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Best Animals and Pets Podcasts We Could Find
Best Animals and Pets Podcasts We Could Find
They're our best friends, companions, furbabies and one of the best parts of our day is coming home to a wagging tail, slobbery kisses, or a warm purr; and the good news is there are tons of podcasts that you can listen to about dogs, cats, fishes, birds, frogs or whatever pet you have. Here are some must-listen-to podcasts perfect for animal lovers, pet parents or those who are still thinking of becoming one, to learn more about your pets, from tips on how to improve your relationship with your pets, pet food, pet insurance, pet training, and much more.
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These dog podcasts are all about dogs! We’ll talk about dogs large, small and in between; purebred dogs, designer dogs and mixed breeds. When we discuss breeds and mixes, we’ll take a look at what constitutes a breed or a mix; and the traits of some specific breeds. We’ll also take a look at how you can choose the right breed and dog for your family. We will also talk about the joys (and hassles) of living with a dog because when we share our lives with dogs, we are bringing another species ...
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Knowing Animals is a regular 20 minutes podcast about all things related to animals and ethics; animals and the law; animals and politics; and animal advocacy. It features interviews with academic and animal advocates. It is available free so enjoy!
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Remember Tweety Bird’s trademark phrase "I thought I saw a puddy cat"? Surprised people repeat those words everyday, except the cat, dog, hamster or even horse they catch out of the corner of their eyes has passed on. Do animal ghosts really exist, or are they products of a wishful imagination? Join the world of Paranormal Pets. Each week we’ll discuss all aspects of weird or spiritual animal encounters: ghosts, totems, psychic animals, animal souls, animal angels, animals in religion, with ...
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www.DogCastRadio.com We seek to cover anything and everything dog related. We profile dog breeds, have interviews with dog owners, breeders and others connected with dogs. We have training tips from professional dog trainers, from the basic to the impressive party piece trick. For younger listeners we have Puppy Play Time, with items of interest for them, competitions and training tips too. We have news, Buddy's diary, website reviews and more.
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Animal Law

Mariann Sullivan, Law Professor, Pundit, Vegan

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Join Animal Law professor and longtime activist Mariann Sullivan as she unpacks the latest updates, cases, and news from the burgeoning world of animal law. Mariann will be joined by the leaders in the field, and will offer her own insightful (and sometimes biting) commentary. An Our Hen House podcast.
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Defender Radio and The Switch

Michael Howie / The Fur-Bearers

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Defender Radio and The Switch bring experts and solutions to wildlife advocates and animal lovers around the world. Hosted by award-winning journalist Michael Howie, Defender Radio and The Switch are produced by The Fur-Bearers (TheFurBearers.com) and released weekly. Learn more at DefenderRadio.com
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Working LIke Dogs features pet podcasts about working animals. In this working animal podcast, we cover everything from how to get started as a trainer of working animals or how to acquire a working animal to how to take care of your animal companion. In these podcasts, you will learn what it means to work side by side with an animal. We cover working animals such as service dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, drug dogs, seizure dogs, military dogs, etc. In a ...
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Dog training experts and best-selling authors Robert and Michele Forto (A Musher's Dream) take the listener into the scruffy, curious, and sometimes heroic world of dogs. What does it mean to "own" a dog? Can dogs teach us compassion? How do dogs learn? What are your breed's origins and what were they bred to do? Dog Works Radio is an award-winning podcast that is a delightful and surprising look at the relationship we have with our K9 buddies.
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Figure out what your cat is thinking from author and blogger Pamela Merritt, from the Way of Cats. Learn how to build their Perfect World, because understanding their nature is the key to both affection and training. Discover that "a happy cat is an obedient cat" and learn how to make the right gestures, like Cat Kisses, the Fist of Friendship, the Drape, and the Shift. Each show discusses a cat challenge, shares pertinent Human Tricks for better communication, and explores ways we can advan ...
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Is your family thinking of adding a fish tank or pond to your home? Fish tanks and ponds are wonderful places to observe a habitat on a smaller scale. Its like having your very own window into a fresh water riverbed or saltwater ocean. Keeping aquarium fish is a pleasurable and educational hobby for families around the world. Keeping fish as pets has been a tradition going back to ancient Egypt and China. Today, many more different, beautiful and fascinating kinds of fish and other aquatic a ...
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Conversations with Dog

