Podcasts about small mammals

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Madonna Livingstone, renowned exotic veterinarian and long-time webinar host for The Webinar Vet. In this episode, Anthony talks with Madonna about her journey in veterinary medicine, the importance of the human-animal bond acrossspecies, and the practical approaches needed in exotic veterinary care. They discuss the evolution of veterinary education, the significance of teamwork in practice, and the need for accessible veterinary training resources. Madonnatalks of the importance of demystifying exotic animals and empowering veterinary professionals to utilise their skills effectively. She discusses the evolving nature of veterinary knowledge, emphasising the importance of building trusted resources rather than memorising information. She also highlights her practice's commitment to environmental sustainability through recycling and minimising waste. Additionally, Madonna shares her personal journey ofself-discovery regarding her ADHD and autism diagnoses, reflecting on how these experiences have shaped her understanding of herself and her professional interactions.Exotics Made Easy: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/Product/Madonna-Livingstone/Exotics-Made-Easy--Demystifying-Rabbits-and-Small-Mammals/15604062

Chapter 1: Introduction To Animal Speed In the world of wildlife control, understanding your adversaries is paramount. It's not just about knowing their habits and habitats; it's also about grasping their physical capabilities. How fast can they move when they're on the run? In this episode of "Living the Wildlife," we're delving into a fascinating study from 1954 that sheds light on the top speeds of various small mammals. Hosted by Steven Vantassel, a Wildlife Control Consultant with a wealth of experience, this podcast aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical pest control techniques. When it comes to managing wildlife conflicts, knowledge is power. Professionals in the field need a comprehensive understanding of the animals they're dealing with to ensure effective and humane solutions. This episode seeks to unravel an intriguing aspect of wildlife behavior—their speed. By the end, you'll not only appreciate the diversity in animal velocities but also recognize the practical implications this knowledge has for wildlife control strategies. Chapter 2: The Host and the Show Before we dive into the fascinating world of animal speeds, let's take a moment to get better acquainted with our host, Steven Vantassel. He's not just a wildlife control expert; he's also your guide to the "Living the Wildlife" podcast. As part of the Pest Geek podcast family, this show is dedicated to disseminating knowledge about vertebrate pest control. But what sets this podcast apart? It's not just about offering quick tips for trapping or repelling critters. While those topics do make appearances, "Living the Wildlife" takes a deeper dive. It ventures into scientific territory, exploring studies, research findings, and other aspects of wildlife control that often go unexplored. This podcast isn't just about doing the job; it's about doing it smarter, more ethically, and more effectively. Chapter 3: The Fascinating Study Now, let's delve into the heart of this episode—the intriguing study conducted in 1954 by James N. Lane and Allan H. Benton, titled "Some Speeds of Small Mammals." This research was no simple endeavor. Its goal was straightforward: determine how fast various small mammals can run under stress-inducing conditions. Imagine these researchers setting up experiments in the field, capturing animals, and then coaxing them into a race of sorts. It wasn't a typical race, of course. Instead, they sought to measure the distances these animals could cover in specific timeframes. This process allowed them to calculate the animals' speeds, providing valuable insights into their physical capabilities. Chapter 4: Speed Demons and Tortoises The study examined a diverse range of animals, from the lightning-fast big brown bat, which can reach nearly 11 miles per hour, to the slow-moving northern short-tailed shrew, which barely hits 2 miles per hour. In between, there's a spectrum of speeds that wildlife control professionals might find surprising. Gray and red squirrels, for instance, displayed impressive speeds, with the gray squirrel topping out at a remarkable 13 miles per hour. It's essential to note that these speeds aren't sustained over long distances; they represent short bursts of velocity. Nevertheless, these findings shed light on the considerable variation in animal speeds, providing a fascinating glimpse into the world of wildlife behavior. Chapter 5: Practical Applications Understanding the speed capabilities of different animals is not just trivia; it's a practical consideration in wildlife control. Armed with this knowledge, professionals can better strategize their approach to managing and capturing these animals. For instance, knowing the swift pace of a gray squirrel might influence trap placement and bait choices. If you understand that a particular species can cover a certain distance in a short amount of time, you can position traps strategically to maximize your ...

