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Wild Side News
by Sidney Wildesmith
Nature Talk Radio - The Voice of the EarthExploring the wonders of our living world through interviews of renowned nature and environmental leaders, and featuring all things nature. Hosted by Sidney Wildesmith
Episodes
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THE OPEN SPACE OF DEMOCRACY with Terry Tempest Williams
So important now more than ever, the legendary author and naturalist Terry Tempest Williams, talks about her book, "The Open Space of Democracy".
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THE TOKLAT WOLVES - with Gordon Haber
The Toklat Wolves Revisited / In-Depth with Dr. Gordon Haber - Independent Research Biologist An update on the Toklat Wolves from one of the world's leading wolf experts who has spent 41 years in the fields, mountains and skies tracking the movements, behaviors, families and fate of one of the...
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IMAGES OF NATURE with TOM MANGELSEN
IMAGES OF NATURE with TOM MANGELSEN Tom Mangelsen is one of the world's leading nature photographers. We have all seen his amazing work. He is fresh from a trip to Africa. We talk to him about his work and the lessons learned from years of looking at nature through the photographer's lens.
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JANE GOODALL talks to the Children of the World
Jane Goodall talks to the children of the world. Visit the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots members worked with children from around the world during the conference to give them a voice in international decision-making on the...
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To Bee or Not to Bee? Where Have All the Honeybees Gone?
So what is happening to our honey bee population? It has been seriously impacted by numerous assaults. Troy Fore, Executive Director of the American Beekeeping Federation, talks about what is happening and what is being done. American Beekeeping Federation www.abfnet.org www.honeybeepreservation.org
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A Painter of Birds with Artist Roark Griffin
The Art of the Life of Birds with Roark Griffin, from his studio in Rowe, New Mexico.
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The Singing Life of Birds
"The Singing Life of Birds" An interview with world-renowned birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma Ever wanted to learn how to listen to birds? Well, Dr. Donald Kroodsma gives you a whole new way of looking at the art of listening to birdcalls. WE go in-depth to discover how the reality of bird life…
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The San Diego Fires
Dear Friends, It's been a frightening three days trying to be perpetually aware of the progress of the San Diego fires. I had to pull my studio gear, computers and the rest of what is most precious to me into a truck and be prepared to run. Thank God, we were spared, and all is well, for us....
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The Evolution of Our Future with Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris
Conversations with Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris on the Evolution of our Future What can be said about our life, on planet earth, as humans, amongst the myriad creatures and living systems, and how this all relates to our universe? Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris, one of the world's leading evolutionary...
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Animal Talk with Marta Williams
We talk with Marta Williams Everyone knows we can communicate with animals. But perhaps we've not really begun to understand what they are telling us. An in-depth discussion with Marta Williams who has been developing, writing about and teaching intutive communication techniques with animals of…
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The World Bank and Global Warming? Dr. Watson / Chief Scientist
Dr. Robert Watson / Chief Scientist talks about the world's challenges over global warming and the Bank's projections and responses to deal with this emerging crisis.
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The New Eco-Terrorists
Mountaintop Removal / The New Eco-Terrorists and their ongoing attacks on fellow Americans, the Homeland, and our way of life. Mountaintop Removal We talk with Pauline Canterberry, Board Member / Coal River Mountain Watch (www.crmw.net) whose community is just one of hundreds under siege from the...
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A Lesson in Survival
Howard Paul / President / Colorado Search and Rescue A, 12 year old Michael Auberry wandered away from his family and friends in a National Park in North Carolina, and he was gone. For 4 days Park Rangers and Search and Rescue teams scoured the hills and woods. It's a painful time for everyone....
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Beauty and the Brain with Dr. Irving Biederman
Dr. Irving Biederman Professor of Neuroscience / Department of Psychology / USC (University of Southern California) What is it about the world that attracts us? And why? We talk with Dr. Irving Biederman, whose research probes deep into the human brain to unlock the secrets of our desires to…
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Learning to Live With Birds
Daniel Kopulos owner of a new Uptown Manhattan bird store makes sure that their birds go home with people who are well informed about what they are getting into. Pet birds, those lovely, adorable amazing bundles of wonder, are very intelligent, and with this come some very special demands. Pet...
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Starlings' Surprising Speech
Dr. Timothy Gentner Assistant Professor Psychology Department University of California San Diego Dr. Gentner has been studying the ability of the European Starling, one of the world's most accomplished singers and mimics, to understand and create complex patterns of song that indicate the…
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David and "Hawk", his Canine Companion
Canine Companions for Independence with David Ball & "Hawk": Graduates We see them every so often, a dog tethered to a person in a wheel chair. There is a lot to this connection between a human and an animal. It's an amazing story of dedication, hard work and passion. It is a story you will love…
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Robert Kennedy Jr. "Nature, People and Power"
Robert Kennedy Jr. provides a most compelling talk about nature, people and power. His talk is 38 minutes long, and packed with great wisdom. He delivered this speech to the 2006 graduating class of the Presidio School of Management in San Francisco.