Suzy Godsey Charlie Yesdog

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Charlie, host, and pitbull terrier presents different ideas about life, living, and how a dog sees the world. Suzy Godsey, loyal sidekick and Access Consciousness facilitator, gives these ideas a voice and adds her own. Have you ever wondered what else is possible on this planet? Are you interested in change and creating a different world? Charlie and Suzy present tools, laughter, and different ways to deal with dogs, animals, and people!
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Animal Instinct

Heritage Radio Network

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Do you love animals? Celia Kutcher does and she wants to spread that love around. Animal Instinct is all about animal welfare and education, brought to you in a fun and educational setting. Every Monday, Celia interviews a different animal expert from subjects ranging from cruelty-free fashion to helping endangered wildlife species. Her show covers it all. Animal Instinct is about helping animals through a better understanding of them and how they interact with us.
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Talkin' Pets is a radio show that offers live, fun-filled discussions about pets and our other friends in the animal kingdom . Host Jon Patch and his expert guests have made this program a fun favorite pet show! Callers from coast to coast learn about their pets, farm animals, pet care products, nutrition, animal behavior and related topics. Many celebrity guests stop by to share their views, experiences and dedication to better treatment of all animals. Jon is joined frequently by expert gu ...
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These pet podcasts are all about achieving harmony in the household -- for everyone: people, cats and dogs. Bolstered by a lineup of top behavior experts as guests, host Arden Moore will unlock the perplexing, puzzling and downright frustrating aspects of feline and canine actions and attitudes... on Pet Life Radio.
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ARZone exists to help educate vegans and non-vegans alike about the obligations human beings have toward all other animals. By providing a space for a variety of blog posts, forum discussions, notes, videos and more, ARZone fosters a sense of community among its members. Through live online chats as well as through recorded audio podcasts with a diversity of people who work both within and outside of the animal advocacy community, ARZone supports respectful and rational discourse and intelli ...
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Our Hen House

Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan

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Our Hen House is THE weekly podcast for all things animal rights and vegan. Join co-hosts Mariann Sullivan and Jasmin Singer for inspirational chats with movers, shakers, and change-makers who are creating a better world for animals.
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21st Century Resources for Marketing and Growing a Dog Related Business In today's economy there are thousands of dog trainers, groomers, kennels and daycares, pet sitters, dog walkers, and veterinarians that are seeing shrinking profits and even going out of business. Not only that but there are thousands more who are getting by just fine but would love to learn the skills to take their business to the next level. Six Figure Dog Business teachs the skills for marketing a business including: ...
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Canine Nation - A Positively Scientific Look At Dogs and Dog Behavior Canine Nation is about discovery. It’s about getting to what is TRUE about dogs and discarding the myth and lore of living and working with dogs. It’s about challenging what we think we know and asking the dogs to tell us what’s real. It’s about giving science, scientific method, and collected data more credibility than hearsay, anecdotes, and the assertions of self-proclaimed dog 'experts.' Canine Nation started as a way ...
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In these pet podcasts, host Tim Link will feature interviews with best-selling pet-related authors, award winning writers and journalists that focus on stories about animals and bloggers with interesting topics to share about pets. Each interview will give you firsthand knowledge about why the authors and writers chose a particular story, what the featured animals meant to them, and what has become of the animals that we talk about. All of the discussions will be compelling and informative. ...
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Conversations with pet experts, professionals and enthusiasts sharing the latest in national news in animal welfare and issues, behavior and training, animal health and science, the pet industry and pet-friendly travel.
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Animal Reincarnation - Healing Animals with Medical Intuitive Animal Reincarnation authority Brent Atwater is your answer resource for USA & Global Animal reincarnation and Pet reincarnation questions. Brent’s show expands your awareness, ignites hope, heals hearts and empowers your ability to talk with and touch your pet . Ms Atwater teaches you about human animal spiritual contracts and how to know if and when your pet will reincarnate, plus what they will look like! Healing with Animal Me ...
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An exotic pet is a rare or unusual creature kept as a pet, or a creature kept as a pet which is not commonly thought of as a pet. The definition is an evolving one; some rodents, reptiles, and amphibians have become firmly enough established in the world of animal fancy to no longer be considered exotic. Sometimes any unique or wild-looking pet (including common domestic animals such as the ferret and the domestic rat) is called an exotic pet. "Exotic" may also be used for a species which is ...
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We pamper them. We bring them wherever we go. We surprise them with something new on special occasions. They even get holiday presents. They are our pets! From high-end items to high-tech items, products for our companion animals now extend beyond traditional necessities. On Best Bets for Pets we'll check out cool new pet products such as dog beds, dog gifts, cat gifts, dog toys and more! Welcome to "Best Bets for Pets" where we spotlight the latest pet product trends!
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Aquarium News (formerly Boston Aquarium News) is a monthly radio show for anyone interested in the aquarium hobby. Keep up with the latest hobby news,fish club events,workshops, and special guests.
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Vegas Rock Dog Radio

