#9: Untold Stories from the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project with Dr. Mark Johnson
Description
The Conclusion to Episode #8!
Dr. Mark Johnson has worked with some of the most iconic species of North America, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves. Dr. Mark was the first wildlife veterinarian for the National Park Service, serving as Yellowstone National Park’s veterinarian for several years. During this time, he was the project veterinarian for the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project from 1995-1996. In this episode, he shares some of the craziest stories from his work with wildlife, and explains his unique approach to wildlife capture for research that emphasizes respect and calm energy while minimizing stress for both the people and animals involved.
Learn More about Dr. Johnson’s New Online Courses and Enroll:
Full Course: Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture:
https://courses.wildlifecaptureandcare.com/a/42869/GFigpPUf
Short Course: How to Do TPRs- Patient Monitoring for Zoo & Wildlife Professionals:
https://courses.wildlifecaptureandcare.com/a/30937/GFigpPUf
More About the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project:
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/wolf-restoration.htm
***
Connect with Us!
Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections
Michelle and Vin discuss a hilarious and fascinating award given to a unique wildlife health study in the....transportation category? We wrap up by overviewing other winners of the award in 2021.
Ig Noble Award winners and Annals of Improbable Research...
Published 02/14/22
Anytime a wildlife disease story gets covered in mainstream news media, we get excited! In January 2022, a news story about Skunk Adenovirus 1 causing mortality in porcupines caught our attention. In this episode, we chat with Dr. David Needle, senior pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary...
Published 02/02/22