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ANIMALS AMONG US
To The Best of Our Knowledge
from Wisconsin Public Radio
Did you ever notice your dog gets depressed when you
do? That your cat seems to make you feel more relaxed? Every wonder
why? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, the connection
between people and animals. Primatologist Frans de Waal says it
may not be opera and abstract art, but animals have culture too.
And we hear new stories and relive old tales with the son of the
world's most famous veterinarian, James Herriot.
SEGMENT 1:
Frans de Waal's latest book is "The Ape and
the Sushi Master: Cultural Reflections of a Primatologist." De
Waal talks with Steve Paulson about the evidence demonstrating
that animals have culture, from monkeys who wash their vegetables
to mother whales who teach their youngsters how to beach themselves
to catch sea lions. Also, neurologist Dave Soldier collaborated
with scientist Richard Lair to teach elephants to play music.
They've released the results of the Thai Elephant Orchestra on
Mulatta Records. Soldier tells Anne Strainchamps about the instruments
and the elephant musicians. Learn more about them at www.mulatta.org.
SEGMENT 2:
Veterinarian Allen Schoen is the author of
"Kindred Spirits." He tells Jim Fleming about some of his experiences
working with animals, including the amazing nursing abilities
of his dog, Megan, and makes the case for animal consciousness.
SEGMENT 3:
Jim Fleming talks with Jim Wight, a vet himself,
and the son of the man known to the world as James Herriot. Like
his father, Jim Wight's turned to writing. His book is "The Real
James Herriot: A Memoir of My Father." He says the characters
in "All Creatures Great and Small" were all based on real people,
but that way of life is gone forever. Also, A.L. Kennedy
is the author of "On Bullfighting." She tells Steve Paulson what
happens in the ring and tries to explain bullfighting's primal
power and beauty.
Cassette copies are available
at 1-800-747-7444. Ask for program number 01-03-25-B.
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Books:
- Frans de Waal, The Ape and the Sushi Master:
Cultural Reflections of a Primatologist (Basic)
- A.L. Kennedy, On Bullfighting (Anchor)
- Allen Schoen, Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable
Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live (Broadway)
- Jim Wight, The Real James Herriot: A Memoir
of My Father (Ballantine)
Music:
Distribution dates:
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Questions and comments can
be addressed to: flemingj@wpr.org
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