The US and Panama have been collaborating for years to control the scourge of screwworms by air-dropping millions of sterilized versions of the creatures every week. Sara Zhang of The Atlantic discusses the ramifications. Plus, we conclude our conversation with Jessica Pierce about animals in sports.
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The Other Animals, hosted by Laurent Levy, is Philadelphia’s only radio show covering all things animal related that looks at the fascinating and inconsistent way humans deal with and impact non-humans. Each week we explore a different topic in depth.
Sports and animals: Footballs, baseballs, and much sporting equipment is constructed from slaughtered animals. Are there alternatives? What about the use of live animals as mascots? We also get our first glimpse at the future of aquatic show parks with …continue
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Are you really responsible if Fifi devours Bowser? Are the police liable if they blow away Rocco? Kristina Bergsten, animal attorney and founder of The Animal Law Firm joins us for an inside look at the complex world of companion …continue
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Jo Anderson from Faunalytics joins us to explore the curious effectiveness of local and municipal legislation for animal advocacy. Even more important than at the state and federal levels? Plus veterinarian Dr. Tom Pickard reveals the staggering reality of why …continue
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