Talking Animals

Adam Sugalski who leads the efforts of Bear Defenders recalls how information imparted in high school prompted some unexpected contemplation.

Annie Peters, president and CEO of Pet Partners talks about working at Special Olympics International before founding Pet Partners.

Dr. Holly Dutton, grew up wanting to be a veterinarian, but for one reason or another, their plans changed.

Tanya Smith--founder and president of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, --recalls a precocious first foray into big cat rescue...at age 11.

Today's program involved setting aside the usual "Talking Animals" format in order to present the show-length feature, "Ask The Trainer."

Interviews about animals and animal issues, animal songs, animal comedy, animal news, and even a "Name That Animal Tune". quiz, with host Duncan Strauss.

Jamie Katz recalls her initial efforts helping animals while regularly driving along a prescribed route which helped her develop an app.

Katrina Shadix--founder and executive director of Bear Warriors United recalls the formative joys of growing up in rural Seminole County.

Occasionally, I jettison the chief component of the "Talking Animals" format to give voice to others who simply care about animals.

Veteran science journalist Stephen S. Hall recounts how he approached writing Slither, a strategy seeking to draw in those afraid of snakes.