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Voice of the Animal Shows
Our Newest Shows
# 79- Viva Las Animales! Odds are a trip to Las Vegas will not include a close encounter with leopards, eagles, panthers, cougars, or a fox. But if you look closely, these lucky animals can be found in every casino on the Strip. Discover how the animals in Vegas have a rich history of bringing good fortune. (stay tuned - our audio will be loaded soon!)
# 78-Dove- On Snow White Wings- On the wings of snow white dove we discover the purpose of the gallbladder, the origin of a constellation, the grace of a goddess, and the meaning of hope.
# 77- Moving Day- A move means more than packing, changing my address, and ordering new phone service. It also means saying good-bye to the wild animal friends who have shared my life for many years. Discover how a bobcat, bear, rose-breasted grosbeaks, and an elderly turkey make it difficult to say good-bye.
Penelope's Bow Contest Winner for Spring 2007! Click on the blue link to hear this story about llamas from 12 year old Sonya Lane - the winner of our non-profit educational organization Penelope's Bow Spring radio scriptwriting contest. Thanks to the Chandler Family and A Better Place Foundation - congratulations Sonya!
Penelope's Bow Contest Winner for Fall 2006! - Click on the blue link to enjoy this story from 12 year-old Victoria Gomez - the winner of our non-profit educational organization Penelope's Bow radio scriptwriting contest. Congratulations Victoria!
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# 76 - The Fly - Lord or Louse?- Discover the insect that is the number three pollinator of flowers, killed more soldiers in the Spanish American War than gunfire, and whispers sweet solace into the ears of suffering people.
# 75 - Birdsong: Soundtrack of the Season - Put down the I-Pod and cell phone and listen to the timeless soundtrack that accompanies the season of Spring: birdsong.
# 74- Boar: A Divine Oink - In this Year of the Pig, discover why Boar enjoys divine association with gods and goddesses.
73 2007: Year of the Golden Pig - Discover how the Mother of Stars, determining where to build an ancient city, and a beloved Muppet all have combined to make 2007 a Terrific year to celebrate Some Pig!
# 72 - Animal Presence- Our Present - Animals gift us with the most marvelous of presents every single day. During this holiday season, listen in for a reminder of how to appreciate the presence of your animal friends as your present.
# 71 - Flying Reindeer? You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But what do you know about that most famous reindeer of all? Discover how Rudolph keeps company with Arctic shamans, flying goats, and the god of thunder and lightening.
# 70 - We're Nuts About Squirrel- Discover how this most famous wild animal in the world is a renowned shopper, engineer, and acrobat.
69 - Turkey: A Friend and Role Model - Turkeys are loyal, compassionate, and courageous. Discover why turkeys belong with their friends over Thanksgiving, and not atop a platter on the holiday dinner table. www.adoptaturkey.org
68. Animals and the Full Moon: What's in a Name? - From wolves to worms, many of the names for the Full Moon every month have been inspired by animals. Discover how our lunar companion reflects the activities of our animal friends.
67 -Migration- Frequent Travel Miles for Birds - Just think of all the things you need to take with you when you travel on an airplane. Imagine being a bird and relying only on the power of your two wings to propel you across an ocean or continent. Discover how we can learn a thing or two from the birds when it comes to traveling from north to south and back again every year.
66. Palomino - The Horse of Gold - The golden horse with the ivory mane and tail has the perfect coloring to qualify as as noble mythic steed. Discover how the palomino is the horse of choice for artists, storytellers, a queen, and a cowboy.
65.- The Great Chimp Event - What do 266 chimpanzees and 57 fourth to eighth graders have in common? Each other. Compassion, action, and an island sanctuary in Florida all combine to create a very happy ending for these former laboratory chimpanzees.(www.savethechimps.org )
64.- Mosquitoes. Why? Possibly the most despised and dangerous creatures on Earth, Mosquito features prominently in everything from the journals of Lewis and Clark to Native American mythology and the trials and tribulations of the Dalai Lama.
63. Taking the Sting out of Scorpions- Discover how Scorpion has lent his venomous presence to the noble heraldry of France and to ancient machines of war, is a symbol used by Buddhist monks, and is a revered presence in the night sky.
62- Murex - The Color Purple - Discover how a tiny sea-snail brought the world to its harbor, clothed royalty, and kept Helen of Troy company for ten long years.
61- Peril on the Sea - The Dogs of Titanic - Not only did 2200 passengers face the ultimate peril on the sea when Titanic sank, but so did all of the dogs on board. Discover how an ancient Greek goddess and a courageous and compassionate passenger did what they could to help the dogs of Titanic.
