Talking Animals

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.

Occasionally, I jettison the chief component of the "Talking Animals" format to give voice to others who simply care about animals.

Veteran science journalist Stephen S. Hall recounts how he approached writing Slither, a strategy seeking to draw in those afraid of snakes.

Kate MacFall and Katherine McGill--longtime wildlife experts address what for many may be the surprising prevalence of trapping in 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.

Kari Bagnall founder and executive director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary, recalls the first monkey that entered her world.

Kelly McCormick and Glenn Maresca described the remote community of Duette, and what prompted them to settle there.

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

Jocelyn Stokes and Katie Schuler retrace the path that led each of them toward their present filmmaking careers.

Michael Schneider, a pilot and founder of Pilots To The Rescue describes the career reinvention that preceded his taking flying lessons.

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

Dr. Alex Travis explains exactly what his job involves, what he brings being both a veterinarian and PhD scientist to discharging his duties.

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.

Jessica Farrer, recalls growing up landlocked in Colorado, moving as soon as possible to Washington state.