Best Animal Free Science Advocacy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 22: Nicole Groch Discusses Cruelty-Free Beauty 38:40

2h ago38:40

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Nicole Groch, Australian Programs Manager at Cruelty Free International and a vegan hair and makeup artist, shares insights on ending animal testing globally, the rigorous Leaping Bunny certification process, and the evolution of cruelty-free and vegan products. She discusses the transformative impact of major Australian brands like Kmart and Sukin…

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Chat & Chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli About Cooperative Care With Cats 58:44

6h ago58:44

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Laura Monaco Torelli about cooperative care with cats! Laura Monaco Torelli is the founder of Animal Behavior Training Concepts in Chicago, Illinois. Her career began in 1991 with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, where she was part of the animal care team for beluga whales, d…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: The Most Misunderstood Facts About Cats and Their Behavior 1:02:44

4h ago1:02:44

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Join PPG Advocacy Task Force chair Don Hanson as he hosts a clowder of feline training and behavior experts for a discussion about the most misunderstood facts about cats and their behavior. Your panelists for this discussion are Dr. Zazie Todd, Beth Adelman, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Holden Svirsky, and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison. Enjoy listening …

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Chat & Chuckle with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education 1:03:52

5h ago1:03:52

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats and chuckles with Veronica Sanchez of Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education about her service dog coaching program!

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Chat & Chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding of Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior 1:04:55

11d ago1:04:55

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Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Dr. Kristina Spaulding about her new classes and courses! Dr. Spaulding's educational offerings can be found on her website, Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior.

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Chat & Chuckle with Grace Taylor About Collaborating with Cat Sitters 49:35

23d ago49:35

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Grace Taylor about promoting your business by collaborating with cat sitters. Grace Taylor is the owner of Furever Friends Catsitting in Baltimore, Maryland. With a deep passion for animal welfare, she has been actively involved in cat rescue and fostering for many yea…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: The Importance of Empathy and Compassion in Animal Training: Why There Is No Need for Violence ... Ever 1:02:47

24d ago1:02:47

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel addresses these important questions: What do we mean by violence? Why do some professionals and non-professionals choose violence? Why are empathy, compassion, and rewards a better choice? What can PPG members do to bring about change and to end the violence? Your moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson …

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Learn All About Celebrating Life Together—PPG's 2024 Advocacy Event! 58:39

1M ago58:39

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Listen to this fun-filled discussion about PPG's upcoming advocacy event, Celebrating Life Together, taking place in August and September 2024! Learn how you can help raise awareness for humane, ethical, and effective pet training and care, and win amazing prizes!

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Episode 21: Animal-Free Surgical Training with Andrew Costello 40:27

2M ago40:27

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Andrew Costello, Strategic Consultant to the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) discusses the benefits of non-animal surgical training methods and outlines IMRA's world-leading training programs and high-fidelity synthetic models. Find out more about IMRA on their website. Read AFSA's web resource on surgical training.…

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Advocacy Panel: How Do We Turn Prospects Into Clients? 59:41

2M ago59:41

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel talks about ways to turn prospects into clients. Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Chair Don Hanson Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion: Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Allison Hunter-Frederick, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Debbie Sheridan, and Sam Wike Enjoy li…

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Chat & Chuckle with Michelle Martiya About Working With Hybrid Cats 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Savannahs and Bengals (and spraying) ... oh my! Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Michelle Martiya about working with hybrid cats! Michelle Martiya is an ABI certified exotic animal trainer who works with canines, equids, and exotic species. Michelle specializes in connecting and building relationships…

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Chat & Chuckle with Katlyn Grayson About Making Modifications for Cats With Mobility Issues 54:45

3M ago54:45

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Katlyn Grayson about making modifications for cats with mobility issues. Katlyn Grayson is a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM), CertifiedProfessional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Cat Behavior Consul…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection with Dr. Laura Donaldson 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

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You don't want to miss this special episode! It's the first for a new Advocacy Task Force program called Conversations About Compassionate Care and Connection. These special Advocacy Panels feature a special guest and two co-hosts. The special guest for this Advocacy Panel is Dr. Laura Donaldson! Your Co-hosts: Judy Luther and Debbie Sheridan Your …

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Episode 20: Maddie Krasno shares an insider perspective of primate research 33:31

4M ago33:31

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Maddie holds a master’s degree in Humane Education and has worked in animal protection for over a decade. During her undergraduate education, Maddie worked for two years at UW-Madison’s Harlow Primate Research Laboratory and was later diagnosed with PTSD as a result. Maddie discusses her experiences and the organisation she has co-founded, Justify.…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Unrealistic Expectations—Where Do They Come From and How Do We Diffuse Them? 1:03:48