Today we are discussing chapters 21-23 of Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell, including: a (short) list of books that are about road trips, Baz and Simon being so horny for each other's fighting aesthetics, the many potential uses of “f*ck” in spellcasting, and so much more! If you are able to support us on Patreon, please do! We are urgently working toward our goal of $6,666.66 per month!Special thanks to all of our new patrons and our patrons who upped your pledges! We are so grateful for your support as we navigate Jessie's injury—we literally couldn't do it without you. You can preorder Under the Bed Tarot here!Find out everything you want to know, and buy our merch at hashtagruthless.comLike this podcast? Check out our Harry Potter podcast, The Gayly Prophet!Find us on socials: twitter instagram tumblrMusic in this episode: Professor and the Plant by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4244-professor-and-the-plant License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

A recent birth of a baby gorilla at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo--the first in their 139 year history--has focused the community's attention on the plight of the Western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species. The zoo has used this as an opportunity to raise awareness about and financial support for the conservation work they do around the globe, and specifically with gorilla populations in Africa.rnrnThe future of zoos in America is increasingly as focused on wildlife conservation around the globe as it is on providing local visitors with an opportunity to encounter the animal kingdom. With a complicated historical legacy and a commitment to ecological stewardship, zoo leaders have their work cut out for them in the 21st century. At the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, leaders are learning how to do this through their work with primates.rnrnExecutive Director of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo since 2012, Chris Kuhar has devoted a great deal of his career to work with primates, previously serving as the zoo's Curator of Primates and Small Mammals, and as Research Manager at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Kuhar has also served as Chair of the Board for the Association of Zoos and Aquarium.

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In this episode, I speak to Dr Thomas Donnelly on how to apply advanced clinical reasoning to exotic species. We discuss the different types of clinical reasoning and how to effectively use the intuitive and analytical diagnostic approaches. We also talk through several medical scenarios where Dr Donnelly shows us how he effectively applies clinical reasoning to his exotic pet cases. Dr Thomas Donnelly is a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammals and a Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine in Small Mammals. He is currently the Co-Head of the Exotic Animal Service and a Research Professor at the French National Veterinary School in Alfort. Dr Donnelly has published many journal publications and has been the author of several chapters in the book: Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, as well as the co-editor of the book: Veterinary Clinical Adviser: Birds and Exotic Pets. He is also one of the Exotic medicine consultants on VIN.

Colorado has warmed by nearly 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s because of human-caused climate change.   As a result, many mammal species have shifted uphill to escape the heat. The golden-mantled ground squirrel is a popular sight among tourists in the Rocky Mountains.  It is one of the most photographed animals there as they pose […]

Hyraxes, which live in Africa and the Middle East, punctuate their songs with snorts. And the snorts appear to reflect the animals’ emotional state. Jason G. Goldman reports.

Hyraxes, which live in Africa and the Middle East, punctuate their songs with snorts. And the snorts appear to reflect the animals’ emotional state. Jason G. Goldman reports. 

This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby review zoonotic diseases of small mammals (pocket pets), including:Systemic, respiratory, digestive, skin, and vector-borne diseases of small mammalsSanitary practices needed when handling small mammalsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

