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Animals and Pets

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Animals and Pets Sub-categories:

  • Dogs (4)
  • Endangered Species (3)

“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks

>> May 12, 2024

Animal expert and researcher Eleanor Spice Rice joins us this week to explain the deeper reasons behind why our pets act in these weird ways.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Health and Medicine, Literature and Writing, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science
Listen“Why Are You So Weird?”: Understanding Our Pets & Their Nuanced Quirks

An End To The 165 Million Year Reign Of Dinosaurs

>> December 31, 2023

There’s no doubt that dinosaurs left their mark. Some scientists even wonder – would they still be around today if the asteroid never collided with Earth?

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Climate Change, History, Research, Science
ListenAn End To The 165 Million Year Reign Of Dinosaurs

Is Your Pet The Healthiest They Can Be?

>> November 26, 2023

As pet owners, many of us are guilty of sometimes treating our furry friends with too many treats - especially during the holidays.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Children and Parenting, Communication
ListenIs Your Pet The Healthiest They Can Be?

Viewpoints Explained: A Parched Landscape: Why The Amazon Rainforest Is Facing An Uncertain Future

>> November 1, 2023

The Amazon rainforest is in peril. After several decades of deforestation, the massive forest - home to millions of animal and insect species, trees and people - is now facing another critical challenge.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Climate Change, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Extreme Weather, Natural Disasters, Weather and Weather Forecasting
ListenViewpoints Explained: A Parched Landscape: Why The Amazon Rainforest Is Facing An Uncertain Future

Breaking Down the Hidden Misconceptions of Two Classic Halloween Icons

>> October 15, 2023

We speak with two experts to get the truth behind these traditionally scary creatures and hear why neither of them are nearly as scary as we think.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Disease, Education, Environment, History, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science
ListenBreaking Down the Hidden Misconceptions of Two Classic Halloween Icons

The 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats

>> June 11, 2023

Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Animals and Pets, Biology, Culture and the Arts, History, Science, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenThe 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats

Spring: A Time of Flight for Birds

>> April 16, 2023

Spring is peak migration for birds, but in recent decades, there’s been a 30 percent decline in North American bird varieties.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Climate Change, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Endangered Species, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenSpring: A Time of Flight for Birds

Animal Control and Rescue

>> March 12, 2023

We speak with Zaleski as well Dr. Joshua Fisher, an animal expert, about the importance of caring for these animals and heading to shelters to adopt instead of a pet store or breeder.

topics covered: Animals and Pets
ListenAnimal Control and Rescue

The Environmental Damage Caused By Millions of Littered Cigarettes

>> June 12, 2022

It seems like all too often it’s common to see a driver chuck a cigarette butt out the window or throw one on the sidewalk. We speak with expert Thomas Novotny about how this type of littering affects the environment and the wildlife within it.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Children and Parenting, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Math, Data and Statistics, Pollution, Regulation
ListenThe Environmental Damage Caused By Millions of Littered Cigarettes
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Urban Wildlife: An Influx of New Neighbors

>> March 6, 2022

Countless different species of wildlife were driven out of cities centuries ago, but in recent decades have begun returning in greater numbers and adapting to the human-centric infrastructure. Two wildlife experts join us this week to highlight how we can both coexist in these settings.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Environment, Infrastructure and Engineering, Urban Planning, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenUrban Wildlife: An Influx of New Neighbors
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Managing Your Pet’s Health Heading Into 2022

>> December 26, 2021

Thinking about adding a new furry member to the family to ring in the new year? Veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne joins us this week to share some helpful tips on adoption, pet health and how to keep your cat or dog happy and well-adjusted at home.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Dogs, Health and Medicine, Holidays and Traditions
ListenManaging Your Pet’s Health Heading Into 2022

The Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

>> October 17, 2021

You may have held out on getting a pet for years and years, but when the pandemic hit, it seemed like an opportune time to add a new furry member to the family. Today, more than 70 percent of Americans own one pet or more, and this number is only set to increase in coming years. We speak with two pet experts this week about the evolving sector and the …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Business and Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Industry, Personal Finance
ListenThe Modern Pet: A Much-Adored Family Member

Revisiting the Demise of the Dinosaurs

>> August 29, 2021

These majestic creatures walked the Earth more than 230 million years ago, yet, even today, they capture our wildest imaginations. Most us have heard the familiar narrative that an asteroid collided with Earth and this catastrophic event led to their downfall..but is there more to the story?

