NYK Experts Uncut

In this episode, listen as Kathryn interviews powerhouse animal rights lawyer Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice, on the topic of the inhumane treatment of coyotes and geese used in the making of winter coat products. Learn from Camille as she describes the horrific conditions these animals are forced to endure, all under the brand that is marketed to be distinctly Canadian. This interview will have you shocked, but will also provide you with empowering steps to take if you would like to see an end to these practices here in Canada, and abroad.

Join Liz White, founder of Animal Alliance of Canada and leader of the Animal Protection Party of Canada, as she dispels the myths and misconceptions about cormorants in the Great Lakes Basin and explains why their presence is ecologically positive and an environmental good news story.

Keeping elephants in Canadian zoos only perpetuates the suffering of these highly intelligent, social animals and provides an inaccurate view of natural elephant behavior, social activities and even their physical attributes. In fact, all zoos in Canada that are currently holding captive elephants should take immediate action to relocate them to more suitable facilities in warmer climates. Listen as world famous wildlife biologist, elephant expert and international speaker, Dr. Winnie Kiiru describes how educating kids about elephants can best be accomplished through television programming, movies, publications, internet or ecotourism. Listen as Dr. Kiiru effectively describes how viewing elephant behavior in zoos is not an accurate reflection of natural elephant behaviour, and in fact is only a lesson in seeing elephants exhibit aberrant behaviors in unnatural settings.

Listen as Dr. Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist at the Animal Welfare Institute and member of the International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee, outlines the impact of captivity on cetaceans and how conservationists around the world are fighting to find alternatives to traditional zoo practices.