Robin's Nest from American Humane
American Humane has been fighting for the humane treatment of all animals since 1877, making it the first and most experienced national humane organization in the country and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.
Robin’s Nest hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert is the official podcast of American Humane and Global Humane. The show takes on the biggest issues facing the amazing animals we share our world with, from the pets in our homes to the thousands of endangered species fighting to survive in the wild.
The podcast features lively and informative conversations with a variety of guests including celebrities, and global experts in conservation, veterinary care, animal behavior, zoology, and the human-animal bond. If you love animals, you'll love Robin’s Nest.
Robin's Nest from American Humane
Voices of the Ocean: Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski on Dolphins, Whales & Hope
This week, we welcome Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, the 2025 recipient of the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation.
With over 30 years of research on dolphin communication and social behavior — and valuable work with killer whales — Dr. Dudzinski has pioneered methods that deepen our understanding of marine mammals in both wild and managed care. As Founder of the Dolphin Communication Project and Managing Editor of Aquatic Mammals journal, she connects science, conservation, and education worldwide.
In this episode, she shares:
- Breakthroughs in dolphin and killer whale communication research
- How comparative studies across species inform conservation
- The role of education, ecotourism, and outreach in protecting marine life
- What it means to be honored with the Kiessling Prize
An inspiring conversation for anyone passionate about dolphins, killer whales, and the future of marine conservation.