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Animals Today May 1, 2021. A condensed history of the animal rights movement. Free roaming cat issues. Pet obesity epidemic. Pro safety tips for choosing treats and toys.

May 23, 2021 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Lori begins with something any animal advocate ought to know about: the history of the animal rights and welfare movements.  From the practices of ancient spiritual teachers of India, to the ideas of modern philosophers, Lori hopes this condensed history will inspire you to continue learning on your own. We continue with stories about hummingbirds, […]

Filed Under: Snakes, Animal rights, 2021 Show Archive, General Information, Veterinary topics

Animals Today May 24, 2020. The history of the animal rights movement. Dogs of WW I. Famous dogs we all love.

May 27, 2020 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Highlights of the animal rights movement. Lori begins with something any animal advocate ought to know about: the history of the animal rights and welfare movements.  From the practices of ancient spiritual teachers of India, to the ideas of modern philosophers, Lori hopes this condensed history will inspire you to continue learning on your own. […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2020 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal fighting, Dogs, General Information

Animals Today November 30, 2019. Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer & being a foster parent for animals

December 8, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Why breed-specific legislation is not the answer Lori begins the show by discussing why breed-specific legislation is not the answer and the various laws and regulations which restrict ownership of certain dog breeds, collectively known as breed-specific legislation (BSL). Many cities and municipalities have enacted such restrictions, believing they will decrease dog bites and promote […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2019 Show Archive, Animal fighting, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, Cockfighting

Why was breed-specific legislation created?

Animals Today November 16, 2019. Dog nutrition controversy, mutton busting and sea turtle poachers arrested!

November 17, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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Sea turtle poachers busted! We begin the show with animal news from around the world including NYC establishes its Office of Animal Welfare, the first sighting in decades of the diminutive mammal called the silver chevrotain in Vietnam, turtle poachers arrested in Florida, an endangered lemur stolen from a Santa Ana zoo is recovered, and […]

Filed Under: Sheep, Animal rights, 2019 Show Archive, Dogs, Exotic animals, General Information, Rodeo Tagged With: Dogs, Rodeo, Wild animals

Why was Breed Specific Legislation created?

Animals Today November 2, 2019. Should animals be used in dangerous jobs? Animals with the strongest bites.

November 11, 2019 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Should animals be used in dangerous jobs? The highly publicized raid which resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi again raises the question of whether it is ethical or justifiable to use non-human animals in military and police operations, where the animals face great risks of injury and death. In this instance, Conan, the […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal rights, Dogs, General Information, News

Alternatives to Breed-Specific Legislation

Animals Today October 5, 2019: The history of the animal rights and welfare movements. Risks of rabies.

October 11, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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The history of the animal rights and welfare movements Lori begins with something any animal advocate ought to know about: the history of the animal rights and welfare movements.  From the practices of ancient spiritual teachers of India, to the ideas of modern philosophers, Lori hopes this condensed history will inspire you to continue learning […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2019 Show Archive, Books, Cats, General Information Tagged With: History, cats

miniature horses as service animals

Animals Today August 24, 2019: What did Trump do to the Endangered Species Act? Miniature horses as service animals.

August 29, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Lori begins by welcoming Wendy Keefover, Senior Strategist, Carnivore Protection at the Humane Society of the United States to explain the newly announced rule changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the Trump Administration. The ESA became law in 1973 and currently protects 1600 species in the US and its territories. Wendy explains that […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2019 Show Archive, Dogs, General Information, Law

Animals Today February 16, 2019. Suspicious activity at the Safari Club International hunters’ convention. Caring for community cats in cold weather.

February 18, 2019 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Hot animal news. We begin with animal news items from around the world, including the death of the fourth dolphin at Dolphinaris Arizona, salmonella risks posed by pet hedgehogs, new insights into the intelligence of dogs, sleeping with bed, the unremitting Norwegian whaling industry, and more. Suspicious activity at the Safari Club International Hunters’ convention […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal rights, Cats, General Information, Hunting, News Tagged With: cats, hunting

Animals Today February 9, 2019: Is fur losing its popularity? What is special about whales?

