Canid Thoughts

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Welcome to the ‘Canid Thoughts’ podcast where we will explore the spiritual connection between wolves, coyotes, foxes, and humans. We will probe and tell historical to modern-day stories regarding individual Canids. The complex meanings which are characterized by individual animals, species, or Canids provide the sacred ground where our conversations will originate. We will also explore co-existence and how our responsibility to nature evolves over time.

Leigh Langford


    • Dec 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Season Two Finale: Remembering Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 36:45


    In this final episode of season two, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox reflect upon memorable moments from this season and talk about what is ahead. Then, Leigh Langford and Julia Di Sieno talk about how she rescued and cared for Angel the coyote. Julia founded the Animal Rescue Team in 2009 and has worked tirelessly to rehabilitate countless native wild species. If you would like to donate to her organization or learn more, go to animalrescueteam.net or contact her at animalrescueteaminfo@gmail.com.

    The Fur Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 31:22


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk about the fur trade which is often associated with the colonial phase in our nation's history. The conversation touches upon the exploitation of furry mammals and how that related to economic development. It also explores other side effects both past and present from those early impacts. Cited Sources: Gilman, Carolyn. Where Two worlds meet: The great lakes fur trade. Minnesota Historical Society, 1982. Dolin, Eric Jay. Fur, Fortune, and Empire: The epic history of the Fur Trade in America. New York, NY: W.W. Norton, 2011. Newman, Peter Charles. Empire of the Bay: The company of adventurers that seized a continent. New York, NY: Penguin Books, 2000. https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling/learn/fur-trade https://wolfpatrol.org/2023/04/23/an-indigenous-perspective-on-the-fur-trade-trapping/ https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2017/furbearers-07-13-2017.php https://www.hsi.org/news-resources/fur-trade/

    A Conversation with Jordyn O'Gara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 47:05


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Jordyn O'Gara talk about the curriculum she designed for her Master's degree which focuses on common myths about wolves. The conversation touches upon how her background contributed to her understanding of the need for the curriculum, the historical beginnings of anti-wolf sentiment, and much more. If you are interested in accessing her curriculum, you can contact Jordyn at deflatingmyths@gmail.com.

    Humans, Wildlife, and Animal Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 45:51


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and John Maguranis talk about some of his experiences working as an Animal Control Officer (ACO). The conversation touches upon what the Project Coyote organization does to help advocate for wildlife, some of his more memorable rescues from his time working as an ACO, some of the frequent questions he gets asked during the many presentations he has given as an Ambassador for Project Coyote, and much more. Check out projectcoyote.org to learn more about how you can support and advocate for wildlife.

    Maned Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 20:11


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk with Rachel Stepp about animal welfare, caring for captive animals, and her experience with Maned Wolves. The conversation touches upon how Rachel and Kayla met, how Rachel first became interested in caring for captive animals, and we learn more about what makes Maned Wolves unique. Rachel Stepp is a zookeeper with several years of experience caring for animals.

    Conservation and Education at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 44:05


    In this episode, Leigh Langford, Lindsey Grigg, and Kayla Wilcox learn more about how the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center got started. The conversation touches upon what a typical day looks like and how they've been involved with the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado. Lindsey Grigg is the Lead Animal Caretaker. The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is located in Divide, CO. You can learn more about the animals at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center by visiting their website: www.wolfeducation.org.

    Canines and Conservation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 47:59


    In this episode, Leigh Langford, Lindsay Hayward, and Kayla Wilcox talk about how a canine's sense of smell can be useful in conservation work. The conversation touches upon how Lindsay got started working with dogs in conversation, what the process can look like when it comes to training dogs for scent work, and so much more. The Conservation Dogs Collective is a non-profit based in Milwaukee, WI.

    A Conversation with Patrick Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 50:45


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Patrick Cross talk about how he got started studying red foxes. The conversation touches upon cultivating stewardship of wilderness areas, the genetics of red foxes, and other important findings from his extensive research.

