Tales and Tails - from animal history.

A fortnightly podcast that spends a few minutes telling stories about special animals - and the people who’ve cared for them. Also find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tales_and_tails23?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY= And also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8cimHdBagyBXnJCwoF0HBg

Ep 45: Hollywood superstar Rin Tin Tin.

In this episode we look at the amazing life and career of Hollywood's favourite German Shepherd - Rin Tin Tin.It's also the final episode for this podcast series. Many thanks to all our listeners and supporters. We hope the podcast has given you enjoyment.For the final time, many thanks also to our episode partners:https://carnegievets.com.auhttps://www.catmandu.net.auhttps://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

03-05
07:06

Ep 44: The origin of the Maine Coon cat.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about the Main Coon cat. Many thanks to our episode partners:https://elgarvet.com.auhttps://www.monashvet.com.auhttps://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

02-19
06:14

Ep 43: The origin of the Bernese mountain dog.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about the Bernese mountain dog. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

02-05
05:35

Ep 42: Ham the chimpanzee.

In this episode we're looking at the life of Ham, the first great ape in space. We hope all our listeners are enjoying their festive season. We are having a break over the Australian Summer and will be back with our next episode on FEBRUARY 6th, 2025!!! Many thanks to our episode sponsors: https://carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au  

12-26
06:53

Ep 41: The origin of the Manx cat.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about one of the most distinctive cat breeds - the Manx. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

12-12
04:44

Ep 40: The origin of the Daschund.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about one of the most popular pet dog breeds - the Daschund. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

11-27
07:20

Ep 39: WW2 and Dr 'Buster' Lloyd-Jones.

In this episode we're looking at the achievements of Dr William - better known as 'Buster' - Lloyd-Jones. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

11-14
05:50

Ep 38: Pickles the trophy finder.

In this episode we're looking at the story of Pickles, the dog who recovered arguably England's most famous sporting trophy, the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

10-30
04:06

Ep 37: The origins of the Siamese cat.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about the Siamese cat. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

10-17
06:32

Ep 36: The origin of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, or CKC Spaniel for short. Many thanks to our episode sponsors: https://carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

10-03
06:25

Ep35: Elsa the lioness.

In this episode we look at the remarkable story of Elsa, the Kenyan lioness. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

09-19
06:21

Ep 34: Hachiko, the world's most loyal dog.

In this episode we're looking at the life of arguably the world's most loyal dog - Hachiko. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

09-05
07:26

Ep 33: The origin of the Sphynx cat.

In this episode we're continuing our series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about the Sphynx, (or hairless) cat. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

08-22
09:03

Ep 32: The origins of the Schnauzer.

In this episode we're beginning a series looking at the origin stories of popular pet breeds. Today is all about the Schnauzer. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

08-08
07:06

Ep 31: Dr Lee Berger - the frogs' friend.

In today's episode we look at the amazing contribution made to wildlife conservation by Australian Dr Lee Berger, with our guest narrator, (Grace) who's normally on the other side of the microphone. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

07-25
04:19

Ep 30: Dr Kwane Stewart - street vet.

In today's episode we look at the professional achievements and inspiring work of Dr Kwane Stewart. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

07-11
05:41

Ep 29: Buddy the seeing eye dog.

In today's episode we're looking at the life of Buddy, the first seeing-eye dog in America. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

06-27
06:39

Ep 28: Jumbo the elephant.

In today's episode we look and reflect on the life of 19th century sensation, Jumbo the elephant. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://blackburnvet.com.au https://birdvetmelbourne.com https://eastbentleighanimalcare.com.au

06-13
06:35

Ep 27: Unsinkable Sam the cat.

In today's episode we look at the life of incredible WW2 feline, Unsinkable Sam. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://carnegievets.com.au https://www.catmandu.net.au https://waverleyanimalhospital.com.au

05-30
05:45

Ep 26: Phar Lap.

In today's episode we're talking about the life of a racehorse who needs no introduction to our Australian and New Zealand listeners - the legendary Phar Lap. Many thanks to our episode partners: https://elgarvet.com.au https://www.monashvet.com.au https://melbourneveterinaryrehabilitation.com

05-16
06:46

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