making. To share more about the origins, work, and goals of the Ursa Project , Defender Radio is joined by founding member Katie Graves. SHOW NOTES Ursa Project's website: https://www.theursaproject.ca/ Ursa Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/789619325665220/ Ursa Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ursaprojectnelson/ FREE coexistence door hangers: https://thefurbearers.com/resources The Fur-Bearers' Attractants page: https://thefurbearers.com/attractants The Fur-Bearers' BC Black Bears page: https://www.thefurbearers.com/bcblackbears Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Signs of Life with Sarah Cox 31:08

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More than 5,000 wild species are at risk of extinction in Canada right now – it’s an overwhelming, staggering number, and it begs the question: what are we doing about it? Environmental journalist Sarah Cox explores this question with hope and curiosity in her new book, Signs of Life: Field Notes from the Frontlines of Extinction . Featuring interviews and experiences with advocates, researchers, Indigenous peoples, and even the Canadian military, Sarah explores several species at risk of extinction in Signs of Life, and what’s being done by different people to make an impact. Signs of Life is a must read for wildlife and environmental advocates in Canada, or anyone interested in how we can make an impact on climate change. Sarah joins Defender Radio to share more about what motivated her to write Signs of Life, how she manages the difficult narratives she shares, and how people of all walks of life can make a difference for the future. SHOW NOTES: Episode art photo by Frank Fichtmüller / Getty Images Sarah Cox's website: https://www.SarahCox.ca Signs of Life from Goose Lane Publishing: https://gooselane.com/collections/nature/products/signs-of-life Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Tales of the Urban Wild with Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith 36:40

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What’s the world like for a Puma in California? What would they encounter, and what would they make of the humans acting strangely in the landscape? Scientist Dr. Tiffany Yap and artist Meital Smith put together what they think that may look like in the incredible Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey , now available from Reverberation Books. Dr. Yap, a conservation scientist, wrote the story of the puma named C-8 by local scientists who explores the world around him; Meital Smith, a multidisciplinary artist, developed the incredible artwork that pulls together the graphic novel into a poignant, evocative read. To share more about the motivation behind the story, the artwork, and why the narrative of a young puma navigating the world is more important today than ever before, Dr. Tiffany Yap and Meital Smith join Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES: Buy Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma's Journey at https://www.amazon.ca/Tales-Urban-Wild-Pumas-Journey/dp/1634050584 Learn more about Meital Smith: https://www.meitalsmith.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tiffany Yap: https://tiffanyyap.com/ Episode art by Meital Smith Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Bears in our Backyards with Paul Johnson 1:03:33

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Black bears in British Columbia face an impossible reality: find new places to live, without being near people, while we continue to remove habitat and ecological connectivity from the landscape. It’s a struggle that journalist and documentarian Paul Johnson wanted to profile – in hopes of making a change. Bears in our Backyards: The Struggle to Survive with Humans , is Johnson’s latest full-length documentary, and features extensive footage of black bears in British Columbia, along with interviews from experts, advocates, and government officials. The documentary is poignant, and shows the precarious situation we’ve created for black bears – and how our attitudes toward wildlife coexistence can set us all up for success, or failure. Paul joins Defender Radio to share more about what motivated him to create the documentary, how his time as a television journalist with Global BC shapes his views of the issue, and what we can all do to create the future for ourselves and black bears that we want to see. SHOW NOTES: View Bears In Our Backyards: The Struggle to Survive With Humans (trailer and rent/buy options): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/466402 Connect with Paul on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PJReporter/ The episode art image is a still from Bears in our Backyards, provided by Paul Johnson. Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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Nakoda's Story with John E. Marriott 26:20

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Nakoda was a grizzly bear who lived in Yoho National Park. She was a well-known bear, having been tracked by Parks Canada as Bear 178, and popular with photographers and tourists who caught a glimpse of her famous blonde-white fur. Tragically, on the evening of June 6, 2024, Nakoda was struck by a vehicle on the Trans-Canada highway near the park, and was later found dead. This came only 12 hours after Nakoda’s two cubs were also struck and killed on the highway. 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. John, the cofounder of Exposed Wildlife Conservancy and an award-winning wildlife photographer , joins Defender Radio to share the tragic story of Nakoda and her family, what is leading to the deaths of grizzlies in the area, and how wildlife lovers can take action to protect more grizzly bears. SHOW NOTES: Take Action with Exposed Wildlife Conservancy: https://win.newmode.net/exposedwildlifeconservancy/nakodasletter Connect with Exposed Wildlife Conservancy: https://www.exposedwc.org Exposed Wildlife Conservancy on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/exposdwc/ ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/exposdwc/ ) and YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@EXPOSEDWildlifeConservancy ) Support Exposed Wildlife Conservancy: https://www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/one-time-donation Episode art photo of Nakoda by Exposed Wildlife Conservancy Ambassador Lee Horbachewski Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram ( www.instagram.com/howiemichael ) or Facebook ( www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio ). Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers ( www.TheFurBearers.com ), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/furbearers ), Twitter ( www.twitter.com/furbearers ) and Facebook ( www.facebook.com/FurFree ).…

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