60- Summer Sun Shines for the Animals - Discover how, during the brightest and lightest week of the year, a fashion designer, a grocer, and a president all made decisions that will have a positive affect on animals for years to come.
59- Mouse- The Big Cheese- From running the happiest kingdom in the world to transporting grace into the nooks and crannies of our lives, Mouse is very big in the schemes of humankind.
58 - A Fabled Wildlife Center- What do a lion, a thorn, and the Roman Coliseum have to do with a wildlife center in New Mexico? Discover how the lessons from a fable twenty-centuries old are still practiced today in the care and rehabilitation of injured raptors, reptiles, mammals, and songbirds at the Wildlife Center in Espanola, New Mexico. (www.thewildlifecenter.org)
57- Animals and Disease- Any disease that affects humans or animals is tragic. Yet, there is an alarming consequence to naming a disease after an animal, because it results in unwarranted fear of the animal. Discover how this trend developed over time, and how it can be changed.
56- The Divine Proportion - An Intuitive Ruler Discover what the ratio 1 to 1.618 has to do with animals, buildings, the stock market, and you.
55- Animal Moms - We share one very powerful characteristic with animals-all of us have a mom. This Mother's Day, discover our common kinship in qualities that transcend species.
54- Bird Flu - An Abuse of Breath - As the influenza known as "Avian Flu" travels westward, more and more media attention is focused on the disease, resulting in an unfounded and unnecessary fear of birds. (There is no occurrence of this disease ever being transmitted from wild birds to humans). Discover how birds have a very special and unique relation to the human soul, and how the cause of disease lies not with birds, but with people.
53 - Mystical, Mythical Horses - Pegasus, Nightmare, Epona, Rhiannon, Isis, Poseidon, and Cybele. From the seashore to the moon, discover how these magical and mystical figures all have one animal in common: Horse.
52- Seals- Enchanting us on this Earth and Beyond - Discover how seals are part of many an Irish family's ancestry, bring good luck to those who help them, and inspired the name of the tenth planet in our solar system.
51-Tradition and Harp Seals - After 500 springs of slaughter, isn't it time to end the annual hunt of baby harp seals and establish a new tradition on the icy floes of the North Atlantic- one of compassion, humanity, and economic good sense.
50 - Mates for Life- Many animals, like people, do not have lifelong mates. Some, like the praying mantis and black widow spider, devour their mates. But there are some animals that pick a partner for life, and they hold the benchmark for romance in the animal kingdom.
49. 2006 - Year of the Dog!- In the Chinese calendar, 2006 is the year of the Dog. discover why it can easily be said that the dog has been celebrated for the past one-thousand centuries.
48. Horse: Highway of Hoof-prints- What do traveling down the highway in your car and watching a television program beamed to you via satellite have in common? Two horses. Tune in to learn why. (with thanks to Professor David Miller).
47. 525,600: Measure Your Minutes in Love for the Animals - Every year, millions and millions of animals spend their lives experiencing the pain, cruelty, and despair of lives spent in laboratories or on factory farms. Discover what happens for both you and the animals when you choose to spend your minutes each year on kindness, compassion, and conscious consumerism. For information on how you can help, please click on the link to Visit Friends of the Animals.
46. For Gollie - A tribute to a wise, brave, and very special kitty.
45. Woodpecker - Loyal Friend to Humankind - Whether saving people from cruel magicians, predicting the weather, or revitalizing the local economy, Woodpecker, a steadfast loyal friend to humankind, has never missed a beat.
44. A Journey Over the Rainbow Bridge - In cultures around the world, the appearance of a rainbow foretells a magical adventure to another world; an adventure shared by our animal friends as well. An old Norse legend reminds us that even when we lose an animal companion, the Rainbow Bridge will one day unite us in the fields of heaven.
43. Feathers - Winged Grace They are used for writing, to equip arrows for flight, and to adorn messengers of grace; discover how feathers bring the gifts of beauty, hope, and truth.
42. Merlin - Master of the Animals - Although the Master of all Wizards is best known as magician and indispensable advisor to King Arthur, Merlin also enjoys a special connection to the world of animals. Discover how this poet-enchanter relies on his animal companions when it comes to counseling kings.
41.Time to Discard Descartes - The 17th century philosophy of Rene Descartes toward the animal world has had horrific long-range effects on the way society has treated animals. From factory farms to product testing, animals are still treated as machines based upon Descartes' philosophy of bad science and incorrect assumptions. But, things are changing- learn how the language of rats, monkeys, and whales are helping to shape the philosophy of the future.
