by Duncan | Oct 7, 2020 | Advocates, Captive, Educators, Elephants, Health & Behavior
Michelle Gadd—who heads global conservation for Walters Conservation, created and funded by philanthropists Mark and Kimbra Walter, and owner of White Oak Conservation, a 17,000-acre spread in northeastern Florida, which houses and cares for endangered and threatened...
by Duncan | Sep 30, 2020 | Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Educators, Health & Behavior, Vegetarian/Vegan
Helen Macdonald—the naturalist, poet, and author best known for her acclaimed and award-winning memoir, “H Is For Hawk”; she’s published a new book, “Vesper Flights”—expands on a point she makes in the introduction of the new book about love being the subject that...
by Duncan | Sep 23, 2020 | Advocates, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, Educators, General
George L. Heinrich—a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles; he also serves as the Executive Director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust—recounts growing up in New England, a childhood that involved spending hours each day...
by Duncan | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocates, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Pets, Rescue, Veterinarians
Babs Fry—a San Diego-based pet recovery specialist (she’s often dubbed a “pet detective,” but prefers the other term, and explains why), who for several years, has helped pet owners find their missing animals, never charging a dime for her services–discusses how...
by Duncan | Sep 9, 2020 | Advocates, Authors, Dogs, General, Musicians
Kathleen Edwards—the Canadian singer-songwriter who recently released the critically-acclaimed “Total Freedom,” her first album in eight years—discusses writing the new song, “Who Rescued Who,” and the dog it’s an elegy for: Redd. This story includes recognizing her...