Wildlife news. Conservation breakthroughs. Stories that remind you why you chose this profession.
Vet Candy’s host, Jeremiah Pouncy, brings you the wildlife and conservation stories that matter most to veterinary professionals. From endangered species making unexpected comebacks to cutting-edge science changing how we think about animal health, In the Wild is your front-row seat to the animal world beyond the clinic walls.
This is not your average wildlife news. Jeremiah breaks down complex conservation stories in a way that connects directly to the work you do every day. Whether you are a practicing veterinarian, a vet tech, or a vet student who got into this profession because you love animals and want to protect them.
Homeless Youth Were Choosing Vet Care Over Their Own Healthcare—Until This Clinic Changed Everything
Nearly a quarter of homeless youth in the U.S. have pets — and some choose veterinary care over their own health care. The Seattle One Health Clinic offers both, side by side, for free. Jeremiah Pouncy shares why this One Health model is changing how we think about the human-animal bond and community care.
Barcelona Is Building a Frozen Ark for Endangered Species — And AI Is Driving It
In Barcelona, scientists are building a biological deep freeze for endangered species, storing genetic material from nearly 300 species and using AI to unlock the future of conservation. Jeremiah Pouncy explains how the Barcelona CryoZoo could change everything we know about saving wildlife from extinction.
The Poachers Who Became Protectors. India's Rarest Bird Is Making a Comeback
With fewer than 800 left on Earth, the Bengal florican is one of the rarest birds alive. But in India's Manas National Park, over 800 former poachers have become the species' fiercest protectors. Jeremiah Pouncy tells the remarkable story of how community-led conservation turned a near-extinction into a comeback.
Rome Has a Secret Crisis Beneath the Waves And It's Heartbreaking
A new study on the "Capitoline dolphins" off Rome's coast reveals a population in crisis. Seven out of ten show signs of malnutrition, many bear scars from fishing gear, and scientists warn they may disappear without urgent intervention. Jeremiah Pouncy breaks down what is threatening one of the world's most historically significant dolphin populations and why it matters.
Scientists Dropped 200,000 Oysters Into a 119-Year-Old Shipwreck — Here's Why
Scientists dropped 200,000 baby European flat oysters into a 119-year-old North Sea shipwreck — and the science behind it is brilliant. Jeremiah Pouncy explains how a century-old vessel is becoming the unlikely foundation for one of Europe's most creative marine conservation efforts.