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The Changing Face of Faith on Earth with Ben Campbell
Ben Campbell / Director: Faith-Based Initiative: Ben Campbell introduces the work that Conservation International (CI) is doing to help restore balance and the natural systems in some of the world's most concentrated areas of concern. With the realization that in many parts of the world faith and...
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The Farley Mowat Takes Direct Action to Save The Whales
Captain Paul Watson of the Farley Mowatt, (the lead ship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) talks about his efforts to save whales in the Antarctic Ocean, which this week brought new levels of direct confrontation as ships collide in their efforts to command the future of the whale. Japan...
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Confessions of An Economic Hitman with John Perkins
John Perkins' book, although being essentially ignored by the mainstream media, was recognized on 20 bestseller lists, including the New York Times. This is an extended broadcast of 48 minutes, but so important to understand what is happening now, around the world. In the book, John recounts his...
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E. O. Wilson: The Encyclopedia of Life
E.O. Wilson: "The Encyclopedia of Life" Creating a website with a page for every single species on earth is a BIG undertaking, but one which E. O Wilson is now launching. In this address, Wilson shares his amazing knowledge about the diversity of life on earth, and how he plans to provide a...
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The Crows
Joshua Klein talks about revisioning our relationship with crows.
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How to Provide Good Nature Parenting
Listen as Sidney Wildesmith shares his 10 Most Important Things for Good Nature Parenting 1. Teach a respect and love of nature 2. Promote a sense of wonder 3. Show compassion for all living things 4. Treat all animals as intelligent and sensitive beings 5. Spend time in nature with no particular...
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The Squirrels
A personal story about ground squirrels, crows and how we come to know each other.
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The Amazing Dr. David Suzuki - The Early Days / Segment 1
The early days. Segment 1 of 3
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Dr. Suzuki Continues / segment 2
Dr. Suzuki continues / Segment 2 of 3 his discussion about where we have been going on our quest for the good life. Who are the canaries in our communities that are telling us to pay attention?
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Dr. David Suzuki Concludes - segment 3
Dr. Suzuki concludes / Segment 3 of 3 with a direct wake-up call, which he feels requires a complete rethinking about our concepts of what truly matters, what drives us onward as an emerging world, and how a shifting away from economically driven decision-making to sustainability- modeled futures...
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How Do Wildlife Survive the Floods?
As our weather patterns continue to become more extreme, flooding is becoming more common and more severe. Humans suffer dramataticlly, But, How Do Wildlife Survive the Floods? Dr. Greg Sass - Director: Illinois River Biology Station / Illinois Natural History Survey and Dr. Kenneth R. Wilson -...
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When Rattlesnakes Bite
Interview with Dr. Sean Bush /Staff Emergency Physician /Menlo Park, California It happens so quickly, you are bitten by a rattler. Dr. Sean Bush tells you the best ways to avoid being bitten and what to do when you are.
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Things You Need to Know to be a Great Nature Photographer with Jeff Mitchum
In-depth with nature photographer Jeff Mitchum. Jeff talks about what got him involved in taking pictures and his career choices moving from being a National Geographic photographer to becoming independent and working on the images he loves. Jeff discusses his approach to capturing the real- ife...
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Intelligence of Apes and Other Rational Beings
Based on years of research into ape intelligence, Dr. Rumbaugh shares his quest to unlock the secrets of our nearest animal relatives. Dr. Duane Rumbaugh continues his discussion of the discoveries into the realms of ape abilities, sheds light upon the scientific process, and the emerging new...
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Animal Talk
Everyone knows we can communicate with animals. But perhaps we've not really begun to understand what they are telling us. An in-depth discussion with Marta Williams who has been developing, writing about and teaching intuitive communication techniques with animals of all sizes and kinds.
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The Emotional Lives of Animals
Dr. Marc Bekoff is one of the world's most respected ethologists. For over 30 years he has been researching the complex nature of animal intelligence and emotions. In this in-depth interview, we begin by taking a look at how the debate over anthropomorphism has shaped our view of creatures large...
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Being Carbou
Karsten Heuer and his wife Leanne set off on a 5-month, 1000-mile journey to walk in the footprints of the Porcupine Caribou herd, from Canada to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and back. It is one of the 21st century's most significant adventures, as captured in Karsten Heuer's book, "Being...
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Nature Talk Radio - The Voice of the EarthExploring the wonders of our living world through interviews of renowned nature and environmental leaders, and featuring all things nature. Hosted by Sidney Wildesmith
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