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Trigger warning This podcast is about grief and will involve discussions of death and dying. Here is a link to the Blue Cross for anyone who may need support following the loss of a companion animal: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss In episode 30, part 2 of a discussion on grief, we are joined again by Irene Perrett, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter, who is engaged in PhD research on morethanhuman-animal grief. In this podcast episode, we delve into the multifaceted nature of grief, highlighting its transformative process and the concept of continuing bonds with lost loved ones. We explore various coping mechanisms, such as memorial tattoos and rituals, as ways to maintain connections with departed individuals, including companion animals. Our discussion emphasises the personal nature of grief and the diverse ways individuals navigate the mourning process, challenging societal norms and expectations regarding the length and expression of grief. Furthermore, we examine societal attitudes towards grief, focusing on cultural differences in mourning practices and the impact of disenfranchised grief on individuals' ability to grieve openly. We discuss language's role in shaping perceptions of grief, particularly the use of minimising language and the importance of validating individuals' grief experiences. Our conversation also extends to the emotional connections between researchers and their morethanhuman subjects, raising questions about ethical considerations and the potential grief experienced by researchers upon leaving their subjects. Ultimately, our dialogue underscores the significance of narrative in recognising individuality and fostering empathy, particularly in research contexts where animal grief experiences may be overlooked. In the podcast we reflect on the broader societal implications of grief and the ethical responsibilities of researchers and caregivers in acknowledging and validating diverse grief experiences of those grieving. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast! Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/ Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_ To access audio versions please visit our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod PodCrew Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://academiccatlady.com/ https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ Dr. Michelle Szydlowski michelle@szyd.mems835@exeter.ac.uk @michszyd@intl_elephants www.internationalelephants.org Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Candidate, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk ​ www.kissingsharks.com/ Podlet Guest Irene Perrett PhD Student, University of Exeter ip323@exeter.ac.uk References found here: https://theanthrozoologypodcast.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/ep2930-refs.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25u8RcU9HFJsl4548bonnAg_F-GHBkgLs7sfPaLVzGJ_FMrHJ-NQ3_2aY

In episode 29 we delve into the topic of grief. We are joined in this episode by Irene, a fellow researcher from the University of Exeter, who is just starting her PhD research on morethanhuman-animal grief. We frame the discussion by highlighting the various dimensions of grief, extending beyond the human realm to explore how animals, particularly social species like elephants, also experience and express grief. The conversation unfolds with the exploration of different definitions and perspectives on grief, emphasizing the contextual nature of grief definitions, grief as a disruptive emotion challenging societal norms and touch on the diverse causes of grief, including loss of habitat, forced relinquishment, and the death of individuals. The discussion broadens to encompass disenfranchised grief, where society invalidates or minimizes the grief experienced by individuals, especially in the context of animal companionship. We touch on the criminalization of grief in certain situations, such as in incarceration institutions. Our podcast references Judith Butler's concept of grievable lives, where irreplaceability, transformative effect, and embodied experience define lives worthy of grief. We acknowledge the subjectivity of what society deems grievable and highlight the coping mechanisms, including compassion fatigue and emotional calluses, that individuals develop in response to constant exposure to grief. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast! Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/ Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_ To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod PodCrew Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ Dr. Michelle Szydlowski ms835@exeter.ac.uk www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephants Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Candidate, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/ Podlet Guest Irene Perrett PhD Student, University of Exeter, ip323@exeter.ac.uk References found here: https://theanthrozoologypodcast.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/ep2930-refs.pdf?fbclid=IwAR25u8RcU9HFJsl4548bonnAg_F-GHBkgLs7sfPaLVzGJ_FMrHJ-NQ3_2aY

