by Duncan | Jul 23, 2025 | Advocates, Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, Educators, Health & Behavior, Mammals
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice–an entomologist by training, and author whose books have tackled topics ranging from spiders to microbes—responds to my observation that her new set of books, “The Deadliest Series,” appears to represent a redoubling of her commitment to...
by Duncan | Nov 6, 2024 | Advocates, Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Dogs, Educators, Environmental Impact, Factory Farming, General, Health & Behavior, Pets, Rescue, Vegetarian/Vegan
Peter Singer–the philosopher, professor emeritus of bioethics at Princeton University, and author (including his landmark 1975 work, “Animal Liberation” and the just-published “Consider The Turkey”—explains that his slate of pursuits post-retirement from...
by Duncan | Aug 28, 2024 | Advocates, Authors, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Mammals
Dr. Gregory Berns—author, neuroscientist, professor of psychology at Emory University (and an M.D.)—addresses the change he was seeking when he and his wife decided to buy a farm outside of Atlanta, a saga that’s among the experiences chronicled in Berns’ new book,...
by Duncan | Jul 3, 2024 | Advocates, Authors, Cats, Educators
Dr. Mikel Delgado–a certified cat behavior consultant and author, most recently, of “Play With Your Cat! The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline”—traces the path that preceded her status as a cat expert with a PhD, including...
by Duncan | Jun 12, 2024 | Authors, Birds, Fish & Reptiles, Cats, Dogs, Educators, General, Health & Behavior, Mammals, Pets
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice–an entomologist by training who’s appeared on the show multiple times, discussing ants, spiders, homing pigeons, and microbes (often tied to a book she’s written on the topic)—acknowledges that writing for young readers has officially...
