Today we are starting a new recurrent theme on the podcast, focused on the history, definition, and future of the field of anthrozoology. These episodes will be interspersed among our other content throughout the upcoming year. We are honored to welcome our podcast guest, Dr. Ken Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro …continue
In this episode, Mohammed from Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Paws joins us to share his experiences surrounding the issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. This episode is the second in a series that will explore the dimensions of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed has been working with Sarah, one …continue
Ep25: Abandoned Cats in Saudi Arabia In this episode, we’ll be delving into a pressing and often overlooked concern as we engage in a discussion with Sarah, one of our podcast hosts. Sarah’s unique perspective emerges from her research into the pervasive issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. Notably, …continue
Episode 24 : The Anthrozoology Podcast: Exploring Anthropomorphism and its Implications Welcome to “The Anthrozoology Podcast,” where we dive deep into the fascinating world of anthropomorphism and its impact on our understanding of human-animal relationships. Join your hosts, Sarah, Kris, and Michelle, as we navigate the complexities of attributing human …continue
Episode 23: Introducing Our New Logo The Anthrozoology Podcast is pleased to share some exciting news! Join us for this quick update introducing our brand new logo, our updated goals, and our future plans. The logo, along with other updates to the podcast, were made possible through the generous support …continue
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 …continue
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 …continue
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 …continue