February 12, 2019 by Peter Spiegel 6 Comments

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Is fur losing its popularity? This show features PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk to speak about fur. Lori once again has the pleasure of speaking with one of the most important and visionary figures in the animal rights movement, and Ingrid begins by recalling the early days of PETA’s opposition to fur as a product. They go […]

Filed Under: 2019 Show Archive, Animal rights, Dolphins, Fur, General Information, whales Tagged With: Dolphins, Fur, Whales, Animal rights

PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk

Animals Today December 22, 2018: PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk. Striking at the Roots, by Mark Hawthorne.

December 25, 2018 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk Lori kicks off this show with Ingrid Newkirk, President and Co-founder of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Founded in 1980, PETA is the worldwide leader advocating for the rights of all living beings, and Newkirk continues to provide strong and unwavering leadership of the organization. They discuss many topics […]

Filed Under: 2018, Animal rights, Books, General Information, News Tagged With: Books, Animal rights

Animals Today November 3, 2018: Police are using training simulators for dog encounters.

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WWF reports humanity is wiping out global wildlife. Lori begins with a shocking report from World Wildlife Fund, which demonstrates that humanity has wiped out 60% of all wild animal life on earth since 1970. Peter and Lori then continue with other news, including President Trump’s signing of much appreciated legislation to continue funding NOAA’s […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Cats, Dogs, Extinction, General Information, News Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Wild animals, Law, Pets, Police

Animals Today October 18, 2018: The connection between dog breeding and dog euthanasia. What are the symptoms of a cat with allergies?

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The connection between dog breeding and dog euthanasia We begin with Lori speaking to Elizabeth Oreck, National Manager of Puppy Mill Initiatives for Best Friends Animal Society about the connection between intentional dog breeding, overpopulation and euthanasia of homeless dogs. For years, Lori has been explaining how dog breeders contribute to shelter crowding and consequently […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal Sanctuary, Animals Rights, Breeding, General Information Tagged With: Sanctuary, wildlife rehabiliation, Pets

Animals Today October 6, 2018. Helping animals affected by Hurricane Florence. Dogs and cats living together.

October 8, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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Helping animals affected by Hurricane Florence. We begin with Robert Misseri, President of Guardians of Rescue, a New York-based organization that is providing relief and support to animals and people affected by Hurricane Florence. Robert reminds us to be prepared for disasters and to evacuate with your pets when advised! Dogs and cats living together […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, Animal testing, 2018 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Books, Cats, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, Books, cats, Pets, Animal rescue, Animal Cruelty, Animal experimentation

Animals Today Aug 18, 2018: Progress and challenges in solving pet overpopulation. Orangutans in peril. Giant African rats are detecting land mines. Dangerous bacterium resides in the saliva of healthy dogs and cats. SuperZoo 2018 – first impressions.

August 18, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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In recognition of International Homeless Animals’ Day, Lori reviews the progress made in the past few decades to address pet overpopulation and to decrease the killing of healthy dogs and cats in shelters. Fantastic progress has been made, but there still is work to do. Why not take a moment today to think about what […]

Filed Under: Shelter, Rats, Animal rights, 2018 Show Archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Rescue, General Information, Orangutan, Veterinary topics Tagged With: Dogs, cats, veterinary

Animals Today June 16, 2018. The amazing Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. Remembering Leona Helmsley’s dog, Trouble and other more serious estate planning concerns. Interior department proposes a cruel rule change in Alaska – now is time to act! Our pet peeves about pet owners.

June 16, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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A recent incident where a macaque escaped his enclosure while being moved through the San Antonio International Airport caught our attention. The animal, who was tranquilized and gently recaptured, is now safely living the good life at Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. Prashant K. Khetan, Chief Executive Officer & General Counsel at Born Free USA […]

Filed Under: Monkey, 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, General Information, Hunting, Law, Sanctuary Tagged With: Dogs, cats, hunting, Sanctuary, Law, Pets, Animal Cruelty

Animals Today March 17, 2018. Puppy dies in overhead bin of United flight. Remembering Snickers, who perished after a 2011 Delta flight. Appreciating snakes. More animals in song titles. What’s wrong with plastic straws?

