Tracy O’Toole talks about the illegal international pet trade in Central America and what happens to birds, primates and other animals once they’re confiscated by wildlife law enforcement. She tells “The WildLife” host Laurel Neme about the challenges facing wildlife rescue centers and what’s required for successful rehabilitation and release of seized wildlife. Listen and hear how parrots rescued from the fate of being illegally shipped around the world must relearn to fly and hunt, why release sites are so important for success, and the psychological impact of the process on the animals. Ms. O’Toole currently serves as the Director of Wildlife Development Programs for the International Trade and Development Division of Humane Society International. She oversees programs to build capacity in Central America for enforcement of laws to stop wildlife trafficking and for establishment and running of wildlife rescue centers. She also works on public education and outreach programs to combat illegal wildlife trade throughout the region. Before joining the Humane Society, Ms. O’Toole worked extensively in the fields of international development and conservation for various donor organizations including the U.S. Agency for International Development and Europe Aid. She holds a master’s in International Business, a B.A. in International Relations, and is fluent in French, Portuguese and Spanish. This episode of “The WildLife” aired on The Radiator, WOMM-LP, 105.9 FM in Burlington, Vermont on January 11, 2010.
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The WildLife: Once and Future Giants, Sharon Levy
The WildLife: Thailand's Domestic Elephants, John Roberts
The WildLife: Geoducks and Shell Games, Craig Welch
The WildLife: Unlikely Friendships, Jennifer Holland
The WildLife: Biology of Coral Reefs, Kristian Teleki
The WildLife: Howler Monkeys, Robin Brockett
The WildLife: Bear Bile Trade in Asia, Kaitlyn Foley
The WildLife: Dung Beetles, Doug Emlen
The WildLife: Common Terns, Chris Boget
The WildLife: Sun Bears, Siew Te Wong
The WildLife: Vermont Wildlife Stories, Megan Price
The WildLife: Florida State Game Warden, Bob Lee
The WildLife: World Without Fish, Mark Kurlansky (and Talia)
The WildLife: Wildlife Rescue in Cambodia, Nick Marx
The WildLife: Lead Toxicity in Patagonia's Waterfowl, Marcela Uhart
The WildLife: Filmmaking from Jungle Studio in Belize, Carol Foster
The WildLife: Elephant Poaching in Chad, Stephanie Vergniault
The WildLife: Winged Obsession, Jessica Speart
The WildLife: Nature in Iraq, Anna Bachmann & Hana Ahmed Raza
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