Welcome to
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
Patrick Hardy, founder of Bee Platoon
Please Note: Owing to a major accident that closed down Highway 60—a central route I take in commuting to WMNF each Wednesday—I was unable to...
Dennis Kelly with the Coast Dolphin Project
Professor since 1974 of Marine Science at Orange Coast College, Dennis Kelly primarily discusses the Coast Dolphin Project, a multi-faceted study...
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...