The Impact of War on Zoo Animals in Ukraine




The Takeaway show

Summary: <p>As we receive reports of traumatized and starving animals in the Ukrainian zoo during the Russian invasion, we consider our relationship with animals and our responsibility to animals in captivity, especially during wartime. <a href="https://twitter.com/JMKinder">John Kinder</a>, Associate Professor of History at Oklahoma State University, joins us to talk about the history of zoos and how we allocate limited resources for zoo animals during wars, ultimately posing the question about the value of zoos.</p>