Wildlife Rehabilitation: From Rescue to Release

<p>We welcome Dr. Julia Ponder, the Director Emeritus of The Raptor Center, back to the show to discuss lead toxicity, particularly in bald eagles. In this episode, we explore the differences between acute and chronic toxicity, the range of clinical signs associated with each, methods used to diagnose, ongoing education and outreach efforts, and common sources of exposure. In part two, we’ll take a closer look at treatment and care.</p><p></p><p>Special thanks to our guests, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj3068" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Demographic implications of lead poisoning for eagles across North America</a></p><p><a href="https://raptor.umn.edu/about-us/our-research/lead-poisoning" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">The Raptor Center Research on Lead </a>Toxicity</p><p><a href="https://www.sportingleadfree.org/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Sporting Lead Free</a></p><p><a href="https://www.fws.gov/initiative/lead-free" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">USFWS lead free initiative</a></p><p><a href="https://www.leadfreepartnership.org/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Lead Free Partnership</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlXLRxCIX6I" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Go Lead Free for Wildlife</a></p><p><a href="https://conservancy.umn.edu/items/a221d008-e3f8-46dd-93a8-a266742f53bf?afd_azwaf_tok=eyJraWQiOiI1MUExNzM1MkJFMzVFNkZCMTE3QUI4MEVDMjhFQjk1NkQ2ODYzNkY5MjA5MENGNENBMTJERTJFREE0MTkxMjY1IiwiYWxnIjoiUlMyNTYifQ.eyJhdWQiOiJjb25zZXJ2YW5jeS51bW4uZWR1IiwiZXhwIjoxNzc5OTA0OTM1LCJpYXQiOjE3Nzk5MDQ5MjUsImlzcyI6InRpZXIxLTViZGNjZmJkZGYtd254YmgiLCJzdWIiOiI3MjY6ZWE6MTAxOjEzMDQ6ZjQwYzozM2YyOmVkMGM6ZTA0ZiIsImRhdGEiOnsidHlwZSI6Imlzc3VlZCIsInJlZiI6IjIwMjYwNTI3VDE4MDIwNVotMTViZGNjZmJkZGZ3bnhiaGhDMURNMTF4YXcwMDAwMDAxcThnMDAwMDAwMDBjZm13IiwiYiI6Il9hOWJ5QTZadTRPVEJDd3dPckx1ZlkwMnA4MVF2T1hqbWh1aDJCWEVsQUUiLCJoIjoiVXlJN3RtMWRIMUdLakdIdmJCaWZmd3F5SkRWRUkyZ2NNbTZHMnMwTmlWVSJ9fQ.UelU0olGv5FKSwGw_fsFduonv22RrMX8ZtqI6UB67yypa43dsM3jdntpTi__dgkWZJoeWnEgSlKAZ5zjId4z1CMqtwcGV6Kaao15T-8SmosJ17-GK69DR-Tk4a7QmHmuzI4JcD4OscBJY2nEOQ9VLf_yX2nWgxfPd0oU-OAHa1PNDvb7oFQM9SS7g6sygZGe7oCd1amAg0hqk7dKfm0DqYddPA0zQj5w-kAB9ZqvGG0IM_Cr75oplIN1IDxwrpX02u3vVn1N1DqZ9DrS7kxxY4h1F1njq1HXeOXZIEpE_PcZ3bASRZQy19ohQBasb8XvtHPW1PQKKGkazwZ26c3kTw.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Examining the effect of the Hunter's Choice: Alternative Ammunition project on Minnesota deer hunters' knowledge, attitudes, behavioral intentions, and behaviors regarding lead ammunition</a></p>

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Diehl, Director Emeritus at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center with the Wisconsin Humane Society. We discuss methods and programs implemented at the Wildlife Center to keep wildlife in our communities safe, helping to prevent unnecessary fear, injuries, illness, and even death, so that fewer animals end up needing rehabilitation. </p><p></p><p>Special thanks to our guests, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://www.wihumane.org/services/wildlife/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - Wisconsin Humane Society</a></p><p></p>

<p>We continue our series on what’s going on behind the scenes at Partners For Wildlife with Chad Caruthers, the Partnership and Community Engagement Coordinator. In this episode, we learn about P4W’s public outreach initiatives, what is currently in the works, and plans for the future. </p><p></p><p>Special thanks to our guest, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://raptor.umn.edu/partnersforwildlife" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Partners for Wildlife</a></p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@p4wpace" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Subscribe to PACE's Substack here</a></p><p></p>

<p>We discuss what’s going on behind the scenes at Partners For Wildlife with Program Manager Rob Kulhanek—diving into the collaboratively designed Wildlife Rehabilitation Knowledge Exchange (WRKE), a peer-to-peer message board platform for wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, and other wildlife care professionals hosted by the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), a long-standing networking site for veterinarians.</p><p></p><p>Special thanks to our guest, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.</p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://raptor.umn.edu/partnersforwildlife/wrke" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;">About WRKE</a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSqb--VcPVsNyp0mlpxyx9pmdCw28U7W1oreHIBLPssSaCBw/viewform" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;">WRKE sign-up form</a></p><p><a href="https://vin.com/wildlife" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);background-color:transparent;">From a logged-in VIN account to WRKE</a> </p>

<p>In the second part of this conversation, Gail and this episode’s co-host, Julia Ponder, a clinical wildlife veterinarian with a background in public health, continue speaking with members of the Wild Alert team: Rachel Avilla, President, Co-Founder, and Executive Director of The Wild Neighbors Database Project; Terra Kelly, an epidemiologist and wildlife health specialist; and Pranav Pandit, a One Health epidemiologist. They discuss how Wild Alert functions at the state level, describe the individual user experience, and outline their future goals for the system.</p><p></p><p>Special thanks to our guests, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><a href="https://wildalert.org/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">https://wildalert.org/</a></p><p><a href="http://www.wildneighborsdp.org" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">www.wildneighborsdp.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/whispers" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/whispers</a></p><p><a href="https://wrmd.org/contact" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Interested in learning more about WRMD?</a></p><p></p>