The Anthrozoology Podcast

Today we are continuing our discussion of ‘power words’, terms that humans use to control the narratives of otherthanhuman lives. Today’s term is ‘feral’, and it is a contentious term, in our opinion. Our paper on this topic ‘Uncivilised Behaviors’ was published last year in Society and Animals journal, and today we will unpack that paper in a discussion with our special guest and coauthor, Debbie...

In this episode we are joined by Therese Lillesköld to discuss the issue of animal hoarding and research she has conducted on animal hoarding in Sweden. The animals who are hoarded suffer immensely, but the hoarders themselves also suffer. These people are suffering from a psychiatric illness and often have other underlying social and mental health issues. Therefore, a vital part of helping the an...

In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing captive elephants and mahouts working in tourism within the small country of Nepal. Our guest today is co-host Dr. Michelle Szydlowski, who has spent the last decade focused on pachyderms, ecotourism, and conservation.   Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!   Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod    Follow u...

Merry Christmas from Charlie the rat! In this second of a two-part episode, Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World, a rat rescue and sanctuary in Canada, tells us how they celebrate Christmas with the rats! In the first part episode (EP18) Mariah explained what makes these often misunderstood animals so special and the special bonds that can be formed between rats and their humans. In this episode we...

In this first of a two-part episode, we are joined by Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World, a rat rescue and sanctuary in Canada. In this episode you can learn all about what makes these often misunderstood animals so special and the special bonds that can be formed between rats and their humans. And be sure to come back for part two to learn more about the rat community, how to adopt or sponsor a...

In this episode , we discuss animal-themed tattoo narratives, which were the subject of co-host Kris Hill’s MA Dissertation (Anthrozoology, University of Exeter, 2018). The findings were subsequently written up and published as two papers in Anthrozoös (Hill 2020, 2021).  In our discussion, we primarily focused on the first paper (Hill 2020), which explored tattoos dedicated to individual com...

Opening image, A Malayan Sun Bear in a zoo at the Pata mall in Thailand, 2008, by Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media: https://stock.weanimalsmedia.org/asset/13888/ For this episode we were honoured to welcome Scottish poet Gordon Meade to talk about his collection of poems in ZooSpeak, inspired by the photography of Jo-Anne McArthur.  In this episode of the Anthrozoology Podcast we are honoure...

Episode 15 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens.  In EpPod 3 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent Based Training Methods. Join us while we discuss wi...

Episode 14 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. In EpPod 2 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent Based Training Methods. Join us while we ask Emma about w...

Episode 13 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. In EpPod 1 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent-Based Training Methods. Join us while we ask Emma about H...

This is a two-part conversation that asks hat do barbeque, pork, and racism in the American South have to do with anthrozoology?  As it turns out, everything. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Aiello, an author, and professor of history and African American studies. Join us as we discuss his recent work on ‘The Great Hog Eating Confederacy.’ Please subscribe to get notified about our...

This is a two-part conversation that asks hat do barbeque, pork, and racism in the American South have to do with anthrozoology?  As it turns out, everything. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tom Aiello, an author and professor of history and African American studies. Join us as we discuss his recent work on ‘The Great Hog Eating Confederacy.’    Please subscribe to get notifie...

Please note that while our narrative is based on experiences that can and do happen to researchers in our field, Aadita and her project are entirely fictional  This is a two-part episode that builds upon a workshop we hosted at the Research Ethics Conference 2021 (REC2021). https://hopin.com/events/research-ethics-conference-2021 References and sources mentioned are listed here: https://thean...

Please note that while our narrative is based on experiences that can and do happen to researchers in our field, Aadita and her project are entirely fictional  This is a two-part episode that builds upon a workshop we hosted at the Research Ethics Conference 2021 (REC2021).  https://hopin.com/events/research-ethics-conference-2021    References and sources mentioned are listed...

Join us for Part 2 of an anthrozoology conversation with Hal Herzog. Amongst some of the topics discussed are: questions about cats; the Anthropocene; advocacy and activism in Anthrozoology; veganism and moral shock.  Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod To access audio-only versions please our official Website: https://anth...

Episode 7: The Meat Paradox & Veganism   The meat paradox refers to how people say they love animals yet continue to eat them. In this episode, we look at the complexities of meat-eating, the meat paradox, and veganism.    Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!  Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.fac...

Join us for Part 1 of an anthrozoology conversation with Hal Herzog. Amongst some of the topics discussed are: questions about the International Society for Anthrozoology's (ISAZ) focus and their journal, Anthrozoös; women in anthrozoology; becoming an anthrozoologist and what Hal would research if he could research anything!   Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod  Follow us on Faceboo...

Episode 5: Animals as Immigrants   In this episode, we look at Animals as Immigrants. Animal movement across the globe and boundaries happens within contested spaces leaving animals wanted, unwanted, forced, coerced or in liminal landscapes of uncertainty.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod To access audio-only vers...

In this episode we look at Halloween and what this holiday might mean for the animals associated with the Halloween. We discuss how animal representations are used and consumed for Halloween festivities, and how might this impact on real animals.  Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast! Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod  Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

In this podcast, we linked up with Defender Radio at TheFurBearers.com who interviewed us for their show. It was a great please to work with Michael Howie at Defender Radio and here's what he had to say "Anthrozoology is a fascinating field of study – simply put, it examines the interactions between humans and other animals. This is a broad concept, which is why so many fields overlap with it: ant...

In our first podcast, we discuss how the biological definition of domestication does not always mesh with the use of this word in conversations among animal welfare workers, anthrozoologists, biologists, lawyers and other stakeholders.  Used as a foil for ‘wildness,’ animals who are described as domesticates have often not actually undergone the domestication process, while others who have be...