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Untamed
Teaching the World: Non-releasable Animal Ambassadors
Season 3
Episode 303
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to release healthy, recovered animals back to their natural habitats, as fully functioning wild animals. But what happens when animals can’t be released? This episode highlights the selection criteria and welfare considerations that are essential to determine if an animal is a good candidate as an animal ambassador.
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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.

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.

25:04
Learn what we can do to co-exist with our wild neighbors.