Canid Thoughts

Leigh Langford
  • 5.0 (5)
  • NATURE

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.

  1. 12/23/2023

    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.

    37 min

  2. 12/09/2023

    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 https://www.hsi.org/news-resources/fur-trade/

    31 min

  3. 11/25/2023

    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.

    47 min

  4. 11/11/2023

    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.

    46 min

  5. 10/28/2023

    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.

    20 min

  6. 10/14/2023

    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.

    44 min

  7. 09/23/2023

    Canines and Conservation

    In this episode, Leigh Langford, Lindsay Hayward, and Kayla Wilcox talk about how a canine’s sense of smell can be useful in conservation work. The conversation touches upon how Lindsay got started working with dogs in conversation, what the process can look like when it comes to training dogs for scent work, and so much more. The Conservation Dogs Collective is a non-profit based in Milwaukee, WI.

    48 min

  8. 09/09/2023

    A Conversation with Patrick Cross

    In this episode, Leigh Langford and Patrick Cross talk about how he got started studying red foxes. The conversation touches upon cultivating stewardship of wilderness areas, the genetics of red foxes, and other important findings from his extensive research.

    51 min
See All (22)

Trailer

5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Leigh Langford
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Canid Thoughts