Dr. Marc Bekoff, joins Anitha to share his journey into the study of animal behaviour and how humans and non-human animals are not as different as some think. Dr. Bekoff talks about the many emotions, such as love, grief and empathy, that non-human animals show. He also talks about his long time friendship with Dr. Jane Goodall and he shares exciting news of an upcoming picture book he co-wrote with her—
Every Elephant Has a Name, by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff comes out in February of 2027!
To learn more about Dr. Bekoff, check out his website:
As a thank you to Dr. Bekoff for sharing his story, Anitha donated to the Jane Goodall Institute and Animals Asia.
Dr. Jane, who passed away on October 1, 2025, was and still is a hero for Anitha. In fact, Anitha dedicated the month of April 2026 to showcasing folks who knew Dr. Jane and/or loved the animals she loved. To learn about the work the Jane Goodall Institute continues to do, check out the following link:
Jane Goodall Institute of Canada
Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. They have been rescuing bears from lives of cruelty and giving them the safety and care they deserve for over 25 years.
To learn more about Animals Asia, check out their website: Animals Asia
You can hear the full episode, here:
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