Humane Nature

The movie Roar was absolute chaos from start to finish with over half of the cast and crew getting injured on set from working with wild animals. How did this film affect the wildlife in the movie directly and the use of wildlife in movies long-term?

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Ever wonder how 101 Dalmatians affected breeding and dog shelters? What about films like Finding Nemo? Let's talk about how popular tv and movies featuring animals over the years have affected the pet trade in the US and around the world.

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Begging or wandering elephants in Bangkok and other large cities in Thailand and Southeast Asia is a common sight, despite it being outlawed in many destinations. Bangkok is one of the worst of these cities. Here's how begging elephant tourism began and how it affects the elephants who are forced to participate.

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Today we will be discussing the tragic story of Travis the chimp and why he is an excellent example of why we should not keep wildlife as pets.

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Shark cage diving is growing in popularity in countries such as South Africa, Mexico, and Australia. What are the ramifications of shark cage diving, and is it an ethical wildlife tourism experience that we should partake in?

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This week is going to be a little different. Instead of talking about animal tourism, let's talk about how black cats got their label as spooky and a spot as a Halloween decoration. Do these stereotypes have ramifications for black cats?

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Snake charming dates back over a thousand years in India and is still practiced today despite it being illegal. Let's talk about how snake charming works, about the charmers themselves, and answer the question: is it ethical?

Content warning: Animal abuse/mutilation 27:26 - 36:33

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Today we will do a zoo review of Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, USA. Zoos, aquariums, and rescues will now be labeled as "zoo review" instead of destination highlight, because they won't all be winners! Listen to the history of how Woodland Park Zoo was created, their dark past with elephants, and what it's like to visit today.

Phone number to reserve park aid: (205) 548-2450

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Today we will be talking about one of my heroes, Dame Jane Goodall and her world-changing discoveries with chimpanzees.

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