We all wish for the superpower to understand what animals are communicating. This week, we are joined by biologist Mickey Pardo to discuss his work studying animal communication and social cognition in animals ranging from elephants to woodpeckers. ABOUT OUR GUEST Mickey Pardo is a biologist specializing in animal communication, …continue
Send us a textIn this episode, join Dr. Christine as she dives into the awe-inspiring world of sea turtles, sharing her journey from witnessing a majestic leatherback turtle nest to becoming a dedicated sea turtle biologist. Discover practical tips for beachgoers to help protect these ancient mariners and hear the …continue
Send us a textIn this episode of Wild Development Studio, Lauren interviews Russ Roberts, an accomplished pilot and author, about his memoir detailing his journey of self-discovery and the lessons learned from a lifetime of flying. They discuss the importance of unlearning past teachings to forge one’s own path and …continue
Founder of the Gentle Barn animal sanctuaries in California, Missouri, and Tennessee, Ellie Laks shares what she has learned from animals and her new book, Cow Hug Therapy: How Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me About Life, Death, and Everything in Between. Find Ellie at https://gentlebarn.org and on Instagram @thegentlebarnFind the book on Amazon …continue
Deborah Dubow Press, an attorney with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, joins us to talk about Williamson v USDA. This case involves both the Los Angeles school system and the USDA’s school lunch program, which influences what kids are eating in virtually every school in the country. We will …continue
Hannah Hunter unpacks the seismic and infrasonic communication of elephants who produce and listen to sounds beyond human ranges. This season is all about “Animals and Sound” and was extracted from Season 4 of The Animal Turn Podcast. Featured: Grad Review with Bailey Hilgren and Hannah Hunter on The Animal Turn.Silent Thunder: …continue
Laura Schleifer is the Institute for Critical Animal Studies Conference Director, Program Chair at Promoting Enduring Peace, and co-founder of Plant the Land, a Gaza-based vegan food justice/community projects team. A lifelong “artivist” and graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she’s performed throughout the Middle East with a …continue
Most of us grew up watching Disney movies featuring lots of animal characters. But what is problematic about the way Disney portrays animals? How did the portrayal of animals change over time? And why is Remi from Ratatouille so much better than Mickey Mouse? In this episode, media scientist Maarten …continue
