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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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Season
Emerging Wildlife Diseases
26:02
Where do diseases affecting wildlife come from? How are they spread?
Outdoor Ethics
24:03
Learn the steps to curating a positive outdoor ethic.
Conservation and Public Policy
25:18
Learn about how conservation decisions are made and how to get involved.
Habitat Islands and Wildlife Corridors
24:18
Discover how habitat islands help species survive among a landscape dominated by humans.
From Rescue to Release
26:23
Learn more about the entire wildlife rehabilitation process.
After the Release
26:23
Staff and wildlife researchers reflect on what former patients can teach us.
Bird Migration
26:04
Learn why and how birds migrate and the dangers they face along the way.
The Case for Indoor Cats
26:46
Learn why keeping cats indoors is better for wildlife, the cats and human health.
Critters Don't Need Litter
26:43
Learn what you can do to help reduce litter.
Backyard Wildlife Habitats
26:34
Learn how you can create your own safe backyard habitat.
Lead Poisoning
26:46
Learn about the devastating effects of lead poisoning on wildlife.
Wild Neighbors
25:04
Learn what we can do to co-exist with our wild neighbors.
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