    A Conversation with Julia Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 47:53


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Julia Smith talk about wolf advocacy. The conversation touches upon the monitoring and management of wolves in the state of Washington. We talk about how her views have evolved as she has worked with wolves and people, the usefulness of zones when approaching a complex species like wolves, and some of the identified goals from the Washington wolf management plan.

    Season Two Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 29:58


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox introduce what they are excited about that is coming in Season Two of the podcast. Kayla talks about how she become involved in wildlife conservation and management. The conversation touches upon the Bureau of Land Management's program, which is a competition, called Extreme Mustang Makeover. Kayla's early experience working with wild mustangs made a strong impression that put her on the path she's on today.

    Wildlife Rehabilitation with Jennifer Kleinpeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 50:12


    In this final episode of season one, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk about future plans for the break and the highlights from the season. Then, Jennifer Kleinpeter of the Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center shares insight into wildlife rehabilitation work. The conversation touches upon self-care when caring for others, educating the public about wildlife, using social media to dispel misconceptions about native wildlife, and much more.

    All About Coyotes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 18:52


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk about coyotes. The conversation touches upon their diet, their family structures, misconceptions, and where they live.

    Howling with Ray - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 36:02


    Leigh Langford, Kayla Wilcox, and Ray Leonard talk about howl surveying. Ray recounts his top five memories of howling with other people. The conversation touches upon different experiential aspects of conducting howl surveys.

    Howling with Ray - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 52:44


    In this episode, Leigh Langford, Kayla Wilcox, and Ray Leonard talk about carnivore tracking and howling. The conversation explores how Ray started as a howl survey volunteer and elaborates upon some of his favorite memories of howling with other people. This is the first part of a two-part conversation.

    Life of a North American Red Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 27:52


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk about red foxes. The conversation touches upon their diet, where they live, reproduction, and common misconceptions. Kayla shares a memorable interaction she had with a red fox and what insight was gained from the experience.

    A Unified Response to a Tragic Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 45:50


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Sam Kieschnick discuss a city's response in the aftermath of a tragic incident that occurred in 2022. This episode does have a content warning due to the brief description of the incident. The conversation touches upon what evidence exists to remain hopeful in the future as humans and coyotes endeavor to coexist peacefully. Sam Kieschnick is an Urban Wildlife Biologist based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

    A Conversation with Aspen Stalls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 27:12


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Aspen Stalls talk about coyotes. The conversation touches upon the rebound adaptations of coyotes, predator-prey dynamics, and social media as a tool for engaging with the public about coyotes. Aspen shares some of her favorite memories from her time spent researching coyotes.

    The Howl Survey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 29:02


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox discuss the Wisconsin wolf howl survey and their favorite memories of howling as howl survey volunteers. The conversation touches upon the purpose of the survey, the howling technique, and how you can get started volunteering with the howling survey.

    A Conversation with Sarah Encapera

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 27:33


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Sarah Encapera discuss some of the misconceptions about wolves. The conversation reflects back upon some of the cherished memories of captive animals which reside at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is in West Yellowstone, Montana, and is a top-notch place to visit.

    My Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 20:18


    In this episode, the focus is elaborating upon how the idea for this podcast came about as well as sharing my story which explains how I first came to appreciate wolves. The 06female, from Yellowstone National Park, was an inspiration.

    All About Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 31:27


    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox discuss Gray wolves (Canis Lupus), particularly what they eat, where they live, how they communicate, and much more. The conversation touches upon the resilience of wolves as well as some of the misconceptions.

    Canid Thoughts - An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 3:00


    The Canid Thoughts Podcast is finally here! Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox are behind the mics, as we share the purpose behind the show. This is a podcast that explores how wildlife, particularly canids, and the human spirit intersect as well as how co-existence with carnivores benefits everyone. Storytelling and co-existence are featured prominently in this podcast.

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