
Making A Difference
Making A Difference
Episode 44 - Hoo Gives A Hoot (Curtin University)
It's a story full of compromises, contradictions and unsuspecting victims. The use of rat and mice baits help to keep our home free of rodents. But they also pose a serious threat to native wildlife and ecosystems. A team of journalists at Curtin University investigates how precious owl species are becoming the victims of secondary poisoning from rodent control products. It's also a story of determination as communities battle the bureaucracy, manufacturers and public indifference to try to protect the owls.
Hosts: Madigan Landry and Kimberley Putland
Stories:
Taking the Bait - Reporter: Madigan Landry
The Decision Makers - Reporter: Yousuf Shameel
Owl Communities - Reporter: Kimberley Putland
Night Calling - Reporter: Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz
Executive Producers: Kayt Davies and Simon Brady
Investigative project:
APVMA rodenticide review submissions:
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062421/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93291 (Part 1)
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062442/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93296 (Part 2)
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062447/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93301 (Part 3)
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231218062451/https://www.apvma.gov.au/node/93306 (Part 4)
'Night Calling' documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/@owlfriendly
Music
‘Betelgeuse’ / Kunal Shingade
‘Come Back Home’ / Olexy
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