March 19, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with Peter and former Los Angles Animal Cruelty Prosecutor, Bob Ferber, talking about the recent death of a small dog who perished after forced into the overhead bin of a United airplane. Bob cautions that we need to wait for more facts to come out, but it looks pretty bad for the involved […]

Filed Under: Snakes, 2018 Show Archive, Airline, Animal rights, Environment, General Information Tagged With: Environment, Fun, cats, Culture

Animals Today March 10, 2018: The California Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act, and other hot news stories. Opponents of African trophy hunting protest in front of apartment of Eric Trump. Snakebites and dogs. Learn about butterflies.

March 11, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with Peter and Lori sharing some of the most important recent animal news stories, including the introduction of the California Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act, drug users are abusing animals to obtain their medications, wild animals are going to be banned in UK traveling circuses, and the success of wildlife bridges and underpasses in […]

Filed Under: Buterflies, Snakes, 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Africa, Dogs, Elephants, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, hunting, Wild animals, Law, Lions

Animals Today March 3, 2018: Overweight dogs and cats. Microchip your pets. The first elephants in America. International Society for Animal Rights.

March 4, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with Lori’s interview with Dr. Douglas Kunz, discussing the problem of obesity being overweight in dogs and cats. It’s very common. Kunz is Medical Director, VCA Desert Animal Hospital in Palm Springs, California. Then, Lori reminds us how important it is that all animals in the family are microchipped, and how a chip […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animals Rights, Cats, Dogs, Elephants, General Information, History Tagged With: Dogs, Elephants, cats, Diet, Animal Cruelty, Animal rights

Animals Today January 27, 2018. The strongest ten animal bites. February is pet dental health month. The Nonhuman Rights Project seeks to secure more legal rights for animals. Tracking animal abusers with statewide registries.

January 30, 2018 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Lori counting down the bite power of the ten strongest nonhuman biters, with many facts about the included animals. Featured are lions, grizzly bears, gorillas, and crocodiles. Lori continues with solid advice about one of the more neglected aspects of pet care, oral hygiene. Keeping up with brushing of your dog’s […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Aniamal Cruelty, Animal advocacy, Law, Legal, Pet Products Tagged With: Dogs, Law, Pets

Animals Today January 6, 2018. Ideas to help dogs and cats for the New Year. Aiding wild animals near the home. The continued growth of the plant-based diet. Reviewing Earthlings. Risks from rabies.

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We begin sharing some ideas you and your children can try to help needy dogs and cats in your community. Maybe one or more of these suggestions will inspire you for the New Year. Then we discuss things you can do around your home to help the wild animals and critters who live nearby. We […]

Filed Under: 2018 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal advocacy, Animal Ethics, diet, Food, vegan Tagged With: Films, Veganism, Animal Cruelty, Animal rights

Animals Today November 18, 2017: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society update. What happened to Ringling Bros’ tigers? Ronnie Lee discusses his biography, The Animals’ Freedom Fighter.

November 18, 2017 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with Paul Watson, Founder, President and Executive Director of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. The Japanese government has adopted aggressive means to thwart the Society’s pacific fleet from interfering with their whaling activities. Watson says he will have to find a new approach, and is hopeful that other governments will act to end Japan’s illegal […]

Filed Under: 2017 show archive, Animal rights, 2017 archive, Animal advocacy, Animal Ethics, Circus, General Information, Oceans, Tigers Tagged With: Circus, Tigers, Oceans

Animals Today April 8, 2017: Wolfdogs. Early days of the Audubon Society. Scorpions. Cesar Chavez, animal advocate.