4M ago1:03:48

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It's time to get real! Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses unrealistic expectations for pets, where those expectations come from, and how to diffuse them. Your moderator for this discussion is Don Hanson and the panelists are Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Daniel Antolec, Kristi Benson, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike.…

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Chat & Chuckle with Beth Adelman About Shifting Perspectives About Cat Behavior 53:01

4M ago53:01

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Change can be good, especially when it comes to understanding cats better! Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Beth Adelman about shifting people's perspectives about cat behavior. Beth Adelman, MS, is a Cat Behavior Consultant in Brooklyn, New York. Beth is currrently on the executive committee of the P…

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Navigating the Future of Water: Professor Sedlak's Vision for Sustainable Water Solutions 33:20

4M ago33:20

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About the Guest(s): Professor David Sedlak is a renowned civil and environmental engineer with a distinguished career focused on the intersection of technology and water resources. He is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also leads as the director of the Berkeley Water Center. Professor Sedlak is celebrated for his sig…

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Advocacy Panel: Changing a Pet's Behavior by Changing Human Behavior 58:56

5M ago58:56

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In this episode, the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses changing a pet's behavior by changing human behavior. Your Moderator: PPG Advocacy Task Force Don Hanson Your Advocacy Panel for this discussion: Dr. Zazie Todd, Dr. Karolina Westlund, Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Pat Miller, Debbie Sheridan and Sam Wike Enjoy listening…

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Chat & Chuckle with Kate Benjamin About Environmental Enrichment for Cats 55:40

5M ago55:40

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You'll feel enriched after listening to Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison chat and chuckle with the incredible Kate Benjamin about environmental enrichment for cats! Founder of the cat style brand Hauspanther, Kate has been writing about cats and design since 2007. Her website hauspanther.com is the top online resource for design-consci…

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The Power of Social Media: How You Can Help Stop the Exploitation of Wild Animals With Devan Showe: Born Free USA 48:22

5M ago48:22

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About our Guest: Devan Showe is a wildlife conservation advocate and a committed professional actively contributing to the welfare of wild animals. She currently holds the position of Campaigns Associate at Born Free USA, an organization devoted to preserving wildlife and ending animal exploitation. With academic credentials from Oxford Brookes Uni…

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Chat & Chuckle with Mary Stevens About How Cat Consultants Can Build Relationships with Veterinary Practices 58:04

6M ago58:04

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Mary Stevens about how cat consultants can build relationships with veterinary practices. Shortly after Mary graduated from Villa Julie College with a degree in biology, she fell upon a job in veterinary medicine. She has now been a veterinary technician for almost two…

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Chat & Chuckle with T Hamboyan Harrison About Strategies for Handling Fearful Cats 59:13

6M ago59:13

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with T. Hamboyan Harrison of A Cat's Purrspective about strategies for handling fearful cats. T Hamboyan Harrison is a cat behavior consultant at A Cat’s Purrspective, LLC. As a disabled person, T especially enjoys helping cats with chronic medical conditions. T has spent o…

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The Global Effort to Conserve Cheetahs With Dr. Laurie Marker of CCF 33:17

6M ago33:17

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The Global Effort to Conserve Cheetahs With Dr. Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund About the Guest: Dr. Laurie Marker is a pioneer in the field of wildlife conservation, with a keen focus on the preservation of cheetahs. As the Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) since 1990, Dr. Marker's journey in conservation com…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: Are We Trainers or Teachers? What Best Describes What We Do for Our Clients? 1:00:58

6M ago1:00:58

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Listen in as the PPG Advocacy Panel answers these questions: Are we trainers or teachers? What best describes what we do for our clients? Your moderator for this discussion is Don Hanson, and the panelists are Beth Adelman, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Kim Silver, and Sam Wike.

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Episode 19: A conversation with Dr Pandora Pound, author of 'The Rat Trap'. 29:40

6M ago29:40

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Dr Pandora Pound is Research Director at the Safer Medicines Trust. Dr Pound has written numerous influential papers on the scientific drawbacks of using animals as models for humans. Her newly published book ‘Rat Trap’ is a must-read. www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/computing-science-education/rat-trap…

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Multifaceted Approach to Orangutan Conservation: Leif Cocks Founder of Orangutan Project 37:26

7M ago37:26

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About The Guest(s): Leif Cocks is the founder of the Orangutan Project and Wildlife Conservation International. He has dedicated his life to orangutan conservation and has worked with these great apes for over 30 years. Leif is also the author of several books, including "Finding Our Humanity" and "Orangutans: My Cousins, My Friends." Summary: Leif…

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The Resilient Redwoods With Ian Rowbotham: Senior Land Stewardship Manager of Sempervirons Fund 45:40

8M ago45:40

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About The Guest(s): Ian Rowbotham is the Senior Land Stewardship Manager of Sempervirens Fund. With a master’s degree in Earth Systems from Stanford University, he is an expert in redwood conservation and restoration. Ian has dedicated his career to protecting and restoring redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Summary: Ian Rowbotham, the Se…

