The Animal Rights discussion began when philosophers asked whether animals suffer. They do. But physical pain is one thing, do they feel emotions and grief? If a donkey does, does a spider? Author Barbara J. King, a professor emerita in Anthropology at William and Mary talks to Emil Guillermo about her research and how a knowledge of animal feelings could improve our empathy and compassion toward animals.

Take action at PETA.org.

The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism.

 Contact us at PETA.org

Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com  See Emil in New York 9/6/23, 9/14/23 at Under St. Marks Theater, New York City. Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Help us grow the podcast by taking this short survey.

Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST!

Originally released Aug. 4, 2021 copyright 2021

©2023