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Talking Animals
with Duncan Strauss
Hosted by Duncan Strauss, “Talking Animals” airs every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, on WMNF (88.5 FM), a 70,000-watt, community-oriented NPR affiliate in Tampa, Florida.
Recent Shows
The Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special
This morning, I once again set aside the customary show format to deliver the "Talking Animals Annual Holiday Animal Song Special." I noted the...
Sybil Erden–director of The Oasis Sanctuary
Sybil Erden--director of The Oasis Sanctuary, a rescue and retirement facility for exotic and endangered birds--discusses the history and...
Darlene Arden–award-winning journalist and author
Darlene Arden--award-winning journalist and author, most recently of "Unbelievably Good Deals And Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get...
Walter Boyce–Director of the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center
Walter Boyce--Director of the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center, wildlife veterinarian and researcher and the expert various state & county...
Elayne Boosler–veteran comedian
Elayne Boosler--the veteran comedian, longtime animal advocate and host of the new Pax TV game show "Balderdash"--discusses her longstanding...
Carol Buckley–Co-founder and executive director of The Elephant Sanctuary
Co-founder and executive director of The Elephant Sanctuary, Carol Buckley discusses her nearly 30 years with Tarra (the Asian elephant she...
Les Schobert–zoo & captive wildlife consultant
Les Schobert, a consultant on zoos and captive wildlife with 30+ years of experience--including a 15-year tenure as General Curator of the North...
Julie Woodyer–director of Zoocheck Canada
Julie Woodyer--director of Zoocheck Canada, a Canada-based organization devoted to protecting wild animals, with a particular emphasis on captive...
Dr. Kathryn Marocchino–founder and president of The Nikki Hospice Foundation For Pets
Dr. Kathryn Marocchino--founder and president of The Nikki Hospice Foundation For Pets--discusses the genesis of the Foundation (including the...
Linda McLeod–founder & director of Pacific Wildlife Project
Linda McLeod--founder & director of Pacific Wildlife Project, an Orange County-based wildlife rescue and recovery center with some...