40. Lobster - Who is graced with the most fanciful names in all the Seven Seas, is the inspiration for a spaceship's telescope, and catches the eye of the Poet Laureate? Lobster: much more than just a cantankerous crustacean.
39. Mascots: Animals as Team Players Does your favorite sports team have an animal mascot? From totem symbols of protection and good fortune to Friday nights at the local football stadium, it is the animal mascot that carries a winning tradition of inspiration and triumph.
.38. Witches and Cats: Fear of the Feline and the Feminine - Discover how the once powerful goddesses and sacred cats of ancient religions were turned into witches and devils, and how the fear and ignorance that created the witch trials of medieval Europe still effect women who care for cats today.
37 Dolphins-Breathing Hope- Discover how the dolphins from the Gulfport Mississippi Oceanarium uphold their mythic legacy to remind us all of the importance of sticking together. (Please visit our Friends of the Animals link to help the animals affected by the Hurricanes.)
36. St.Francis Meets Katrina - This gentle, compassionate twelfth-century saint referred to all creatures as his brothers and sisters, and spent his life not only in service to his human flock, but to birds and animals as well. At this time of crisis in New Orleans, St. Francis inspires us to support our brothers and sisters of the Gulf Coast--four-legged, two-legged, winged, and finned. (Please visit our Friends of the Animals link to help the animals affected by the Hurricanes.)
If we wonder what occupied the minds of our ancestors, we need only look to the heavens, for it is the canvas on which their thoughts and dreams were projected, and one reason they populated the unfamiliar with the familiar—animals. Visit some of the galactic animals that star in our own celestial theater – the night sky
To stir up a hornet's nest means big trouble, but actually, hornets are gentle creatures, who are especially gifted artists, as well as amazing architects. Click here to see Photos
All those tales about vampires have given Bat a scary reputation, but Bat is actually a great friend to humankind. Bat is responsible for the discovery of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, can eat up to 1000 insects (including mosquitoes) per hour, and brought us a Caped Crusader. Learn more at Bat Conservation International Learn more about vampire bats, and other bats at New Mexico Bat Research Institute
Discover what the alpaca has in common with a Jedi Master, how the oldest alpaca in the United States tells stories about elephants to her alpaca friends, and why the Incan civilization helped guarantee the loan of alpacas to all of humankind. Click here to see Photos
Ants have the patience of Job, the strength of Hercules, and the community ethic of your local mayor. Whether building a palace for the Hindu god Indra or blazing a trail to your picnic, ants remind us that working for the good of the whole will guarantee success for us as well.
The pigeon acted as a messenger of hope for the early pioneers and Native Americans, and actually delivered messages for Julius Caesar. So brave and courageous were the pigeons that delivered top secret information in World War II, they were awarded medals of honor.
Is there a more beautiful shade of blue than the feathers of Bluebird? Discover where you need to look to find your very own Bluebird of Happiness.
From the gardener's best friend to the official insect for five states, Ladybug brings cheer, good luck, and extra dollars to all who take the time to appreciate her presence.
From the Garden of Eden to the countryside of ancient Greece, snakes have had a tough time keeping up their reputation. In this true story about catching rattlesnakes, explore the rich and divine heritage of snakes throughout the ages.
Did you know that many scholars and zoologists consider the behemoth of the Hebrew Bible to be a hippopotamus? Discover how hippo ranks first in the eyes of God, was featured as the head of an Egyptian goddess, and played an important role for the President of the United States.
25.All the Buzz About Bees -
What do an 1842 exploration to the Rocky Mountains, honey-tongued ancient poets, and an exhibit in the National History Museum all have in common? Bees. Discover how the bee helped shape the population of a nation, inspire timeless poetry, and give special meaning to an ancient chunk of amber.
When you think of those heroes who make a difference for animals, who do you think of? This true story about a modern-day hero and the stray cat she cares for every morning brings new meaning to the practice of the commitment, sacrifice and love.
23.Film Familiars: A Golden Lineage on the Silver Screen -
From the majestic stallion Shadowfax in The Lord of the Rings to Chewbacca in Star Wars, discover how the animals we see in the movies have mythic and fabled counterparts that were around long before the projector or Cineplex
On rock art from Norway to the Southwest, France to Peru, discover how the elements of earth are used to communicate the story and spirit of the animals who lived in the far distant past.
