Interviews and discussion on animal rights, vegetarianism, and related topics from WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa
Talking Animals for 04/01/2026
0 secs; April 01, 2026
Talking Animals for 03/25/2026
0 secs; March 25, 2026
Couple recounts history of developing innovative animal sanctuary, now profiled in new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker
0 secs; March 18, 2026
Talking Animals for 03/11/2026
0 secs; March 11, 2026
Stan Kroh recounts key elements in the evolution of the manatee viewing center in Apollo Beach, which he's overseen for 26 years
0 secs; March 04, 2026
Concept of the service dog: anatomy of a life-altering change for people with mobility limitations, described by the woman who pioneered it 50 years ago
0 secs; February 25, 2026
Talking Animals for 02/18/2026
0 secs; February 18, 2026
Singular comedian Paula Poundstone--panelist on "Wait, Wait"--describes why so many cats live with her, and how the newer ones arrived
0 secs; February 11, 2026
Farm Sanctuary co-founder reflects on 40 years of rescue, education, advocacy, and influence--including spawning countless farm sanctuaries
0 secs; February 04, 2026
A veteran animal control officer discusses challenges and triumphs of the job on "Talking Animals"
0 secs; January 28, 2026
Pet sitter of the year Amy Munns traces arc of her 25 year career since leaving the corporate world to start her pet care business
0 secs; January 21, 2026
Talking Animals for 01/14/2026
0 secs; January 14, 2026
Award-winning documentary filmmaker discusses the rare doc she made exploring realm of male elephants for PBS's Nature
0 secs; January 07, 2026
Talking Animals for 12/31/2025
0 secs; December 31, 2025
Talking Animals for 12/24/2025
0 secs; December 24, 2025
Talking Animals for 12/17/2025
0 secs; December 17, 2025
Dawn Barbone, founder of Samadhi Wildlife--an "E.R. for wildlife" in Ormond Beach--chronicles her lifelong calling to heal animals
0 secs; December 10, 2025
Acclaimed photographer Claire Rosen--renowned for her work depicting animals in whimsical ways--discusses her singular new bird book
0 secs; December 03, 2025
Talking Animals for 11/26/2025
0 secs; November 26, 2025
Local emergency veterinarian discusses array of holiday-related pet accidents, illnesses--and how to prevent them
0 secs; November 19, 2025
Veterinarian and veteran foe of feline declaw outlines the history, perils of the procedure: it involves amputating the cat's toes at the last joint
0 secs; November 12, 2025
SHARK founder chronicles his transformation from avid fisherman-hunter to passionate animal advocate leading national organization
0 secs; November 05, 2025
New PBS/"Nature" documentary, "Willow," the product of a 10-year study of Montana mountain lions, is often revelatory about the big cats
0 secs; October 29, 2025
Florida Nonprofit Created By Animal Rescue Veteran Seeks To Mitigate Scenario Whereby Fewer Than 20% of Domestic Violent Shelters Nationwide Accept Pets
0 secs; October 22, 2025
Veterinarian-activist dr. heath weighs in on a variety of ethical issues; will be featured speaker at Tampa Bay Veg Fest, Nov. 8
0 secs; October 15, 2025
Talking Animals for 10/08/2025
0 secs; October 08, 2025
Talking Animals for 10/01/2025
0 secs; October 01, 2025
Founder of Florida Farmed Animal Sanctuary recounts a path of working in fundraising before a litter of potbellied pigs pulled her into full-time rescue
0 secs; September 24, 2025
Talking Animals: Father Heyes describes life at (and before) this animal-friendly house of worship
0 secs; September 17, 2025
University of Florida researcher oversees project using AI to halt the growing population of Argentine Black and White Tegu
0 secs; September 10, 2025
Talking Animals for 09/03/2025
0 secs; September 03, 2025
Talking Animals for 08/27/2025
0 secs; August 27, 2025
Talking Animals: Filmmaker's acclaimed new documentary, "Checkpoint Zoo," provides a distinctive window into the Russian-Ukraine War
0 secs; August 20, 2025
Talking Animals: Founder of Rooterville discusses history of the sanctuary and how she went about reinventing it
0 secs; August 13, 2025
Talking Animals for 08/06/2025
0 secs; August 06, 2025
Talking Animals for 07/30/2025
0 secs; July 30, 2025
Talking Animals: Entomologist-Author discusses her "Deadliest" new series aimed at young readers (and seeks to convert non-readers)
0 secs; July 23, 2025
Talking Animals: Marsha Panuce discusses her Distinctive sanctuary called Donte's Den
0 secs; July 16, 2025
Talking Animals: A tutorial about world's most trafficked Animal-- Pangolin 101
0 secs; July 09, 2025
Talking Animals: All about the proposed bear hunt
0 secs; July 02, 2025
Talking Animals: Pet Partners offers an array of therapy animal resources
0 secs; June 25, 2025
Talking Animals: VEG ER for Pets
0 secs; June 18, 2025