Welcome to a special mini-episode of the anthrozoology podcast. Today we are discussing interventions developed for the treatment of juvenile and adult animal abusers. Our guest is Dr. Ken Shapiro, the founder of the Animals and Society Institute, and a clinical psychologist focused on the assessment and treatment of juveniles and adults who abuse animals. Trigger warning, this episode discusses animal neglect and abuse, and may be troubling to some listeners. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast! Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/ Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_ To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod Podlet Guest Kenneth Shapiro is a cofounder and President of the board of the Animals & Society Institute. He is a founding editor of Society & Animals: Journal of Human-Animal Studies, and a co-editor and a cofounder of Journal for Applied Animal Welfare Science and the editor of the Brill Human-Animal Studies book series. His most recent book is The Assessment and Treatment of Children who Abuse Animals: The AniCare® Approach. ​PodCrew Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ Dr. Michelle Szydlowski ms835@exeter.ac.uk www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephants Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/ References The AniCare Approach: https://ndaa.org/resource/the-anicare-approach-for-treating-animal-abusers/ Animals & Society Institute: https://www.animalsandsociety.org/ Ascione, F. R., and Shapiro, K. (2009) People and animals, kindness and cruelty: Research directions and policy implications. Journal of Social Issues 65(3): 569–587. B.A.R.K. https://socialwork.nyu.edu/a-silver-education/continuing-education/conferences-and-events/bark-diversion-program.html Desomond’s Law: https://libguides.law.uconn.edu/c.php?g=923213&p=6653929 Shapiro, K. (2016). The Identification, Assessment, and Treatment of Adults Who Abuse Animals: The AniCare Approach. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-27362-4

Ep25: Abandoned Cats in Saudi Arabia In this episode, we'll be delving into a pressing and often overlooked concern as we engage in a discussion with Sarah, one of our podcast hosts. Sarah's unique perspective emerges from her research into the pervasive issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. Notably, she's also an integral member of a small yet dedicated rescue team operating within a city in the country. Sarah's work is more than just academic; it's deeply rooted in her active participation in the field, where she plays a vital role in rescuing abandoned felines. Her insights, therefore, offer a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by these abandoned animals and the efforts made to alleviate their suffering. This episode marks the beginning of a series that will explore the multifaceted dimensions of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia. We'll examine the causes, the impact on local communities, and the tireless work being undertaken by individuals to make a difference. Join us in this informative and insightful conversation as we shed light on the complex issue of cat abandonment in Saudi Arabia, and the dedicated individuals striving to create positive change. Thank you for tuning in to this podcast, where we begin our exploration of this vital subject.

Episode 23: Introducing Our New Logo The Anthrozoology Podcast is pleased to share some exciting news! Join us for this quick update introducing our brand new logo, our updated goals, and our future plans. The logo, along with other updates to the podcast, were made possible through the generous support of the Australasian Animal Studies Association (AASA) Activity Grant. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast! Follow us on Twitter: @TheAnthrozoopod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthrozoopod/ Follow us on TikTok @anthrozoology_ To access audio versions please our official Website: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod ​PodCrew Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ Dr. Michelle Szydlowski ms835@exeter.ac.uk www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephants Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk ​hwww.kissingsharks.com/

Today we are continuing our discussion of ‘power words’, terms that humans use to control the narratives of otherthanhuman lives. Today’s term is ‘feral’, and it is a contentious term, in our opinion. Our paper on this topic ‘Uncivilised Behaviors’ was published last year in Society and Animals journal, and today we will unpack that paper in a discussion with our special guest and coauthor, Debbie Busby. Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!

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Podcrew: Dr. Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/ Dr. Michelle Szydlowski ms835@exeter.ac.uk www.internationalelephants.org @intl_elephants Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk ​www.kissingsharks.com/

Podlet Guest: Debbie Busby Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist for Horses and Dogs PhD Candidate, Manchester Metropolitan University deborah.busby@stu.mmu.ac.uk https://evolutionequine.wordpress.com/ References and Resources Merrian-Webster Dictionary Definition of “Feral” https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feral#:~:text=%3A%20of%2C%20relating%20to%2C%20or,not%20domesticated%20or%20cultivated%20%3A%20wild Hill, K. Szydlowski, M. Oxley Heaney, S. Busby, D. (2022). Uncivilized behaviors: how humans wield “feral” to assert power (and control) over other species. Society & Animals. Online ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685306-bja10088 Hill, K. (2022). Feral and out of control: a moral panic over free-roaming cats? in Anthrozoology Studies: Animal Life and Human Culture, edited by I. Frasin, G. Bodi, S. Bulei, C. D. Vasiliu. Romania: Presa Universitară Clujeană. pp. 123-157. http://www.editura.ubbcluj.ro/bd/ebooks/pdf/3343.pdf Ingold, T. (2000). “From trust to domination: an alternative history of human-animal relations.” In The Perception of the Environment: Essays in Livelihood, Dwelling and Skill. Edited by Tim Ingold. London, New York: Routledge. Mica, A. (2010). Moral Panic, Risk or Hazard Society — the Relevance of a Theoretical Model and Framings of " Maidan " Dogs in Chişinău and Bucharest. Sociological Review, 169, 41–56. Pauwels, A. (2003). Linguistic Sexism and Feminist Linguistic Activism. In J. Holmes & M. Meyerhoff (Eds.), The Handbook of Language and Gender (pp. 550–570). https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470756942.ch24 Price, E. O. (2003). Animal Domestication and Behavior. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. Szydlowski, M., Hill, K., Oxley Heaney, S., Hooper, J. (2022). Domestication and domination: human terminology as a tool for controlling otherthanhuman animal bodies. TRACE: Journal for Human-Animal Studies. 8(1). https://doi.org/10.23984/fjhas.110388

