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Talking Animals
by Sam Litzinger, CBS News Radio
Explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation with Sam Litzinger. He gives you a 5-minute glimpse into the world of animals and those that care for them.
Episodes
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A TALKING ANIMALS FAREWELL
Sam Litzinger signs off from his Talking Animals podcast for the last time -- and what better way to end the show than to talk to another animal lover -- Jane Goodall.
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TALKING ANIMALS: OBESITY/BALD EAGLES
Obesity is a problem in America -- but not just among humans. Plus -- some good news for our national bird. Sam Litzinger features pieces from Don Dahler and Chip Reid on this week's Talking Animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS: LIVESTOCK SITTER
What exactly does it mean to be a livestock sitter, and, why does such a job exist? Nikki Battiste went to Massachusetts to find out. Plus -- Sam Litzinger discusses obesity in household pets in "Ask a Vet." This and more on this week's Talking Animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS: WOOLY MAMMOTH/CORAL REEF
Could the woolly mammoth make a comeback? Plus - Manuel Bojorquez reports on the latest efforts to save Florida's coral reef. Sam Litzinger features his piece and more on this week's Talking Animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS: ELEPHANT TROPHY BAN / PET GUILT
The Trump administration's reversal -- then re-reversal of an elephant trophy ban has sparked a worldwide debate. Don Dahler reports. Plus -- is it normal to feel guilty when it is time to put a pet down? Psychology Today's Adam Clark joins Sam Litzinger on this week's Talking Animals. --- Tweet:...
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TALKING ANIMALS: GRIZZLY BEARS/BUTTERFLIES
Officials at Yellowstone National Park have recruited grizzly bears to test the strength of garbage cans and coolers - which have been destroyed by bears looking for food. Carter Evans reports. Plus - a rare butterfly species is making a comeback in the Bay Area. John Blackstone has the story.…
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TALKING ANIMALS: PANDAS
The pandas at The National Zoo might have a better health care plan than you do. Sam Litzinger features Chip Reid's piece on this week's Talking Animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS: PIT BULLS
There's a program in San Antonio, Texas that is helping pit bulls shed their bad dog image. Sam Litzinger features Omar Villafranca's piece on this week's Talking Animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS: HOLLYWOOD LIONS/SPAY AND NEUTER
The MGM lion is not the only wild cat in Hollywood. Carter Evans reports. Plus -- Sam Litzinger learns why it is important to spay and neutered your pets.
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TALKING ANIMALS: FERAL HOGS/NURSING HOME COMPANIONS
The feral hog population is becoming a hog-sized problem in Texas. Don Champion has the story. Plus - Sam Litzinger learns more about Happy Tails -- a program that provides the elderly with a four legged companion - for a couple of hours.
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TALKING ANIMALS: K-9 MEDAL OF COURAGE/HUMAN - ANIMAL BOND
Hundreds of military dogs are deployed overseas to help the United States military. To honor their service to their country -- these canine veterans are nominated for the American Humane Lois Pope LIFE K-9 Medal of Courage. Chip Reid spends some time with one of the hero dogs. Psychology Today's...
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TALKING ANIMALS: CANINE COMPANIONS/ANIMAL RIGHTS LAWYERS
Connecticut has become the first state to give a legal voice to abused animals. Plus -- there is now a site that matches you with a canine companion. Sam Litzinger learns more on this week's Talking Animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS: CALIFORNIA PUPPY MILLS/DOLPHINS & WHALES GET SOCIAL
California has become the first state to ban the sale of dogs from puppy mills. Carter Evans reports. Plus -- Sam Litzinger learns that whales and dolphins are just as social as humans.
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TALKING ANIMALS: D.C BIRDS/ EUTHANIZING
Sam Litzinger learns more about Washington D.C's Lights Out Program - which was launched to keep birds from flying into windows. Plus -- it is never easy to put an animal down. Psychology Today's Adam Clark weighs in on when it is most appropriate to euthanize animals.
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TALKING ANIMALS:K-9 MEDAL OF COURAGE/DOG PARKERS
Hundreds of military dogs are deployed overseas to help the United States military. To honor their service to their country -- these canine veterans are nominated for the American Humane Lois Pope LIFE K-9 Medal of Courage. Chip Reid spends some time with one of the hero dogs. Plus -- Sam…
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TALKING ANIMALS: GREAT WHITE SHARKS/GUIDE HORSE
Sam Litzinger shares the story of a woman and her guide horse. Plus - Carter Evans learns more about the great white shark population off the coast of California.
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TALKING ANIMALS: CONFLICT ZONE ADOPTIONS/MICROCHIPPING
There is an adoption page on Facebook for animals who are living in conflict zones. Plus -- learning the importance of microchipping. Here's Sam Litzinger.
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TALKING ANIMALS: PRAIRIE DOGS
Did you know prairie dogs have their own language? Sam Litzinger learns more about these rural rodents. Plus -- a look at how shelter dogs are helping kids who can't seem to stay out of trouble.
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TALKING ANIMALS: JAPAN SEA CREATURES
After a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011, the region's ecosystem saw significant changes. So significant, in fact, that sea creatures native to Japan have begun washing up on shore along the west coast of the U.S. What does that mean for the animals already in the area? Plus…
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TALKING ANIMALS: HERO DOGS/AGING ANIMALS
What does it take to be a hero dog -- a canine companion to war veterans. Chip Reid finds out. Plus -- Sam Litzinger learns more about the Silver Muzzle Cottage -- Michigan's only hospice for aging animals.
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Explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation with Sam Litzinger. He gives you a 5-minute glimpse into the world of animals and those that care for them.
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Explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation with Sam Litzinger. He gives you a 5-minute glimpse into the world of animals and those that care for them.
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