There’s not much that we can be certain about in such uncertain times but there are a few things. One is that unless we change the way that that we treat animals, the next pandemic is most definitely coming. Only next time, it could be much worse, much more infectious and …continue
This week on Knowing Animals I am joined by Justine Groizard. Justine if a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle in Australia. We discuss Justine’s article ‘Greyhounds and Racing Industry Participants: A Look at the New South Wales Greyhound Racing Community’ which appeared in the journal Animal Studies in 2019. This …continue
Season 1, Episode 14. In this episode, we hear from Giulia, who is based in Italy and part of the anti-speciesist collective, Insectionals. We hear from Giulia about the need for direct action but also for effective public education; some of the issues around humans being centred in the movement; …continue
Season 1, Episode 14. In this episode, we hear from Giulia, who is based in Italy and part of the anti-speciesist collective, Insectionals. We hear from Giulia about the need for direct action but also for effective public education; some of the issues around humans being centred in the movement; …continue
We’re joined by sociologist Corey Wrenn who discusses the impact coronavirus/COVID-19 has had on animals, as well as the role of eating animals in this virus and many other diseases. For more on this issue, have a look at the publications on COVID-19 and animals for the Animals and Society Section …continue
-Mariann and Jasmin ask what it would mean to go back to “normal” for animals after a pandemic and if we actually want to go back to that, debate what is “essential” during a pandemic, and share how they spent their Seders. We also continue our Supporting Vegan Businesses program …continue
April 17, 2020 Hosts Camille and Peter sit down for a fascinating interview with professor Kendra Coulter of Brock University. The wide-ranging discussion covers her important empirical research on animal law enforcement models, and her recent op ed on why our obsession with Tiger King says a lot about how …continue
Hosts Camille and Peter sit down for a fascinating interview with professor Kendra Coulter of Brock University. The wide-ranging discussion covers her important empirical research on animal law enforcement models, and her recent op ed on why our obsession with Tiger King says a lot about how disrespecting animals led …continue
