Tales and Tails - from animal history.

In today's episode we'll learn about the Kasekala chimpanzee community, subjects of the world's longest animal observational study. Thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

In today's episode we're talking about Trim, the ship's cat who was the trusty companion of Matthew Flinders on his voyages to circumnavigate and map the coastline of Australia. Many thanks as always to our episode promotional partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

Merry Christmas to all our listeners!! After this episode we will pause for some Summer fun during January. Our next episode will be published in the week beginning February 5th, 2024. We wish all our listeners a happy and safe holiday season!!

In this episode we're doing something a bit different. We're looking at Coast Disease and the story behind its successful recognition and treatment. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://monashvet.com.au⁠ https://melbournevetrinaryrehabilitation.com

In this episode we're talking about Jonathan, the Seychelles giant tortoise and the world's oldest known living land animal. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

In today's episode we recount the amazing story of Zarafa, the giraffe who walked across France. Many thanks to our episode partners - https://www.carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

In this episode we're looking at the career of one of Australia's favourite TV vets. Many thanks to our episode partners: Elgar Road Vet Hospital https://elgarvet.com.au Monash Vet https://www.monashvet.com.au Melbourne Vet Rehabilitation https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

In today's episode we look at the life and career of Dr Louis Camuti, affectionately known in New York City as, "the cat doctor". Don't forget that video episodes are now available on YouTube, (thanks Vince) - see the link above. Many thanks also to our episode promotional partners, who this week are two new sponsors: The Blackburn Vet https://blackburnvet.com.au Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital h...

In today's episode we look at the story of Dolly, who has been called 'the world's most famous sheep' by sources including BBC News and Scientific American. Many thanks as always to our episode partners - Carnegie Vet Clinic and Cat Cottage: https://carnegievets.com.au Catmandu Motel for Cats: https://www.catmandu.net.au Waverley Animal Hospital: https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

In today's episode we look at the remarkable life of Tama, the calico cat who rose to great heights in the Japanese railway system. Many thanks to our episode partners - Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital https://elgarvet.com.au Monash Vet https://www.monashvet.com.au Melbourne Veterinary Rehabilitation https://www.melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation

In today's episode we look at the career of Dr Lila Miller, the 'mother' of shelter veterinary medicine. Many thanks to our episode partners: Carnegie Vet Clinic & Cat Cottage, located at 66 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie (Vic) https://www.carnegievets.com.au Catmandu Motel for Cats, located at 119 Highbury Rd, Burwood (Vic) https://www.catmandu.net.au Waverley Animal Hospital, located at 249 Waverley Rd,...

In today's episode we look at the remarkable career of Doug Antczak, a New York Professor who has dedicated his career to better understanding the immune system of horses. Don't forget that episodes are now available in video format through our YouTube channel, (see the new link in our bio above). Many thanks to our episode partners: Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, located at 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hil...

In today's episode we continue our military theme by looking at the life of WWI homing pigeon, Cher Ami. Many thanks as always to our episode partners - Carnegie Vet Clinic, located at 66 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie (Vic) https://www.carnegievets.com.au Catmandu Motel for Cats, located at 119 Highbury Rd, Burwood (Vic) https://www.catmandu.net.au And our newest partner ........ Waverley Animal Hospital,...

In today's episode we look at the life and deeds of 'Stubby', the most decorated war dog from World War I. Many thanks to our episode partners - Monash Vet Clinic, located at 1662 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh East (Vic): https://www.monashvet.com.au Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, located at 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North (Vic): https://elgarvet.com.au Melbourne Veterinary Rehabilitation, a mobile service...

In today's episode we're talking about Dr Robyn Alders, the first female veterinary scientist to be made an Officer of the Order of Australia. Many thanks to our episode partners - Catmandu Motel for Cats, located at 119 Highbury Rd, Burwood, (Vic): https://www.catmandu.net.au Melbourne Veterinary Rehabilitation, a mobile service which you can find at: https://www.melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation...

In today's episode we're talking about Prof Bernhardt Bang, the esteemed Danish veterinarian whose list of achievements ranks him amongst the giants of veterinary medicine. Many thanks to our episode partners: Carnegie Vet Clinic & Cattery (Carnegie) https://www.carnegievets.com.au Catmandu Motel for Cats (Burwood) https://catmandu.net.au Melbourne Veterinary Rehabilitation (mobile) https://melbou...

In today's episode we're talking about Rusik, the crime-fighting cat who helped in the effort to stamp out the smuggling of sturgeon and salmon from the Caspian Sea. Many thanks to our episode partners: Carnegie Vet Clinic and Cat Cottage, located at 66 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie (Vic) https://www.carnegievets.com.au Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, located at 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North (Vic) https://...

In today's episode we look at the life of Laika, a Russian dog who in 1957 became one of the first animals on space and the first living creature to orbit planet Earth. Thanks to our episode sponsor: Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, located at 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North (Vic). https://elgarvet.com.au

In today's episode we're talking about Patricia O'Connor, who was the first female veterinarian in the world to be employed by a zoo …………………………We’re also very happy to introduce our episode sponsor: Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North, (VIC). https://elgarvet.com.au/

In today's episode we look at the life of Claude Bourgelat, who is widely regarded as the father of modern veterinary practice.

Here is the trailer for, "Tales and Tails" a podcast where we spend a few minutes looking at the lives of special animals - and the people who've cared for them.