In today's episode we're talking about Prof Bernhardt Bang, the esteemed Danish veterinarian whose list of achievements ranks him amongst the giants of veterinary medicine.

Many thanks to our episode partners:

Carnegie Vet Clinic & Cattery (Carnegie) https://www.carnegievets.com.au

Catmandu Motel for Cats (Burwood) https://catmandu.net.au

Melbourne Veterinary Rehabilitation (mobile) https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

In today's episode we're talking about Rusik, the crime-fighting cat who helped in the effort to stamp out the smuggling of sturgeon and salmon from the Caspian Sea.

Many thanks to our episode partners:

Carnegie Vet Clinic and Cat Cottage, located at 66 Rosstown Rd, Carnegie (Vic)

https://www.carnegievets.com.au

Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, located at 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North (Vic)

https://elgarvet.com.au

In today's episode we look at the life of Laika, a Russian dog who in 1957 became one of the first animals on space and the first living creature to orbit planet Earth.

Thanks to our episode sponsor: Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, located at 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North (Vic). https://elgarvet.com.au

In today's episode we're talking about Patricia O'Connor, who was the first female veterinarian in the world to be employed by a zoo …………………………We’re also very happy to introduce our episode sponsor: Elgar Road Veterinary Hospital, 590 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North, (VIC). https://elgarvet.com.au/

Here is the trailer for, "Tales and Tails" a podcast where we spend a few minutes looking at the lives of special animals - and the people who've cared for them.