Vegas Rock Dog Radio

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Sam is the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Dogs. Each week she brings you a show all about pets, people, and pop culture. The show broadcasts live from Las Vegas and boasts cool guests, experts, and great advice all in one rocking' hour.
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Welcome to A Super Smiley Adventure with Megan Blake, The Pet Lifestyle Coach® In living with dogs, cats and horses, one thing I’ve learned is that if we are open to it, animals will lead us on amazing adventures. Whether it’s Super Smiley, my giant mutt, hiking and camping across New England and inspiring an entire Flash Mob Dance Campaign; Tout Suite The Travel Kitty traveling with me to Pet Friendly Resorts; or Starfire, our beautiful Arabian, leading me on inner journeys of self-discover ...
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In a clearing where an ancient Mayan city once stood, the Montezuma Oropendola perches and sings. His courtship display is astonishing: he swings by his feet and sings, his tail describing a golden pendulum – the very source of his name in Spanish – oropendola. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly ne…
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Birds called prions have an especially creative approach to getting their food. They pass seawater through their mouths and filter it to catch tiny animals such as krill and other small crustaceans. It’s similar to how baleen whales feed, leading to the prion’s nickname: the whale-bird. The sides of their bills have comb-like structures. Small food…
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Sanctuaries play a vital role in connecting people to the victims of animal agriculture. This week, we are joined by Sarah Salluzo & Jonina Turzi, co-founders of Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, to discuss the sanctuary, its residents, and the challenges that come along with running a refuge. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Sarah Salluzzo co-founded Lancaster Farm Sanct…
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In addition to their scientific names, birds are also given "official" English names. Take the bird commonly known as the rain crow, for example, officially referred to as the Yellow-billed Cuckoo by the American Ornithological Society. Its scientific name is Coccyzus americanus. Of course, the bird doesn’t care what you call it, so long as it has …
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Say it and then do it. That is the mantra for our special Oh Behave show guests Jordan Cerrillo and Gretchen Evans. Tune in as you will discover how Jordan, a Dogtopia regional manager in Wisconsin, said he would and then did complete a 101-mile run over Memorial Day to raise awareness and funds for service dogs to be paired with military veterans.…
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When climate scientist Sofia Barboza was living in New York City, she found it challenging to connect with the outdoors the same way she had growing up in Pennsylvania. Returning to live in Pennsylvania as an adult, Sofia brought along her new awareness of birds and their effects on mental health. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more…
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During migration, some birds change orientation, often by a full 180 degrees, and travel almost the same distance — but in the opposite direction — as the rest of their species. The phenomenon is called misorientation. First-year birds are particularly susceptible. Many vagrant birds never find their way back on course, but some do, getting more co…
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Deborah Wolfe talks about Taylor Swift’s 3 cats, what old pets need & trick training tips for dogs and cats! See Deb Wolfe-Pet Expert on YouTube for cat and dog training demos and how to test puppy temperament/personality with 2 cute 8 week old rescued pups. Where does your cat come from? The last 3 original cats; Siamese, Abyssinian, Chinchilla. ‘…
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Rosa Malagon grew up believing that birds hold spiritual significance, thanks to teachings from her Mexican heritage that her mother would share. Now working for the Hispanic Access Foundation, Rosa helps connect Latino-led nonprofits with funding from the U.S. Forest Service. She also leads monthly hikes in central Florida, sharing her love for bi…
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In this episode I have a chat with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author W. Bruce Cameron. We discuss his latest book Ripley: Fire Station Five, which is the latest in his Dogs With A Purpose Series. The book is fun and heartwarming, introducing the reader to the bravery and hardworking nature of fire rescue dogs. We also learn from the master himse…
