Making the link between animal abuse and human abuse Pt 2 - in conversation with Professor Philip Tedeschi

Professor Philip Tedeschi and his team at the Institute for human animal connection have spent more than two decades on studying the implications of being exposed to cruelty to animals and what it does or can do to those involved. Animal abuse as an indicator crime for spousal abuse and more as well as varying degrees of understanding animal abuse and a desensitization / numbness and other responses to witnessing abuse are what we’re talking about in part 2

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You can read more about the studies mentioned and get in touch with Profeesor Tedeschi HERE

Making the link between animal abuse and human abuse - in conversation with Malcolm Plant

Primarily focussing on Eastern Europe, “Making the link” are exploring the link between animal abuse and human abuse. The introduction of helplines both in Romania and Bulgaria and an extensive study into reasons for abuse as well as implementing education and change is what makes the UK registered charity “Making the link” a vital part of cultural change in eastern Europe.

WILD TIME’s Thomas Janak talked to Malcolm Plant in-depth.

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Visit the 'Making the link' website HERE

(Graphic) video from 'Making the link' HERE

Removing Marine Trash from Key Largo Coral Reefs - in conversation with Brian Barnes

Environmental activist and Divemaster Brian Barnes is part of a group of professional divers who need YOUR help as they are planning to remove piles of trash from the one pristine ocean floor at the famous Key Largo Coral Reefs. Brian tells us all about the state of the corals and their plan to help the ocean and all the creatures therein.

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Visit Brian's website HERE

Reactions to BLACKFISH

Following on from our RECENT INTERVIEW with Blackfish director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, WILD TIME’s Thomas Janak together with show researcher/photographer Nicole Valentin went to the BLACKFISH screening at Birmingham’s Electric Cinema to record people’s immediate reactions after seeing the documentary.

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‘How I became an Elephant’ (and more) – in conversation with multi-award-winning director Tim Gorski

With over 16 awards for his amazing, informative and action-packed documentaries “Solita: Slave to Entertainment”, “At the edge of the world” (prequel to the now famous Whale Wars™) and Jorja Fox (CSI Las vegas’ Sara Sidle) co- produced “How I became an elephant”, Tim Gorski is an activist with a camera, a filmmaker with a passion for the environment and wildlife.

WILD TIME’s Thomas Janak talked to Tim in-depth about his documentaries, his experiences while filming, people’s reactions and much more besides.

Not to be missed 

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Relevant links:

Tim's production company website
Juliette West's blog
How I became an elephant - official website