This week we speak with historian, researcher and writer, Jason Hribal, whose new book, “Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance” continues his work of studying history from below, with specific focus on incidents of animal resistance. In this episode, Hribal explains how he became interested in studying the history of non-human animals and shares with us some of his favourite examples of animal resistance from his new book including: the widely-publicized story of Tilikum, the orca who drowned his trainer in February 2010 and Janet, an elephant who took the time to destroy a bullhook while escaping from the circus.
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When Animals Fight Back – Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance « Animal Rights & AntiOppression says:
Mar 16, 2011
[…] Animal Voices interviewed Jason in January, well-worth listening to for both additional stories from the book as well as a better view of what stood out to Jason during his research. […]
When Animals Fight Back – Fear of the Animal Planet: The Hidden History of Animal Resistance | Goo Insight says:
Mar 20, 2011
[…] Animal Voices interviewed Jason in January, well-worth listening to for both one more stories from a book as well as a improved perspective of what stood out to Jason during his research. […]
AV 2011: Year in Review « Animal Voices says:
Feb 14, 2012
[…] special 2011 in review episode. Tune in to hear highlights from interviews with Jonathan Balcombe, Jason Hribal, Will Potter, Jenny Bundock, lauren Ornelas, and of course, we hear from Kevin Tillman who […]