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Finding community is an important part of being an advocate – and in a post pandemic world, that can be a struggle. Fortunately, opportunities like Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals bring together hundreds of likeminded people, sharing resources, ideas, and finding hope together. The 2025 Summit for Animals is taking place in Montreal, Quebec on A…
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Once nesting season ends, swallows know it's time to party! Whether they nest as single pairs or in large colonies, both adults and juveniles now gather on electrical wires by the dozens, socializing before they migrate. Migrating by day – and foraging for insects as they go – swallows (including this Violet-green Swallow) head south to Mexico and …
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Lisa Lunghofer is the Executive Director of the non-profit Grey Muzzle Organization, the largest national nonprofit organization focused only on the well-being of senior dogs. Most dogs in shelters are seniors and most dogs who don’t make it out of shelters are seniors. She explains what the organization is doing to prevent those dogs from landing …
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Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, as she shares tips and tricks for dealing with stress and your dog on Dog Works Radio. Connect 7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips 100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips Connect Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com Work with us: Https://firstpaw.media…
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The White-vented Storm-Petrel is a small black and white seabird found off the coasts of Chile and Peru. Storm-petrels spend their entire lives at sea, except when nesting. Scientists had long been mystified about just where this species nests. A search lasting eight years led them to a site 50 miles inland in the Atacama desert, a place often comp…
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Brown-headed Cowbirds have a sneaky approach to parenthood. They lay eggs in the nests of other songbirds, and the songbird hosts often raise the cowbird chick as their own. It’s called nest parasitism. But sometimes the hosts throw out the odd-looking egg. And when that happens, the cowbirds sometimes retaliate by destroying the hosts’ other eggs.…
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This week Michelle Fern chats with Dr. Andria Beal the founder of EpiPaws Pet Age Test that helps pet owners find peace of mind by discovering their pet's age with an easy at-home epigenetic (DNA) test. Customers simply obtain a kit online or through a retailer, do an easy mouth swab on their pet, and send in the sample for analysis. Results are pr…
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Without slaughterhouses, animal agriculture is over. So let’s do it! This week, we are joined by Shannon Blair and Malaina Watts, who both worked tirelessly to block the creation of two new slaughterhouses in Florida and helped put an end to an illegal slaughter operation as well. ABOUT OUR GUESTS Shannon Blair’s journey toward animal liberation be…
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Keas are large alpine parrots from New Zealand. Intelligent and social, they have olive-green plumage, a red rump, and a long, curved beak. Keas produce a distinct warbling call, a “play call,” that sounds — and functions — much like a human’s contagious laughter. Scientists made recordings of captive Keas making warbling calls, then played them fo…
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In this lively episode, Oh Behave show host Arden Moore learns all things t-i-c-k-s from one of the world's leading experts known as Tick Man Dan Wolff. He invented a tick-removing tool that works on people and pets and will unleash plenty of tick trivia and tick facts for you to better understand this blood-gorging pest and how to keep you and you…
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the human fascination with bird feathers went a little too far. Women’s hats and dresses featured extravagant feathers from birds both near and far. The trade in feathers drove several species, from the Little Egret to the Great Crested Grebe, to near-extinction. Fed up with the killing of wild birds for f…
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Hummingbirds use their long tongues to sip nectar from flowers. They’re able to roll their tongues into a tube-like shape. Since the 1800s, scientists thought those tongues worked through capillary action, like how water instantly rises into a straw in a full cup. But when scientists spent years using slow-motion cameras to capture hummingbirds dri…
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Sculptor and musician Walter Kitundu first became enraptured by birds in 2005 when a Red-tailed Hawk flew four feet above his head. He named the bird Patch, after the white patch on the back of her head, and kept returning to the park to see her. Patch became used to Walter, accepting him as part of the landscape. He documented her transition from …
