Wilder Insights
Wilder Insights
Podcast Description
From the deepest seas to the tallest trees, our planet is overflowing with wild stories to tell. But like all good stories, these ones are filled with conflict. Wilder Insights explores wild spaces, the fascinating creatures that inhabit them, and the dedicated people working toward the resolution of their stories.
Interested in being a guest? Or maybe you've got a question—email [email protected] to reach out.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on wildlife conservation, environmental challenges, and the efforts of individuals and organizations working to protect habitats, with episodes like Making Change and Western Toad Conservation featuring discussions on specific projects, such as the Shane Lake Amphibian Migration Project, and episodes discussing the role of anglers in conservation efforts.
From the deepest seas to the tallest trees, our planet is overflowing with wild stories to tell. But like all good stories, these ones are filled with conflict. Wilder Insights explores wild spaces, the fascinating creatures that inhabit them, and the dedicated people working toward the resolution of their stories.
Interested in being a guest? Or maybe you’ve got a question—email [email protected] to reach out.
In this episode, I dive into the dramatic rise in black bear encounters in Prince George, BC, during the summer of 2023—a season that saw over 2,000 sightings and the destruction of dozens of bears. I speak with Kayla Wiens from the BC Conservation Foundation/WildSafeBC about staying safe in bear country, and with Nicole Botten, President of the Northern Bear Awareness Society, about what's attracting bears into our neighborhoods and what we can do to reduce conflicts. Together, we explore the science, the stories, and the steps we can all take to help people and bears coexist more peacefully.
The episode is part 1 of 2 in our urban bear series. Tune in next month to find out how you can get involved, and why you should get your hands on some bear poo.
Want to become a guest on the show? Know somebody who you think would make a great guest? Or want to share a conservation story of your own?
Email [email protected] or dm me @wilderinsightspod on Instagram.
Northern Bear Awareness Society's Website: www.northernbearawareness.com
Videos and Resources:
Staying Safe in Bear Country – video
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