Why we need legal personhood for animals

Why we need legal personhood for animals

Animals are not people. But what are they exactly? Are they just things? Are they property? Can they be persons even though they aren’t people? On today’s episode, we share some background on an interesting and important legal case proceeding in the courts of New York...
Overexploited fish and seafood. What you can do.

Overexploited fish and seafood. What you can do.

In this episode of The Animal Guide we explore the systems used to put aquatic life on our plates, and how we can improve the lives of aquatic animals. Our guest is Catalina Lopez from the Aquatic Life Institute.  She is the Director of the Aquatic Animal...
DOGS! And the value of a great trainer

DOGS! And the value of a great trainer

In the newest episode of The Animal Guide podcast show, we discuss one of the world’s most popular pets – dogs.  Our guest is dog trainer Helen Prinold from the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.  Helen has a Masters degree in Animal...
Animal welfare in China

Animal welfare in China

Obtaining an accurate picture of animal welfare in China requires understanding of history, culture and politics in this large and complex country.  In this episode, Dr. Peter Li, a distinguished scholar and China animal policy expert shares insights on animal...
Managing Encounters with Wolves and Other Wildlife

Managing Encounters with Wolves and Other Wildlife

In episode 007 of The Animal Guide, we continue our conversation with Meg Toom. Be sure to listen to episode 006, Encounters With Wildlife, to hear host Maureen Armstrong and Meg discuss managing wildlife and human conflict, and in particular the human impact on bear...
Encounters with wildlife

Encounters with wildlife

No matter where we are in the world, we share the planet with wildlife.  You may only see squirrels or birds when you take the dog out or head to the office, but these creatures are still classed as wildlife. Some listeners will regularly encounter raccoons,...

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