Human Animal Science
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsPodcast covering Anthrozoology, the science of human-animal interactions
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How do you pronounce “Zoology”?
July 21, 2023 14:33How do you pronounce Zoology? Most Zoologists pronounce it wrong, or do they? Whether you're British, American, or Australian, the pronunciation of Zoology will have you arguing 'til the cows come home. The post How do you pronounce “Zoology”? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
How Do Genetics Affect a Horses Behaviour?
March 03, 2023 11:43Did you know some behaviours in horses are inherited rather than learned? What does it mean to you and your horse? The post How Do Genetics Affect a Horses Behaviour? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
How Often Do Horses Need Shoeing?
March 03, 2023 11:19Discover the best shoeing schedule for your horse in Australia. Learn how often horses need shoeing, depending on their use and hoof health. The post How Often Do Horses Need Shoeing? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Successful Fishkeeping: Did You Know?
February 24, 2023 10:34You may think fishkeeping is the simplest when it comes to pets, but it isn’t. Successful fishkeeping is about knowledge, technique, and skill. What do you know about successful fishkeeping? Add your knowledge to the comments below. The post Successful Fishkeeping: Did You Know? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Keeping Siamese Fighting Fish as Pets
February 24, 2023 09:26As part of our Fish series, here is a beginners guide to keeping Siamese Fighting Fish (in Australia). The post Keeping Siamese Fighting Fish as Pets first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Rainbow Lorikeets – Pet or Pest?
February 01, 2023 15:01As a non-native bird in Australia they're considered a pest in the wild, yet many Australians adore them as pets. Let's find out why. The post Rainbow Lorikeets – Pet or Pest? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Do turtles make good pets?
February 01, 2023 14:44Many Australians keep turtles as pets, but you will need to invest in a suitable terrarium and make sure you feed them the correct nutrition. The post Do turtles make good pets? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Alexandrine Parrots – Why they’re named after Alexander the Great
February 01, 2023 11:59The awe inspiring Alexandrine Parrots are known for their elegance, but also their mood swings. But why are they named after the legendary Alexander the Great? The post Alexandrine Parrots – Why they’re named after Alexander the Great first appeared on Human Animal Science.
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February 01, 2023 11:59The awe inspiring Alexandrine Parrots are known for their elegance, but also their mood swings. But why are they named after the legendary Alexander the Great? The post Alexandrine Parrots – Why they’re named after Alexander the Great first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Organic Pest Management – Doing Things The Wrong Way
January 31, 2023 09:54Evidence can be seen as far back as 100 years on how gardeners have been taught to control pests and disease using synthetic chemicals the effects of which were never thought of let alone predicted. In the 1960′s Rachel Carson, in her book “Silent Spring”, brought to life the realisation that many pesticides are not […] The post Organic Pest Management – Doing Things The Wrong Way first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Animals who mate for life
January 05, 2023 21:08It’s not only humans that are monogamous. There are lots of creatures in the animal world who mate for life - from Gibbons to Termites. The post Animals who mate for life first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Interesting facts about animal sleep
January 05, 2023 13:18For humans and animals alike sleep comes in two parts, REM and non REM (Rapid Eye Movement). Non REM sleep happens when we are in a light sleep, and therefore even the slightest noise can wakes us. As we slip into REM sleep we begin to dream and it becomes more difficult to be woken […] The post Interesting facts about animal sleep first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Threats to Sea Turtles on the Sunshine Coast
November 25, 2022 13:12Sea Turtle The post Threats to Sea Turtles on the Sunshine Coast first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Microbats & Bat Facts
November 03, 2022 12:52Facts About Bats! Diet, Habitat & Behaviour Microbats consume approximately half their body weight in insects per night over the warmer/summer months. They are our natural pest-controllers. Their diet is full of many types of insects, including mosquitoes, moths, beetles, flying ants, caterpillars and flies. Microbats are nocturnal. They are warm-blooded, placental mammals. They live […] The post Microbats & Bat Facts first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Snakes of Tasmania
October 17, 2022 09:50Emergency First Aid & Contact Information for Snake Bites in Tasmania + A Guide to Snakes of Tasmania. The post Snakes of Tasmania first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Keeping Blotched Blue Tongued Lizards
October 16, 2022 08:30Our experiences with blotched blue tongue lizards demonstrate very clearly how well suited to outdoor enclosures these lizards are. Their large size, longevity, willingness to breed and ease of maintenance make them ideal for novice reptile keepers (especially children) to gain competence and experience in reptile husbandry This study of keeping blotched blue tongue lizards […] The post Keeping Blotched Blue Tongued Lizards first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Animals and Disgust: what underlies the ‘Eeeww’ factor?
May 15, 2015 13:41Do slugs disgust you? How about dog poo, or road kill? Tyler (T.J.) Kasperbauer gained his PhD in Philosophy from Texas A&M University where he wrote a dissertation on moral psychology and animal ethics. He is currently completing post-doctoral research at the University of Copenhagen, working with the well-known Peter Sandøe. T.J.’s main areas of research [&hellip
Disgusting Animals: what underlies the ‘Eeeww’ factor?
May 15, 2015 08:47 - 21.1 MBDo slugs disgust you? How about dog poo, or road kill? Tyler (T.J.) Kasperbauer gained his PhD in Philosophy from Texas A&M University where he wrote a dissertation on moral psychology and animal ethics. He is currently completing post-doctoral research at the University of Copenhagen, working with the well-known Peter Sandøe. T.J.’s main areas of […] The post Disgusting Animals: what underlies the ‘Eeeww’ factor? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
An evolutionary experiment: when did wolves become dogs and what comes next?
