Wildlife Conservation: Insights from Dr. Michelle Oakley

Dr. Michelle Oakley — Nat Geo WILD’s “Yukon Vet” — advocates that changing consumer habits and participating in grassroots efforts will have a greater, positive impact on wildlife conservation than sweeping legislative initiatives. In this VetFolio Voice podcast episode, you’ll learn how the “lose the loop” effort — cutting any loops on plastic bags, fishing line or other items before throwing them away — helps prevent entrapment of marine animals, plus so much more. Dr. Cassi and Dr. Oakley explore conservation success stories, such as Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s work with endangered mountain gorillas as well as some of the research Dr. Oakley is doing regarding safer capture protocols for wolves to facilitate their study and conservation. Find out about worldwide wildlife efforts that could use the support of veterinary professionals — even if you don’t have a background in zoo medicine or wildlife medicine.