Podcasts about pikas

Molly and Carrie journey to the Cirque of the Towers. They discuss the best tent for The Winds, why you should always check behind your cat hole, the campsite element that makes them think twice, how they keep from fantasizing about food and what makes a pass go from intimidating to doable. Cross Texas Pass with them, swim in Lonesome lake, go off trail, admire Pingora Peak and wonder at the loudmouthed little Pikas.

Nuo praėjusio penktadienio dalis Vidurio Europos toiau kovoja su potvyniais. Lenkijoje baiminamasi plūstančio vandens Vroclavo link. Dalis Ostravos miesto užlieta ir Čekijoje, neramu Bratislavoje bei Budapešte.Antradienį antrąją kadenciją Europos Komisijai paskirta vadovauti Ursula von der Leyen pristatė naująją Europos Komisijos sudėtį. Lietuvos europarlamentarui Andriui Kubiliui skirtas gynybos ir kosmoso portfelis. Mieli klausytojai, kaip jūs vertinate tai, kad Andriui Kubiliu skirtas būtent gynybos ir kosmoso portfelis?Kaip įveikti priešą, turintį daugiau karių ir ginklų? Ukrainos kariuomenė sako, kad kare su Rusija lemiamą vaidmenį turi naujausios technologijos. Vilniuje atidaryta MILTECH akademija, kurioje gynybos ir saugumo pramonės įmonės, mokslo ir kariuomenės atstovai iš Ukrainos ir NATO šalių dalinsis patirtimi ir naujausiomis karo technologijomis.Artėjant tamsiajam metų laikui gyventojai sulaukia elektros energijos tiekėjų siūlymų keisti tiekėją ar pasirinkti geresnį planą. Kiek dabar tinkamas metas persvarstyti savo pasirinktus planus?Etninės kultūros globos taryba nutarė 2025 metus paskelbti atmintinais Lietuvių liaudies dainų metais. Kuo liaudies dainos aktualios šiandien, ir ar turėtume ieškoti šiuolaikiškesnių priėjimų?

SummaryIn this episode, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus interview Deirdre Rosenberg, a conservation photographer who shares her love for nature and photography. Growing up in northern Minnesota, surrounded by wilderness and adventure, her passion for photography started at a young age. Deirdre's photography journey began in action sports photography. Still, it shifted to her calling: wildlife and nature conservation photography and type-2 fun, which is the joy and fulfillment of challenging experiences. Deirdre deeply appreciates the little things in nature, like pikas, and encourages others to slow down and observe the beauty around them. In this conversation, Deirdre Rosenberg shares her passion for wildlife photography and her love for capturing images of the American pika. She discusses the behavior and habitat of pikas and provides tips for photographing them. Deirdre also talks about her conservation efforts and raising funds efforts for land and wildlife conservation. She shares her experiences on backcountry trips and the importance of being immersed in the wilderness. TakeawaysDeirdre grew up in northern Minnesota, surrounded by wilderness and adventure.Her passion for photography started at a young age, influenced by her father who was a professional photographer.Deirdre's photography journey began with action sports photography but eventually shifted towards wildlife and nature.She emphasizes the importance of type 2 fun, finding joy and fulfillment in challenging experiences.Deirdre has a deep appreciation for the little things in nature, like pikas, and encourages others to slow down and observe the beauty around them. Pikas are small mammals that live in alpine environments and have unique behaviors that make them interesting subjects for wildlife photography.Conservation efforts can take many forms, including packing out trash and raising funds for land and wildlife conservation.Backcountry trips provide opportunities for unique wildlife encounters and allow photographers to capture honest and authentic images.Cold Case Gear is a product developed by Deirdre and her husband to keep camera batteries warm in cold temperatures, ensuring longer battery life during outdoor photography expeditions.Sound Bites"Type two fun is the worst time. It's when you go out and you just have a big suffer fast.""I just want to live and I just want to do what I want to do. And I don't want people to control what I'm doing because of financial reasons or because of this or that.""If you just slow down just for a second, it's amazing what can happen.""Cool. Well, that's your biology moment.""So many people get really hung up on how do I be a conservation photographer? What does that mean? Like, what does that look like? And it doesn't mean that you have to like be published by these huge outlets. It doesn't mean that you have to have these giant projects. It doesn't mean you have to go on expeditions or travel around, but there are so many ways to help conservation efforts to help local conservation efforts.""90% of my photos are created on expeditions. I don't, I sometimes I'll post a photo and be like, Oh, like everyone's gonna hate this because the light's not right, but the light's not right because the light wasn't right. And I was on an expedition and that's reality sometimes."Chapters01:00 Deirdre's Background10:08 Discovering the Passion for Photography16:08 Embracing Type 2 Fun and Living Life to the Fullest22:47 Appreciating the Little Things in Nature25:17 The Fascinating World of Pikas32:24 Pika Behavior and Adaptations35:05 The Charm of the American Pika37:42 Making a Difference Through Conservation Photography53:35 Expeditions and Backcountry Photography01:04:01 Keeping Camera Batteries Warm with Cold Case GearLinks and MoreWeb: www.deirdredenaliphotography.comInstagram: @deirdredenaliphotographyThanks for listening to another episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast. To see more of our show and to watch the hosts, as well as the photos and videos that they discuss, tune into their Beyond the Wild Podcast YouTube channel.Make sure to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment!Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

PIKA PIKA, Herders!A pika is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative, the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[3] The large-eared pika of the Himalayas and nearby mountains lives at elevations of more than 6,000 m (20,000 ft).Pikas prefer rocky slopes and graze on a range of plants, primarily grasses, flowers, and young stems. In the autumn they pull hay, soft twigs, and other stores of food into their burrows to eat during the long, cold winter.[4] The pika is also known as the whistling hare because of its high-pitched alarm call when diving into its burrow.The name "pika" appears to be derived from the Tungus pika,[5] and the scientific name Ochotona is from the Mongolian word outrun-a, оготно, which means pika.[6] It is used for any member of the Ochotonidae (/ɒkətoʊnɪdeɪ/),[7] a family within the order of lagomorphs which also includes the Leporidae (rabbits and hares). Only one genus, Ochotona[7] (/ɒkəˈtoʊnə/ or /ɒtʃəˈtoʊnə/), is extant within the family, covering 37 species, though many fossil genera are known. Another species, the Sardinian pika, belonging to the separate genus Prolagus, has become extinct within the last 2000 years owing to human activity.The two species found in North America are the American pika, found primarily in the mountains of the western United States and far southwestern Canada, and the collared pika of northern British Columbia, the Yukon, western Northwest Territories and Alaska.

Kalli Pikas ja Triinu Taul loovad koos tantsu ja heli lavastuse "Nutan saba ja sarvedega".

29.01 Geeniuse digisaade: suurte OLED-telerite aeg on käes Tänases saates räägime Telia ning Netflixi teenuste hinnatõusudest ja hoiatame uute Facebookis levivate petuskeemide eest. Samuti arutame, mida tähendab Euroopa Komisjoni poolt Apple'ile peale surutud NFC-kiibi avamine konkureerivatele makselahendustele. Pikas teemas räägib Glen, millise mulje jätsid talle hiljuti testitud suured  OLED-telerid ja annab nõu, mida sellise teleri ostmisel silmas pidada tasub. Saate teemad: •    00:56 Telia tõstab mitmete teenuste hinda tuntavalt. •    11:00 Netflix kaotab ära soodsaima reklaamivaba paketi. •    16:15 Ole tähelepanelik: nende uute trikkidega püüavad petturid Facebookis sinu raha ja tundlikke andmeid varastada. •    20:21 Apple avab Euroopas iPhone'i NFC kiibi konkurentidele. •    30:34 OLED-telerite hinnad on muutunud päris heaks, aga kuidas valida endale sobivat? Kui sul on meile küsimusi või tahad jagada oma kogemusi tehnikamaailmas, siis kirjuta meile: digisaade@geenius.ee. Saadet teevad Hans Lõugas, Glen Pilvre ja Meelis Väljamäe. Tunnusmuusika: Glen Pilvre, Paul Oja.

Laurinavičius: civilizacijų karo pikas jau pasiektas - Vakarai pralaimi. O mes vis dar nematom bendro pasaulio konfliktų paveikslo, ir vertinam juos atskirai. Pasak Mariaus Laurinavičiaus, nėra lyderių, kurie aiškiai įvardintų grėsmę ir nebijotų laimėti prieš Rusiją.Ved. Deividas Jursevičius

Christina not only sews her own activewear, she road tests them and will share those reviews on her Instagram account and on her YouTube account. Here's how she reviews her work, "I started the day in a Rad CYOA slim and sweats (with an LBB and hellebore) and then changed for running into Sparks, Endurance, secret tank, pacific pullover. It started as 52F and overcast and poured rain when I was 3/4mi from home. Damp. The only thing you can see is the pullover so you'll just have to take my word for it.' If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.  Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.    

In an earlier episode, we spoke with Johanna Varner (@johannavarner), also known as Pika Jo, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Colorado Mesa University. She introduced us to the pika – an adorable little creature about the size of a russet potato that lives high up in the mountains without hibernating in the winter!  Ever wonder how pikas can survive extreme conditions?   In this short we get to know more about this new known favorite critter and what they do to survive extreme conditions. Here is more of our conversation with Pika Jo.   Have a question you've been wondering about? Send an email or voice recording to the podcast team to tell us what you'd like to hear in future episodes.  Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. To see a full list of episodes, visit our show's webpage.  Support the show

Uma história digna de novela, envolvendo um romance meio proibido, suspeitas de traição, cifras milionárias e uma mocinha disputa a lutar contra tudo e contra todos para tomar as rédeas de sua vida. Neste episódio, o Space do Muka te conta tudo sobre a crise entre a atriz Larissa Manoela e os próprios pais. Segundo a imprensa, ela rompeu com o pai e a mãe por ser sentir traída e a gente explica tudo! Mas antes, você vai conhecer a história de Wanderson, que tem 19 anos e viralizou na semana passada, ao compartilhar vídeos de sua rotina. Servente de pedreiro, o jovem se tornou conhecido como a "Gay da Obra". Ele participou direto de Trancoso, na Bahia, e além de fazer todo mundo rir, deu uma aula de empoderamento. E no "Pikas & Futrikas", duas práticas que vão te surpreender: o Botox Anal e o Pegging. Bateu aquela curiosidade? Então aperta o play e vem rir e se divertir com a gente! ⚠️SIGA @falamuka nas redes sociais para mais conteúdos. No Twitter, você pode acompanhar e participar das transmissões do #SpaceDoMuka ao vivo, todos os dias, a partir das 23h.

Ajakirja Horisont juuni-juuli numbrist saab lugeda inimese mürajäljest meredes ning põhjavee koostise mõjust tervisele. Stalinismiaegsest üliõpilaselust Tartus, Põhja-Ameerika põhjarahvaste elujärjest ja Ukraina sõjast kui tehisintellektisõdade katselavast. Pikas intervjuus otsitakse vastust küsimusele: kuidas toita väikese keskkonnamõjuga üheksa miljardit suud? Saates on külas ajakirja Horisont peatoimetaja Ulvar Käärt. Saadet juhib Tiiu Rööp.

Text: Marcos 4:35-41. Speaker: Elder Ron Ryan Ignatius Aliwanag Cabagnot. Date: 28 May 2023. [Note: Watch this sermon on our Facebook page and YouTube channel, or explore more resources on our website.]This is the sermon and testimony podcast of Golden City Alliance Fellowship of The Christian And Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMACOP).

Anot Lietuvos banko, energijos kainų šokas turėjo didesnę įtaką maisto kainoms Lietuvoje nei vidutiniškai euro zonoje. Banko ekonomistų atlikta analizė parodė, kad maisto produktų kainų pikas jau pasiektas ir ateityje sąnaudų spaudimas kainoms silpnės.Klausimus dėl „Facebook“ taikomų turinio moderavimo priemonių ketinama kelti Europos Sąjungos lygiu, po susitikimo Vilniuje su socialinį tinklą valdančios kompanijos „Meta“ atstovais sakė Vyriausybės kanclerė Giedrė Balčytytė. Kanclerė pažymėjo ,kad apie tai planuojama kalbėti Europos Komisijos atstovais.Turkiją ir Siriją sukrėtusio katastrofiško žemės drebėjimo aukų skaičius pirmadienį viršijo 35 000, o paieškos ir gelbėjimo komandos beveik baigia darbą.Kol Lietuvoje virė diskusijos, kodėl į Lietuvą netrukdomai pateko Rusijos ir Baltarusijos sportininkai dalyvauti tarptautiniame teniso turnyre, paaiškėjo, kad iš turnyro pirmą dieną iškritęs Rusijos tenisininkas iš Lietuvos neišvyko. Liko mūsų šalyje ir naudodamasis sporto infrastruktūra ruošėsi kitam turnyrui Prancūzijoje.Britų žvalgyba skelbia, kad esminis Rusijos tikslas šiame etape yra visiškai užimti Donecko ir Luhansko sritis, tačiau rusų pajėgos stiprina gynybines pozicijas ir Zaporižios regione. Tuo metu Ukrainos pareigūnai perspėja apie galimą didelę ataką minint karo metines.Minime Pasaulinę radijo dieną. Būtent vasario 13ąją 1946 metais buvo įkurtas Jungtinių Tautų radijas.Ved. Andrius Kavaliauskas

Nacionalinio epidemiologijos centro teigimu, šiuo metu jau pasiektas gripo ir kitų kvėpavimo takų ligų pikas. Apie sergamumą Alytuje FM99 kalbėjosi su Alytaus miesto poliklinikos direktoriumi Mariumi Jasaičiu.

