Wildlife for You

Daryl and Stephanne
  • 4.4 (21)
  • NATURAL SCIENCES

Discussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.

  1. 5D AGO

    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
  2. Cry of the Red Wolf

    09/21/2023

    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
  3. Wildlife Careers

    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
  4. Bear Solutions, Not Problems

    08/10/2023

    Bear Solutions, Not Problems

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

    58 min
  5. SWAPping in New Mexico

    07/27/2023

    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
  6. Hogs Gone Wild! His name is Al!

    06/29/2023

    Hogs Gone Wild! His name is Al!

    Al... a big ol' Russian boar in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park spurs a discussion on not only pigs in the Park, but pigs in America.

    1h 7m
  7. Offending the Grandpappy's - Debunking Urban Legends

    06/01/2023

    Offending the Grandpappy's - Debunking Urban Legends

    The hardest lesson I learned was finding out my dad didn't really know everything there was to know about wildlife. In fact, he got a whole lot wrong! Daryl and Meg discuss some of those things they heard as kids and explain the truth about what is really going on.

    1h 5m
  8. Smoky Mountain Hiking Tips

    05/10/2023

    Smoky Mountain Hiking Tips

    Lots of people head to the Smoky Mountains and some of them actually get out of their car and hit the trails. If you want to be one of those people, listen to Meg who is a seasoned hiker in GSMNP.

    1h 13m
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Discussions about wildlife that are both entertaining and educational.

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  • Creator
    Daryl and Stephanne
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Daryl and Stephanne