The Wild Side - How to Reap the Benefits of Nature Exposure While Protecting Wildlife, Habitats, and Our Pets

This episode delves into the effects of nature exposure on human health and how we can enjoy and experience nature while minimizing our impact and helping to protect the animals and land around us. We discuss how to keep pets safe from wildlife, how to handle unwanted wildlife encounters, and how to help an injured wild animal.Resources:Cornell Lab of Ornithology: www.allaboutbirds.orgMerlin Bird ID app: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/National Wildlife Federation: www.nwf.orgStudies mention:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20207-6?utmhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/2/153?utmhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24697969/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39209768/Time stamps:1:00: How nature exposure affects human health8:40: Getting into nature: watching birds15:40: Feeding wild birds - pros, cons, and how to do it right31:30: Providing water sources for wildlife34:00: Handling unwanted wildlife interactions and “nuisance” wildlife55:30: Encountering injured or orphaned wildlife - what you can do1:09:00: Keeping pets safe from wildlife and wildlife safe from pets1:25:00: Making yourself a good steward of the land