Coming to you from 3500 m above sea level, two Pika-chasing Tasmanians chat about mountain research. Listen to hear from Dr Rose Brinkhoff, find out what Pikas are, what it's like to work in an alpine meadow, and why we urgently need to understand how ecosystems respond to warming. Dr Rose Brinkhoff and host, Dr Kate Johnson also share some US highlights and provide some handy tips for Aussies coming to the USA.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) Production: Ryan Smith Media & Promotion: Kate Johnson (@KatePlantPhys) 

Hour 2 - Does the Broncos Coach Hackett deserve to be fired? Colorado has a rescue effort for an animal called the Pika. The song Heat Waves by Glass Animals has broken a record for remaining on the Billboard top 100. It has been on there for 91 weeks. HBO Max is coming out with a sequel for Christmas Story. 

Brett Johnson, maltster and pika enthusiast, sits down with Lexman to discuss manometers and Pikas. In the process they also venture into the beggarman mythos.

Šį ketvirtadienį (liepos 14 d.) „Tiek žinių“ vedėja Silvija pasakoja apie Kaliningrado tranzito dramą, rusų raketų ataką Ukrainoje, karščio bangų padarinius ir liūdnas elektros prognozes. ✅ Svarbiausios dienos naujienos kiekvieną pirmadienį-ketvirtadienį čia ir „Laisvės TV“ YouTube kanale: https://youtu.be/ojbbk8lvsfM

Suvehaku Eesti Loodus keskendub looduse uurimisele ja välitöödele. Ajakirja vahendusel saab teada, kus üle ilma Eesti geoloogid välitöid teevad; millised on ornitoloogide töövahendid ja kuidas pesavaatlused aitavad põllulinde; miks zooloogid otsivad kevadel sõraliste pabulaid; mis on tume elurikkus ning milline on elu isoleeritud uurimisjaamades. Pikas intervjuus tõdeb looduskaitseekspert Indrek Tammekänd, et häid liigitundjaid võiks olla palju rohkem. Saates on külas Eesti Looduse peatoimetaja Toomas Kukk. Saatejuht on Tiiu Rööp.

Eesti jalgpalluritel on üsna raske kunagi maailmameistriks tulla, aga ometi jooksis eelmisel hooajal Premium liigas ringi kuus korda maailma parimaks kroonitud jääpurjetaja Rasmus Maalinn. Seda siiski veel mitte täiskasvanude klassis, vaid juunioride ja noorte klassis. Lisaks on ta ka jalgpallikohtunik, kes mullu meistriliigas debüüdi tegi. 22aastane Maalinn käis „Kolmanda poolaja” stuudios külas ja rääkis oma elust lähemalt. Alustuseks saime tuttavaks jääpurjetamisega ja selgub, et „kelguks” kutsutava paadiga sõidetakse ka julgelt üle 100 kilomeetri tunnis. Muuseas pole Maalinn päevagi vutitrennis käinud ja jõudis ala juurde pigem juhuslikult. Pikas plaanis on mehe unistused seotud pigem kohtunikutööga, aga samas sihib Maalinn ka täiskasvanude MM-tiitlit ja võimalus selleks avaneb juba mõne nädala pärast. Head kuulamist!

Having skirted around Mt Adams, the dynamic duo press on with their eyes set firmly on the Goat Rocks Wilderness - said to be one of the most beautiful stretches of the entire trail. The team discuss their favourite town stops so far, find themselves in awe by the beauty of Cispus pass, attempt once again to communicate with Pikas and generally enjoys the days hike in gorgeous weather and surroundings. They finish the day camping in what is possibly the most amazing camp spot thus far with near 360 views of Washingtons most iconic mountains on a clear evening. They are a stones through from Knives Edge - the main piece for the day to come.

Kas olete kunagi mõelnud, kuhu lähevad kõik need telefonid, mis „vanaks” on jäänud? Need telefonid, mis ei ole enam nii popid või moodsad ja mis ebavajalikult uute vastu välja vahetatakse. Need telefonid jõuavad Soomes asutatud, kuid nüüd ka Eestis tegutseva ettevõtte Swappie kätte, kes need korrastab, puhastab ja järgmistele inimestele edasi müüb. Võib tunduda väga lihtsa ärina, kuid kui süveneda, siis on tegemist tegevusega, mis viib meid tagasi sellesse aega, kui inimesed oma riideid, kodumasinaid, autosid veel parandasid, mitte ei vahetanud neid esimese rikke ilmnedes välja. Lisaks sellele säästab Swappie tohutus mahus planeedi tervist, andes juba toodetud asjadele uue elu. Swappie Eesti personalijuht Britta Breckon ütleb, et hetkel tegelevad nad e-poena, mis ostab kokku, hooldab ja müüb vaid Apple'i toodetud telefone. Pikas perspektiivi, kuna platvorm on loodud, võiks tulla plaani ka teiste telefonide, kuid ka muu elektroonika taaselustamine. Hetkel müüakse second-hand iPhone'e üle Euroopa enam kui veerandsajas riigis. „Legend räägib, et üks kahest Swappie asutajast, Sami Marttinen, olla tahtnud 5–6 aastat tagasi osta endale soodsat iPhone'i. Valiski veebis ühe telefoni välja ja võttis müüjaga ühendust. Lepiti kokku telefoni eest tasumises ja kauba kohaletoimetamises. Nagu vahel läheb, siis rahast jäi Sami ilma ja telefoni ootab mees siiani. Sellest inspireerituna nägi Sami oma tänase äripartneriga võimalust alustada äri. Nii alustati vaid Soomest ostetud Apple'i telefonide parandamise ja müügiga, kuni nüüdseks on jõutud 1000 töötajani kahes riigis. Eesti operatsioonikeskuses töötab hetkel 375 inimest,” selgitab Breckon. Personalijuht mainib, et aasta alguses Eesti turule tulles oli plaan värvata 200 inimest. Nüüdseks on see number juba ületatud ja sihid seatud veelgi kõrgemale. „Avame kindlasti veel operatsioonikeskusi Euroopas, hiljuti alustasime uue kontori sisseseadmist Amsterdamis. Peale Euroopat seame suuna kindlasti ka kaugemale. Ning Tallinna tiimi kasvatame just nii suureks, kui palju töötajaid meil õnnestub siin leida,” räägib Breckon. Kiiresti arenev ettevõte ootab enda juurde tööle kõiki, mitte vaid neid, kellel on kogemusi elektroonikaga. Personalijuht ütleb, et annavad igale uuele töötajale ise kontoris kohapeal vajalikud teadmised ja oskused. Lisaks on palk konkurentsivõimeline, töökeskkond inspireeriv ja ettevõte kiiresti arenev. Stuudios vestlesid vana elektroonika uuele elule aitamisest Swappie Eesti personalijuht Britta Breckon ja ajakirjanik Martin Hanson.

"Kuidas lahendad konflikte sina? Konflikte on meie kõigi elus ja nende lahendamise oskused on vajalikud igal elualal erinevates sotsiaalsetes situatsioonides. Taastav õigus on üks viis läheneda konfliktide lahendamisele. Taastava õiguse erinevatel meetoditel on suur potentsiaal, kuid Eestis neist võimalustest veel palju ei teata. Taastava õiguse eesmärk on neutraalse vahendaja abil probleeme läbi rääkida, leida viisid tekkinud kahju heastamiseks ja edasiliikumiseks. Pikas perspektiivis aitab taastav õigus luua avatud ja turvalise kogukonna. Arutelu esimeses pooles näitame taastava õiguse protsessi läbimängu ühe levinud kogukonnakonflikti näitel. Kuidas käituda olukorras, kus õigusrikkumisi sooritav noor häirib kogukonna turvatunnet ja stabiilsust? Kuidas tunnevad end selles olukorras teiste laste vanemad, kohaliku kooli õpetajad ja noor ise? Kuidas jõuda kõigile sobiva lahenduseni? Just neile küsimustele saabki taastava õiguse läbimängust vastused. Arutelu teises pooles räägivad panelistid, millistes olukordades taastava õiguse meetodit veel kasutada saab ning mis on meetodi eelised ja puudused võrreldes teiste konfliktilahendusviisidega. Arutelujuht: Urmas Vaino – ERRi teleajakirjanik ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja Arutelus osalejad:Annegrete Johanson - Sotsiaalkindlustusameti taastava õiguse ja lepituse teenuse juht; Kristel Põhjala - Rapla maakonna noorsoopolitseinik ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja; Stanislav Solodov - Justiitsministeeriumi projektijuht ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja. Etenduses osalevad: Margarita Ingel – Politsei ja Piirivalveameti vanemkorrakaitseametnik ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja; Arno Lauk – Politsei ja Piirivalveameti ennetusspetsialist ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja; Erik Richard Salumäe – Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikooli III kursuse tudeng; Karel Käos - Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikooli III kursuse tudeng; Maria Liive - Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikooli III kursuse tudeng Arutelu korraldaja: Justiitsministeerium

Kuidas lahendad konflikte sina? Konflikte on meie kõigi elus ja nende lahendamise oskused on vajalikud igal elualal erinevates sotsiaalsetes situatsioonides. Taastav õigus on üks viis läheneda konfliktide lahendamisele. Taastava õiguse erinevatel meetoditel on suur potentsiaal, kuid Eestis neist võimalustest veel palju ei teata. Taastava õiguse eesmärk on neutraalse vahendaja abil probleeme läbi rääkida, leida viisid tekkinud kahju heastamiseks ja edasiliikumiseks. Pikas perspektiivis aitab taastav õigus luua avatud ja turvalise kogukonna. Arutelu esimeses pooles näitame taastava õiguse protsessi läbimängu ühe levinud kogukonnakonflikti näitel. Kuidas käituda olukorras, kus õigusrikkumisi sooritav noor häirib kogukonna turvatunnet ja stabiilsust? Kuidas tunnevad end selles olukorras teiste laste vanemad, kohaliku kooli õpetajad ja noor ise? Kuidas jõuda kõigile sobiva lahenduseni? Just neile küsimustele saabki taastava õiguse läbimängust vastused. Arutelu teises pooles räägivad panelistid, millistes olukordades taastava õiguse meetodit veel kasutada saab ning mis on meetodi eelised ja puudused võrreldes teiste konfliktilahendusviisidega. Arutelujuht: Urmas Vaino – ERRi teleajakirjanik ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja Osalejad: Annegrete Johanson - Sotsiaalkindlustusameti taastava õiguse ja lepituse teenuse juht; Kristel Põhjala - Rapla maakonna noorsoopolitseinik ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja; Stanislav Solodov - Justiitsministeeriumi projektijuht ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja. Etenduses osalevad: Margarita Ingel – Politsei ja Piirivalveameti vanemkorrakaitseametnik ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja; Arno Lauk – Politsei ja Piirivalveameti ennetusspetsialist ja vabatahtlik konfliktivahendaja; Erik Richard Salumäe – Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikooli III kursuse tudeng; Karel Käos - Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikooli III kursuse tudeng; Maria Liive - Eesti Muusika ja Teatriakadeemia lavakunstikooli III kursuse tudeng Arutelu korraldaja: Justiitsministeerium

