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Untamed
One Small Way to Save Many Wild Lives
Season 2
Episode 6
Each year, more than 3,000 wild animals are brought to the Wildlife Center of Virginia to be treated for life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The good news is that many of these mishaps are easy to prevent. And perhaps the most preventable of all come from the terrible human habit of littering.
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26:02
Where do diseases affecting wildlife come from? How are they spread?
24:03
Learn the steps to curating a positive outdoor ethic.
25:18
Learn about how conservation decisions are made and how to get involved.
26:30
What happens when animals can’t be released?
24:18
Discover how habitat islands help species survive among a landscape dominated by humans.
26:23
Learn more about the entire wildlife rehabilitation process.
26:23
Staff and wildlife researchers reflect on what former patients can teach us.
26:04
Learn why and how birds migrate and the dangers they face along the way.
26:46
Learn why keeping cats indoors is better for wildlife, the cats and human health.
26:43
Learn what you can do to help reduce litter.
26:34
Learn how you can create your own safe backyard habitat.
26:46
Learn about the devastating effects of lead poisoning on wildlife.