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Birds are part of the complex web of Nature, and each fits into this web in its own way. Some even pollinate flowers! While feeding at a flower, this Rainbow Lorikeet gets pollen on its forehead and throat. When it visits another flower of the same species, it transfers the pollen to that flower. The pollen fertilizes the plant's eggs to produce it…
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Join host Michele Forto, the lead trainer of Alaska Dog Works, as she shares tips and tricks for preparing your dog for when it is back-to-school time for the kids. Connect 7 Essential Things Every Dog Owner Should Know: Http://ak.dog/7tips 100 Dog Training Tips: Http://ak.dog/100tips Connect Podcast: https://dogworksradio.com Work with us: Https:/…
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Paul Owens is the original dog whisperer. He explains how the moniker was “permanently borrowed” by Cesar Millan. In his latest book is Training for the Joy of Dogs: 50 Lessons Learned, Owens describes the advantages of positive reinforcement training compared punishment based training, which was about the only choice when he began training 50 year…
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Once abundant around San Francisco Bay, the Ridgway’s Rail — formerly known as the California Clapper Rail — is now endangered. In the 19th Century, unregulated hunting plundered the species. In the 20th Century, rampant development reduced salt marsh habitat by 85%. But in the 21st Century, the Ridgway’s Rail has allies. Restoration is under way t…
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With their excellent sense of smell, pigs are renowned for sniffing out truffles, a fungus that grows underground and is prized for its taste. But it turns out that some bird species can also find their way to a truffle treat. Researchers working in the Patagonia region of Chile had noticed truffles with little beak-sized bite marks, and even watch…
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Don’t you wish you could vote on whether you want a slaughterhouse in your city? Well, this year, in Denver, you can. Aidan Kankyoku of Pro-Animal Future joins us this week to tell us about the ever-growing movement to use citizens’ initiatives to put animals on the ballot. ABOUT OUR GUEST Aidan Kankyoku is a researcher focused on developing new st…
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Let’s talk about nests. Every spring, robins build their cup-shaped nests using grass and mud. Orioles weave a hanging sack. It’s hard work, and yet once the chicks fledge, the structures probably won’t be reused. But bigger birds, such as herons, hawks, and eagles, often reuse a nest for many years. Europe’s migratory White Storks — like those pic…
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American Goldfinches are one of our most familiar birds, but they lead lives that are anything but ordinary. These birds will sometimes raise two broods a year, have a secret weapon against cowbirds, and have the ability to distinguish between songs that — to our ears — sound the same. Backyard birds they may be, but American Goldfinches never ceas…
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Mike Chamberlain is a wildlife ecologist at the University of Georgia and co-founder of the Wild Turkey Lab. He’s spent the majority of his 30-year career studying wild turkeys and says one recent, critical discovery about the nesting habit of hens has made a crucial impact on the conservation efforts. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want…
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In September, this Arctic Tern flies from Alaska all the way to Antarctica. Rufous Hummingbirds follow pathways of mountain wildflowers, from as far north as Alaska south to Mexico. Ruby-crowned Kinglets, migrate altitudinally from the mountains to the lowlands. Each of these birds migrates, but on a very different course. All make the most of food…
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The American Crow’s rattle call is uncommon, and researchers aren’t sure what it means. It could be a gathering call, a predator alarm, or a call between mates. But if you hear it, you might think it sounds like cackling laughter. However, no one has identified a crow noise that indicates glee at the expense of another creature. It’s just a coincid…
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Joining me for this episode is New York Times bestselling author Vanessa Woods. We have a chat about her latest book (with husband Brian Hare) Puppy Kindergarten. As part of the Duke Canine Cognition Center, they set out to better understand the secrets of the puppy mind. Full of valuable research, techniques, games and all the things needed to hel…
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Travel season is underway, and those traveling with a service dog should know what to expect. Airlines are required to transport service animals who are trained to assist individuals with a documented disability under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), but they may have some requirements themselves. Join host Michele Forto as she gives you eight ti…