March 26, 2015 09:05 - 22.7 MBWhen did wolves become dogs? What evolutionary and developmental processes are involved in creating physical variation? Is selection responsible for moulding the diversity of life? Or does developmental bias via drive and constraint determine how animal shapes change? Abby Drake is interested in the processes that produce macroevolution and dictate which physical appearances, evolve and […] The post An evolutionary experiment: when did wolves become dogs and what comes next? first appeared ...
Fish don’t feel pain? Diving in to the deep end of fish welfare
February 19, 2015 20:28Do fish really feel pain? You might assume yes, but you’d be wrong. Kind of. You see – it’s complicated. Dr Ben Diggles has worked with government, aquaculture industry, recreational fisheries, and commercial fisheries throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands. His core work includes import risk analysis, fish and shellfish health, fish welfare, development [&hellip
Do fish feel pain? Diving in to the deep end of fish welfare
February 19, 2015 11:56 - 24.7 MBDo fish really feel pain? You might assume yes, but you’d be wrong. Kind of. You see – it’s complicated. Dr. Ben Diggles has worked with government, aquaculture industry, recreational fisheries, and commercial fisheries throughout New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Ben’s core work includes import risk analysis, fish and shellfish health, fish welfare, development […] The post Do fish feel pain? Diving in to the deep end of fish welfare first appeared on Human Animal Scien...
Just walking the dog: what promotes healthy humans?
February 05, 2015 08:18 - 25.1 MBDid you know scientists are studying the ways that you walk your dog? What motivates you, how long you exercise for, what features (like footpaths and dog parks) promote human activity – all these questions and more, are being studied by researchers, Hayley Christian and Carri Westgarth. Hayley’s background in human health teamed with Carri’s expertise in […] The post Just walking the dog: what promotes healthy humans? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Is your dog optimistic? Cognitive bias in animals
January 22, 2015 09:02 - 17.3 MBDoes your pet have a glass half full, or glass half empty take on life? It’s a recent discovery that many animals can be optimistic or pessimistic based on their experiences. Dr. Melissa Starling holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and recently gained her PhD from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney with a […] The post Is your dog optimistic? Cognitive bias in animals first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Emotions, memory and social networks – of Goats.
January 05, 2015 20:56Did you know that goats have emotions? How about social networks, puzzle solving skills and impressive long term memories? We’re not even kidding! Alan McElligott is based at the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the Queen Mary University of London, where he and his team research cattle, fallow deer, and goats. In this episode, we [&hellip
Emotions, memory and social networks – of Goats
January 05, 2015 15:34 - 23.2 MB“Do goats have emotions?” is something rarely searched for on Google, but if you think about it, it’s a very good question. The answer is yes, goats do have emotions. Believe it or not, they also have social networks, puzzle solving skills, and impressive long term memories? We’re not even kidding! Alan McElligott is based at […] The post Emotions, memory and social networks – of Goats first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Zoobiquity: connecting the health of humans and animals
December 16, 2014 07:25 - 18.8 MBHave we forgotten that people are animals too? Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in the United States. In addition to patient care, she is actively involved with medical education and research. Kathryn Bowers is a Fellow at the New […] The post Zoobiquity: connecting the health of humans and animals first appeared on Human Animal Science.
A Game of Drones: Technology Aiding Conservation
December 04, 2014 13:07When someone turns a fun hobby into a game changing tool for good, it’s inspirational! That’s exactly what Lian Pin Koh has achieved in bringing affordable drone technology to aid conservation scientists. A tropical ecologist by training, Associate Professor Lian Pin Koh received his PhD from Princeton University, where he studied the environmental and policy implications of oil-palm development in [&hellip
A Game of Drones: Using Drones in Conservation
December 04, 2014 08:19 - 19.4 MBWhen someone turns a fun hobby into a game changing tool for good, it’s inspirational! That’s exactly what Lian Pin Koh has achieved in bringing affordable drone technology to aid conservation scientists. A tropical ecologist by training, Associate Professor Lian Pin Koh received his PhD from Princeton University, where he studied the environmental and policy implications of oil-palm development in […] The post A Game of Drones: Using Drones in Conservation first appeared on Human Animal Sc...
Gestures & communication: chimpanzees have a point
November 20, 2014 13:33 - 18.9 MBImagine deciphering the first form of intentional communication to be recorded in the animal kingdom, such as how chimpanzees communicate. That’s exactly what Dr. Catherine Hobaiter has done after years of following wild chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest of Uganda, Africa. She studies the evolution, acquisition and flexibility of communication and social behaviour, in particular through long-term field […] The post Gestures & communication: chimpanzees have a point first appeared on Human A...
Horse racing’s big hit: why use whips on horses?
November 03, 2014 13:01 - 27.5 MBWhy are whips used in horse racing? Do whips make horses run faster or win races? Are jockeys using whips to steer and stay safe, or are they simply whipping tired horses? These are questions that prompted Professor Paul McGreevy of the University of Sydney to research the use of whips in horse racing. Paul is recognised by the […] The post Horse racing’s big hit: why use whips on horses? first appeared on Human Animal Science.
Horse racing’s big hit: why use whips?
November 03, 2014 09:16Do whips make horses run faster or win races? Are jockeys using whips to steer and stay safe, or are they simply whipping tired horses? These are the questions that prompted Professor Paul McGreevy of the University of Sydney to research the use of whips in horse racing. Paul is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as [&hellip