WFL 73: Conservation Genetics of the Bison at the Toronto Zoo

Wild For Life - A podcast by The Toronto Zoo

Dr. Liz Okruhlik joins me on the podcast to discuss how she got her new position at the Toronto Zoo. She is the Conservation Research Veterinarian and hands down have THE best title in conservation. Dr. Liz tells me about the incredible work involving the conservation genetics of bison, camels, and white rhinos at the Zoo.    We discuss the importance of genetic diversity within a wild population to maintain resiliency.