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Certified Cat Behavior Training Specialists Rita Reimers and Linda Hall aren’t only the Cat Behavior Alliance, they both with the late Richard Simmons. They talk about what the exercise guru was really like. Rita was also a pet sitter/dog walker for Richard. They also explain the Cat Behavior Alliance is an educational tool, and an outlet to help c…
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How does a robin know a worm is in one exact spot? Does it see the worm or hear it? Smell it? Sense its movements through its feet? To find the answer, researchers buried worms in soil in a tray. They covered the soil with a thin but opaque sheet of cardboard, followed by more soil, so the robin couldn’t see the worms. Still, the robin found them w…
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Birds that depend on flies for food have many creative ways of catching their prey. Swallows execute sharp turns and quick changes of speed. Bluebirds watch from a perch, pouncing when the time is right. A Chuck-will’s-widow flies with its scoop-like mouth wide open, engulfing moths and other insects. A Merlin snares dragonflies in its talons. Humm…
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Lost cat returns after 8 years; found 165 km away! Only 10 % of lost cats get returned to their owners (compared to 60% of dogs) so please microchip, tattoo and put id tags and collars on your cats. Why do you need a kennel or crate for every pet no matter how well behaved? Are cats smarter than dogs? Can cats learn tricks? See a rescue kitten bott…
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We are back this week with another Hen Report to bring you up to date on what’s happening in the world of animal rights, as well as what’s going on in the lives of our own two hens. RESOURCES Animal Law Podcast Ep 111 A Whole New Chrissy: Love, laughs and fresh starts on Bondi Beach London Zoo removes Banksy work for ‘safekeeping’ The livestock lob…
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For birds, learning starts early. Birds listen to their parents’ songs and calls from inside the egg. Recent findings have shown that calls from Zebra Finch parents can even prepare their chicks for warmer temperatures before they hatch. Researchers noticed that Zebra Finches make a special high-pitched call, called a heat call, when sitting on the…
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Describing himself as an intuitive, integrative veterinarian from Australia, Dr. Edward Bassingthwaighte shares his approach to help dogs, cats, horses and other animals heal from physical pain and emotional issues in this special Oh Behave episode with host Arden Moore. He explains how his hands-on approach can help unlock pain, tension, anxiety a…
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At the end of summer, the once-bright feathers of a male American Goldfinch look ragged. Growing new flight feathers in a process called molting makes him more vulnerable to predators. Before migrating to wintering grounds, many songbirds stop at a secondary location to undergo the indignities of molting. It’s called molt migration. The places bird…
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Two lawyers who are at the forefront of some of the new directions in which animal law is developing join us once again on this episode. Will Lowrey of Animal Partisan and Chris Carraway of the University of Denver’s Animal Activist Legal Defense Project will join me to discuss another innovative and exciting chapter in the effort to use cruelty la…
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When woodpeckers drum, they slam their beaks against bark many times per second. Scientists have long hypothesized that woodpeckers have a way of protecting their brains from injury. However, more recent work provides a different picture. High-speed cameras showed scientists that woodpeckers aren’t softening the impacts to their skulls. And researc…
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Your eye may be drawn to the gorgeous male Wood Duck, but it is the call of the modestly plumaged female you’ll hear. This call tells the male where his mate is, important as the pair stays together through much of the winter and spring. Wood Ducks are among a small number of North American waterfowl that nest in cavities, and many of them nest in …
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Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are small but hardy creatures built for life in the mountains. They survive freezing cold nights by slowing their heart rate and metabolism. And they perform a death-defying stunt for potential mates. Male Broad-tailed Hummingbirds begin their performance by flying up 60 feet or more in the air. Then they dive toward the e…
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