#70 - Erin Ryan: What is being done about ANIMAL CRUELTY?

BIGGER THAN ME PODCAST

English - August 15, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 106 MB
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Erin Ryan and Aaron Pete sit down on episode 70 of the Bigger Than Me Podcast to talk Erin developing a passion for nature, attending UBC for a degree in biology, her graduate research on rodent pest control, the Jane Goodall Act, having tigers as pets, and so much more.

Erin Ryan is a Wild Animal Welfare Specialist with the BC SPCA’s Science & Policy Division. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. She has experience in research, communications, stakeholder relations, fundraising and event planning. Erin holds a BSc in Applied Biology and an MSc in Applied Animal Biology from the University of British Columbia. Erin is a proud member of the Syilx nation.

Erin has been a passionate follower of The Fur-Bearers for many years with a shared passion for improving wildlife welfare and ending inhumane trapping. In 2019, she was a co-recipient of the Clements Award for “Outstanding Organization”, awarded to the AnimalKind program.

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