The Animal House: January 23, 2010
Eavesdropping On Forest Elephants
The forest elephants of the Congo, like other elephants, engage in extensive communication with each other using a range of sound often undetected by the human ear. Elephant Listening Project Director Peter Wrege discusses the importance of learning this language, understanding its many nuances, and beginning the work of creating an elephant dictionary.
Peter Wrege, Director of the Elephant Listening Project
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
We'll talk about the challenges facing pets and wildlife during a bitterly cold winter. Plus, one owner worries about Lucy the cat's biting behavior, and we'll learn about an Australian Cattle dog mix who is aggressive when outdoors but friendly as can be indoors.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
Friendship Between An Elephant And A Dog
Tarra the elephant and Bella the dog are an unlikely pair but the very best of friends. Carol Buckley, Executive Director of the Elephant Sanctuary, shares with us the qualities of their relationship that make these two inseparable.
Carol Buckley, cofounder and Executive Director of The Elephant Sanctuary and the author of three picture books, "Tarra and Bella," "Travels with Tarra," and "Just for Elephants"
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
A new cat owner asks for help with her asthma and allergies and Dr. Gary tries to help Hobo the lab's sudden panic attacks.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