April 8, 2017 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Lori and Peter discussing some nifty things you can do around your home to help animals such hummingbirds and other birds. Then Darlene Kobobel, President of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center returns to discuss the many problems related to wolf-dog hybrids, properly called wolfdogs. You will want to think twice before buying […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, 2017 show archive, Animal rights, Birds, General Information, History Tagged With: Ethics, Pets, Birds, Animal rights

Animals Today March 4, 2017: Special update: USDA removes animal welfare information from website

March 4, 2017 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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Suddenly and without prior notice, the USDA just took down a vast amount of critical information from its webpages concerning the welfare of animals. Lori asks John Goodwin, Senior Director of the Humane Society of the United States’ Campaign Against Puppy Mills, to review this event and its consequences. Goodwin calls it an assault on […]

Filed Under: 2017 archive, Animal rights, Dogs, General Information, Horses, HSUS, Medical research Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Law, Animal rights

Animals Today February 11, 2017. Alaska elevates legal status of companion animals. Would you clone your pet? Ecotourism may harm animals. Use care with pesticides when dogs and cats are around.

February 11, 2017 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin with news from Alaska with legal expert Bob Ferber, who tells us about a newly enacted law there that tells judges to take into consideration the best interest of companion animals in cases such as divorce. Alaska is the first state to pass such a law, and it will be very interesting to observe […]

Filed Under: Tourism, Animal rights, 2017 show archive, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Law Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Law

Animals Today Dec 24, 2016: Most important animal stories of 2016

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This show features Lori and Peter’s choices for the most notable and important animal rights and animal welfare stories of the year. After Lori tortures Peter with some holiday animal trivia questions, they get on with the review. This year its not a countdown, but a sampling of events they considered most meaningful for various […]

Filed Under: Vaquita, 2016 Show Archive, Animal rights, General Information

Animals Today September 17, 2016: The film, The Champions. What breed is that dog? Looks are often deceiving! Problems abound with breed specific legislation. Iguanas, red pandas, xylitol, and explosive-sniffing dogs.

September 19, 2016 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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We begin by featuring the award winning film, The Champions. The first segment features Director and Producer, Darcy Dennett, who has created this beautiful and inspirational movie depicting the journey of some of the more challenging dogs rescued form the Michael Vick fighting operation. Darcy is no newcomer to dogs, having been the series producer for […]

Filed Under: Red Panda, Iguana, 2016 Show Archive, Animal rights, Animal fighting, Breeds Tagged With: Films, Law, Dogs

Animals Today – April 23, 2016: Zookeeper killed by Malayan tiger: This should never happen. Giant rats at work detecting land mines. All you need to know about kitten season.

April 26, 2016 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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The show begins with Lori’s impassioned discussion about the fatal mauling of zookeeper Stacey Konwiser at the Palm Beach Zoo, by a Malayan tiger. This tiger was part of a breeding program purported to help prevent the extinction of the species, and the woman who tragically perished was known as a tiger whisperer. Lori explains […]

Filed Under: Rats, 2016 Show Archive, Animal rights, Africa, Cats, General Information, Tigers, Zoo Tagged With: Zoo, cats, hunting, Tiger, rats

Animals Today – March 26, 2016: Mink liberator receives long prison sentence. Origins of the Audubon Society. Suing the Cricket Hollow Zoo. Too many dog and cat photos? Cesar Chavez, animal advocate.

March 27, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 3 Comments

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The show begins with guest Chris DeRose, Founder of Last Chance for Animals who offers his opinions on breaking the law in order to help animals. Chris and Lori discuss the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act and the recent sentencing of Kevin Johnson, who released 2000 minks from a farm and was charged under that law. DeRose […]

Filed Under: Minks, 2016 Show Archive, Animal rights, Dogs, Law Tagged With: Dogs, cats, Law, Animal rights

Animals Today – March 19, 2016: Ending the killing from the illegal animal trade. Debating feral cat management. From cattle ranch to vegan farm animal sanctuary.

March 20, 2016 by Peter Spiegel 2 Comments

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This episode begins with a discussion about the international trade in illegal wildlife and wildlife products featuring the President and CEO of International Fund for Animal Welfare, Azzedine Downes. Worldwide crime syndicates are reaping huge profits through this illegal and dangerous commerce, and IFAW is leading the way to end the killing of elephants, rhinos, […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2016 Show Archive, Animal Cruelty, Animal Sanctuary, Cats, Elephants, Exotic animals, Extinction, General Information Tagged With: cats, Sanctuary, Vegan, Law

Animals Today January 9, 2016: Protecting the seas with Sea Shepherd’s Captain Paul Watson. Animal protection law survey. The book, Larry Saves the Prairie.

