About this episode
This episode features a conversation with Wade Whitehead about wildlife rehabilitation and human-wildlife conflict in South Africa.
This week, join me and Wade Whitehead, CEO of FreeMe Wildlife, for an exciting conversation about the world of wildlife rehabilitation and human-wildlife conflict in South Africa. Discover the unique, science-based approach FreeMe Wildlife uses to restore wild animals to their natural environments, covering everything from animal behaviour, ethical considerations, and mistakes made in wildlife rehabilitation, to solutions for managing backyard poultry, rodent control, and dealing with monkeys. Wade shares his journey, from professional wildlife guiding to rescuing and transforming FreeMe Wildlife into a value-adding non-profit, and explains why wildlife rehab is about people as much as animals. Learn the importance of understanding physiology, ethology, and psychology in rehabilitation, and why emotional, unscientific approaches can be damaging. The episode also provides practical advice for responsible wildlife encounters, and eye-opening stories about the human impact on animal health (like feeding stations, poisoning, and rabies). Our conversation aims to help our viewers understand how proper education and engagement, not just activism, are the keys to harmony. If you’re…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Carra Walters
Guest: Wade Whitehead
Topics covered
- wildlife rehabilitation
- human-wildlife conflict
- conservation
- animal behaviour
- ethical considerations
Keywords
- wildlife
- rehabilitation
- conservation
- human-wildlife conflict
- animal behaviour
- FreeMe Wildlife
- ethical considerations
Sponsors
Ultra Pet
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FreeMe Wildlife
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