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From Cacophony to Symphony: The Harmonious Interplay of Animal Cognition and Communication with Dr. Tecumseh Fitch 1:07:55

8M ago1:07:55

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In today’s installment of the podcast, I’m really excited to share a fascinating conversation I had with Dr. Tecumseh Fitch about the evolution of cognition and communication. Tecumseh Fitch is Professor of Cognitive Biology at the University of Vienna where he co-founded the Department of Cognitive Biology and plays a leading role in the radically…

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Chat & Chuckle with Tabitha Kucera About Cooperative Care for Cats 59:08

8M ago59:08

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), about cooperative care for cats—an important topic since significantly fewer cats than dogs see a veterinarian every year, and cooperative care can make vet visits less stressful and more comprehensive for cats! Tabitha Kucera is an…

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Carl Safina: Author of Alfie and Me: What Owls Know and What Humans Believe 39:55

9M ago39:55

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About The Guest: Dr. Carl Safina is an ecologist and author known for his work on animal behavior. He has received numerous fellowships and has written for prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Time, the Guardian, and National Geographic. He is the author of many books, including "Alfie and Me: What Owls Know and What Humans Believe.…

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Unraveling the Secrets of Cold Adaptation and Hybridization in Primates with Evolutionary Anthropologist Dr. Laura Buck 1:19:24

9M ago1:19:24

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For this episode, I sat down in the studio with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Laura Buck in the Research Centre for Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology of Liverpool John Moores University. Dr. Susumu Tomiya of CICASP also joined the conversation. After waxing on the plausibility that some ancient hominins in cold climates might have hiber…

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Exploring Human-Primate Coexistence with Dr. Paula Pebsworth: A Journey from the Vineyards of Napa Valley to the Wilds of Africa, Asia and Beyond 49:59

9M ago49:59

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In today’s lecture, Dr. Paula Pebsworth joined us from her home in Texas to give a lecture titled “You never know where life will take you: an interdisciplinary and unconventional path”. This lecture was extra special for me, because Paula and I were grad students together at Kyoto University’s Primate Research Institute over a decade ago, both und…

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Kenny Elvin: Full Circle Falconry and Wildlife Management 42:03

9M ago42:03

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Did you know that Herpetology (study of frogs, snakes, newts and many more!) is a crossroads to falconry? I didn't either! But it was for our guest today, Kenny Elvin. In 2022, Kenny gave a talk to the Bay Area Herpetology group if you want to learn more about the falconry/herpetology connection! https://youtu.be/zMg_lzlYhiQ?si=KWVqZkv2ASyWQGci Our…

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Mark Haviland Discusses Conscious Careers and Train My Generation 54:54

9M ago54:54

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Welcome to BeProvided Conservation Radio with host, Marcia Sivek. Mark Haviland is founder of Conscious Careers, co-founder of Train My Generation and Vice Chair of Marine Conservation Society UK. Mark has spent over 25 years in big corporations such as Disney and CNN before changing career paths to the non-profit world. Train My Generation and Con…

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PPG's New Pet Training Science Alliance Program 57:55

10M ago57:55

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Join Niki Tudge, Jean Donaldson, Judy Luther, and Rebekah King as they gather to officially launch PPG's new Pet Training Science Alliance (PTSA)! Learn about what the program is, how the program works, and how you can help support it as an educator or as a learner. Stay up to date on the latest PTSA projects here: https://www.petprofessionalguild.…

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Change: Primate Populations in an Anthropogenic World with Primatologist and Conservation Biologist Dr. Colin Chapman 35:02

10M ago35:02

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In today’s origin story, Dr. Colin Chapman joined us over Zoom from his home on Vancouver Island to talk about, quote, “A Few Fun Things I have Learned Studying Primates". Colin Chapman has a whole bunch of titles that are worth a quick once over: he is a Killam Research Fellow, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a fellow at Humboldt Foundati…

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Understanding the Ins and Outs of Tool Use in Capuchin Monkeys with Professor Patricia Izar 50:40

10M ago50:40

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In this episode of The PrimateCast origins, we’re sharing a lecture from primatologist and cognitive ethologist, Patricia Izar from the University of São Paulo. Pat is one of the eminent Latin American primatologists, and along with her close friends and colleagues Drs. Dorothy Fragaszy and Elisabetta Visalberghi - see episode #68 for more on this …

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Zigzag Puppy Training App Fellowship Program for PPG Members 25:50

11M ago25:50

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Join Niki Tudge, Don Hanson and Judy Luther as they chat with Lorna Winter and Kat Williams of Zigzag Puppy Training App about the Zigzag Fellowship Program for PPG members!