21.The Golden Rule - Does it Apply to Animals Too? -
The Golden Rule is found in every major religion and spiritual practice known to humankind. But does it apply to animals as well? Decide for yourself what it means to be truly golden.
20.Listenin' to a Mockingbird -
With up to 400 songs in his repertoire, the mockingbird is the avian equivalent of an I-Pod. Explore the Southern roots of this gifted mimic, and discover why Harper Lee featured a mocker in one of the best stories of all time.
19.Skunk -A Reputation to Respect -
This true story about the rescue and relocation of an amiable skunk is a reminder that respect and reputation involve more than just noble intention.
18.Good Vibrations - The Hummingbird -
It's time to mark your calendar with a day of joy - the return of the hummingbirds. Is she a friend of the fairies or does Hummingbird carry the spirit of Tyrannosaurus Rex? This smallest of all birds hums her own tune.
17.On Wings of Painted Gauze- The Butterfly -
Did you know butterflies are made of flowers, pollen and sunshine? Discover how Butterfly also enjoys a unique association with Princess Leia, Cupid and the arrival of Spring.
16.From Charlotte to Shelob -
Charlotte was not the first spider in myth and legend to weave words of wisdom and power. Meet the spiders who have inspired heroes and heroines from cultures all over the world to spin webs of wisdom, weave amazing dreams, and create order out of chaos.
15.The Raven Knows -
Nevermore need you think of the Raven as a harbinger of death and doom. Since all shadow must be cast by a light, meet the sunny side of the Raven, from his role as the Once and Future King to the Ravens who live at the Tower of London, Raven has stories that shine.
14.Refuge -
Meet the animals of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including the ones that visit your backyard every winter. And, renew your acquaintance with the sixty-five million year-old animal whose presence is fueling the desire that may threaten the lives and livelihood of all who inhabit this most fragile and sensitive eco-system in the world.
13.Championing the Cats of Greece: An Olympian Vision -
Visit the cats of Greece at the Athens National Gardens, Delphi and the Acropolis in this inspirational story of a group of champion volunteers who are changing the way the Greek people take care of their animals. Click here to see Photos
Enjoy this salute to a global ambassador who speaks a universal language of fun, joy and happiness, all this and she doesn't even have a mouth! Hello Kitty is doing important work and making a positive difference for little girls -- and big girls with little girl hearts -- all over the world.
11.All Hail to the Heroic Gopher -
Upset with gophers eating your favorite flowers? This true story about helpful gophers and a water leak may make you think differently about the gophers in your yard.
10.Laika - Russian Rocket Dog -
Laika, a small dog from the streets of Moscow, captures-and breaks-the hearts of the world when, in 1957, she orbits the earth in Sputnik 2.
9.King of Wisdom - The Salmon - (written by Jacqueline Feather)
If a contest was held to determine who was the wisest of all animals, Salmon might just take the prize. From the ancient Celts to modern-day ceremonies, Salmon reigns supreme in spirit and knowledge.
8.Hawks on the Right -
Long before Psychic Hot Lines, the ancient Greeks turned to birds to foretell the future. Discover how owl, hawk, swallow, and eagle influenced the decisions made by the heroes and heroines of history and myth.
7.Thanks for the Joke, Coyote -
The mythic trickster, Coyote, often appears to teach us a lesson, and it is not always an easy one since the joke is often on us.
6.Cock-a-Doodle-Clock -
What do a rooster and monkey have in common? They both tell time. In this Year of the Rooster, see how the he shares a rich heritage of welcoming light to the world.
5.A Donkey for the Divine -
Did the Baby Jesus awaken to the sound of a donkey braying on Christmas morning? Donkey's divine status is celebrated around the world.
4.The Geese are Back -
From Mother Goose to the master yogis of Hindu belief, geese enjoy a rich heritage of welcoming the seasons, being honored with ancient heroes, and guarding the temple of a goddess.
3.Who Let the Dogs Up? -
Take your dogs for a walk under the night sky and let them pay homage to their galactic canine counterparts, placed in the heavens by the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Helen of Troy, and an American astronomer.
2.Once Upon Our Time... -
In fairy tales from all cultures, it is the animal helper who always has the right advice for the hero or heroine. Discover how the wisdom of our animal friends still can lead us to happily-ever-after.
1.Thank a Turkey -
If more people knew the story of Turkey and the role he played in insuring the survival of agriculture, they might think differently about their Thanksgiving menu.
"We hope that when insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them along on our picnics."
Bill Vaughan