Kergejõustikuteemalise taskuhäälingusaate „Kuldne geim“ 37. osas on saatekülaliseks tänavu Eesti läbi aegade üheks paremaks mitmevõistlejaks kerkinud olümpialane Karel Tilga. Valgamaalt Pukast pärit 23-aastane Tilga viis talvel isikliku rekordi 7-võistluses 6264 punktini ja kevadel 10-võistluses kohe 8484 punktini. Suve alguses võitis kahemeetrine mees USA üliõpilasmeistrivõistlused ja pääses oma esimesele olümpiale. Kui panna kokku kõik sisehallis ja väljas staadionil tehtud tulemused, siis suutis ta isikliku rekordi püstitada tänavu suisa 12 üksikalal. Vaid kettaheites jäi varasem tippmark veel napilt löömata. „Olen oma sportlaskarjääri jooksul palju arenenud. Just treeningutel on see, et kui varem läks üks ala aia taha, siis mõtlesin: nüüd ma ei oska seda ala. Aga nüüd, mil olen arenenud, saan aru, et vahel lihtsalt pole minu päev. Hea näide on kuulitõuge. Tegin sel aastal vist ühe hea kuulitrenni, kus tõukasin üle 15 meetri. Aga võistlustel ei saanud ma tänavu vist kordagi 15 meetrist kehvemat tulemust kirja,“ ütleb Tilga. Tokyo olümpiast kujunes Eesti kümnevõistluse-triole raske katsumus. Tilga, kes läks ainsana avapäeva hommikul meie meestest soojendust tegema täiesti tervena ja hea vormi pealt, tegi vahetult enne 100 meetri jooksu tagareiele liiga ega saanud samuti endast maksimumi välja võtta. See, et Tilga võistlus ebaõnnestus närveerimise pärast, nagu arvasid mitmed kohapeal olnud Eesti reporterid, oli vale. „Eks ma pabistasin ka, sest see pole hea tunne, kui lähed oma esimesele olümpiale ja tunned call roomis jalga venitades, et tõmbad tagareie ära. Proovisin enne tunnelist staadionile minemist starte teha ja sain aru, et ei suuda valuta joosta. Seepärast nägin ilmselt ka väga närviline välja kaamerate ees,“ meenutab Tilga, kes suutis vigastusest hoolimata võtta odaviskes võimsa isikliku rekordi 73.36-ga alavõidu. Lapsena kõikidest treeningutest, mida Pukas pakuti, osa võtnud Tilga hindab oma eduloos kõrgelt vanemate rolli. „Mul on vist üldse kõige toetavamad vanemad. Mäletan, et kui ma olin umbes 16-aastane, siis hakkas isa nalja tegema, et ta tuleb isegi mu kehalise kasvatuse tunde vaatama. Ta oli nii suur spordifänn, et käis alati kõikidel mu võistlustel. Nii ema kui ka isa on alati olnud väga toetavad minu sporditegemise osas,“ tunnustab Tilga. Järgmisel aastal loodab Tilga parandada tippmarki ennekõike kümnevõistluses, kus näeb hetkel varu rohkem kui seitsmevõistluses. „Tänavuse siserekordiga tegin endal elu väga raskeks. Kui suudaksin uuesti teha üle 6200, siis oleksin väga rahul. Aga kümnevõistluses polnud mu tänavune rekordivõistlus kaugeltki ideaalne võistlus. Usun, et 8600 võiks olla hea ja ka realistlik eesmärk uueks hooajaks,“ arvab Tilga. „Pikemas plaanis olen alati öelnud, et kui mu eesmärk oleks 8500 punkti, siis poleks mõtet sporti teha. Eesmärk on ikkagi olla kõige parem ja teha kunagi 9000 punkti. Eks igaüks saab ise otsustada, kui realistlik see on, aga selle nimel ma igapäevaselt trenni lähen. Kõikide asjade kokkulangemisel võib see ühel päeval õnnestuda, kuigi ei pruugi.“ Pikas intervjuus räägib Tilga muuhulgas oma hilisest kergejõustiku juurde jõudmisest, treeneritest, konkurentidest, USA ülikoolisüsteemist ja elukaaslasest, Hiina seitsmevõistlejast Ninali Zhengist. Saate lõpus selguvad ka viimaste küsimusmängude võitjad ja esitatakse uue nädala küsimus. „Staadionijutte“ juhib Karl Rinaldo.

Prof. Nancy Huntly is the scientist who almost never was. All through high school and university she didn't feel like science was for her, but her curiosity has led her to study ecosystems as an academic, work for government agencies and more recently she's been researching how best to keep grad students in STEM programs. All that was not enough for Nancy though as she has also run for State Senate in Utah! Join us as we chat about her unique and inspiring journey from pikas to politics

Kergejõustikuteemalises taskuhäälingusaates „Staadionijutud“ on seekord külalise rollis Ateena olümpiamängude pronksmedalist, armastatud kettaheitja Aleksander Tammert. Teemadering ei piirdu kettaheite spetsiifikaga, sest juttu tuleb ka spordi populaarsuse kasvatamisest, raha rollist tippspordis, Kalevi staadioni rekonstrueerimisest ja paljust muust. 2006. aastal heidetud tulemusega 70.82 maailma kõigi aegade edetabelis 18. kohta hoidev Tammert pole viimastel aastatel enam sportlase ega treenerina tippspordiga seotud olnud ja jälgib toimuvat huviga kõrvaltvaataja pilgu läbi. Olgugi et meie hiljutised tipud ehk Tammert ise ja Gerd Kanter ning ala muul moel populariseerinud Raul Rebane ja Mati Lilliallik tegid kettaheitest 10-15 aastat tagasi Eestis menuka ala, on parandamisruumigi omajagu. „Kindlasti on Eesti spordisõber tänu meile, aga ka pidevale jälgimise traditsioonile keskmisest arusaavam publik. Aga üldiselt on kettaheidet päris raske jälgida. Selleks, et kõigest aru saada, peab olema tasemel kommentaator ja abimees tema kõrval. Olen nüüd ka kõrvalt juba pikalt tiitlivõistlusi vaadanud ja võib-olla endal ala tundva inimesena jääb puudu detailidest. Tavaline kommentaator ei oska seletada, mida ja miks sportlane ringis teeb, miks ketas laperdama läheb ja kas tuul kannab või mitte. Oleks jube tore, kui sellistesse ülekannetesse kaasataks ala proffe, kes aitaksid seda kõike vaatajatele huvitavamaks teha,“ sõnab Tammert. Kettaheite juurde jõudis tulevane tippheitlja paljuski tänu oma isale, legendaarsele kuulitõukajale, treenerile ja spordientusiastile Aleksander Tammert seeniorile, kes 2006. aasta sügisel, mõned kuud pärast poja medalivõitu Göteborgi EM-il, meie seast lahkus. „Aasta läks pärast isa lahkumist spordis raisku. 2008. aastal leidsin küll uue hingamise ja too aasta algas veel päris hästi, aga kõik minu medalivõidud ja isiklikud rekordid nägi ta ära. Isa lahkumisest jäi tühimik treeningutesse sisse. Isa tahtis alati minu treeninguid vaatamas käia, isegi kui ma lihtsalt soojendust tegin või venitasin. Ta oli kõigi ihukarvadega alati asja juures. Ja ta oli sellist tüüpi inimene, kellele ei meeldinud eriti üksinda olla. Tohutu spordifännina meeldis talle vaadata iga minu liigutust ja vahel kasvõi tagantjärele targana öelda, et, näe, sinna need kolm või viis sentimeetrit läksid. Aga see oli väga hea analüüs, sest ise ma alati näiteks lihtsamatel treeningutel sügavalt kaasa ei mõeldnud. Isa aga oli see, kes kõik täpselt meelde jättis ja ka statistika poolel silma peal hoidis,“ meenutab 48-aastane Tammert. Täna spordiselts Kalevi tegevjuhina töötavat Tammertit tuntakse kui meeletult hea tehnilise tunnetusega kettaheitjat, kes suutis heidetele pea alati tänu tuule tabamisele lisameetreid koguda. „Üks asi on tehnika, teine on ketta planeerima panemise oskus. Ma arvan, et tehnika arendamisele aitas kaasa treeneri käe all väga suure koguse imitatsiooniharjutuste tegemine. Igal treeningul olid kettaheite juurdeviivad harjutused osa minu soojendusest. Ehk siis selleks ajaks, kui ma hakkasin treeningul otseselt heitma, oli mul 40-50 mõtestatud imitatsiooniharjutust all. Ja ma ei hakanud ka seejärel kohe alati lahmima, vaid lasin kõigepealt umbes kümme heidet 60 meetri juurde ja alles seejärel tõstsin tasapisi tempot. Läbi korduste arvu on võimalik muutuda ringis robotiks. Aastatel 2004-2006 ei pidanud ma ringi minnes millelegi pikalt mõtlema, sest läksin sooritama justkui tükitööd,“ selgitab tartlane. Pikas intervjuus räägib Tammert veel 1990ndatel aastatel USA-sse ülikooli minemisest, mitmekeelsest perekonnast, konkurentsist Gerd Kanteriga ja poolelijäänud koostööst Martin Kupperiga. Muuhulgas saame teada, kas Tammert plaanib ka sel suvel veel ringi tulla. Saadet juhib Karl Rinaldo.

Beginning Wednesday (June 16th), employees in key economic sectors, such as manufacturing, agriculture, plantations and retail, will be given priority access to Covid-19 vaccines under a public-private partnership known as PIKAS. The Morning Run speaks with Dato' Sri Norazman Ayob, a Deputy Secretary General at MITI, for the targets, timeline, costs, and logistics of this programme. Image Credit: Djohan Shahrin / Shutterstock.com

Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, Executive Director, Malaysian Employers Federation sheds some light on the implementation of PIKAS (Public-Private Partnership Covid-19 Industry Immunisation Programme) from the employers’ perspective which enables employees of key economic sectors to be prioritised for vaccination. PIKAS will start tomorrow, 16th June. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

Kergejõustikuteemalise taskuhäälingusaate „Staadionijutud“ seekordses osas on stuudiokülaliseks Eesti kõigi aegade teine 400 meetri tõkkejooksja, otsekohese ja analüütilise jutuga Jaak-Heinrich Jagor. Alles 24-aastasena Eesti spordimaastikul suurüllatajana esile kerkinud ja esmakordselt tiitlivõistlustel osalenud Jagor on täna, 31-aastasena, üks Eesti viimaste aegade tihedamaid tiitlivõistlustel osalejaid. Rasmus Mägi kõrval tõkkejooksu Eestis suurde pilti tuua aidanud pärnakas on osalenud mitmel EM-il ja MM-il ning Rio olümpialgi. „Ma ei ütleks, et kui algab treeningperiood, siis Rasmuse olemasolu mind meeletult utsitaks. Sean eesmärke ikkagi iseendast lähtuvalt. Samas ei saa muidugi tema olemasolu Eesti spordis ja minu arengus alahinnata. Arvan, et nii mõnelgi superjooksul, mis ma aastate jooksul teinud olen, on Rasmusel oma osa. Olen paljud oma parematest aegadest jooksnud siis, kui Rasmus on olnud mu kõrvalrajal,“ tunnustab Jagor kodust konkurenti. 2016. aasta Euroopa meistrivõistlustel 13. koha ja Londoni maailmameistrivõistlustel 19. koha teeninud Jagor oskab tunda rõõmu selle üle, et treeningutele antud aeg on realiseerunud ka tulemustena. „Isegi kui näiteks Eesti suusataja saab maailmas 33. koha, siis mina võtan küll mütsi maha, sest neid mehi, kes näevad väga kõvasti vaeva, aga ei jõua kunagi Eesti meistrivõistlustelgi kümne parema hulka, on ju ka väga palju,“ ütleb ta. Mõnda aega tagasi tööelus kannapöörde teinud ning treeneritöö digiturunduse vastu vahetanud Jagori sõnul muutis teda palju 11-kuuline kaitseväe-teenistus. Loomult otsekoheseks on ta jäänud aga tänaseni. „Jah, eks ma olen pigem otsekohese ja toorema sõnapruugiga mees. Mõned üksikud korrad on olnud, kui on imelikult vaadatud. Olen näiteks intervjuu pärast võistlust andnud ja näiteks ema on öelnud, et veidi labane oli. Mina aga ise arvan, et kõik sai korrektselt öelnud,“ jätkab Mehis Viru hoolealune. Jagori isiklik rekord 49,37 pärineb kuue aasta tagant. Tõkkejooksja tunnistab, et treeningutel tehtu põhjal tulnuks tippmark juba ammu üle luua, ent erinevad tervisemured pole lubanud seda tänini täide viia. „Vastutus tuleb ju võtta. Väga aus vastus on see, et treeningutel on enda ja treeneri otsuste summa-summaarumina üle treenitud. Aga tekivad ka sellised vigastused – need on kõige hullemad -, mille tekke kohta pole näha ühtegi märki. Ka minu praegune kubemelihase piirkonnaga seotud vigastus tekkis kiirenduse järel hoogu maha võttes, kui kõik lihased olid lõdvad. Kui sellised vigastused tekivad, siis läheb väga tähtis aeg ettevalmistusperioodil kaduma ja tekivad mured,“ ütleb Jagor. Jagor on tegelenud elus mitmete erinevate spordialadega, ent õppinud ka klaverimängu ja käinud laulupeol esinemas. „See oli üheksanda ja kümnenda klassi vaheline suvi. Vaatasin mingil arusaamatul põhjusel kodus üksinda laulupidu, kui esitamisele tuli „Ta lendab mesipuu poole“. See emotsioon, mis isegi läbi teleri vahenduse tuli, oli nii paganama ilus, et juhtus midagi müstilist. Ma hakkasin enam-vähem nutma. Sel hetkel tekkis meeletu soov ise ka sama kohapeal kogeda. Nii läksingi 10. klassis lauluõpetaja juurde ja küsisin, kas meie koolis ka laulupeole oleks võmalik minna. Punt pandigi kokku ja meie segakooris oli lõpuks 24 inimest. Ja see kõik õigustas ennast. Tunne, mille laulukaare all olles tekkis, oli täiesti kosmus. Ma tean inimesi, kes pole n-ö tõupuhtad eestlased, aga on rohkem Eesti patrioodid kui mina. aga mis puudutab laulupidu, siis see on minu selline Eesti armastuse vundament,“ meenutab Jagor. Pikas intervjuus räägib Jagor paljudel huvitavatel teemadel, muuhulgas mahukate treeningute kannatamisest, enda ja Rasmus Mägi võrdlemisest, meediaga suhtlemisest ning Karsten Warholmist ja maailmarekordist. Saadet juhib Karl Rinaldo.