In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing captive elephants and mahouts working in tourism within the small country of Nepal. Our guest today is co-host Dr. Michelle Szydlowski, who has spent the last decade focused on pachyderms, ecotourism, and conservation.  

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Dr Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk  https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/     

Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US ms835@exeter.ac.uk   www.internationalelephants.org   

Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  sh750@exeter.ac.uk  www.kissingsharks.com  

References and further reading  

Acharya, K.P., Acharya, N. and Wilson, R.T. (2019) Animal Welfare in Nepal. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 22(4): 342-356. https: //doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2018.1519437  

Agrawal, A. (1995) Dismantling the Divide Between Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge. Development and Change. 26(3): 413-439. https: //doi.org/10.1111/j.1467- 7660.1995.tb00560.x  

Barua, M. (2017), Nonhuman labour, encounter value, spectacular accumulation: the geographies of a lively commodity. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers. 42: 274-288. https://doi.org/10.1111/tran.12170  

Bhandari, K. (2012). Tourism or Conservation? A Controversy in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. In Controversies in Tourism, O. Moufakkir and P.M. Burns, eds. Ebook. CABI. https: //www.cabi.org/cabebooks/ebook/20113399890  

Rizzolo, J. and Bradshaw, G. (2016) Prevalence and Patterns of Complex PTSD in Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus). Asian Elephants in Culture & Nature. No issue number.  Saha, J. (2017) Colonizing elephants: animal agency, undead capital and imperial science in British Burma. BJHS Themes. 2: 169-189. https: //doi.org/10.1017/bjt.2017.6 

Szydlowski, M. 2022 Asking Consent from Pachyderm Persons: Facing Ethical Complexities in Multispecies Research. In Animal Life and Human Culture: Anthrozoology Studies. I. Frasin, G. Bodi, S. Bulei, C.D. Vasiliu (eds.). Cluj-Napoca: Presa Unviersitara Clujeana (Cluj University Press).  

Szydlowski, M., Hill, K., Oxley Heaney, S., Hooper, J. 2022 Domestication and domination: human terminology as a tool for controlling otherthanhuman animal bodies. TRACE: Journal for Human-Animal Studies. 8(1). https://doi.org/10.23984/fjhas.110388  Szydlowski, M. 2022. Elephants in Nepal: correlating disease, tourism, and welfare. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 25 (2): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2022.2028628  

Szydlowski, M. 2021. Framing Conservation, Colonialism and Care: Captive Endangered Elephants (Elephas maximus) in Nepal. PhD Thesis. United Kingdom: University of Exeter. Available via: Open Research Exeter at http://hdl.handle.net/10871/127765

Merry Christmas from Charlie the rat! In this second of a two-part episode, Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World, a rat rescue and sanctuary in Canada, tells us how they celebrate Christmas with the rats! In the first part episode (EP18) Mariah explained what makes these often misunderstood animals so special and the special bonds that can be formed between rats and their humans. In this episode we learn more about the rat community, how to adopt or sponsor a rat, and get to meet some rats on camera.

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Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US ms835@exeter.ac.uk www.internationalelephants.org

​Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk www.kissingsharks.com

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Podlet Guest:

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Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World.

• This is a link tree link to all Frankie’s World social media and website:  https://linktr.ee/frankiesworld
• Instagram:  @frankiesworldrescue   https://www.instagram.com/frankiesworldrescue/
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• Website: https://frankiesworld.ca
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In this first of a two-part episode, we are joined by Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World, a rat rescue and sanctuary in Canada. In this episode you can learn all about what makes these often misunderstood animals so special and the special bonds that can be formed between rats and their humans. And be sure to come back for part two to learn more about the rat community, how to adopt or sponsor a rat, and to hear how Mariah’s multispecies family will celebrate Christmas together. On the video version you also get to see Paisley-Frankie on camera and meet a few of the rats.

