Author Brandon Keim shares ample evidence of animal intelligence in new book. Then, we talk to two wildlife rehabilitators in Oconomowoc. Then, we hear what the DNR has learned about the fate of coyotes in southern Wisconsin.
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Author argues animal intelligence is all around us
With new understanding of the behavior of voles, chickadees, turtles and more, journalist Brandon Keim wonders what it could mean “to think of wild animals as the thinking, feeling individuals they are.” We talk to the author of “Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than-Human World.”
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Wildlife rehab center in Oconomowoc takes in native species
Call the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc and a recording informs you that the rehabilitation facility takes in species native to Wisconsin, except ducklings or goslings and “we’re at capacity with baby raccoons.” We talk to the executive director Kim Banach and director of animal care Elisa Fosco.
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Hunting coyotes has little impact on their numbers, Wisconsin study reveals
The fate of 68 coyotes collared in two southern Wisconsin counties suggests that a hunting season for the canids does not have a significant impact on their population. Daniel Storm, a researcher for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, shares data from the multi-year study.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Brandon Keim Guest
- Kim Banach Guest
- Elisa Fosco Guest
- Daniel Storm Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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