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Paul Watson, Captain Paul Watson Foundation

By | February 1, 2023 | Advocates, Authors, Cetaceans, Educators | No comments

Captain Paul Watson–a major figure for decades in the realm of animal rights, he founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in 1977—describes what he sees as the initial events that led to his ouster from his own organization. Read more…

The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special

By | December 21, 2022 | Authors, Educators, General, Musicians | No comments

This morning, I once again set aside the customary “Talking Animals” format to deliver the Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song special—that is, a show entirely devoted to Holiday-oriented animal tunes. Read more…

Glen Hatchell: dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer” 6th Edition

By | December 14, 2022 | Adoption, Advocates, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Mammals, Pets, Rescue, Spay/Neuter, Spay/Neuter | No comments

As we’ve done five times prior, today’s show involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the extended feature, “Ask The Trainer,” in which listeners are invited to call or email questions about their dogs or cats, particularly involving behavioral issues or training concerns. Read more…

Tom Mustill, author of “How To Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication”

By | December 7, 2022 | Actors & Filmmakers, Advocates, Authors, Cats, Cetaceans, Dogs, Educators | No comments

Tom Mustill—biologist, filmmaker, and author, but forever primarily identified by a 2015 incident: while kayaking with a friend, when a humpback whale breached, landing on the pair—describes the ways this incident has affected him personally and professionally. Read more…

Emily McCormack, Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

By | November 23, 2022 | Adoption, Advocates, Cats, Educators, Health & Behavior, Legislation, Mammals | No comments

Emily McCormack—the Animal Curator at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR), a sanctuary in Eureka Springs, Arkansas housing 94 animals (mostly big cats, plus bears)—recalls being infatuated with tigers since childhood, telling her parents at age 10 or 12 that she intended to save them. Read more…

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