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Beyond Bird Washing: A Deeper Look at Wildlife Emergency Response
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In this episode we explore some of the challenges in responding to wildlife emergencies. Our guest is Dr. Michael Ziccardi, a wildlife veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in oil wildlife preparedness and response. Dr. Ziccardi has been at the forefront of numerous wildlife rescue operations in the US and around the world. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the One Health Institute at the University of California, Davis and Director Emeritus of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network.
We explore the complexities of wildlife response in oil spills, and how the technical understanding, the response strategies and systems have been developed over the years. Dr. Ziccardi shares his insights on the challenges and advancements in this field, the importance of preparedness, and the collaborative efforts required to protect wildlife.
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Chapters
1. Introducing Wildlife Emergency Response (00:00:00)
2. How Oil Impacts Wildlife: External & Internal Effects (00:05:15)
3. Evolution of Wildlife Response: From Chaos to System (00:12:13)
4. Inside a Major Response: Deepwater Horizon Experience (00:23:24)
5. Global Preparedness Challenges and Solutions (00:34:10)
6. Testing Response: The Critical Role of Exercises (00:43:20)
7. Future Challenges in Wildlife Response (00:53:00)
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