Wildlife for You

Daryl and Stephanne

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Discussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.

1 DAY AGO

The Big Bad Wolf

Old Man Johnson makes his first appearance and lets us know how he really feels about the return of the Gray wolf to the lower 48. Stephanne and Daryl unpack his comments to set the record straight on a few things that are often misquoted and misunderstood about Gray wolves.

49 min
3 FEB

A Chapped Ass Rant

Stephanne and Daryl lay the final groundwork of why Old Man Johnson can't be trusted. Besides humans being incapable of predicting all intended outcomes in nature, many folks have a hrad time understanding "science." The final stage is set before we dive into some legends, lore, and misunderstandings.

39 min
20 JAN

Winter Feeding of Wildlife

Yes, we know that deer looks hungry... but should you feed it? Daryl and Stephanne delve into the good and bad of feeding wildlife. Even some of those unintended consequences that you may not think about.

39 min
8 JAN

WFY Reboot and Bear Hibernation

In this episode of the Wildlife for You podcast, hosts Daryl Ratajczak and Stephanne Payne discuss the reboot of their podcast after a four-year hiatus. They emphasize the importance of addressing misinformation in wildlife. The conversation delves into the science of hibernation, the differences between true hibernation and torpor, and the common myths surrounding bear behavior. The hosts aim to educate listeners and debunk falsehoods while fostering a love for wildlife and conservation. fiyr86am

30 min
21/09/2023

Cry of the Red Wolf

Did you know that red wolves were once one of the dominant Apex predators in the southeast? Sadly, the species is now hanging by a thread along the coast of North Carolina.

58 min
09/09/2023

Wildlife Careers

If you’re wanting to drive fast expensive cars and travel the world, run away. If you don’t mind being broke but extremely happy… boy, do we have a career for you!

57 min
10/08/2023

Bear Solutions, Not Problems

Talking about bears in the news. We need to focus on solutions rather than problems,

58 min
27/07/2023

SWAPping in New Mexico

Meg and Daryl talk to some aspiring young wildlife biology students who recently took part in the SWAP program. Don’t know what the SWAP program is? Well, listen to the podcast and find out. These promising young students are the future stewards of our precious wildlife resources.

1h 5m

Discussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.

Creator

Daryl and Stephanne
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

96
Rating

Clean
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