About this episode

In this episode, Gail Buhl continues her conversation with Kai Williams about the IWRC and its impact on wildlife rehabilitation globally.

In the second part of our conversation with Kai Williams, the Executive Director of the IWRC, we dive into the classes offered, how they are helping folks outside of North America with wildlife rehabilitation, and the organization’s future. Be sure to keep an eye out for the organization’s upcoming publication on nutrition! Special thanks to our guest, Partners For Wildlife, and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Resources mentioned: IWRC courses Become an IWRC member About WRKE WRKE new user registration form

People in this episode

Host: Gail Buhl

Guest: Kai Williams

Topics covered

• wildlife rehabilitation
• IWRC courses
• nutrition in wildlife care
• international support
• future of wildlife rehabilitation

Keywords

• wildlife rehabilitation
• IWRC
• nutrition
• courses
• international support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, Partners For Wildlife, The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

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