This week Dr. Chastain and Abby tell about the domestication and behavior of small mammals other than dogs and cats. Topics include:Domestication of small mammals, aka "pocket pets"Natural behavior of small mammalsHandler and small mammal safety during handlingLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Executive Director of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo since 2012, Kuhar manages the Zoo’s extensive animal collection and oversees the daily operations of the 183-acre facility. Since joining Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 2008, he has also served as Curator of Primates and Small Mammals and Curator of Animals. Prior to that, Kuhar was the Research Manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where he studied animal behavior for nearly five years. He previously worked as a Research Assistant at Zoo Atlanta from 2000 to 2003 and at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from 1997 to 2000. Kuhar received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Akron in 1997, his Master of Science in zoology from Oklahoma State University in 2000 and his doctorate in experimental psychology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for four years, Kuhar has served as the Board Liaison to the Animal Welfare Committee, and as a member of the Safety Committee, Animal Population Management Committee, Research and Technology Committee as well as multiple TAGS and SSPs. Kuhar also serves as an AZA Executive Leadership Development Program mentor. In this episode of Destination on the Left, Executive Director of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Dr. Christopher Kuhar, joins us to discuss his branding strategy for the zoo. He talks about leading with the mission to increase awareness of the work organizations are doing behind the scenes. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How zoos are weaving their mission into their brand story Why balance is so important How the Cleveland Zoo became apart of an award-winning special parks district How Dr. Kuhar and his team redesigned the messaging strategy What visitors want to know about your destination How Cleveland Metroparks Zoo stands out from its competitors Projects that Dr. Kuhar and his team are currently working on Rebranding the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Dr. Christopher Kuhar is the Executive Director of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, where he manages the Zoo’s animal collection and oversees the daily operations. In Dr. Kuhar’s current role, he is leading the Cleveland zoo into a new chapter with an emphasis on conservation, education, and animal welfare. On top of the massive additions to infrastructure and exhibits that have already been completed, Dr. Kuhar and his team are changing the way that they talk about themselves to the public. Traditionally, zoos have always focused their marketing budget on getting people through the front gates. But there is amazing work happening behind the scenes and Dr. Kuhar is making an effort to weave it into the brand. What are You Doing to Make the World a Better Place? For the travel industry in general, there has been a major shift as far as what people are looking for when they travel; and there is a greater concern for the environments they are stepping into. The impact visitors have on the destinations they visit and the footprints they leave behind are out in the open, so brands like the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo have capitalized on opportunities to talk about the work they are doing. In polling data from the AZA, Dr. Kuhar and his team have gathered a significant amount of information about their visitors—and they found that the desire to see destination organizations making the world a better place is near the top of the list. That is something every DMO can leverage. How Do You Show Up in the World? Many guests at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are completely unaware of the impact Dr. Kuhar and his team are making, so that was a major driver behind the new messaging. They wanted to highlight the conservation work they have been doing for the last twenty years and lead with their mission in every advertisement and every piece of content on social media. So far, this has increased awareness from 50% to 90% and it has even increased attendance from demographics that would normally be considered outliers. How your brand shows up in the world is directly correlated to a traveler’s decision to visit your destination. So, if you want to learn more about Dr. Kuhar’s successful rebrand of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, listen to his episode here: http://bit.ly/36emhjT Twitter: @clemetzoo Website: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo

This week on The Easy Chair, I read aloud another wonderful short story (fitting, as it is officially Short Story Month) by author Thomas Pierce. Pierce gives us a poignant, funny, and illuminating story about Val, a surly, medically fragile twelve-year-old who is obsessed with Pippin monkeys. The story is narrated by his mother's boyfriend, an affable yet cynical dude who has signed on to take Val to the local zoo to see some Pippins- but by acting responsibly, loses their place in the exhibition line. There's a whole lot going on in both backstory and subtext over this fraught day, and it's not clear whose running the show. Or maybe it is. Tune in to hear one of the most engaging and hilarious stories I've ever read. Ever, ever. This week's sponsor: Quip! It's spring, and time for cleaning everything perfectly- including your teeth. Quip now offers its toothbrushes in kids' size, so the whole family can commit to healthy mouths and smiles! Just go to www.GETQUIP.com/easychair for your first refill pack free. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UCLA PhD candidate Rachel Chock (@rachelychock) is back to continue a great chat about studying small mammals while sharing more Mojave Red from Indian Wells Brewing. Music at the end from Beach Fossils with This Year.

Rachel Chock (@rachelychock) is getting her PhD from UCLA, and she is focussing on small mammals. What’s it like to trap pocket mice at night in the middle of the desert? How much can we learn about such such creatures, and how can we protect them? Rachel and Dave share some Mojave Red from Indian … Continue reading 131 – Small Mammals with Rachel Chock pt. 1

Thomas Pierce reads his story "Chairman Spaceman," from the January 16, 2017, issue of the magazine. Pierce's story collection, "Hall of Small Mammals," came out in 2015. His first novel, "The Afterlives," will be published later this year. 

