2SER STUDENT TAKEOVER RADIO SHOW
DON'T FORGET US
Over the past couple of months, little attention has been directed towards the other guys who call earth home- animals. During the COVID-19 lockdown, it appeared that wildlife and companion animals were the ones to benefit from the pandemic. However, Professor of Biology from Macquarie University, Rick Shine and Cynthia, a volunteer from Monika’s Doggie Rescue in Ingleside reveal the real impacts of the pandemic on animals’ lives.
IN THIS EPISODE:
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What Monika’s Doggie Rescue looked like during Sydney’s lockdown (1:15)
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How COVID-19 is impacting wildlife conservation efforts (2:47)
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How economic pressures are affecting the wellbeing of companion animals (3:56)
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Rick highlights the connection between humans and animals (4:52)
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What we can do to help protect the welfare of animals (6:22)
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Duration: 6min 54 secs
RESOUCES:
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Impact of COVID-19 on animal welfare:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-020-1237-z
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https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/vetrec/187/5/e31.full.pdf
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Tips on how to care for your pets during these hard times:
https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/publications-guides/a-pet-is-not-just-for-lockdown
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How to care for your pets after COVID-19:
https://www.four-paws.org/our-stories/press-releases/pets-and-life-after-covid-19-lockdown
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Donate to Monika’s Doggie Rescue- become a doggie rescue lifesaver:
http://www.doggierescue.com/donate.htm
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CREDITS:
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Producers: Suraya Newell and Liana Roia
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With thanks to our guests Cynthia and Rick Shine
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