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, History, Science, Science and Technology
ListenRevisiting the Demise of the Dinosaurs

The Debate On Invasive Species (2021)

>> May 30, 2021

Many people are worried that non-native plants and animals are invading the U.S. and preventing native species from thriving. Each year, a lot of money and time is spent trying to rid the land of these aliens - often to no avail. But, are these species present because they’re the only ones that can exist in that environment?

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Environment, Research, Science
ListenThe Debate On Invasive Species (2021)
The Mind-Bending Migration Of The Monarch Butterfly

The Mind-Bending Migration of the Monarch Butterfly

>> May 9, 2021

In 2017, Sara Dykman biked more than 10,000 miles, following the path of the annual Monarch migration. Along her route, she stopped to educate and raise awareness about the beauty and fragility of the butterfly. Dykman joins us this week to teach us about the insect’s unique migration patterns across North America and how individuals can help this dwindling …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Endangered Species, Literature and Writing, Travel and Leisure, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenThe Mind-Bending Migration of the Monarch Butterfly

Top Dog: Helping Senior Dogs Find New Homes

>> December 8, 2019

Did you know that only one out of every five dogs will finish their life with the family who originally took them home? Top Dog Foundation, specifically helps find new homes for senior dogs through a variety of programs. We speak with the founder of the organization, Jean Stelten-Beuning about the current need and how owners can plan ahead to ensure the …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Animals and Pets, Dogs, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
ListenTop Dog: Helping Senior Dogs Find New Homes

Young Adults & Animals: The Similarities They Share in Development

>> November 17, 2019

Being a teenager is tough these days – but being a parent to a teenager can be even be tougher sometimes. Over the last five years, two researchers, who are parents themselves, traveled across the world to observe several different animal species and their socialization out in the wild. The focus? To possibly better understand our own adolescence and …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Media and Entertainment, Neurology, Personal Growth and Development, Psychology and Psychiatry, Research, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Sociology
ListenYoung Adults & Animals: The Similarities They Share in Development

Why Are People Still Dumping Their Cigarettes on the Ground?

>> November 3, 2019

It’s almost 2020. While many more Americans have grown to be increasingly eco-conscious, some things still remain the same. It seems like almost everyday a smoker can be seen stomping on a cigarette on the pavement or chucking a lighted butt out their car window. Did you know that more than one-third of all collected litter is cigarette butts? We speak with …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Children and Parenting, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Math, Data and Statistics, Pollution, Regulation
ListenWhy Are People Still Dumping Their Cigarettes on the Ground?

Disease Detecting Dogs

>> October 20, 2019

Did you know that dogs can smell up to 100,000 times better than the average person? Most of us are familiar with service or police dogs using their nose to sniff out a particular scent, but researchers have been recently harnessing the power of a dogs nose to find malaria, diabetes and even some of the hardest-to-detect cancers.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Business and Entrepreneurship, Cancer, Disease, Dogs, Health and Medicine, Research, Science and Technology
ListenDisease Detecting Dogs

American Rodeo Today

>> September 22, 2019

When most of us think of rodeo, we travel back in time to the Wild Wild West where cowboys roamed the streets. These days, the sport is still alive and thriving but is evolving with the times. We speak with three rodeo experts about everything from bull riding to rodeo clowns and queens.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Animals and Pets, Competition, Education, History, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation
ListenAmerican Rodeo Today

Plastic, Where Does It All Ultimately End Up?

>> August 25, 2019

Around 90 percent of the plastic we use is left unrecycled and dumped in a landfill. Over time, this waste seeps into our oceans, harming its ecosystems and creating massive islands of floating garbage. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now more than twice the size of Texas. What small steps can we each take to reduce plastic consumption and get …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Manufacturing, Pollution, Recycling, Science and Technology
ListenPlastic, Where Does It All Ultimately End Up?

The Honey Bus

>> May 5, 2019

In Meredith May’s new book, she examines the parallels between the inner workings of beehives and our society, and how beekeeping taught her numerous life lessons as a child. She also discusses the threat to bees with commercialized beekeeping and what we can do to protect these insects vital to our ecosystem.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Commerce, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Growth and Development
ListenThe Honey Bus

Helping Save the Bees

>> May 20, 2018

You’ve probably heard that bees are in trouble, and that we need bees for many of the foods and plants we have come to love. We learn what we can all be doing to do our part and help save the bees before it’s too late.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management
ListenHelping Save the Bees

Making an Impact as a Citizen Scientist (2017)

>> December 3, 2017

We talk to two experts about the need for average citizens to be the eyes and ears of big data collecting projects.

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Research
ListenMaking an Impact as a Citizen Scientist (2017)
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