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"Can Tigers Tame Your Stress?" | Kevin Rose | TEDxWilmington
Videos | Contributor(s): Kevin Rose
Kevin’s talk focuses on his efforts to help combat veterans turn down the stress after returning from war. Recalling his own intense anxiety from childhood, he shares his grandmother’s teachings of nature and using the five senses to feel calm. Through this connection to the natural...
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"Descubre tu potencial a través de los caballos" | Candy Rodríguez | TEDxRúaSanFroilán
Videos | Contributor(s): Candy Rodríguez
Los caballos contribuyen positivamente al desarrollo cognitivo, físico, emocional y social de las personas. A través de ellos, descubrimos nuestro potencial. Veterinaria, coach y especialista equina. Es la fundadora de “El Rincón de Finca El Carmen”, donde...
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'The One Dog Who Saved Thousands of Lives': Erika Abrams at TEDxIIMUdaipur
Videos | Contributor(s): Erika Abrams
Opening a veterinary hospital, shelter, and sanctuary for abused, injured,and neglected animals wasn't a lifelong dream, but Animal Aid Unlimited has become Erika's life pursuit and passion.
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4 life lessons from our old dogs | Elizabeth Johnson | TEDxSnoIsleLibraries
Videos | Contributor(s): Elizabeth Johnson
This talk explores and shares key ways we can support the healthier aging of our dogs and our humans. We can learn from the many parallels in how people and dogs age, and doing so can make the often challenging caregiving journey a better one, for all our aging loved ones, while helping us to...
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A Journey with Dogs: Michelle Phillips at TEDxWhitehorse
Videos | Contributor(s): Michelle Phillips
Michelle was born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon. Together with her partner Ed Hopkins she runs a kennel of 55 sled dogs, along with two golden retrievers, two cats and some fish. With her dog team she has run six Yukon Quests and three Iditarods.
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A little girl who loved pets: Muneera Alfadala at TEDxQatarUniversity
Videos | Contributor(s): Muneera Alfadala
Doctor Muneera talks about the story of that young girl who loved animals and found joy in taking care of them, which prompted her into working really hard and graduating as the first Qatari veterinary doctor. She will also talk about her dreams, ambitions and the projects that she is currently...
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A message to dog owners everywhere: Daniel Messavussu at TEDxAmanaAcademy
Videos | Contributor(s): Daniel Messavussu
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Amana Academy 1st-8th grade students are challenged this year to redefine the world they live in. The TEDxYouthDay theme for this year is Worlds Imagined. Students will answer the Guiding Question:...
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A Paws of Happiness: Thea Wasche at TEDxSchriever
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Man's best friend can always bring a smile to your face, but some dogs can do so much more. Thea Wasche and her therapy K9 Lacey volunteer their time working with wounded warriors and American Red Cross shelters to bring a moment of happiness during an otherwise stressful situation.Thea...
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A Perspective on Zoos: Andreas Kaufmann at TEDxVilnius
Videos | Contributor(s): Andreas Kaufmann
Andreas has loved animals and nature since his early childhood, which he spent near the lowland forests, surrounded by farm animals and pets.But the zoos… he did not like them. So what turned him into taking a job… at a zoo?Andreas has been actively involved with wild animals,...
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A tryst with reptiles | Yamini Bhaskar | TEDxNTU
Videos | Contributor(s): Yamini Bhaskar
Reptiles have always been a misunderstood group of animals, often “vilified” for being different. It takes some education and understanding to see why they do the things they do and in some ways Yamini draw parallels with them, being a woman doing some pretty unconventional things....
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A Unique Perspective on True Wildlife Conservation: Krithi Karanth at TEDxGateway 2013
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Wildlife conservation is an important topic to discuss and be aware of. Krithi Karanth provides some new perspectives on conservation and shares her ideas for protecting wildlife for generations to come.
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A Wild Look at Dentistry | Charles Dyer | TEDxTAMU
Videos | Contributor(s): Charles Dyer
Animals need dentists too. However, animal dentistry poses a whole new set of challenges. Whether its lions or tigers, Charles Dyer wants to open a window into his exotic practice.Charles E. Dyer, IV DDS MS PC is a native of Beaumont, Texas, where his father practices Pediatric dentistry. After...
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A World Without Elephants | Brad Spanbauer | TEDxOshkosh
Videos | Contributor(s): Brad Spanbauer
In the year 2026, countries across Africa are reporting ecosystem collapse, record temperatures, reduced rainfall, and dwindling animal populations. At the center of this chaos is a void that was once filled by the African elephant. Spanbauer highlights the potential far-reaching impacts of a...
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A World Without Elephants: Brad Spanbauer at TEDxOshkosh
Videos | Contributor(s): Brad Spanbauer
In the year 2026, countries across Africa are reporting ecosystem collapse, record temperatures, reduced rainfall, and dwindling animal populations. At the center of this chaos is a void that was once filled by the African elephant. Spanbauer highlights the potential far-reaching impacts of a...
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Abuse and the Role of the Human-Animal Bond
Videos | Contributor(s): Iman A. Turner
Background: Research has demonstrated an undeniable link between domestic violence and animal abuse. Currently, there are more than 71.4 million women in the United States who live in domestically violent households, while also owning at least one companion animal (Krienert,Walsh, Matthews &...
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Achieving change through horses: Peter van Dommele at TEDxBilbao
Videos | Contributor(s): Peter van Dommele
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African snakes: myths debunked | Marcel van Driel | TEDxLusaka
Videos | Contributor(s): Marcel van Driel
There are many myths about African snakes. In this talk, Marcel addresses the three most important ones by using logic and common sense. This talk was recorded at TEDxLusaka 2019: The power of togetherness held on 1st June 2019 at the NIPA Convention Centre. Marcel van Driel is a passionate...
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Alternative Equine Therapy Helping Autistic Children | Mugur Pop | TEDxCambridgeSchoolofBucharest
Videos | Contributor(s): Mugur Pop
“Descopera Natura” aims at developing and supporting equestrian tourism as an ecotouristic alternative for the protected natural and communitarian protected areas in Romania. The activity covers areas such as Muntii Macinului, Muntii Apuseni, Muntii Rodnei and Muntii Calimani, as...
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Anchor and Allies: Creating Opportunity: John-Tyler Binfet at TEDxUBCOkanagan
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This TEDx talk will tell the story of how he developed a program that brings over 40 therapy dogs to campus.Dr. Binfet is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. His research examines ways to support students’ social and emotional...
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Animal Aid- an end to mental health waiting lists | Amy Aylmer | TEDxDrogheda
Videos | Contributor(s): Amy Aylmer
Currently Ireland has the highest child girl suicide rates in the EU. Waiting lists to see a mental health professional for young adults under 18 are incomprehensible. Schools and colleges cannot hire counsellors fast enough. Although there are many reasons, theory's and explanations as to...