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Dr Kris Hill PhD Candidate, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/     

Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US ms835@exeter.ac.uk  www.internationalelephants.org   

Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter sh750@exeter.ac.uk www.kissingsharks.com   

Podlet Guest

Mariah Madigan from Frankie’s World.  

• This is a link tree link to all Frankie’s World social media and website:  https://linktr.ee/frankiesworld  
• Instagram:  @frankiesworldrescue   https://www.instagram.com/frankiesworldrescue/ 
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Opening image, A Malayan Sun Bear in a zoo at the Pata mall in Thailand, 2008, by Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media: https://stock.weanimalsmedia.org/asset/13888/

For this episode we were honoured to welcome Scottish poet Gordon Meade to talk about his collection of poems in ZooSpeak, inspired by the photography of Jo-Anne McArthur.  In this episode of the Anthrozoology Podcast we are honoured to welcome Scottish poet Gordon Meade. Gordon’s tenth collection of poems, inspired by photographs taken by Jo-Anne McArthur, is entitled Zoospeak. We often write and speak about the human tendency to use language as a tool of separation; to control the narrative of otherthanhuman lives. Gordon’s work instead uses language as a tool to highlight the many species with whom we life-share. In fact, otherthanhuman species have featured his life and work for decades.

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PodCrew:  Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk  https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

Dr. Michelle Szydlowski Assistant Professor at Beacon College, US ms835@exeter.ac.uk   www.internationalelephants.org

Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  sh750@exeter.ac.uk  www.kissingsharks.com

Podlet Guest:  Gordon Meade Scottish Poet egordonmeade1@btinternet.com  https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/gordon-meade/

Episode 14 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. In EpPod 2 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent Based Training Methods. Join us while we ask Emma about what Force Free actually means and how that affects people's expectations.

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Emma Mclean

Emma@houndcharming.com https://www.facebook.com/houndcharming/

PodCrew:

Dr Michelle Szydlowski

University of Exeter

ms835@exeter.ac.uk

www.internationalelephants.org

Kris Hill

PhD Student, University of Exeter

kh458@exeter.ac.uk

https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

Sarah Oxley Heaney

PhD Student, University of Exeter

sh750@exeter.ac.uk

www.kissingsharks.com

Episode 13 of the Anthrozoology Podcast presents a new series, Anthrozoology Speaks, where we ask people who work with otherthanhumananimals to share their stories and chat about their impact through an anthrozoological lens. In EpPod 1 we talk with Emma Mclean, the founder of Hound Charming, an organisation that uses Force Free and Consent-Based Training Methods. Join us while we ask Emma about Hound Charming’s origins especially with reference to her ex-racehorse Flynn.

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Participants:

Podlet Guests:

Emma Mclean 

Emma@houndcharming.com https://www.facebook.com/houndcharming/

PodCrew:

Dr Michelle Szydlowski

University of Exeter

ms835@exeter.ac.uk

www.internationalelephants.org

Kris Hill

PhD Student, University of Exeter

kh458@exeter.ac.uk

https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

Sarah Oxley Heaney

PhD Student, University of Exeter

sh750@exeter.ac.uk

www.kissingsharks.com

Please note that while our narrative is based on experiences that can and do happen to researchers in our field, Aadita and her project are entirely fictional  This is a two-part episode that builds upon a workshop we hosted at the Research Ethics Conference 2021 (REC2021).

https://hopin.com/events/research-ethics-conference-2021

References and sources mentioned are listed here: https://theanthrozoologypodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/ep910-refs-1.pdf Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!

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Participants:

PodCrew:

Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/

Michelle Szydlowski PhD Candidate, University of Exeter  ms835@exeter.ac.uk  www.internationalelephants.org

Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  sh750@exeter.ac.uk www.kissingsharks.com

Podlet Guest:  Jes Hooper PhD Student, University of Exeter jh1220@exeter.ac.uk  www.thecivetproject.com

