Episode 4/4 Series 11  Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 103rd episode of The Deal with Animals AND the last episode of Season One.  In episode 3/4  we heard stories of survival and reunification of the animals lost in the fires. Then we delved into the question of why access to the burn zone to save more animals was suddenly denied. In this episode we delve into the ongoing housing crisis for Lahaina's community post-wildfire, we explore the roles of trapping, fostering, and transport programs in managing displaced animals and Staff from the Maui Humane ..read more

Episode 3/4 Series 11  Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 102nd episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we followed the stories of five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we heard about the efforts of the MHS team the first days after the fire. Moani, humane resource officer, shared her emotional journey through Lahaina's burn zone and the coordination between multiple organizations that rallied to help Maui's Animals.  In this episode we hear stories of survival and reunification of the animals lost in the fires. Then we delve into the ques ..read more

Episode 2/4 Series 11  Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 101st episode of The Deal with Animals. In the last episode we met five staff members at Maui Humane Society and we learned about the animal community of Maui and their relationship to MHS. Moani, humane resource officer, walked us through the start of her journey into the burn zone of Lahaina to search for animals in need...and her parents. Please take a moment now and visit Donate to Maui Humane Society a special joint page set up my MHS in partnership with TDWA to raise money for MHS' continues efforts for ..read more

Episode 1/4 Series 11  Animals of The Maui Wildfires Transcript Welcome to the 100th episode of The Deal with Animals. I am so pleased to bring you this "something more" episode of TDWA. With the help of Audio Engineer, John Lasala, we have been able to bring you this four-part story of the days and weeks after the devastating wildfires in Maui in 2023, from the perspective of five staff members of Maui Humane Society. Please take a moment now and visit Donate to Maui Humane Society a special joint page set up my MHS in partnership with TDWA to raise money for MHS' continues efforts for ..read more

Series Eleven will cover episodes 100-104 and finish of the first season of The Deal with Animals. To find out more about Maui Humane Society and to make a donation towards the TDWA/MHS collaborative fundraiser... In this series we follow five staff members of Maui Humane Society as they experience the August 2023 wildfires on Maui and the extraordinary efforts of the Maui Humane Society staff in the devastating aftermath.  Through personal stories of rescue and recovery. The five colleagues share their harrowing experiences and dedication to saving animals and reuniting them with their ..read more

This is it for Season One! This series will cover episodes 100-104 and finish of the first season of The Deal with Animals. To find out more about Maui Humane Society and to make a donation towards the TDWA/MHS collaborative fundraiser... In this series we follow five staff members of Maui Humane Society as they experience the August 2023 wildfires on Maui and the extraordinary efforts of the Maui Humane Society staff in the devastating aftermath.  Through personal stories of rescue and recovery. The five colleagues share their harrowing experiences and dedication to saving animals and ..read more

This is it for Season One! This series will cover episodes 100-104 and finish of the first season of The Deal with Animals. To find out more about Maui Humane Society and to make a donation towards the TDWA/MHS collaborative fundraiser... In this series we follow five staff members of Maui Humane Society as they experience the August 2023 wildfires on Maui and the extraordinary efforts of the Maui Humane Society staff in the devastating aftermath.  Through personal stories of rescue and recovery. The five colleagues share their harrowing experiences and dedication to saving animals and ..read more

Episode 6 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript We discuss tactics such as habitat restoration, population augmentation, and ecosystem recovery to protect diverse species and ecosystems while minimizing conflicts. Guests:  Dr. Elizabeth Peterson is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University. In the Elizabeth K. Peterson Lab she uses integrative research methods to study how anthropogenic stressors impact behavioral responses and adaptive life history strategies that are important for fitness at the individual and populat ..read more

Episode 5 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript This Episode highlights the challenges faced by wildlife due to roads, such as habitat fragmentation and vehicle collisions, and presents solutions like wildlife crossing structures and community-led projects. Guests: Julia Kintsch works at the intersection of the human and natural environment to address the effects of roads on landscape connectivity and wildlife movements. She is the founder of ECO-resolutions, one of North America's leading consultancies in transportation ecology, and has been involved in the planning and des ..read more

Episode 4 of Series 10:  Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript Let's explore the effects of urbanization and industrialization on wildlife behavior, conservation strategies, and what the unique personalities of our urban wildlife neighbors can tell us about behavioral adaptation and societal inequities. Guests:Dr. Lauren Stanton is a cognitive ecologist with expertise on behavioral adaptation to urban environments. She primarily studies raccoons, and other urban carnivores like coyotes, skunks, and foxes.  As a postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley, she is working with Dr. Chris Sc ..read more