Britain Announces for the first time Over 50% of its Electricity Generated By Wind! Plus Cambridge, MA first US City to to plaster Climate Change warning stickers on gas pumps. Norway's low-carbon plans, and Pikas tell the world, "We're not extinct, yet!" Turns out they're actually are handling climate change quite well, thank you.   

Gracias al trabajo de Hermelo Molero y el grupo de drogas de la Ertzantza que dirige hemos conocido que Euskadi no es ajena al narcotráfico. Por aquí se mueve el conocido como cártel del Golfo, traficantes que se encargan de recepcionar y distribuir la cocaína que llega de Sudamérica, las anfetaminas del norte de Europa o el hachís del norte de África. Detener ese lucrativo negocio es el objetivo de esta sección de la policía vasca que trabaja 365 días para evitar que la droga llegue hasta unos grupos de población en los que se identifican perfectamente distintos tipos de consumo: marihuana en la adolescencia, anfetaminas alrededor de los 20 y cocaína a partir de los 30. La colaboración entre distintos cuerpos policiales es fundamental para que los operativos anti droga lleguen a buen puerto, trabajo en equipo que ha llevado a la Unidad de drogas de la ertzantza a participar en el decomiso de un cargamento de 2.500 kilos de cocaína en el que estaba implicado el famoso clan de los Charlines. Hermelo ha llevado a la ficción su trabajo en un libro titulado Rey de Pikas, una ficción muy pegada a la realidad y a su día a día como profesional. Charlamos con él sentados frente al mar, esa gran autopista para la droga.

Sotsiaalkaitseminister Signe Riisalo tunnistab, et kuigi kahe aasta jooksul see valitsus makse ei puutu, pole pikaajalises vaates maksutõusule või töörändele teistest riikidest alternatiivi. Ühtlas saate teada, kuidas on võimalik korraga suitsetada ja suusatada.

Per parą Lietuvoje nustatyta daugiau kaip 2,2 tūkst. naujų COVID-19 atvejų. Vyriausybė prognozuoja, kad šios savaitės pabaigoje dėl koronaviruso šalies ligoninėse bus gydoma apie 2 tūkst. pacientų.Augantis sergančiųjų skaičius Švedijoje, šios šalies vyriausybę paskatino imtis griežtesnių priemonių. Pavasarį Švedija iš kitų valstybių išsiskyrė tuo, kad joje ribojimai buvo tik rekomendacinio pobūdžio.LRT Tyrimų skyriaus duomenys rodo, kad Vyriausybės įpreigotas Statistikos departamentas įsigijo duomenų valdymo platformą iš užsienio bendrovės, kuri prieš tai paslaugą Vyriausybės kanceliarijai siūlė nemokamai. Tuo pačiu metu kanceliarijoje įdarbintas aukštas pareigas bendrovėje ėjęs asmuo.Prezidentas pasitarime aptarė, kaip bus įgyvendinamos jo inicijuotos pataisos dėl vienodo starto vaikams mokykloje sudarymo. Seimas neseniai priėmė Gitano Nausėdos inicijuotas Švietimo įstatymo pataisas, kad socialinės rizikos vaikams darželiai turi būti privalomi, tačiau jo siūlyto visuotinio ankstesnio mokymo nenumatė, nors tėvai savo sprendimu galės vaikus į mokyklas išleisti metais anksčiauVaiko teisių specialistai pastebi, kad per pandemiją padaugėjo paliekamų kūdikių. Per paskutinį mėnesį gyvybės langeliuose buvo plikti 4-i naujagimiai skirtinguose Lietuvos miestuose.Jungtinėse valstijose ir toliau nesibaigia rinkimų rezultatų tema, padėtis dėl viruso šalyje yra itin bloga.Kuršių nerijos gyventojų ramybę drumsčia meškėnai. Įžūlūs invaziniai gyvūnai nesibaimina brautis ir į žmonių namų kiemus.Ved. Madona Lučkaitė

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Kodanikuühiskond on midagi palju enamat protestidest ja meeleavaldustest. See on kõik see, mida on vaja demokraatliku ühiskonnakorralduse säilimiseks ebakindlal ajal. Pikas perspektiivis tähendab uute inimeste kogunemine uutmoodi salongidesse riigiasju arutama, et me päriselt õpime, kuidas demokraatlikult ühiskonna toimida. Lühikeses perspektiivis aga see tõenäoliselt hävitab kõik meie riigid, arvab Martin Noorkõiv, vabaühenduste ja kodanikuaktiivsuse edendaja.

Kodanikuühiskond on midagi palju enamat protestidest ja meeleavaldustest. See on kõik see, mida on vaja demokraatliku ühiskonnakorralduse säilimiseks ebakindlal ajal. Pikas perspektiivis tähendab uute inimeste kogunemine uutmoodi salongidesse riigiasju arutama, et me päriselt õpime, kuidas demokraatlikult ühiskonna toimida. Lühikeses perspektiivis aga see tõenäoliselt hävitab kõik meie riigid, arvab Martin Noorkõiv, vabaühenduste ja kodanikuaktiivsuse edendaja.

Kodanikuühiskond on midagi palju enamat protestidest ja meeleavaldustest. See on kõik see, mida on vaja demokraatliku ühiskonnakorralduse säilimiseks ebakindlal ajal. Pikas perspektiivis tähendab uute inimeste kogunemine uutmoodi salongidesse riigiasju arutama, et me päriselt õpime, kuidas demokraatlikult ühiskonna toimida. Lühikeses perspektiivis aga see tõenäoliselt hävitab kõik meie riigid, arvab Martin Noorkõiv, vabaühenduste ja kodanikuaktiivsuse edendaja.

Pikas, keerukas ja rikkas rokiloos leidub igasugustes variantides muusikale pühendunud perekondi. Koos tegutsevad õed ja vennad, vanemad ja lapsed, teinekord liituvad grupiga ka lapselapsed.

Pikas, keerukas ja rikkas rokiloos leidub igasugustes variantides muusikale pühendunud perekondi. Koos tegutsevad õed ja vennad, vanemad ja lapsed, teinekord liituvad grupiga ka lapselapsed.

Tugispetsialistide (eriti logopeedide ja eripedagoogide) puudusest on saanud üldtuntud teave. Pikas plaanis tuleb spetsialiste kindlasti juurde koolitada, kuid see võtab aastaid. Kuidas toimida juba täna nii, et vähese ressursi juures saaksid kõik lapsed vajalikku abi? Tutvustame olemasolevaid ideid ning loome ühiselt lahenduste kava, mis võiks aidata kõiki Eesti haridusasutusi ja omavalitsusi, keda tugispetsialistide puudus kimbutab. Arutelu juht: Tandemjuhid Nele Labi (Innove hariduse tugiteenuste agentuuri juht) ja Liina Põld (Haapsalu Linnavalitsuse abilinnapea hariduse alal) Osalejad: Mailis Reps (Eesti haridus- ja teadusminister), Terje Jürivete (Pärnu linna kaasava hariduse spetsialist) Aaro Nursi (logopeedide kutsekomisjoni liige ning Saaremaa Laste ja Perede Tugikeskuse juht), Karin Soosalu (Neeme kooli direktor) Marie Petrovitš (Innove Rajaleidja videologopeed), Tiina Kütt (Innove Rajaleidja Lääne-Eesti piirkonna juht), Piret Liba (Haridus- ja Teadusministeeriumi üldharidusosakonna nõunik) Korraldaja: SA Innove Arutelu leidis aset 9. augustil 2019 Paides. Vabas õhus tehtud salvestusele lisavad värvi tuule puhumine, lehtede kahin ja vihma krabin.

Jalgpallisaates "Kolmas poolaeg" käis seekord külas Tallinna Kalevi ründaja Hannes Anier. Küsimusi esitas Kaarel Täll. Henri Anieri noorema venna karjäär on kulgenud üsna omapärast rada. Päris noore mehena murdis ta Flora põhikoosseisu ja kolis peagi Taani kõrgliigas mängivasse Odensesse. Pärast seda on Hannes mänginud veel Aue Erzgebirges, jälle Floras, Thistedis ja Tallinna Kalevis. Kogu Anieri karjääri on saatnud erinevad vigastused ja tagasilöögid, kuid ründaja jätkab endiselt suure motivatsiooniga end tõestada. Pikas ja põhjalikus intervjuus tunnistas Hannes, et rasketel perioodidel oli venna toetus tema jaoks väga oluline. "Henri on samad asjad läbi teinud ja adub kõige paremini vigastusega kaasnevat valu. Saame neist asjadest rääkida ja teineteisele toetust pakkuda," ütles ta. Lisaks arutles noorem Anier selle üle, kas noorena tehtud suured otsused olid õiged või oleks pidanud rohkem vanemaid ja kogenumaid nõuandjaid kuulama. Kokkuvõttes ei kahetse jaanuaris 26. sünnipäeva pidanud ründaja midagi. Jalgpallurikarjääri kõrvalt on ta lõpetanud Tartu Ülikooli õigusteaduskonna bakalaureuseõppe ning soovitab õpingutele mõelda ka teistel Eesti meistriliiga mängijatel. Saatest ei puudu ka Coolbeti panustamisrubriik, kus saab teada, mil viisil Manchester Unitedi, Chelsea või Nõmme Kalju abil rikastuda.

Jonah and Mariana are back for a second season of exploring the human-wildlife interface and all its many conservation issues. In this episode, Mariana talks about her brief time with a pika survey in New Mexico, and Jonah fills us in on his pilot field season for his graduate work with Saddlebill Storks in Zambia. Lessons learned, adventures had, and much more to come! Find us on Facebook and Instagram @ Conservation Chronicles. Our email address is conservationchronicles@gmail.com, and our show’s webpage can be found at conservationchronicles.podbean.com. Theme Song: Epic Cinematic by Scott Holmes / https://scottholmesmusic.com

Nos quedamos en calzoncillos con dos integrantes de un una de mis bandas favoritas de punk en Puerto Rico Sikotrópicas. Siko Leo y Siko Rebel nos acompañaron para conversar y cantar un rato acerca de Dios, las drogas, el fucking gobierno y la felicidad. Las canciones hechas en Calzoncillo Music Nights son improvisadas al momento. Disculpen al principio que metí la pata en el pedal sin darme cuenta, por eso el bajo algarete - Titito. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tititopuelcorico/support