Workshop Abstract  

Anthrozoology is an emergent field concerned with the study of human-animal interactions and relationships. As an emergent interdisciplinary field, Anthrozoology is in its infancy regarding methodological practice. For Anthrozoologists, research involves both human and animal as active participants and actors within ethnographic investigation. Concerned with the ethical implications of research beyond the human species, Anthrozoologists are often faced with navigating how to protect both human and non-human informants, and when to speak for animals. Anthrozoology therefore presents a unique lens through which to view current research ethics processes.   Held by postgraduate researchers from Exeter’s Anthrozoology as Symbiotic Ethics (EASE) working group, the proposed workshop aims to problematize the Ethics Committee process in order to suggest solutions to better protect the interests of animal participants.  Through the mode of a discussion forum, the attendees will be asked to share their own experiences of the Ethics Committee process whilst considering how the traditional ethics committee paradigm, as derived from the Biological Sciences, no longer adequately considers the nuances presented within animal related research. The workshop will conclude with a collaboration between participants and speakers in order to problem solve and propose alternative ways in which the Ethics Committee process can better address the concerns of animals involved in research.

References and further reading

Flight Safety Culture: https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Safety_Culture Hamilton, L., & Taylor, N. (2017).

Ethnography after humanism: Power, politics and method in multi-species research. Springer.  Oliver, C. (2021),

Beyond-human ethics: The animal question in institutional ethical reviews. Area. Accepted Author Manuscript.  https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/area.12738

Responsible Images of Primates: https://human-primate-interactions.org/resources/

The Lesser Know Victims of Wildlife Trafficking Podcast – Part 1: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2021/jun/15/the-lesser-known-victims-of-wildlife-trafficking-part-one-podcast

The Lesser Know Victims of Wildlife Trafficking Podcast – Part 2: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2021/jun/17/inside-the-world-of-wildlife-trafficking-part-two-podcast

Please note that while our narrative is based on experiences that can and do happen to researchers in our field, Aadita and her project are entirely fictional  This is a two-part episode that builds upon a workshop we hosted at the Research Ethics Conference 2021 (REC2021). 

https://hopin.com/events/research-ethics-conference-2021   

References and sources mentioned are listed here: https://theanthrozoologypodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/ep910-refs-1.pdf Please subscribe to get notified about our next podcast!  

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Participants:  

PodCrew:  

Kris Hill PhD Student, University of Exeter kh458@exeter.ac.uk https://katzenlife.wordpress.com/   

Michelle Szydlowski PhD Candidate, University of Exeter  ms835@exeter.ac.uk  www.internationalelephants.org  

Sarah Oxley Heaney PhD Student, University of Exeter  sh750@exeter.ac.uk www.kissingsharks.com  

Podlet Guest:  Jes Hooper PhD Student, University of Exeter jh1220@exeter.ac.uk  www.thecivetproject.com  

Workshop Abstract  

Anthrozoology is an emergent field concerned with the study of human-animal interactions and relationships. As an emergent interdisciplinary field, Anthrozoology is in its infancy regarding methodological practice. For Anthrozoologists, research involves both human and animal as active participants and actors within ethnographic investigation. Concerned with the ethical implications of research beyond the human species, Anthrozoologists are often faced with navigating how to protect both human and non-human informants, and when to speak for animals. Anthrozoology, therefore, presents a unique lens through which to view current research ethics processes.   Held by postgraduate researchers from Exeter’s Anthrozoology as Symbiotic Ethics (EASE) working group, the proposed workshop aims to problematize the Ethics Committee process in order to suggest solutions to better protect the interests of animal participants.  Through the mode of a discussion forum, the attendees will be asked to share their own experiences of the Ethics Committee process whilst considering how the traditional ethics committee paradigm, as derived from the Biological Sciences, no longer adequately considers the nuances presented within animal-related research. The workshop will conclude with a collaboration between participants and speakers in order to problem solve and propose alternative ways in which the Ethics Committee process can better address the concerns of animals involved in research.  

References and further reading  

Flight Safety Culture: https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Safety_Culture Hamilton, L., & Taylor, N. (2017). 

Ethnography after humanism: Power, politics and method in multi-species research. Springer.  Oliver, C. (2021), 

Beyond-human ethics: The animal question in institutional ethical reviews. Area. Accepted Author Manuscript.  https://rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/area.12738   

Responsible Images of Primates: https://human-primate-interactions.org/resources/ 

The Lesser Know Victims of Wildlife Trafficking Podcast – Part 1: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2021/jun/15/the-lesser-known-victims-of-wildlife-trafficking-part-one-podcast 

The Lesser Know Victims of Wildlife Trafficking Podcast – Part 2: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2021/jun/17/inside-the-world-of-wildlife-trafficking-part-two-podcast