Julian Victor

On The Wild Side: Easter Rabbits  

Aired April 6th, 2023

When the Easter weekend rolls around, what animal do we talk about? You guessed it, Rabbits.

I chatted with Sid and Liza Fromer about why rabbits are associated with easter, why they're called Bunnies, and what you need to know about getting rabbits as pets.

Many people underestimate the commitment, attention, and care they need when having rabbits as pets.

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Aired March 8th, 2023

Poke them in the eye? yes, that's right! I told Sid and Dawn Chubai to do that if a saltwater crocodile ever grabs them. 

These were some of the questions I answered during the second annual kids' edition, and It's always great to get animal questions from kids. So much fun!

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Aired February 14th, 2023

Ever wonder what sound a cougar makes when looking for love?

From gift-giving to sexy moves, some creatures have a leg up in the game of love, and some courtship habits would make you feel better being single. I chatted with Dina and Sid about some of the courtship rituals of the animal kingdom that left Dina terrified.

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Aired January 20th, 2023

Is it Possum or Opossum? I spoke with Sid and  Andi Petrillo about everything we need to know about Canada's only marsupial, how misunderstood they are, and how important they are to our urban ecosystems.

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Aired December 13th, 2022

The holidays are about giving back. I chatted with Dina and Sid for this edition of On the Wild Side, highlighting some fantastic wildlife organizations and ways viewers can add them to their gift lists.

On The Wild Side: All About Bats

Aired Oct 24th, 2022

No animal is more associated with Halloween than bats!

These misunderstood creatures don’t have the best reputation, so for this segment, I quizzed  Dina and Sid on some common misconceptions about them to shed light on how cool and vital they are to the environment.

On The Wild Side: World Animal Day

Aired October 4th, 2022

World Animal Day happens on Tuesday, Oct 4th, and it was the perfect opportunity to put Dina Pugliese and Sid Seixeiro in the hot seat to test their animal knowledge. 

How fitting on this day to celebrate animals. I also celebrate my 1st anniversary of doing my On the Wild Side segments for breakfast television.

On The Wild Side: Monarch Butterflies

Aired Aug 29th, 2022

Monarch Butterflies embark on their epic migration from Canada south to Mexico every August. It's one of the greatest wildlife migrations on earth, but they are under threat. I chatted with Dina and Devo about the threats they face, how far they travel and get down there, their importance in the ecosystem, and how we can help them. With them officially put on the endangered species and numbers down by over 80% in the last 2 decades, we need to do our part to protect these incredible travelers.

On The Wild Side: What you need to know about Baby Animal Season

Aired July 5th, 2022

Spring and summer is the time when you see baby animals all over the city and for this adorable edition, I covered what you should or shouldn't do if you encounter baby animals, some common mistakes people make when dealing with them, ways to tell if they need your help and provide resources of rescue organizations for people to contact.

On The Wild Side: Spring Bird Migration

Aired May 25th, 2022

Every spring, millions of birds pass through Toronto for their annual migration. For this edition I talked about why Toronto is such a hot spot for migrating birds, some of the notable species, the threats that they face and where is the best place to see them, and what to bring on your birdwatching adventure.

On The Wild Side: Ethics of Wildlife Photography

Aired April 21st, 2022

More than ever, people are going into nature to take wildlife photos. However, in the quest for likes and followers, many use practices that can harm the animals. For this edition, I talked about the ethics of Wildlife Photography and what you should and shouldn't do.

On The Wild Side: March Break Kids Edition

Aired March 16th, 2022

For this special kids edition, I answered their animal questions and chatted with Dina Pugliese and Sid Seixeiro about animal-themed ways you can keep them entertained during the March Break

On The Wild Side: What you need to know about Coyotes in Toronto

Aired January 26th, 2022

Coyote sightings in Toronto have been on the increase and it has caused some concerns for residents. For this edition, I talk about what to do if you encounter one and debunk some myths about these amazing yet misunderstood animals.

On The Wild Side: White-Tailed Deer Mating Season

Aired November 19th, 2021

For the 2nd edition of ON the Wild Side, I talk about the mating season of the white-tailed deer here in Ontario.

ON THE WILD SIDE: salmon, cemeteries & hawks

Aired October 22, 2021

On this first edition of 'On the Wild Side', I talked about the salmon migration, hawk migrations and wildlife in cemeteries.

ON THE WILD SIDE TEASER: WORLD ANIMAL DAY

Aired October 4, 2021

In honour of world animal day Breakfast Television welcomed me to bring Dina and Sid an animal factoid game to try out and announce my new monthly segment.