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You can also support by donating through PayPal.com at the link below: Hare of the Rabbit PayPal Thank you for your support, Jeff Hittinger.   Rabbit Care 101   I want to apologize for the time for this episode to come out. We lost power about two weeks ago when the March Storm came up the East Coast. We got power back after about three days, but only had half power, so we could not run anything 220 such as the heater, water, dryer and some things were also not running such as the refrigerator or freezer. We had to call the electric company out to find out if the issue was with the power coming to the house or not. That was not the issue, so we had an estimate to repair the Master Breaker in the fuse panel at almost $3000. A neighbor ended up helping me replace the Master breaker after we scheduled the power to be off, and it was a minimal cost. So after about ten days we had everything back except the heater. Today we have heat after finding a popped 5amp fuse. So I apologize for the delay, but it is tough to record without heat, or power, or running water.... Know the Basic Needs of Rabbits First off, here's what you need to know about the basics of what rabbits need. Check City Ordinances Before you buy your Hutch and rabbits, check with your city ordinances to see if your town has any restrictions. There has not been a lot of oversight of rabbits in the past, so many towns are accepting of rabbits within city limits. Before you raise rabbits in fact, you must first find out if you are allowed to raise rabbits in your locality and immediate area. The perspective commercial operator going into business on a considerable scale will naturally locate the rabbitry where they are relatively safe from zoning for many years. The small backyard breeder who is thinking in terms of ten or twenty holes has been know to purchase hutches, rabbits, and equipment only to learn shortly, to their sorrow, that rabbits may not be raised in their locality. It pays to investigate first rather than be sorry later. In some cases a limited number of rabbits may be kept provided the rabbitry can be located at an established distance from dwellings. When compared to chickens rabbitys generally have less regulations due to minimal noise from the rabbits. Now most of the info on state and city regulations was from the House Rabbit Society. They are a great source of information about rabbits. State Laws All breeders in the US are subject to the Animal Welfare Act which applies if they sell more than $500 of animals per year to a pet store or distributor. If so, then the breeder may need to be licensed and follow certain animal care and housing standards. There are many exemptions to the $500 rule though, and the law should read carefully to be sure whether they apply or not. See the USDA page on the Animal Welfare Act for more information. Many states and even counties and cities also have their own laws regarding the sale of rabbits such as the age at which they may be sold and where they may be sold. Here we attempt to list all relevant laws for every state. ⦁ North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, and Vermont ban the sale of unweaned rabbits, or rabbits under 2 months of age. ⦁ Colorado bans the sale of rabbits under the age of 4 weeks. ⦁ New Jersey, California, Kentucky, South Carolina, Maine, Maryland, Montana, and Pennsylvania ban the dying of rabbits and other animals and the sale or giveaway of rabbits under 2 months of age. ⦁ North Dakota, DC, Illinois, Arkansas, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Washington, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Louisiana, and Ohio prohibit the sale of dyed rabbits and other animals. ⦁ Washington, DC bans the sale of pet rabbits under the age of 16 weeks. ⦁ Pennsylvania bans the sale of rabbits and other animals in public places. ⦁ Vermont and California prohibit the sale of rabbits and other animals on the side of the road. ⦁ Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin all have laws prohibiting the give away of rabbits and other animals as prizes in carnivals or other events (although sometimes those laws only specify the giveaway of very young animals). City and County Laws ⦁ Aurora, CO has a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance that includes rabbits. They also have a pet limit law of two rabbits. Pet owners can get an exception to these laws by purchasing a breeder or kennel license. ⦁ San Francisco, CA prohibits the sale of pet rabbits in the city and county. ⦁ Los Angeles, CA prohibits the sale of pet rabbits and other animals in the city’s pet stores. ⦁ Boston, MA prohibits the sale of pet rabbits and other animals in the city’s pet stores. ⦁ Chicago, IL prohibits the sale of pet rabbits and other animals in the city’s pet stores. ⦁ The county of Bernalillo, NM prohibits the sale of rabbits as companion animals (i.e. pet stores cannot sell rabbits in the county). Sale of all rabbits is banned during the months of March and April (this eliminates impulse sales for Easter). This does not apply to the city of Albuquerque, which bans cat and dog sales but allows rabbit sales. ⦁ Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, TX all ban the sale of rabbits and other animals in public places. ⦁ In Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish, the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and the city of Slidell all forbid giving away rabbits and other animals as prizes. ⦁ Any Arizona county with a population of 800,000 or more prohibits the sale of rabbits or any other animals on or near any public highway, street or park. ⦁ Santa Fe, NM forbids giving away live animals as carnival prizes within city limits. ⦁ New York, NY prohibits the sale of rabbits in the city’s pet stores. ⦁ Salt Lake City, UT prohibits the sale of pet rabbits in the city’s pet stores. ⦁ The following Ontario cities now prohibit the sale of rabbits in pet stores: Toronto, Kingston, Missassauga, Kitchener, and Windsor. ⦁ Surrey, BC and Richmond, BC have banned the sale of rabbits in pet stores. ⦁ Ottawa is now considering banning the sales of rabbits, cats and dogs in their pet stores. The history of the rabbit Rabbits belong to the order of mammals called Lagomorpha, which includes 40 or so species of rabbits, hares and Pikas. Fossil records suggest that Lagomorpha evolved in Asia at least 40 million years ago, during the Eocene period. The break-up of continents during this period may be responsible for the wide distribution of differing species of rabbits and hares around the world, with the exception of Australia. There are currently more than 60 recognized breeds of domestic rabbit in Europe and America, all of them descended from the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the only species of rabbit to have been widely domesticated. It is a separate species from other native rabbits such as the North American jackrabbits and cottontail rabbits and all species of hares. The European wild rabbit evolved around 4,000 years ago on the Iberian Peninsula, the name 'Hispania' (Spain) is translated from the name given to that area by Phoenician merchants, meaning 'land of the rabbits'. When the Romans arrived in Spain around 200BC, they began to farm the native rabbits for their meat and fur. The Romans called this practice 'cuniculture' and kept the rabbits in fenced enclosures. Inevitably, the rabbits tried to escape and it is perhaps no surprise that the Latin name 'Oryctolagus cuniculus' means 'hare-like digger of underground tunnels'. The spread of the Roman empire, along with increasing trade between countries, helped to introduce the European rabbit into many more parts of Europe and Asia. Wild rabbits are said to have been first domesticated in the 5th Century by the monks of the Champagne Region in France. Monks were almost certainly the first to keep rabbits in cages as a readily available food source, and the first to experiment with selective breeding for traits such as weight, size and fur color. Rabbits were introduced to Britain during the 12th Century, and during the Middle Ages, the breeding and farming of rabbits for meat and fur became widespread throughout Europe. The selective breeding of European rabbits meant that distinct breeds arose in different regions, and the origins of many old breeds can be traced back several centuries. Up until the 19th century, domestic rabbits had been bred purely for their meat and fur, but during the Victorian era, many new 'fancy' breeds were developed for the hobby of breeding rabbits for showing. Industrialization also meant that many people moving from the country to the expanding towns and cities, brought rabbits with them; apart from poultry, they were the only 'farm' animal to be practical to keep in town. Although many of these rabbits were bred for meat, it became increasingly common among the rising middle classes to keep rabbits as pets. Domestic rabbitry did not become popular in the United States until around the turn of the century, when many European breeds began to be imported, and breeders also developed some American breeds. During the two World Wars, governments in both Britain and the United States encouraged people to keep rabbits as a source of homegrown meat and fur, both for themselves and to help feed and clothe soldiers. After the wars, many people continued to keep rabbits in their gardens, and they become commonplace as household pets. Rabbits have become the third most popular pet after cats and dogs. Your first rabbit! First you need to decide what you will get a rabbit for. Will your rabbit be an inside pet, rabbits for a 4h project, Meat rabbits, fur rabbits, or rabbits for show. 4h Project Selecting a breed of rabbit can be a huge challenge for first-time rabbit owners. There are currently 49 breeds of rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA). As a 4-H member, you should familiarize and research several breeds to determine those meeting the criteria you have for your rabbit project. There are market fryers, breeding rabbits, or companion pet rabbits. The goals you have for your rabbit project have a large effect on the breed you choose to purchase. Pet Rabbit What’s special about a pet rabbit? Clean, affectionate, and sociable, rabbits can make excellent pets. They can be litter trained and are very playful and entertaining. With good care, rabbits kept indoors can live for 5 to 15 years. With more than 60 rabbit breeds in existence, rabbits can vary widely in size and appearance. If you are a first-time owner, acquiring a single rabbit is probably best. If you choose a male (buck) rabbit, you will want to have him neutered to prevent territorial marking with urine. Both male and female rabbits are tame and affectionate when well socialized. As its owner, you will ultimately be responsible for your rabbit’s food, shelter, exercise, physical and mental health for the rest of its life. While families should involve their children in caring for a rabbit, youngsters need the help of an adult who is willing, able, and available to supervise the animal’s daily care. Rabbits are well-known for their ability to produce large numbers of babies. Purchasing and breeding a rabbit for the purpose of allowing children to witness the birth process is not responsible rabbit ownership. If a female rabbit becomes pregnant, it is your responsibility to find good homes for the offspring. Spaying females and neutering males not only prevents reproduction but decreases behavioral problems and health risks. Rabbits for Show If you are interested in exhibiting breeding rabbits or raising rabbits, it is important to have a copy of the Standard of Perfection for your breed. This publication describes the ideal rabbit for each recognized breed, and is the standard by which judges compare rabbits of the same breed against one another. If you are raising rabbits, you need to understand the process of culling. Culling is removing a rabbit from the herd because of inferior production, inferior quality when compared to the Standard, or possessing specific disqualifications. Your criteria for culling might be different depending on whether you are focusing on breeding, pet, or market projects. Meat Rabbits Market rabbits should be of a commercial breed and fall into one of the following three categories: Fryers: 3½–5½ pounds (8–10 weeks of age) Roasters: 5½–9 pounds (not over 5 months) Stewers: over 8 pounds (over 5 months) Make sure you understand the requirements of your fair for exhibition of your market rabbit project. Some projects will require you to have one to three rabbits as part of your project. If your project includes more than one market rabbit paired with another, then you want to find two or three rabbits that are identical in type. Rabbits in the fryer and roaster categories can be expected to gain approximately 7 ounces per day if provided adequate feed and water on a daily basis. Weighing your market rabbits is important to make sure you are on track to obtain the desired weight at the end of your project. Shelter and Protection Housing can be evaluated with a few factors: ventilation, size, material, temperature, and protection. Ventilation is the process of moving air above and below the cage to decrease temperature and ammonia odor, which can be damaging to a rabbit’s respiratory system. This can be accomplished naturally or mechanically, but you must ensure that direct drafts are not imposed on the rabbits. The ideal temperature for an adult rabbit’s environment is 45–70 degrees Fahrenheit. Housing for rabbits can be maintained either inside or outside a physical structure. Outside facilities require that the rabbits be protected from the weather and predators. Inside housing provides more control of the environment, including better bio-security, but comes with more expense and more ventilation challenges. It is necessary for you to determine the housing plan that fits the current situation you have at home. There are numerous materials that can be utilized to build rabbit cages; however, remember that rabbits are gnawers, meaning they will eat building materials. The material used will depend on whether you have an inside wire cage or an outside cage. The outside cage typically includes (three) plywood or pressed board (sidewalls) and roof to provide necessary protection for the rabbits. Or you may have a hanging cage rack system that is covered. Inside cages will usually be constructed from galvanized welded wire. Inside Housing There are lots of different ways to house your bunnies indoors. Every bunny and every house is different. The most important thing is to provide a home that suits your bunnies and that keeps them safe. As long as they have lots of space, a quiet place to retreat to and plenty of toys, then you will have some very happy bunnies. There are several options to house rabbits inside. They can live free-reign in a bunny proofed room/rooms, or they can be contained within a puppy pen, bunny condo, or large rabbit cage. If contained, their space should always be large enough so they can hop around, and they should be let out of their pen for at least a few hours everyday for exercise. Make sure the primary location of your rabbit is not isolated from you and your family. A family room or living room is a good place. Bunny Proof Your House Rabbits need space to run around and explore. In order to create a safe space for your bunny and to protect your belongings, you will need to thoroughly bunny proof the area. This includes covering all wires with plastic sleeves or flex tubing, or lifting them 3-4 feet out of reach of your rabbit. If you don’t want your baseboards gnawed, you can cover them with plastic guards, 2x4s or furring strips. You’ll also have to block off certain areas since rabbits like to chew the undersides of beds, items on bookshelves, house plants, and more. Basically, your rabbit will try to chew everything in reach. Lots of people have house rabbits that have the run of the house (along with an area to call their own). This is a great option for house bunnies, but it all depends on the fact that your bunnies are well trained enough for this. Safety comes first and if you do not trust your bunnies to be left alone, or if you have other pets, then it is probably best to have them safely enclosed in an area, for when you are not there. Avoid placing rabbits in the same room with barking dogs if possible. Rabbits usually adapt quickly to barking heard from a distance. House rabbits and indoor cats can get along fine, as do rabbits and well-mannered dogs. Dogs should be trained to respond to commands before being trusted with a free-running rabbit, and supervision is needed to control a dog’s playful impulses (this is especially true for puppies). If you want to add another rabbit to your family, rabbits that are neutered adults of opposite sexes work best and they should be introduced for short periods in an area unfamiliar to both rabbits. A great set up for a house rabbit is an open top puppy pen. They can be spacious and airy so the rabbit does not feel enclosed as much as they would in a cage. The best height to get is 35in. This will stop any escapes if your bunny was thinking of jumping over the top. Just be careful to not place any items next to the edges that your bunny could climb up on and make it easy for them to jump out. Remember, although puppy pens are a decent size, it is still very important that your bunnies get their daily exercise. If you let your rabbit have free range exercise around the house, increase the free range area gradually, until they are trained. Also decide beforehand what rooms are out of bounds and take precautions for this so your rabbit understands. A good idea is to attach a puppy pen to the dog crate to allow for the extra space. Also note some dog crates can also be difficult to clean out. Pens are also great as you can move them around, change the shape of them etc to suit your space and this adds variety. They also look good and do not clutter a room. Use ordinary cat or dog cages, or cover wire flooring with sections of newspaper (can be messy if bunny digs) or plain, brown corrugated cardboard. If dog cages are used, check to be sure the spacing between the cage wires is small enough to prevent a rabbit's head or limbs from getting stuck. If you have other animals then you will need a pen that comes with a top too for added security. Indoor rabbit/guinea pig cages Indoor rabbit/guinea pig cages – the size of these are usually too small on there own, so to add a puppy pen as additional space would be a great idea. Be aware of indoor rabbit cages with a step up/over at the entrance. They are not rabbit friendly. Old & young rabbits struggle to get in and out of them and if your rabbit needs to sprint into it at speed if something panics them they could injure themselves. The plastic indoor hutches/cages are usually not big enough. Indoor location Where to place your rabbit’s indoor home. The area needs to be quiet, cool, away from drafts, and away from heaters. You should have your rabbit near a window for natural light, but watch for direct light. Near patio doors is a good idea so they can look out, but also be aware they can easily get spooked by predators in the night that walk by patio doors, so you may want to block the view at night with a curtain. Make sure they are not right next to any radiators. Outside housing The list is endless to what people are doing this day and age to provide their bunnies with the most luxurious suitable accommodation. ⦁ Outhouses converted to bunny homes with outside run attached. ⦁ Hutches placed within an aviary ⦁ Dog kennels with the runs attached (these come in all shapes and sizes). ⦁ Sheds (wooden ones only) Plastic or metal ones get too hot. If