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Chat & Chuckle with Katenna Jones About Working with Dogs and Cats Together 58:18

11M ago58:18

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Katenna Jones of Jones Animal Behavior about working with dogs and cats together. Animal behavior is not a new field for Katenna, nor a hobby turned into a career—it's all she's ever done. She became a shelter volunteer in 1998 while earning a Bachelor's degree in biol…

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Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine with Dr. Marc Bekoff 1:22:28

12M ago1:22:28

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Join Niki Tudge as she chats with Dr. Marc Bekoff about his recent book, Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine, including some annoying dog myths that are covered in the book. ⁠The book is available on Amazon here.

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Exploring Comparative Primate Cognition with Dr. Reggie Gazes and Dr. Ikuma Adachi 1:02:12

12M ago1:02:12

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In this episode, comparative cognitive scientist Dr. Reggie Gazes and my office neighbor Dr. Ikuma Adachi. Reggie is an associate professor of psychology and animal behavior at Bucknell University in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. She and Ikuma overlapped as trainees in the lab of Dr. Robert Hampton at the now-named Emory National Primate Research Center.…

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Chat and Chuckle with Beth Brown About Control Unleashed for Cats 59:40

12M ago59:40

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Beth Brown about Control Unleashed for cats! Beth Brown (CDBC, CCBC, CSAT, CPDT-KSA, CCUI, FFCP) is passionate about educating people to advocate for and use force-free approaches to living with their animals. Specifically, teaching people and animals to communicate mo…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: The Why and How of Teaching Our Students the Importance of Understanding Our Pets' Emotions and Body Language 1:09:14

12M ago1:09:14

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Grab your favorite snack or beverage, and settle in to listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel discusses the why and how of teaching our students the importance of understanding our pets' emotions and body language. Don Hanson is your moderator for this discussion, and the panelists are Beth Adelman, Daniel Antolec, Judy Luther, Sandra Machado, Kim Silver…

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From Gorillas to Elephants: Dr. Ian Redmond on Wildlife Conservation in Africa 1:33:17

1y ago1:33:17

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In this episode of The PrimateCast origins, we’re sharing a lecture given by wildlife biologist and conservationist Dr. Ian Redmond, OBE. Ian is renowned for his work with gorillas and elephants in Africa. Through research, filming, ecotourism, and conservation science and activism, he’s spent over 40 years cultivating the wisdom and the network ne…

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Journey into the Wild with The Orangutan Conservation Project's Leif Cocks 1:07:01

1y ago1:07:01

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In this episode, conservationist, author and founder of The Orangutan Project, Leif Cocks. Leif is a tireless conservationist who seems to be involved in innumerable conservation projects throughout Southeast Asia, but most notably The Orangutan Project, which he founded in 1998. We talk about Leif’s path to conservation, which began early on with …

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Episode 18: Animal-Free Science Advocacy Podcast: Savita Nutan Founder of Medicine Without Cruelty 50:07

1y ago50:07

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Savita Nutan is a science communicator, educator and former scientist who founded Medicine Without Cruelty in the UK. We interviewed her for the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast all about why medical research needs to urgently transition away from using obsolete and cruel animal methods towards far superior animal-free methods of research. Savi…

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PPG Advocacy Panel: How Do the PPG Guiding Principles Differ From LIMA? 1:00:43

1y ago1:00:43

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Listen as the PPG Advocacy Panel addresses these five important questions: What are the PPG Guiding Principles? What is LIMA? How do the PPG Guiding Principles and LIMA differ, and why does it matter? How do we get our profession to better understand the differences between these approaches to self-regulation? How do we get the average person with …

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Chat and Chuckle with Alejandra López Irala of Rasca y Pica in Argentina 47:37

1y ago47:37

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Join Laura Cassiday and Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison as they chat and chuckle with Alejandra López Irala of Rasca y Pica in Buenos Aires, Argentina, about how to make your cat behavior consulting business stand out. Alejandra is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, CCBC. She is the owner of Rasca y Pica, whose goal is to help everyone learn about cat…

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Tarzan meets Darwin in conservation and evolution with conservationist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Fred Bercovitch 1:10:18

1y ago1:10:18

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This episode of The PrimateCast: Origins is taken from CICASP's International Primatology Lecture Series: Past, Present and Future Perspectives of the Field. The IPLS is dedicated to providing origin stories told by experienced researchers in primatology and related fields. The lectures are conducted via Zoom within our CICASP Seminar in Science Co…

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Chat & Chuckle with Dale Ward: Raising the Worst Dog Ever! (Part 1) 1:14:29

1y ago1:14:29

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Join Niki Tudge and Judy Luther as they chat and chuckle with Dale Ward of Dale's Dog Training Academy about her book, Raising the Worst Dog Ever: A Survival Guide—winner in the Human/Animal Bond category of the 2020 Dog Writers Association of America competition!

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