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Wildlife Wire

The Wildlife Wire

Tune in each week as wildlife advocates Samantha Miller and Mark Surls deliver the top 4 wildlife stories making waves across the U.S. and chat with humans making a difference for wild animals. From Florida panthers to Washington orcas and Colorado wolves to Montana grizzlies, Wildlife Wire is your go-to podcast for wildlife news and the humans who care about animals.

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26:37

We're back with the news!

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/10/31

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into top wildlife news stories from across the country.The State of Colorado's Wildlife Crossings Future of Dauphin Island foxes remains undecided Humanity rises as wildlife recedes: Two studies show the extent of human domination over nature California passes law to phase out gillnet fishing in state waters to protect underwater wildlife Please like, subscribe, and leave a review!

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43:26

Spooky wildlife myths and wild but true stories

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/10/16

Ryan Sedgeley from the Endangered Species Coalition joins Mark and Sam for this special Halloween episode. They discuss myths about wolves, coyotes, and prairie dogs, as well as zombie deer and frogs coming back from the dead.

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47:49

Dr. Dan Parkinson talks bighorns

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/10/02

On today's episode, Dan Parkinson discusses the history of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the challenges they face, and the ways we can protect them. Participate in citizen science with iNaturalist Learn where some of that data goes and about all things bighorn through the Mountain Studies Institute.

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51:24

Furbearer Sam joins the pod today

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/09/25

Sam plays the role of guest and talks about all things furbearer. What are furbearers? Species of animals grouped together for no other reason than people like to kill them for their fur.

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34:11

Mark talks rodenticides

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/09/16

Today Sam interviews Mark about rodenticides, or rat poisons, and why they are bad news for people, pets, and wildlife.Find information on rodenticides from Project Coyote here.

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79:24

Colorado First Gentleman, Marlon Reis

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/09/04

Today we are joined by one of our personal heroes, the First Gentleman of Colorado, Marlon Reis. Marlon has brilliantly leveraged his role in Colorado to advocate for animals of all kinds, from puppies in pet stores to wolves in the wild, Marlon has consistently pushed for humane treatment of all species.

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48:19

Talking Fish Traps w/Emma Helverson

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/08/28

We’re joined by Emma Halverson, Executive Director of Wild Fish Conservancy, to explore the historic return of fish traps to the Pacific Northwest. From their cultural roots and conservation benefits to the launch of the first Columbia River trap fishery in nearly 100 years, Emma shares how this ancient method could reshape the future of salmon and steelhead recovery.https://wildfishconservancy.org/ See a fish trap and read more about their return.

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48:42

Bill Masure: How tech is helping wildlife

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/08/21

Bill serves as Senior Videographer and Editor for Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), where he combines his creative vision with cutting‑edge tools—like AI‑powered real‑time camera traps, immersive VR experiences, and digital platforms—to protect endangered wildlife and ecosystems around the world.www.wildlifeprotectionsolutions.org Bill's Instagram Wildlife Protection Solutions Instagram

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49:06

Jay Tutchton: From Lawyering to Rewilding

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/08/14

Jay is the preserve manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust, and spends his days managing the bison herds and improving their network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife species. For 30 years, Jay worked tirelessly as an attorney representing environmental organizations and individuals seeking to protect the environment. Jay also helped to start the Environmental Law Clinic at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and has taught a variety of courses on Wildlife,

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24:33

Jaguars, wolves, bobcats, and snakes!

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/08/12

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories, including:Grizzly bears aren't wolves Big scary bobcats? Border wall jaguar Snakes hear with their jaws Please like and leave a review!

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37:18

Coyotes and Badgers w/Emma Balunek

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/08/07

Joining us is Emma Balunek. Emma’s work is a combination of conservation research and visual storytelling. In collaboration with Michael Forsberg and the Platte Basin Timelapse project, along with Dr. John Benson’s lab, Emma has been studying the cooperative hunting relationship between coyotes and badgers in prairie dog colonies across western grasslands. Coyote/Badger Sighting Form Emma's Instagram

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24:21

Field trips, Grand Juries, and Scarlett Johansson

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/08/05

Join Sam and Mark for this week's wildlife news, including: Bighorn Sheep in Colorado Ghost Wolves in Texas Grand Jury for Hope Movies that Scare Wolves

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45:04

Dr. Adrian Treves talks science and ethics

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/24

Dr. Adrian Treves is a leading voice for science, future generations, and the public trust. A Harvard-trained ecologist and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he founded the Carnivore Coexistence Lab in 2007 to explore how humans and large carnivores, from coyotes to grizzlies, share landscapes. For nearly three decades, his work has bridged law, ecology, and ethics, with a focus on the public trust doctrine and intergenerational equity. Dr. Treves has

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26:26

Dogs Doing Citizen Science

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/22

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including:Dogs doing citizen science San Francisco whales dying ESA down-listed by president, congress and agencies Animals fleeing Yellowstone

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44:53

Talking Bats w/Dr. Tanya Dewey

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/17

In this episode, Sam and Mark dive into the fascinating world of bats with Dr. Tanya Dewey, a biologist whose work spans cutting-edge research on bats from North America and beyond. A must listen for bat fans and those who are bat-curious!

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22:17

Bears, Bobcats, Osprey, and Oil

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/15

Join Sam and Mark as they cover the top wildlife news stories of the week, including:Da Bears in Illinois Bobcat Mismanagement Ospreys in Decline Drilling for Oil in Alaska Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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26:06

Babies, beavers, grass, and a legendary wolf

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/08

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including:Wyoming looking out for babies New Mexico helping the beaver North Dakota grass for birds Legendary wolf dies

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38:44

Talking Hellbenders w/Will Harlan

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/03

Will Harlan lives in North Carolina, where he is a biologist working in the Endangered Species program for the Center for Biological Diversity as the Southeast Director and Senior Scientist. Prior to joining the Center, Will worked for Sierra Club protecting forests and indigenous lands. He also wrote a national bestselling book Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island, and his work has appeared in The New York Times and National Geographic. Interested in taking a

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27:57

Orca Spa Day!

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/07/01

Join Sam and Mark as they dive into the top wildlife news stories of the week, including:North Carolina town celebrates the hellbender Wyoming keeps killing too many lions Spa day for orcas Public lands not for sale

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49:59

Wildlife should benefit from wildlife management...

Wildlife Wire ·

2025/06/26

Today’s guest, David Neils, has been tracking wildlife since he was six years old, growing up in the remote forests of Libby, Montana. What started as a deep curiosity about the hidden lives of wild animals has grown into a lifelong commitment to understanding and tracking apex carnivores, especially mountain lions. After a close encounter with a male lion in Colorado’s Never Summer Wilderness, David dedicated himself to studying this elusive species. Over the past twenty years, he’s spent countless

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