22 episodes
Canid Thoughts Leigh Langford
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Welcome to the ‘Canid Thoughts’ podcast where we will explore the spiritual connection between wolves, coyotes, foxes, and humans. We will probe and tell historical to modern-day stories regarding individual Canids. The complex meanings which are characterized by individual animals, species, or Canids provide the sacred ground where our conversations will originate. We will also explore co-existence and how our responsibility to nature evolves over time.
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Season Two Finale: Remembering Angel
In this final episode of season two, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox reflect upon memorable moments from this season and talk about what is ahead. Then, Leigh Langford and Julia Di Sieno talk about how she rescued and cared for Angel the coyote. Julia founded the Animal Rescue Team in 2009 and has worked tirelessly to rehabilitate countless native wild species. If you would like to donate to her organization or learn more, go to animalrescueteam.net or contact her at animalrescueteaminfo@gmail.com.
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The Fur Trade
In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk about the fur trade which is often associated with the colonial phase in our nation’s history. The conversation touches upon the exploitation of furry mammals and how that related to economic development. It also explores other side effects both past and present from those early impacts.
Cited Sources:
Gilman, Carolyn. Where Two worlds meet: The great lakes fur trade. Minnesota Historical Society, 1982.
Dolin, Eric Jay. Fur, Fortune, and Empire: The epic history of the Fur Trade in America. New York, NY: W.W. Norton, 2011.
Newman, Peter Charles. Empire of the Bay: The company of adventurers that seized a continent. New York, NY: Penguin Books, 2000.
https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling/learn/fur-trade
https://wolfpatrol.org/2023/04/23/an-indigenous-perspective-on-the-fur-trade-trapping/
https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2017/furbearers-07-13-2017.php
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A Conversation with Jordyn O’Gara
In this episode, Leigh Langford and Jordyn O’Gara talk about the curriculum she designed for her Master’s degree which focuses on common myths about wolves. The conversation touches upon how her background contributed to her understanding of the need for the curriculum, the historical beginnings of anti-wolf sentiment, and much more. If you are interested in accessing her curriculum, you can contact Jordyn at deflatingmyths@gmail.com.
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Humans, Wildlife, and Animal Control
In this episode, Leigh Langford and John Maguranis talk about some of his experiences working as an Animal Control Officer (ACO). The conversation touches upon what the Project Coyote organization does to help advocate for wildlife, some of his more memorable rescues from his time working as an ACO, some of the frequent questions he gets asked during the many presentations he has given as an Ambassador for Project Coyote, and much more. Check out projectcoyote.org to learn more about how you can support and advocate for wildlife.
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Maned Wolves
In this episode, Leigh Langford and Kayla Wilcox talk with Rachel Stepp about animal welfare, caring for captive animals, and her experience with Maned Wolves. The conversation touches upon how Rachel and Kayla met, how Rachel first became interested in caring for captive animals, and we learn more about what makes Maned Wolves unique. Rachel Stepp is a zookeeper with several years of experience caring for animals.
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Conservation and Education at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
In this episode, Leigh Langford, Lindsey Grigg, and Kayla Wilcox learn more about how the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center got started. The conversation touches upon what a typical day looks like and how they’ve been involved with the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado. Lindsey Grigg is the Lead Animal Caretaker. The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is located in Divide, CO. You can learn more about the animals at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center by visiting their website: www.wolfeducation.org.
Customer Reviews
Polished, professional, and informative
Leigh and Kayla have created a podcast that carefully focus attention on the the vital role that canids play in nature. Using their own experiences, combined with the excellent interviews, help place canids in their vital role in ecosystems and focus attention on the need for conservation of these species and the large mission of preserving and protecting intact ecosystems.
Fun Podcast
I really have enjoyed listening to Canid Thoughts! I’ve learned new things, and I really enjoy the vibe. It’s fun listening to Leigh and guests talk about wolves and related topics with their authentic passion for the subject matter. Canids are not a subject I would have sought out necessarily, but now that I’ve listened, I enjoy coming back and learning more! Thanks for creating a fun and informative podcast that is easy to listen to, and thus makes it welcoming to be a subscriber!