Talking Animals: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
0 secs; June 11, 2025
Talking Animals: Ask the trainer
0 secs; June 04, 2025
Talking Animals for 05/28/2025
0 secs; May 28, 2025
Talking Animals: Fort Lauderdale pet detective recounts her career path, some notable cases, unveils app she Created to find missing pets
0 secs; May 21, 2025
Talking Animals: Founder of Bear Warriors United discusses the proposed bear hunt and how Floridians can offer their comments on it
0 secs; May 14, 2025
"Talking Animals": Callers & emailers are the guests
0 secs; May 07, 2025
Talking Animals: Veteran science journalist Stephen S. Hall recounts reporting and research that yielded Slither, singular book on snakes
0 secs; April 30, 2025
Talking Animals: Two longtime Florida wildlife experts discuss FWC's current effort to evaluate existing rules for wildlife trapping
0 secs; April 23, 2025
Talking Animals for 04/16/2025
0 secs; April 16, 2025
Talking Animals: Founder of Gainesville monkey sanctuary recounts its history, evolution, and challenges she's faced over a Quarter century
0 secs; April 09, 2025
Talking Animals: Founders of Florida Rescue Farm recall how orphaned calf named Moobee spurred the creation of their farm animal sanctuary
0 secs; April 02, 2025
Talking Animals for 03/26/2025
0 secs; March 26, 2025
"Talking Animals": Co-creators discuss new digital series profiling women protecting wildlife across the globe; all-female production team, too
0 secs; March 19, 2025
Talking Animals: Founder of pilots to the rescue describes learning to fly, then launching org that helps shelter animals find homes
0 secs; March 12, 2025
Talking Animals: Dog trainer and behaviorist (& ex-WMNF programmer) Glen Hatchell returns for another installment of "Ask The Trainer"
0 secs; March 05, 2025
Talking Animals: Cornell Public Health's Dr. Travis discusses Bird Flu and the university's online informational portal, The Avian Flu Resource Center
0 secs; February 26, 2025
Talking Animals for 02/19/2025
0 secs; February 19, 2025
Talking Animals for 02/12/2025
0 secs; February 12, 2025
Talking Animals: New episode of PBS' "Nature" documents unique Antarctica Killer Whales with previously unfilmed behaviors
0 secs; February 05, 2025
Talking Animals for 01/29/2025
0 secs; January 29, 2025
Talking Animals: Retired FWC wildlife biologist and longtime bird expert offers tutorial on sandhill cranes
0 secs; January 22, 2025
Talking Animals for 01/15/2025
0 secs; January 15, 2025
Talking Animals for 01/08/2025
0 secs; January 08, 2025
Talking Animals for 01/01/2025
0 secs; January 01, 2025
Talking Animals for 12/25/2024
0 secs; December 25, 2024
Talking Animals for 12/18/2024
0 secs; December 18, 2024
Talking Animals: Founder of sanctuary with big cats and bears discusses challenges of rescuing, housing exotic wildlife
0 secs; December 11, 2024
Talking Animals: Blind author recounts surviving 9/11 and other experiences--lessons learned--with his eight guide dogs
0 secs; December 04, 2024
Talking Animals: anti-captivity activist (& author) founded his first organization--and received national acclaim--at age 13
0 secs; November 27, 2024
Talking Animals: Former WMNFer Hatchell helps pet owners with behavioral issues on "Ask The Trainer"
0 secs; November 20, 2024
Talking Animals for 11/13/2024
0 secs; November 13, 2024
Talking Animals for 11/06/2024
0 secs; November 06, 2024
Talking Animals: veteran advocate delivers anatomy of a victorious, major animal rights campaign
0 secs; October 30, 2024
Talking Animals for 10/23/2024
0 secs; October 23, 2024
Talking Animals: local organization rescues and rehabilitates birds of prey, preparing for its wonders of wildlife festival
0 secs; October 16, 2024
Talking Animals for 10/09/2024
0 secs; October 09, 2024
Talking Animals for 10/02/2024
0 secs; October 02, 2024
Talking Animals for 09/25/2024
0 secs; September 25, 2024
Talking Animals for 09/18/2024
0 secs; September 18, 2024
Talking Animals for 09/11/2024
0 secs; September 11, 2024
Talking Animals for 09/04/2024
0 secs; September 04, 2024
Neuroscientist-Professor's new book chronicles his adventures buying a farm, developing a herd of cattle--and becoming friends with them
0 secs; August 28, 2024
Talking Animals for 08/21/2024
0 secs; August 21, 2024
Talking Animals: Filmmaker's New Doc Explores The Realm of Animals and Animal Welfare, Yielding Some Surprising Results
0 secs; August 14, 2024
Talking Animals: Small But Mighty Rescue Helps Dogs--And People--Across Tampa Bay
0 secs; August 07, 2024
Talking Animals for 07/31/2024
0 secs; July 31, 2024
Talking Animals: Reid Oversees Array Of Education Programs At Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
0 secs; July 24, 2024
Talking Animals: Journalist Hammer Discusses Reporting The Complete, Colorful Story of Escobar's Hippos in the New Issue of Smithsonian Magazine
