Bonus: Wonder(dog) with Jules Howard
Claudia discusses wonder with Jules Howard, author of the book Wonderdog. Using his book a backdrop, they discuss how dogs have influenced (and been influenced) by science. Topics include everything from evolution, to love and responsibility. Ultimately, they marvel at how much there is we still don’t know about the creatures we share the world with
About Jules Howard
Jules Howard is a UK-based zoological correspondent, science writer and broadcaster who writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife and Science Focus. His latest book ‘Wonderdog The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship With Humans’ came out in November 2022. He has appeared regularly on TV and radio shows, including Good Morning Britain, BBC Newsround, BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4. Find out more about Jules on his website or connect with him on Twitter.
Featured:
‘Wonderdog The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship With Humans’ by Jules Howard.
Sex on Earth: A Celebration of Animal Reproduction by Jules Howard
Death on Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality by Jules Howard
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know by Alexander Horowitz.
Genetics and the Social Behaviour of the Dog by John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller.
Thank you to Animals in Philosophy, Politics, Law and Ethics (A.P.P.L.E) for sponsoring this podcast; the Sonic Arts Studio and the Sonic Arts of Place Laboratory (SAPLab) for sponsoring this season; Gordon Clarke (Instagram: @_con_sol_) for the bed music, Jeremy John (Website) for the logo. The show is produced and hosted by Claudia Hirtenfelder.