In this show, we tackle the common hazards encountered by small mammals (including bunnies, guinea pigs, ferrets, small rodents, and unusual exotic pets such as hedgehogs) in our homes. There are many dangers lurking at home including loose wires, lead paint, predatory dogs and cats, active children, toxic house plants, and human medications. If you are going to have one of these pets in your household, you won't want to miss this episode that may actually save your small mammal's life! Questions or Comments? Email Dr. Laurie at DrLaurie@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Hazards for Small Mammals in your Home on Pet Life Radio

Bookrageous Episode 86; The Best of 2015 & An Update Music: The Rain by Missy Elliott; We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn What We're Reading Josh [0:49] The Sellout, Paul Beatty [2:25] The Rap Yearbook, Shea Serrano Preeti [5:40]Gena/Finn, Hannah Moskowitz, Kat Helgeson (April 2016) [7:55] Howl's Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones Paul [8:40] Christine, Stephen King [11:00] The Shining, Stephen King [11:45] I Am Slaughter, Dan Abnett [12:40] Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s & 50s, edited by Sarah Weinman [13:30] Star Wars the Force Awakens: Before the Awakening, Greg Rucka [15:00] Star Wars the Force Awakens: Smuggler's Run, Greg Rucka [15:35] Star Wars: How to Speak Wookiee, Wu Kee Smith, Jake Rebecca [18:00] Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist, Sunil Yapa [21:00] Hall of Small Mammals, Thomas Pierce [21:40] Down the Rabbit Hole (Audio), Holly Madison [24:50] Playboy Mansion up for sale  Jenn [27:05] The Winged Histories, Sofia Samatar (April 2016); A Stranger in Olondria  [29:05] All the Birds in the Sky, Charlie Jane Anders The Best of 2015 [31:45] Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee [32:05] Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates [34:10] Josh: Street Poison: The Biography of Iceberg Slim, Justin Gifford [36:18] Preeti: A History of Glitter and Blood, Hannah Moskowitz; The Rest of Us Just Live Here, Patrick Ness [39:50] Paul: The Goblin Emperor, Katherine Addison [42:10] Rebecca: The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma [45:00] Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates [45:45] Jenn: The Tusk That Did the Damage, Tania James [47:45] Josh: The Witches, Stacy Schiff [50:10] Preeti: The Making of Asian America, Erika Lee [51:45] Paul: The Traitor Baru Cormorant, Seth Dickinson [55:30] Rebecca: Sorcerer to the Crown, Zen Cho [1:00:45] Jenn: The Fifth Season, NK Jemisin [1:04:25] Josh: Hammer Head, Nina MacLaughlin [1:06:55] Preeti: Loki: Agent of Asgard, Al Ewing, Lee Garbett [1:09:15] Paul: Darth Vader, Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larocca [1:15:01] Rebecca: H is for Hawk, Helen MacDonald; Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, Carrie Brownstein; Dear Mr. You, Mary Louise Parker [1:19:28] Jenn: The Wake, Paul Kingsnorth [1:24:35] An update on Bookrageous ---Find Us! Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Find Us Online: Josh; Preeti; Paul; Rebecca; Jenn Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress

Even though porcupines rarely quill on purpose, working with them requires patience. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us how they handle their spiky friends. #ZooQs

There are four mammalian creatures in our house under four feet (~120cm) tall, two short hominids and two large canines. We have committed to be responsible for these living beings (and a tall homonid too), and this fact has given us both enjoyment and stress, both frustration and joy.We would really appreciate, if you haven't taken our quick and anonymous survey, if you would please do so by going to poll.pollcode.com/15998381 or by clicking the link at TransPanTastic.net.We can be found online at http://TransPanTastic.net/, you can email us at TransPanTastic@gmail.com, and "TransPanTastic" is searchable on most social networks. We would love to hear from you, so let us know what you think or what you want to hear about!

Dr Michael Weston, lecturer in the School of Life and Environmental Science, explains the process of extracting a small mammal from an elliott trap and then the correct way of handling a small mammal out in the field.

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