This new format allows us to delve deeper into these themes and reflect on what it truly means to live harmoniously with our canine companions. In the second episode, originally from Series One: Health and Wellbeing, we explore the research on bite risks, The episode also touches on broader themes of human-animal relationships, mutual respect, and the complexity of living alongside free-living animals.

This season, we’re exploring questions surrounding our relationship with dogs. How do we live with them, and more intriguingly, how do they live with us? These conversations, from earlier episodes, newly edited, will challenge and inspire as we explore the intricate threads of emotion and individuality that bind us to our canine companions.

Imagine a world where societal norms revolve around cooperation, connection, and shared leadership. This is the reality for bonobos, who live in matriarchal societies governed by pleasure-driven interactions and collective collaboration.

Dr. Marino detailed the psychological toll such confined environments take on these animals. The stereotypies—repetitive, abnormal behaviors—found in captive animals are a testament to their chronic stress.

This discussion reiterates the critical intersection where psychology meets animal advocacy. This knowledge is not just for academics but for anyone eager to contribute to a world where compassion extends beyond species boundaries.

Dr. Jonathan Balcombe, a biologist and ethologist known for his work on animal consciousness and behavior. Our conversation focused on how animals experience emotions, particularly pleasure and pain, and what that means for our interactions with them.

In North America, spaying and neutering pets has become almost a cultural norm. However, Dr. Coren invites us to reconsider these practices by examining the potential behavioral impacts.

while humanity grapples with environmental and ethical challenges, adopting a more unified, empathetic approach to all living beings offers a hopeful path forward.

The introduction of contraception was driven by the need to balance the ecological impact the horses had on the environment.

parallels between women's objectification and animals' dehumanization as both products of the same patriarchal system.

Dr. Gigliotti shares her views on how animals use creativity in their mating rituals and lessons about bio-diversity for humans.

Dr. Brennan shares her surprising discovery while studying birds — many species, such as ducks, have remarkably diverse genital structures.

Dr. Amy spearheads the effort to combat the overpopulation of strays through TNVR, which she views as both a practical and humane solution.

Claudia and Carol explore various aspects of animal creativity.

a fascinating roundtable discussion about Banksy’s recent animal-themed murals in London, known as the "London Zoo" series.

a delightful exploration of chickens as intelligent and complex creatures, prompting us to reconsider our perceptions of chickens.

Sukey discusses her goal to help young children navigate their emotions through animal characters.

This episode delves into the complex relationship between humans and animals through indigenous literature and proverbs.

Scottish poet Gordon Meade, focusing on his impactful work on animal advocacy through poetry.

We welcome researcher and author Jen Golbeck to discuss the intriguing topic of ghost dogs, just in time for the Halloween season