you are using a hutch only, then make sure it is a decent size for the breed, and they will need an additional area for their exercise time. If you cannot attach a run direct to the cage, you could consider a runaround tunnel to attach them from afar. Always place runs onto concrete slabs to stop your rabbit digging a way out and to stop a predator digging his way in! You can consider a metal puppy pen for exercise as they are reasonably priced and great as they fold away when they are not being used and you can set them up anywhere. You can also buy more than one and make the pen even bigger. Make sure you supervise your rabbit whilst they are exercising in these as they are in no way predator proof. Never leave them unattended. Building your own enclosure Remember the bigger the better for your bunny and for you to as it will be easier to clean out and also you will get so much more entertainment watching your rabbits skip and run at great speeds. Plywood and pine are safe woods: two types of pine wood, Whitewood and Redwood untreated. Galvanized wire no bigger than 1 inch by half inch should be size of squares. Never use wiring with large squares as rats and stoats could get in or cats/foxes could injure your bunny through these gaps. Prime welded wire mesh is best. Predator proofing It is extremely important that all enclosures are made predator proof. ⦁ You need to place your rabbits accommodation on cement slabs to avoid a fox digging in or a rabbit digging out. ⦁ Make sure doors are secure with bolts at the top and bottom for extra security. ⦁ Always provide hideouts – safe places to hide when they get spooked or feel threatened ⦁ Tunnels are good for hide outs. ⦁ Place boards at the front of your enclosure to add extra privacy & to help stop your rabbit getting easily spooked. Weather proofing It is essential especially with certain types of enclosures. You need to protect them from the wind, rain and strong sunlight. Covers can be bought for standard size hutches but can be costly. Corrugated plastic sheeting is a good way to protect from rain and is excellent for roofing. Just watch the clear plastic in the summer as this could heat your enclosure up like a green house very quickly. Place sun reflectors underneath to help stop this. Use bubble wrap or plastic sheeting like builders sheets or plastic dust sheets or tarpaulin for protection from wind and rain. Attach to a piece of wood at the top and hook this to the cage to create your own little roller blind. Or by adding some wooden panels to each side of your enclosure and making them an inch wider than the enclosure allows you to have something to attach the bubble wrap or plastic sheeting to. Metal clips keep it in place very securely when it is very windy. Always leave gaps for air flow. Cover a sheet of wood, wider than the accommodation itself, with felt roofing and place on top of enclosures for added protection. Keep weighted down with bricks or slabs. Large beach mats or windbreakers are ideal for protection Venetian blinds or cane/bamboo blinds are another option. Attach bubble wrap to the inside of them in the winter for added protection Do not use fabric that can get damp as this will draw the heat out of the hutch. If large enclosures like sheds/playhouses have gaps around the top area you can stuff them with bubble wrap to stop drafts. Just make sure its out of reach of your rabbits. Tips for the summer: Wooden sheds/play houses can get very hot in the summer. Try insulating the roof to help keep it cooler. Sun reflectors can help and also large patio umbrellas or shade sails can help. Placing rabbit housing in the shade of trees can also help top keep them cooler. Large floor tiles are good and help keep them cool in the summer also indoors & outdoors. Creating the right environment Whatever you chose to place in your rabbits enclosure, by rearranging the set up every now and then your bunny will think they have a whole new home to explore and this keeps them entertained! Rabbits love "projects" such as objects in their environments that they can move and manipulate. These provide stimulation and exercise. Nest boxes Nest boxes within an enclosure make an ideal place for your rabbit to hide in or to keep warm in. They may also enjoy jumping on top of them. Stuff them full of hay in the winter and your bunny will love it. You could also make them even cosier by putting cardboard around the inside edges in the winter for extra insulation. Cardboard boxes Cardboard boxes provided hours of entertainment and also provide somewhere for your rabbit to run into when they feel threatened. A cardboard "hidey box" placed in the cage can make a rabbit feel more secure. However, this may increase territorial behaviors - particularly in un-spayed females. Boxes are most useful in wire cages, where the rabbit has no other means of hiding himself. Stuff a large cardboard box with hay if you don’t have a small hutch or nest box. The double walled cardboard boxes are best as they are more sturdier and will last that bit longer. You can order them in bulk at quite a reasonable price off the internet. Just check they don’t have staples in. Hay racks Place next to the litter trays to allow your rabbits to eat as they poop which all rabbits love to do and it encourages hay eating. Plant pots, hanging basket racks, utensil holders or fruit bowls can all be good ideas for hay racks. Basically anything that will not harm your rabbits health and if it has holes in can be stuffed with hay and used as a hay rack. The Ikea carrier bag holders are also a big favorite. Or just make a tunnel shape out of galvanized wire and stuff that full of hay. Please watch any items that have large enough gaps in where they could catch their feet or heads. Always make sure the gaps are stuffed well with hay. A good tip is to place grass mats or flat bits of cardboard under the hay racks. This allows you to sweep the spilt hay up very easily and place into the litter tray, so nothing is wasted. Wicker baskets Make sure that it is untreated and made for pets, as treated wicker is highly poisonous. Cheap comfy beds Rabbits love comfort and a good cheap way of providing a pet bed is use a sample square of carpet. You can get these from most carpet shops very cheap, or a flat chair cushion and place them in cotton pillow cases. Pillow cases are also cheap to buy and easy to wash. In the winter you can also include a little blanket. The bunnies love to dig at blankets and push them about. Litter trays and dig trays Litter trays come in all shapes and sizes, but the bigger the tray the more hay you can put in to encourage your rabbit to eat hay whilst he poops. Seed trays and drip trays can be ideal as they do come in big sizes and all kinds of shapes and are cheaper to buy than some actual litter trays. Raised areas filled with soil or filled with grass turf are a great way of adding some natural materials if the floor is all concrete slabs, or simply use a few flower pots full of soil. Seed trays and drip trays are also great for placing soil or grass turf in. Make ramps safe Make ramps safe and rabbit friendly by covering with carpet or a mat. You can also add bits of wood to create a step effect and allow your rabbit to have more grip on the ramp. Never position a ramp too steep as this could result in an injury. You can place a sturdy item like a large garden stone/brick or the wooden hideouts you can buy to raise the ramp up at the bottom more, so its not so steep. Flooring All flooring for inside and outside accommodation should be non slip to avoid your rabbit injuring themselves. Ceramic tiles are a good way of protecting wooden flooring to outside enclosures like sheds & hutches. If you use newspaper, place them underneath the paper. Feeding The 3 most important foods for a rabbit are hay, hay, and HAY! Contrary to popular belief, rabbits do not need salt licks, vitamins, or hard wooden objects to wear their teeth down. Teeth are kept worn to a proper length by the silicate and lignin content of grass and grass. hays. Do not offer rabbits plants, vegetation, or tree branches unless you are sure they are not harmful. Rabbits are unique in the fact that they are susceptible to digestive disturbances. To lower this susceptibility, they use a process called cecotrophy to maintain balance in their digestive system. Cecotrophy is the process of ingesting feces, typically done at night. The ingestion of the soft feces, or cecotropes, increases protein digestibility and energy digestion for the rabbit. Nutrition The most important nutrient you can provide your rabbit is water. Access to fresh, clean water is necessary for rabbits to maintain proper growth rate and body condition. Fresh, clean water is a must during the summer months, because rabbits do not tolerate heat well and depend on water to cool their bodies. Fresh water needs to be changed daily. Double check to see that the steel ball in the bottle is working properly each time you hang the bottle. Bowl (changed daily) encourages more drinking. The bowl should be heavy crock to prevent tipping. Pellets: Commercially produced rabbit pellets provide a complete diet for rabbits. When you add supplements on a daily basis, you are altering the balanced diet provided by the pellets. Supplements should be used carefully or used as an occasional treat for your rabbits in order to minimize their effect on the balanced diet. Limited pellets (plain only! no seeds, nuts, colored tidbits): 1/4 cup, per 5 lbs of body weight per day. Consideration for appropriate nutrition depends upon the stage of production, added supplements, environmental temperature, quality of pellets, and access to water. Crude protein (CP) is the major nutrient we assess because the fiber is fairly consistent in most commercially produced rabbit pellets. Crude protein feed recommendations are 16–18% for growing market rabbits; 14–16% for maintaining body weight on mature rabbits (non-breeding stock); and 16–18% for stock in active breeding. Other Foods Dark Green leafy veggies daily if possible. Good veggies: all dark green leaf lettuces, dandelion greens, kale, collards, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, cilantro, basil, Avoid: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, spinach. Limited amounts of sweet veggies such as carrots. Occasional treats in very low quantities: slice of apple, slice of banana, a few hulled sunflower seeds, 2-inch piece of carrot. For more frequent treats, use fragrant herbs such as cilantro, parsley, arugula, and basil. Do not feed bread or-other high-carbohydrate foods, as they can lead to intestinal dysbiosis. Groom Your Rabbit Grooming list for your rabbit: A flea comb, brush, flea products safe for rabbits, toenail clippers. Rabbits are naturally clean animals and wash themselves frequently, but you still need to groom your rabbit on a regular basis. Rabbits go through shedding cycles a couple times a year. It’s important to brush your rabbit to remove all the excess fur. Otherwise, your rabbit could ingest it and have serious digestive issues. Regular nail clipping is also important because long nails can get snagged on things or they can curl into your rabbit’s paw. General Care & Socialization If possible, talk to the rabbit calmly and stroke them daily. Rabbits are highly social animals who thrive on attention and social interaction. Many rabbits are very overtly affectionate, and will nuzzle and lick their handlers. Others are shyer and more "laid back." Try not approach the rabbit from directly in front. Rabbits have laterally placed eyes and cannot see up close, directly in front of themselves. When working with an unfamiliar rabbit, pat the rabbit gently between the eyes, til he relaxes, before picking him up. Never attempt to lift a rabbit who is struggling. Rabbits can easily break their own backs attempting to get away from perceived predators. Handling Rabbits are light-boned animals. Because of this, improper handling can easily injure a rabbit. Rabbits should be handled from a young age, after weaning, and handled often. Never pick up a rabbit by its ears, by the skin on the back, or by the scruff of the neck. Doing so can injure the rabbit and damage flesh condition. Rabbits are easily frightened and may react differently in an unfamiliar situation. A very tame rabbit at home may become stressed and frightened at a show. Never place the rabbit near your face! A rabbit’s toenails can scratch deeply. Lift the rabbit by supporting his hindquarters and forequarters simultaneously. If the rabbit struggles to get down once lifted, lower yourself and the rabbit as close as possible to the floor to prevent injury. If your rabbit will be a pet, have the rabbits spayed/neutered. Besides preventing accidental litters, spaying prevents uterine cancer which can reach 50-80% as rabbits age, and neutering reduces spraying and other hormone-driven behaviors. Always remember that rabbits are a prey species. The more predictable their environment and the more securely they are handled, the more relaxed and sociable they become. Many rabbits relinquished to shelters have been severely traumatized in their former environments. They may have learned to survive by nipping or boxing. These behaviors can usually be eliminated by correct handling and social interaction. Rabbits are highly territorial, and may also attempt to nip or box when their territory is "invaded." This is especially true of un-spayed females. This behavior is entirely normal, and is usually greatly reduced by spaying/neutering. If a rabbit boxes when you offer food or clean the cage, place one hand on the rabbit's head and gently press and rub, while using the other hand to remove food bowl, or litter-box, etc. A rabbit who has suddenly stopped eating or whose eating patterns have suddenly changed needs immediate veterinary attention. Health/Vaccinations Rabbits are typically low-maintenance animals when it comes to health and vaccinations. There are no vaccinations that are mandatory recommended for rabbits, and just a few medications that are actually labeled for use on rabbits. Healthy rabbits have a normal temperature range of 101.3–104.0 degrees Fahrenheit, a resting heart rate of 180–250 beats/minute, and a constantly moving nose. Most veterinarians do not have much experience with treating rabbits. This requires you as the owner to become familiar with signs of common diseases and ailments. Your observation will be integral for maintaining health among your rabbits on a daily basis. If you think your rabbit needs medication, consult your veterinarian to determine the appropriate medication and dosage level. Rabbits have a sympathetic nervous system. This creates a real challenge in determining the correct dosage of medication needed for a sick rabbit. Providing too much medication (overdosing) is toxic. Un-derdosing, or giving too little medication, is ineffective at treating the condition. There are four administration routes that can be utilized in rabbits. They include oral, subcutaneous (nape of neck), intravenous (veins in feet), and intramuscular (hind leg or back muscle). The American Rabbit Breeder Association has a Rabbit and Cavy Health Committee that can field questions about doctoring rabbits. Health problems that are common in rabbits: Intestinal blockages Because rabbits groom themselves constantly, they can get fur-balls just as cats do. Unlike cats, however, rabbits cannot vomit, and excessive swallowed hair may cause a fatal blockage. Rabbits can also develop a serious condition known as GI stasis which has many of the same symptoms. If your rabbit shows a decrease in appetite and in the size of droppings, get advice from a rabbit veterinarian. If you keep your bunny brushed (less hair is swallowed) and give them a handful of hay daily, this should help with blockages. Bacterial issues A rabbit’s digestive tract is inhabited by healthful bacteria. If the good bacteria balance is upset by stale food or a sudden change in diet, harmful bacteria can take over the digestive track and kill the rabbit. If you keep all rabbit food in a cool dry place and make dietary changes slowly, giving a new food in small amounts, this should help. If no abdominal gurgling or loose stool results in 24 hours, the food may be offered again. If your rabbit goes outside, check for pesticides and toxic plants. Infectious bacteria Many rabbit diseases are caused by bacteria, not viruses, and can be treated with antibiotics. If your rabbit shows symptoms of a “cold,” take him to a veterinarian familiar with antibiotics that can be safely used in rabbits. Oral drugs of the Penicillin family, such as Amoxicillin, should NOT be given to a rabbit, since there is risk of destroying good intestinal bacteria. Find an experienced veterinarian before a problem develops. If your rabbit has been harassed by a predator, take him to a veterinarian even if no injuries are apparent. When it is over, keep your rabbit cool with nearby wet towels or ice. Regularly check your rabbit’s eyes, nose, ears, teeth, weight, appetite, and droppings, as you would in any cat or dog. Transportation Rabbits should travel in cages specifically designed for them. Purchase a rabbit carrier that is the correct size for the age and breed of your rabbit. Do not transport a rabbit in a box! A rabbit can become overheated easily and die quickly as a result. Hot weather conditions can be dangerous for a rabbit. It is best to place rabbits in an air-conditioned vehicle for transport. If this is not possible, keep windows rolled down and air circulating. For long-distance travel, rabbits should be in carriers and covered with large sheets of cardboard or similar items to block the sunlight. A thin sheet of foam placed under the cages will help cushion the ride, keeps cages from slipping or tipping, and protects the car’s interior. Place an absorbent, generous quantity of bedding or a canine house-training pad in the bottom of the carrier tray to help absorb any wastes or spilled water. Secure water and feed pans inside the carrier. There are specially designed pans for carrier use. To avoid spillage, provide only a small amount of water during transport. Most rabbits will not eat or drink during a ride. If stopping, be certain to keep the vehicle cool. Park in a shaded area or keep the car’s air conditioning operating. If cool outside, roll down windows. Handling rabbits during transport can heighten stress resulting in increased body temperature. Secure cage doors with zip ties. Carry your own water from home as changing water sources can upset the rabbit’s digestion. Watering the rabbit through the carrier is easily accomplished by using a houseplant watering can with a narrow spout. If taking several rabbits on a journey, invest in a wheeled cart on which the carriers fit easily. Many types of these carts are available. Rabbits are adorable, affectionate pets that you can fit into your family with a little time and effort. For the most part, rabbits should be kept inside for them to thrive and keep them safe and healthy. Rabbits are intelligent, social animals who need affection, and they can become wonderful companion animals if given a chance to interact with their human families just as any rabbit should! http://petpav.com/rabbit-care-101-tips-to-care-for-your-newly-adopted-rabbit/ https://www.spca.org/page.aspx?pid=430 http://myhouserabbit.com/rabbit-care/care-pet-rabbit/ https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Selecting-a-Pet-Rabbit.aspx http://www.bunnyhugga.com/a-to-z/general/history-rabbits.html http://best4bunny.com/bunny-care/housing-ideas/ https://rabbit.org/ordinances-protecting-rabbits/ http://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Rabbit_sale_laws_in_the_US https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/4h-31     © Copyrighted

