Darwin was onto something. So how did scientists then go so completely wrong in understanding who animals really are, and where are we now? This week, we are joined by field biologist, professor, and author Marc Bekoff for a glimpse into The Emotional Lives of Animals. We also hear more …continue
Send us a textIn this episode of Wild Developments, host Lauren engages in a captivating conversation with Claire Walker-Leslie, an unwavering advocate for the beauty of nature and the power of art. Claire’s mission revolves around inspiring others to prioritize the process of seeing over achieving perfection in their drawings.Clare’s …continue
We know Robert Cheeke as an award-winning vegan bodybuilder and coauthor of the New York Times Bestselling book, The Plant-Based Athlete. He’s now returned to his roots, having gone vegan for the animals as a teenager in the mid-1990s, with his upcoming book, The Impactful Vegan: How You Can Save More Lives …continue
Long overdue conversation on the important topic of fish this week with the lead for fish at Eurogroup for Animals, Doug Waley. Doug’s expertise lies in working for fish at the EU level however most of the episode is filled with important information relevant to fish farming across the globe. It’s …continue
Matthew and Jane co-founded the online campaign Veganuary in 2013, which has encouraged millions of people across the globe to try being vegan for the month of January and beyond. More recently, Matthew launched Veg Capital, an organisation that provides early-stage capital to companies striving to replace the use of …continue
In this this episode Hannah Hunter unpacks some cool detail about butterflies sonic communication. This season is all about “Animals and Sound” and was extracted from Season 4 of The Animal Turn Podcast. Featured: Sonic Specimen with Rachel Mundy on The Animal Turn.Sound Production and Hearing the Blue Cracker Butterfly by Jayne …continue
Episode 6 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change TranscriptWe discuss tactics such as habitat restoration, population augmentation, and ecosystem recovery to protect diverse species and ecosystems while minimizing conflicts. Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Peterson is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University. In the Elizabeth K. …continue
Episode 5 of Series 10: Anthropogenic Behavior Change Transcript This Episode highlights the challenges faced by wildlife due to roads, such as habitat fragmentation and vehicle collisions, and presents solutions like wildlife crossing structures and community-led projects. Guests: Julia Kintsch works at the intersection of the human and natural environment …continue
