In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, find out what’s happening with wildlife habitat in the Southeastern Lower Peninsula, learn about why natural resource agencies remove wildlife from people keeping them as pets or rehabilitating them without a license, and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the Explore the Wetland Wonders contest.

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email dnr-wildlife@michigan.gov, and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!

Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Terry McFadden
Main Interview Guest(s): Dr. Dan O'Brien, Dr. Kimberly Signs and Dr. Jim Sikarskie

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Mallard
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
• Interview Links
  • Wildlife Diseases
  • Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Directory
  • Michigan.gov/Rabies
  • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Landowners Guide
  • Audubon plants for birds database
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • N/A
• Misc.
  • Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big Eyes