Pika in a time of Climate Change The Rocky Mountains are known around the world as a great place to spot wildlife.  Although most visitors to the area are looking for iconic animals like elk, bighorn sheep and bears, some of our tinier residents can be equally exciting. One of the more fascinating alpine animals is the pika.  If you’ve never seen a pika —relax, you’re not alone.  I remember my first sighting.  I was nearing the summit of Nigel Pass in Banff Park, when all of a sudden I started hearing some strange sounds.  They could only be described as a sort of bleating ‘Eeenk’. I would have quickly discounted them as a ground squirrel or marmot had they not come from the middle of a large, seemingly lifeless rock slide.  Somewhere within this maze of boulders was an invisible animal. The problem was only compounded when I moved in for a closer look.  That single ‘Eeenk’ suddenly became several —I was surrounded.  I assured myself that I wasn't going crazy and became determined to discover the maker of these strange noises. As I watched and listened, I was astounded at how the sound of a single call seemed to come from all directions—almost like a ventriloquist throwing his voice.  This must work very well to confuse predators; after all, it confused me.  After about ten minutes, I resigned to the fact that I wasn’t going to find my strange beast. I struggled on with my pack and was about to continue down the trail when a flash of movement caught my eye.  About thirty metres away was a small gray animal.  It resembled a guinea pig and blended in so well with the limestone that I almost lost it in the rocks.  Out came the binoculars for a closer look.   It was hunched on a rock and I could see that it was about 20 cm long with short rounded ears and no visible tail. When I finally returned home to my field guides, I flipped through the pages until, right after the rabbits, I found him.  He was a pika and was part of the order Lagomorpha.  This meant that they weren’t rodents, as I had suspected, but were more closely related to the snowshoe hare (who is also a member of this group). Unlike most other small members of the alpine community, the pika does not hibernate. It spends most of the summer months collecting plants and building large hay piles (some of which may be as large as a bushel) and leaving them to season, much like a farmer leaving out his bales.  It will be these stores that will get it through the eight or nine months of winter. Often, it must leave the security of its rock or talus slope in order to collect these plants.  Recognizing its vulnerability, it spends as little time in the meadow as possible.  Quickly gathering plants, it places them cross-ways in its mouth and returns to the talus. Being related to hares and rabbits makes the pika a hindgut fermenter. Like all herbivores, the digestion of cellulose is done by bacteria in the gut. Unlike animals like elk, moose, and deer, which sport a four-chambered digestive system means that the fermentation process takes place prior to reaching the actual stomach. This also means that they need to essentially cough up their partly digested meals and re-chew them to help further break them down and allow for additional digestion. Unfortunately for animals like snowshoe hares and pikas, the fermentation process takes place beyond the stomach, in the Cecum. They will also have an intestinal tract that can be up to 13 times the length of their body. Once the food passes through the stomach, the fermentation takes place in the cecum and the large intestine before being coated with mucus and being excreted. These are referred to as cecotropes and are eaten again to allow the food to pass through the digestive system a second time to absorb additional nutrients. After this second passing, so to speak, they produce the hard pellets that we would normally associate with animals like rabbits, hares, and pikas. Regardless of which system vegetarians have to deal with, for me, I'm just happy to be a carnivore and not need to chew my cud or my - you know what. Cellulose be damned - give me a juicy steak! Pikas are very carefully tied to the environmental conditions in their homes. They have a fairly high body temperature (around 40 C) and a rise of just a few degrees can be fatal.  This narrow range forces them to live in cooler areas, usually at elevations above 2000 metres. The prospect of warming climates and changing weather patterns are likely to have some very detrimental impacts on animals like the pika. In fact, research done in the Yukon in 2011 by Dr. David Hik of the University of Alberta looked at populations of collared pika in Kluane National Park, in the Yukon. The collared pika is closely related to the American pika that is so common through the Canadian Rockies and has been experiencing some of these climate-related challenges. The fact that pikas don't hibernate means that they rely on several things to make it through the winter, as well as to have reproductive successes. Believe it or not, they need good snowpacks. Snow is a blanket. It never gets cold beneath the snow. If you doubt this, just ask anyone who has spent a night in an igloo or snow cave. For pikas, warm winters with little snowpack mean population declines. The cold is able to penetrate into their subnivean or under the snow world leading to population declines. In the Alberta Rockies, another study done by the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute in 2014 found that the American pika was the second most vulnerable animal. Pika live on mountaintops. This means that their homes are isolated from populations on adjacent mountaintops. They can't simply migrate into new habitats when the conditions in their home range change in such a way that it's no longer suitable. As an example, if you think about Lake Louise. Pika found around Lake Agnes cannot simply get to Mount Fairview, even though it is just on the other side of Lake Louise. To do so would involve a long migration into low elevation habitats prior to making their way up to the alpine zone of Mount Fairview. Pika live in the alpine because they cannot tolerate the warmer temperatures in the lower, warmer subalpine. Pikas are limited to survive in the habitats they have…as the saying goes: "there's no place like home". Unfortunately for them, it's also the only place that's home.  They may be able to see a new potential home, but they won't be able to get there. Despite this, a report by Chris Shank entitled: Understanding and Respecting the Effects of Climate Change on Alberta’s Biodiversity indicated that they may not be at risk in the near future, at least in Alberta. This belief comes with many conditions, unfortunately, some of them requiring a reduction in greenhouse gases. With the current environmental situation south of our border, as well as Canada's slow pace of change, this seems unlikely to occur. It also assumes that snowpacks continue to be sufficient to support strong pika populations, that meadow plant populations remain consistent, those summer temperatures remain cool enough, and that loose rock, or talus slopes, that the pika call home also remains constant. With warming climates, the forests of the subalpine are beginning to migrate upwards into the alpine. The alpine is a finite habitat. Eventually, you run out of mountain. As long as meadows migrate upwards along with forests, and snow packs migrate uphill as well, and so on, our pikas may be able to stick around. While pikas are on the frying pan locally, they are slipping into the fire in more southerly populations. The further south you go, climate changes are resulting in the two things that make it difficult for pikas to survive - reduced snowpacks and an upward migration of the subalpine. If you travel south to California's Sierra Nevada mountains, pikas have completely disappeared from a 425 km2 portion of their range. Currently, this is the largest area of local extinction or extirpation, so far recorded. In California, the problem has been warmer summer temperatures, resulting in these very heat sensitive pikas overheating. When it's too hot, the pikas seek the shade. When they are in the shade, they're not collecting plants to add to their winter larder. While pika do still exist in areas adjacent to this study, forecasts predict a drop of 97% in pika numbers around Lake Tahoe by 2050. There is one light at the end of this very dark tunnel. For pika, there are very few options in a world of warming climates and reduced snow packs: move, adapt, acclimate, or die! In a recent study in Frontiers of Ecology and the Environment, biologists looked at over 200 studies looking into how amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles responded to warming climates. Behavioural responses can occur in much shorter time spans then physiological ones. According to this study, some individual pika populations have managed to adapt to changes by varying their foraging habits, calling new environments home, and finding novel ways to prevent overheating. Pika are found over a huge territory, but individuals don’t tent do move more than a kilometre from the rock pile that they were born. Lack of movement means that individual populations remain isolated from each other, meaning each population may adopt different strategies to dealing with warming temperatures. Some have sought out new micro-environments, taking advantage of deadfall logs, logging debris and forests. If the location is cool enough in the summer, and the snowpack deep enough, they may be able to survive. Some isolated populations in the Columbia River Gorge have managed to obtain as much as 63% of their calories from mosses, which are plentiful both winter and summer. This allows them to be less rigorous in terms of building haypiles during the summer months. Behavioural flexibility may be the catchword for the 21st century. If plants, animals, and birds cannot adapt physiologically to the rapid changes in their ranges then behavioural adaptation is their only option. At least a few populations of pika are taking the challenge and beating the odds. I don't ever want to find myself wandering the loose rock talus slopes of the mountains in summer and not be challenged to find these most perfectly camouflaged critters. Ancient Aspirin I spend a lot of time showing visitors to the mountains signs of animals recorded in the landscape and plant life. Most animals are not designed to be seen. They're designed to blend into the mountain landscape and so, to untrained eyes, they often remain invisible. One thing they can't hide though is the signs that they leave behind. This may be tracks, scats, bits of hair, or even signs of feeding. If you take a look at any trembling aspen tree in the central Rockies and you'll notice that the lower portions of the trunk are heavily scarred. This is due to the fact that the scarring represents mouth level for an elk standing on snow. During the lean winter months, aspen bark is a famine food for elk and they'll peel strips of bark off the lower portions of the trunk. If you look higher up the trunk, you may get a surprise. Sometimes you can find additional marks ascending the trunk, and upon closer inspection, you may find claw marks from a black bear or two that climbed the tree in previous years. Aspen and poplar bark is very easily scarred. Once a bear climbs the tree, the tree will bear the scars for the rest of its life. Once you find a bear-climbed aspen, you'll take special notice as you wander the mountain landscapes looking for additional trees with similar scars. Looking for animal signs helps to make us more aware of the wildlife that is around us but often hidden from view. Our first nations also used the bark of the aspen tree. They would use the inner bark as a medicine, and they would take that for everything from headaches to tummy aches. When we non-natives arrived on the landscape, we scoffed at their heathen witch doctor medicine - heck, they didn't even know what it was good for. They took it for everything. Well today we know that the bark of aspen trees, and its relatives in the willow family, contain a chemical called Salicylic Acid. To us non- natives, we refer to this chemical as aspirin. They were taking it long before we ever rediscovered its medical magic. Modern aspirin can be traced back to Edward Stone, an 18th-century clergyman who wrote that a powdered mixture of willow bark helped 50 patients with malaria-like diseases as well as other illnesses. The modern aspirin we use can be traced back to 1899 when Felix Hoffmann, a chemist at Bayer in Germany used acetylsalicylic acid to help treat his father's rheumatism. I've been telling my guests that first nations have used it for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years before modern medicine caught on. Willow bark was taken by ancient Egyptians to treat aches and pains and even the great Greek physician Hippocrates mentioned its use. Well a new study takes its use way back, and I mean waaaaaaay back - to several Neanderthal skeletons dated from between 42,000 and 50,000 years ago. As it turns out, Neanderthals didn't have great dental hygiene. For archaeologists, this has always been good news. In time, plaque accumulating on teeth will harden into something called calculus, a hard surface made up of minerals and the remains of bacteria along with other microorganisms. Calculus can accumulate, layer upon layer, offering a time capsule of Neanderthal diets. Previous studies of Neanderthal teeth showed that humans and Neanderthals interbred. They also showed that localized populations dined on dramatically different menus. Some were Ward friendly with a high meat diet including animals like reindeer, woolly mammoths, and woolly rhinoceros, while others dined at restaurants that I would never frequent - offering a mostly plant-based menu. Recently a group of scientists analyzed the DNA in the calculus of four European Neanderthals. Two were from Belgium, and two from Spain. They varied in age from 42,000 to 50,000 years old. The tests confirmed that the Belgian Neanderthal was my kind of caveman - dining mostly on woolly rhinoceros, wild sheep, and wild mushrooms. The Spanish Neanderthal were more vegan, eating primarily pine nuts, moss, mushrooms and tree bark. The most interesting result came from one of the skulls from El Sidrón cave in Spain. His teeth showed that he had signs of salicylic acid. Now, this was one sickly Neanderthal. He had dental abscesses and DNA analysis showed that he would have suffered from severe diarrhea from intestinal parasites. If he only had something stronger, like penicillin! This miracle drug was only discovered accidentally in September of 1928 by Dr. Alexander Fleming. After returning from vacation he encountered a messy lab and the mold Penicillium notatum had contaminated some of his Petri dishes. While the rest is history, it's the prehistory that is fascinating in terms of this story. This same 48,000-year-old Neanderthal had traces of Penicillium mold. This means that hominids that predate humans were taking versions of Penicillin at least 48,000 years ago, and likely much longer. This story is a combination of daily guiding meeting podcast curiosity. It's common knowledge in local guiding literature that our First Nations used aspen bark as medicine. However, had I not started this podcast, I wouldn't have been on the constant quest for new scientific studies to share with listeners like you. Aspirin and Penicillin are usually considered "modern" medicines, but this one skull from a cave in Spain has helped us to realize that everything new is old again! Mining our Rivers Way back in episode 15, I talked about the importance of gravel-bed rivers in the Canadian Rockies. You can listen to the episode at mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep015. It's a really cool story and it's worth checking out the show notes or taking a listen prior to continuing this episode if you'd like to get the background material. Recent studies by Dr. Richard Hauer, a professor at the University of Montana, have focused on the unique ecology of gravel-bed rivers in the Rocky Mountains. Hauer recognized that streams in mountain valleys are NOT limited to the narrow channel at the bottom of wide U-shaped glacial valleys. In fact, the actual channel of the river extends from valley bottom to valley bottom, with water percolating across the valley through the gravels. Over millennia, the river has been moving back and forth across its valley, eroding here and depositing sediments there, but never staying the same. If you could take an x-ray of the valley bottom, you would see a mosaic of sediments including cobbles, gravels, and finer sediments. Above ground, the valley shows various levels of succession with flowing channels, ponds, old and new channels, dry gravel beds and vegetation varying from mountain avens flowers to old-growth spruce. Water though, does not see these boundaries, and flows from one side of the valley to the other, quietly flowing between the cobbles and other sediments, allowing for an entire ecosystem of aquatic life to persist far away from today's river channel. The mountain ecology around us has been built by 10,000 or more years of rivers changing, migrating, eroding and depositing. It's this change that is the dynamic lifeblood of the river valley ecosystem Now what might happen if you decide to mine that gravel-bed river? If we accept that a gravel-bed river IS really an entire valley and not just a river, then the consequences of disrupting any part of that ecosystem can be significant. In a story in Alberta Views Magazine, former Banff Park Superintendent Kevin Van Tighem talks about a well drilled a kilometre away from the Flathead River in Montana. It wasn't surprising that it produced beautifully clean water, but what was surprising was that it also produced stoneflies. These aquatic insects are found in fast-flowing mountain streams, but they were not expected this far from the river. Well as Dr. Hauer has shown, rivers are not a channel, but a valley-wide ecosystem. The stoneflies lived in the gravels, a long way from the active channel. So let's take a more detailed look at the Bow River Valley as an example. The Bow River occupies just a narrow ribbon in the centre of the valley. On either side, the valley stretches from Silvertip to Quarry Lake. Is the river just the river? Not at all. The river is the valley. Anything we do to the gravels of the valley will affect the river itself. In fact, there's far more water in the gravel then there is in the river channel. Just because it looks like land, it doesn't mean that it IS land. Unfortunately, in Alberta, gravel is a commodity. As far as industry is concerned, gravel is known as "aggregate" and it is a hugely valuable commodity. Gravel mining companies employ lobbyists who extol the benefits of cheap gravel to ill-informed politicians, who look at campaign donations, and, well you get the story. According to Van Tieghen's article, prior to 2011, Alberta regulators rarely approved gravel mines on floodplains, however the provincial Conservatives approved the Alberta Surface Water Body Aggregate Policy in January of 2011. This new policy signaled open season on gravel pit mining in the province. The floods of 2013 really helped to bring the folly of gravel pit mining to the forefront. Water flows, it's unrelenting and continuous. Add additional flow to the channel, and water will also percolate throughout the entire gravel river ecosystem. Three common problems that gravel-river mines cause include depletion of aquifers, losses to the fishery, and in particular, "pit capture". If you dig a gravel pit near to a gravel river channel, the river will tend to be drawn towards the gravel pit with the potential of essentially 'capturing' the pit. This can end up cutting a new channel causing unexpected erosion, destruction of property, and the loss of fish stocks. Essentially, if you build it, it may come! You can see how inchannel gravel mining ant pit capture works. At one mine on the North Saskatchewan River, operated by Mixcor, a company whose website boasts of "a history of caring", their Dahm gravel pit on the North Saskatchewan River was inundated during the 2013 floods. This flood was fast and relentless, just as it was through the Bow River Valley. As the groundwater inundated the mine, followed by the surface water until the entire river course was drawn towards the mine. Very quickly, mine machinery was buried and toxins from the mine began to leach into the 'new' river channel. Along with the toxins, the excessive sediment drowned spawning beds and damage the gills of adult fish. Fish stocks declined by up to 50% from this one case of pit capture. Keith Rae, the owner of Get Hooked Fishing Adventures carefully documents his companies catch rates. Before the flood, he recorded 2,851 catches, but after the flood, he only recorded 1,197. In 2014, it was even worse with only 1,305. Upstream from the pit capture, the numbers remained consistent. As Van Tighen relates in his story, glaciers were great purveyors of gravel, distributing vast amounts in areas far from gravel-bed rivers. The problem is that it is more expensive to mine. As Kevin states: "Glaciers left lots of upland gravel in Alberta. There is no need to steal it from our rivers. The only reason mining river floodplains is profitable is because gravel operators don’t pay for the dead fish, depleted water wells, diverted river channels and downstream siltation. We do." So far the provinces NDP government has not moved to change the regulations. Alberta is glacier country. It's full of gravel. Let's just start to take it from areas outside of these underground channels. That's what we used to do prior to 2011. Water is the issue of the 21st century. Scientists like Dr. Hauer are helping us to better understand the delicate ecosystems that we call home. Naturalists like Kevin Van Tighem have also been helping visitors to the Canadian Rockies understand and experience the mountains for some 30 years. His newest book entitled Our Place: Changing the Nature of Alberta is now available from Rocky Mountain Books. You can also order it from Amazon.ca at the following link: http://amzn.to/2xQlA3Y. And with that, it's time to wrap this episode up. Don't forget that Ward Cameron Enterprises is YOUR source for step-on, hiking, and snowshoe guides as well as workshop facilitators and keynote speakers focusing on all things related to the mountain west. If you'd like to reach out personally, you can contact me through the contact link on this page or hit me up on Twitter @wardcameron. You can also visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/wardcameronenterprises. If you'd like to check out the shown notes at www.mountainnature.com/ep048, you can find additional links as well as videos that help illustrate the concept of mining gravel-bed rivers. And with that said, I'm off to Churchill to guide polar bear viewing trips for the next few weeks. I'll be really busy with the bears between the 23rd of October and November 10th so please bear with me if you don't see an episode for a few weeks. This podcast is here to stay so I'll post as my time permits but be back full-time upon my return in November. And with that said, it's an awesome day today so I'm off to go hiking.

