Talking Animals

Sam Litzinger, CBS News Radio

Explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation with Sam Litzinger. He gives you a 5-minute glimpse into the world of animals and those that care for them.

  1. 31/12/2017

    A TALKING ANIMALS FAREWELL

    Sam Litzinger signs off from his Talking Animals podcast for the last time -- and what better way to end the show than to talk to another animal lover -- Jane Goodall.

    6 min

  2. 28/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: OBESITY/BALD EAGLES

    Obesity is a problem in America -- but not just among humans. Plus -- some good news for our national bird. Sam Litzinger features pieces from Don Dahler and Chip Reid on this week's Talking Animals.

    6 min

  3. 24/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: LIVESTOCK SITTER

    What exactly does it mean to be a livestock sitter, and, why does such a job exist? Nikki Battiste went to Massachusetts to find out. Plus -- Sam Litzinger discusses obesity in household pets in "Ask a Vet." This and more on this week's Talking Animals.

    6 min

  4. 21/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: WOOLY MAMMOTH/CORAL REEF

    Could the woolly mammoth make a comeback? Plus - Manuel Bojorquez reports on the latest efforts to save Florida's coral reef. Sam Litzinger features his piece and more on this week's Talking Animals.

    6 min

  5. 17/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: ELEPHANT TROPHY BAN / PET GUILT

    The Trump administration's reversal -- then re-reversal of an elephant trophy ban has sparked a worldwide debate. Don Dahler reports. Plus -- is it normal to feel guilty when it is time to put a pet down? Psychology Today's Adam Clark joins Sam Litzinger on this week's Talking Animals. --- Tweet: https://twitter.com/CBSNewsRadio/status/939921988717629445

    6 min

  6. 14/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: GRIZZLY BEARS/BUTTERFLIES

    Officials at Yellowstone National Park have recruited grizzly bears to test the strength of garbage cans and coolers - which have been destroyed by bears looking for food. Carter Evans reports. Plus - a rare butterfly species is making a comeback in the Bay Area. John Blackstone has the story. Sam Litzinger features these pieces and more on this week's Talking Animals.

    6 min

  7. 10/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: PANDAS

    The pandas at The National Zoo might have a better health care plan than you do. Sam Litzinger features Chip Reid's piece on this week's Talking Animals.

    6 min

  8. 07/12/2017

    TALKING ANIMALS: PIT BULLS

    There's a program in San Antonio, Texas that is helping pit bulls shed their bad dog image. Sam Litzinger features Omar Villafranca's piece on this week's Talking Animals.

    6 min
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Explores the latest in animal science, pet behavior, and wildlife conservation with Sam Litzinger. He gives you a 5-minute glimpse into the world of animals and those that care for them.

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  • Creator
    Sam Litzinger, CBS News Radio
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2017
  • Episodes
    20
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CBS Radio News
  • Show Website
    Talking Animals

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