Talking Animals

Joshua Lisbon describes his background and experience before working on the 10-year study that formed the core content of this doc.

Andria Gibbon recalls, her transformative first foray into animal rescue, never imagining she'd still be doing it 27 years later.

Dr. Crystal Heath recalls growing up in a rural part of Northern California, adoring animals and riding horses.

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Stephanie Boydston, founder and director of Love Life Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, recalls her childhood in Long Island.

Father Andrew Heyes recalls growing up in Northwest England with the first of a lifelong string of dogs.

Dr. Melissa Miller is a research scientist, wildlife ecologist with UF's school Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Joshua Zeman recounts the path from his previous doc, "The Loneliest Whale" to his new film called "Checkpoint Zoo."

Elaine West is the founder of Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, a refuge housing rescued farm animals in Melrose, Florida.

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice responds to my observation that her new set of books, "The Deadliest Series." The books are aimed for younger readers.

Marsha Panuce recalls growing up loving dogs, including pilgrimages with her Dad every Father's Day to the local shelter, to adopt a dog.

Nicci Wright recalls her first encounter with a pangolin more than two decades ago. Wright felt compelled to help them.

Adam Sugalski who leads the efforts of Bear Defenders recalls how information imparted in high school prompted some unexpected contemplation.

Annie Peters, president and CEO of Pet Partners talks about working at Special Olympics International before founding Pet Partners.

Dr. Holly Dutton, grew up wanting to be a veterinarian, but for one reason or another, their plans changed.

Tanya Smith--founder and president of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, --recalls a precocious first foray into big cat rescue...at age 11.

Today's program involved setting aside the usual "Talking Animals" format in order to present the show-length feature, "Ask The Trainer."

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Jamie Katz recalls her initial efforts helping animals while regularly driving along a prescribed route which helped her develop an app.

Katrina Shadix--founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United recalls the formative joys of growing up in rural Seminole County.