Bonus: Wonder (dog) with Jules Howard

The Animal Turn

Claudia discusses wonder with Jules Howard, author of the book Wonderdog. Using his book a backdrop, they discuss how dogs have influenced (and been influenced) by science. Topics include everything from evolution, to love and responsibility. Ultimately they marvel at how much there is we still don’t know about the creatures we share the world with.

Date Recorded: 31 March 2023.

Jules Howard is a UK-based zoological correspondent, science writer and broadcaster who writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife and Science Focus. His latest book ‘Wonderdog The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship With Humans’ came out in November 2022. He has appeared regularly on TV and radio shows, including Good Morning Britain, BBC Newsround, BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4. Find out more about Jules on his website or connect with him on Twitter.

Claudia (Towne) Hirtenfelder is the founder and host of The Animal Turn. She is a PhD Candidate in Geography and Planning at Queen’s University and is currently undertaking her own research project looking at the geographical and historical relationships between animals (specifically cows) and cities. She was awarded the AASA Award for Popular Communication for her work on the podcast. Contact Claudia via email ([e-mail]) or follow her on Twitter (@ClaudiaFTowne).

Featured:

• ‘Wonderdog The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship With Humans’ by Jules Howard.
• Sex on Earth: A Celebration of Animal Reproduction by Jules Howard
• Death on Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality by Jules Howard
• Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know by Alexander Horowitz.
• Genetics and the Social Behaviour of the Dog by John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller.

This episode was edited by Christiaan Menz and produced by the host Claudia Towne Hirtenfelder

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and a bit about Jules (00:03:50)

3. What is zoology? (00:07:47)

4. Science communication and education (00:12:32)

5. What was your goal with Wonderdog? (00:16:27)

6. Nature vs. Nurture (00:19:44)

7. Violence (00:23:00)

8. Scott and Fuller (00:28:50)

9. Play (00:32:30)

10. Love (00:39:50)

11. Grief (00:45:50)

12. A big responsibility (00:50:40)

13. Quote (T.H. Huxley) (00:55:09)

14. What are you working on now? (01:00:30)

15. Thank yous (01:03:47)