by Duncan | Feb 5, 2025 | Adoption, Advocates, Authors, Cetaceans, Dogs, Educators, General, Mammals, Pets, Rescue
Jessica Farrer–a marine biologist who serves as Research Director at The Whale Museum, and part of the team of scientists working temporarily in Antarctica Peninsula, profiled in “Expedition Killer Whale,” a new installment of the PBS series “Nature”—recalls...
by Duncan | Jan 29, 2025 | Advocates, Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, Educators, Health & Behavior
Hannah Shaw–recognized as an influential humane educator, her specialty is providing instruction in caring for neonatal kittens; she’s also a NYT bestselling author whose latest book “Cats Of The World,” is a collaboration with her husband, photographer Andrew...
by Duncan | Jan 22, 2025 | Advocates, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior
Steve Nesbitt–a retired Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wildlife biologist, who over a FWC stint of some 35 years, developed a reputation for extensive knowledge about a slew of species—recalls his interest in birds was cultivated as a kid by...
by Duncan | Jan 15, 2025 | Cats, General, Health & Behavior, Pets, Rescue, Veterinarians
Dr. Marcie Fallek–a veteran veterinarian and author of the memoir, “Little Miracles Everywhere: My Unorthodox Path to Holistic Veterinary Medicine”—recalls what prompted her to attend veterinary school in Italy. Fallek enumerates the significant challenges of...
by Duncan | Dec 18, 2024 | General, Musicians
This morning, I once again set aside the customary show format to deliver the “Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special.” I noted the title is intentionally unwieldy, which I enjoy in an odd way, in the same way I enjoy over-explaining the...