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This show begins with an in depth discussion with Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This amazing organization continues to grow and leads efforts around the world to protect the seas and its inhabitants. Lori and Paul discuss the smallest cetacean, the vaquita, legal and direct action to protect whales, and a host […]

Filed Under: Vaquita, Animal rights, 2016 Show Archive, Books, Law, Oceans, whales Tagged With: Books, Whales, Law, Animal rights

Animals Today December 12, 2015: NIH retires Chimps. Vertebral disc disease in dogs. How well do dogs really smell? Helping animals without going crazy. California hotel supports military dogs.

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First on the show is Dr. John Pippin, Director of Academic affairs, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, PCRM. We discuss the news that the NIH is at long last going to retire its chimpanzees warehoused for medical research. Sadly, this day could have occurred decades ago. Stephen Hanson, DVM, then joins Lori to discuss veterinary […]

Filed Under: Monkey, Animal rights, 2015 Show Archive, Animal Sanctuary, Dogs, General Information Tagged With: Dogs, Chimpanzees

Animals Today – October 31, 2015: Bear hunting resumes in Florida. Animal abuser registries. Wondrous bats. Pot for pets? October is adopt a shelter dog month.

November 1, 2015 by Peter Spiegel 1 Comment

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This show is packed with good stuff from the animal advocacy universe. It begins with a description of the misguided resumption of the Florida bear hunt, which just resumed a decades-long prohibition. Bear activist Tom Mooney describes the misguided thinking, if not outright corruption, that led to hundreds of permits being issued around the state, […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2015 Show Archive, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelter, Bears, Cats, Dogs, General Information, Hunting, Medical, Veterinary topics Tagged With: hunting, Dogs, cats, Shelter, Animal rights, Animal abuse

Animal Today September 19, 2015: US Navy agrees to plan protecting sea mammals. Helping blind dogs and horses. Phoenix ban on sale of puppy mill dogs in pet stores upheld. Dogs really help kids learn to read.

September 21, 2015 by Peter Spiegel Leave a Comment

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This show begins with Peter speaking with Professor Marsha Green, Founder of the Ocean Mammal Institute. In a landmark agreement, the US Navy has just agreed to modify their training activities involving sonar and loud explosives, which non only disrupt the behavior of whales and dolphins, but can and do injure and kill them. Green […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2015 Show Archive, Dogs, Dolphins, General Information, Government, Legal, whales Tagged With: Dolphins, Horses, Dogs, Whales, Law

Animals Today August 29, 2015. Ending consumption of dog meat. Greater rights for chimps. Protecting eagles from wind turbines. Animal foster care for military families.

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This week’ show is packed with a variety of hot animal stories and fascinating guests. Lori’s first guest is Fia Perera, co-founder of the USA Chapter of No To Dog Meat. It can be hard to think about, but man’s best friend is consumed for food in many places in China as well as Indonesia, […]

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2015 Show Archive, Aniamal Cruelty, Birds, Dogs, energy, Government, Law Tagged With: Dogs, Birds, Law

Animals Today August 16, 2015. The Killing of Cecil causes hunter to quit. Protecting pangolins.

August 16, 2015 by Peter Spiegel 17 Comments

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On this show, Lori’s first guest was Chris Lee, a South African businessman and former hunter. After learning about the killing of Cecil the lion, Chris was compelled to examine his personal history as a recreational hunter, and consequently turned in his rifle and publicly quit hunting. Chris shared his inspiring story of self-discovery and […]

Filed Under: 2015 Show Archive, Pangolin, Animal rights, Africa, Hunting Tagged With: hunting, Conservation

Animals Today April 17, 2011. Discussion of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation?

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On this show, lori was joined by the authors of the book, The Animal Rights Debate – Abolition or Regulation? Gary L. Francione and Robert Garner debated their ideas on how to advance conditions for non-human animals. Buy it here.

Filed Under: Animal rights, 2011 Show Archive, Animal advocacy Tagged With: Books, Animal rights

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