We are here!! My friend Lenny Fejeran jumps on the show to celebrate Episode 100. Thank you to everyone who has come through and made Master Random the show that it is today. THANK YOU!!

Dr. Anna Chalfoun is an Assistant Professor in the University of Wyoming's Zoology and Physiology Department and the Assistant Unit Leader for Wildlife at the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. We sat down to talk about her career path, sagebrush songbirds, and what makes for good applied ecology research. Pikas, a lone wolf, and a hapless cow also make appearances in our conversation. For more information on Dr. Chalfoun's research, visit wyocoopunit.org/labs/chalfoun-lab

Things are trending upward for the robots as both Dinguses turned in +70% performances in week seven. Also, for the first time in Man vs. Model history--which is not particularly lengthy--we are joined by a very familiar picker...our old producer. That's right, the Benevolent Dr. Loud calls in from halfway around the world via the "sat phone" to talk about everything from Pikas, to his sherpa lady friend, to the Cal Bears this weekend. Buckle up, legion, things are going to take turn for the weird. 

Pikas terrorismiaktide reas võiks eelmise nädala tragöödia Brüsselis olla äratuskellaks, mis sunnib Euroopa riike otsima uusi lahendusi rahvusvaheliste kurjategijate tõkestamiseks. Kas Euroopal on aga selleks ka piisavalt tahet?Stuudios on siseminister Hanno Pevkur ja Kaitseuuringute keskuse mittekoosseisuline teadur Helga Kalm. Saatejuht on Aarne Rannamäe. Kuula 29. märtsil kell 14.05, kordusena kell 19.05.

Pikas terrorismiaktide reas võiks eelmise nädala tragöödia Brüsselis olla äratuskellaks, mis sunnib Euroopa riike otsima uusi lahendusi rahvusvaheliste kurjategijate tõkestamiseks. Kas Euroopal on aga selleks ka piisavalt tahet?Stuudios on siseminister Hanno Pevkur ja Kaitseuuringute keskuse mittekoosseisuline teadur Helga Kalm. Saatejuht on Aarne Rannamäe. Kuula 29. märtsil kell 14.05, kordusena kell 19.05.

Digitund tutvustab tänastes uudisteosas Apple'i verivärskeid tooteid: iPad 4, iPad mini ning uus Macbook Pro. Pikas teemas pakub Henrik Roonemaa meile midagi põnevat. (Mart Parve, Henrik Roonemaa.)

Pikas teemas räägime Veiko Tamme ja Meelis Väljamäe abiga põhjalikult uuest Windows 8st, mis kujutab endale Windowsi väljanägemises ja käitumises umbes samasugust muutust nagu seda omal ajal tegi Windows 95. Uudistes: iPad Mini tulekul, Samsungi 9. seeria laptop järgi proovitud. Kuu toode: Koss Porta Pro. (Mart Parve, Henrik Roonemaa.)

Digitunnis kuulutame pilvevõidujooksu ametlikult alanuks: vaatleme gigantide heitlust pilveruumi suuruse ja võimaluste osas. Pikas teemas räägib Jaak Ennuste koduse multimeediasüsteemi loomisest. Koolirubriigis õpetame, kust ja kuidas internetis turvalisi oste sooritada. (Mart Parve, Henrik Roonemaa.)

Tänases Digitunnis tutvustame uut iPadi ja katsetame Windows 8't. Pikas teemas anname ülevaate pisikestest kvaliteetkaameratest ja küsime, kas peeglil on lips läbi? (Mart Parve, Henrik Roonemaa.)

28/30 Michael Scott reports from the Flanders Moss peat bogs near Stirling. He discovers it's all about the management of water. Howard Stableford sends a second report about Pikas, where American biologists from Arizona State University explain that the Pikas are also critical for the retention of water on the plateau: their burrows, they claim, help prevent flood and drought. Jane Madgwick, Director of Wetlands International talks about water and the conservation of peat bogs at home and in the Himalayas. And what are fungi doing wearing tights? it's a parasitic fungus- the powder cap strangler - whose host is another fungus - Brett is in the field to find them. Presenter: Brett Westwood Producer: Sheena Duncan Editor: Julian Hector

Travel with us to the Tibetan plateau in China and the field site of conservation biologist Andrew Smith. There we will learn about some cute furry animals called Pikas and why they are considered a keystone species. Hey just what is a keystone species - that's something we will also learn about.