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Teaching the World: Non-releasable Animal Ambassadors

Season 3 Episode 303

The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to release healthy, recovered animals back to their natural habitats, as fully functioning wild animals. But what happens when animals can’t be released? This episode highlights the selection criteria and welfare considerations that are essential to determine if an animal is a good candidate as an animal ambassador.

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Learn how a variety of wildlife species survive the often-harsh conditions of winter.
Pollinators
26:49
Learn how the pollination process works, and helps maintain a healthy environment.
Protecting our watersheds
24:29
Learn about the challenges facing our watersheds and what we can do to protect them.
The Greater Impact of Wildlife Patients
26:32
More than 85,000 patients have come through the doors of The Wildlife Center of Virginia.
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25:30
Learn how wildlife survive the often-harsh conditions of winter.
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26:47
This episode highlights the importance and function of pollinators.
Learn about invasive plant and animal species
26:16
Learn about invasive plant and animal species and how they disrupt our natural ecosystems.
Sustainable land management balances wildlife & human needs
25:29
See how sustainable land management can lead to a more diverse & healthier environment.
Learn about the important role citizen science plays
26:36
Discover what citizen science is and the role it plays in supporting wildlife conservation
The Vital Role of Predators
26:34
Learn about the vital role predators play in a healthy ecosystem.
Reconnecting with Nature
25:10
Discover the importance of getting outside and cultivating a relationship with nature.
Careers
25:39
Learn more about how to find a career – or volunteer job – working with wildlife.
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