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Marika S. Bell

@marikasbell.bsky.social

Host and Producer of The Deal with Animals- A podcast about the connection and Interaction between humans and other animals. facebook.com/MSAnthrozoo/ thedealwithanimals.com linkedin.com/in/marika-s-bell-74333540/

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Anyone else need this sign?!

01.07.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, that is true.

#Podmatch

25.06.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! It's so true though. I think it's not even on purpose most of the time. It's a reflex to add the Dr. To men and not for women. I'm so glad you spoke up for yourself.

13.06.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are making an important point here and it's a fascinating parallel. I hope more people think about this.

13.06.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm having a great time planning the mini series; highlighting the speakers and topics from the conference!

I can tell this Conference is going to spark a lot of conversation.
And here is my cat who I will miss sleeping next to me in bed while I'm away...

13.06.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking forward to the conversations this conference encourages.

05.06.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Sparks Change in Our View of Animals? PHAIR 2025 with Dr. Matti Wilks and Dr Luke McGuire This discussion reiterates the critical intersection where psychology meets animal advocacy. This knowledge is not just for academics but for anyone eager to contribute to a world where compassion ext...

It's just one month until the @phair-society.bsky.social Animal Advocacy Conference in Edinburgh! I caught up with @marikasbell.bsky.social and Luke McGuire to talk all things conference on the Deal with Animals Podcast!

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phair2025.co.uk

02.06.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the pictures I took at super low tide in West Seattle on Wednesday!

30.05.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another for my list!

26.05.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday I attended The dedication ceremony for the monument to Washoe and her family.

For those familiar with Washoe, you will know that she is the first chimpanzee taught to use ASL as a baby and went on to teach her own child as well as her adopted chimp family at Central WA University

17.05.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow. This sounds like a good read. I've been wanting to do an animal in 'sports' series but I'm not yet sure how to approach it. I should probably read this book first πŸ˜„

08.05.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look what I saw on my nature walk yesterday!!!! I believe it's a Green Heron! Hunting!

06.05.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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These beautiful little creatures washed up en masse last year. I hope this poor guy was just unlucky.

04.05.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes the beauty in a cat is just impossible to ignore.

01.05.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Marika S. Bell Aww poor baby

This one really made my heart have all the feels.
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29.04.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The trees of the redwoods. My God. We must care for all of this creation. The awe these trees inspire is fantastic. Talk about a forest bath. This was more of a forest spa treatment.

28.04.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My daughter found two of these on her coat yesterday! She lovingly placed them back in the garden.

28.04.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Would love for you to be on Ologies Jes!

28.04.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I did a double take when I saw this deciduous tree with cones! Turns out alder trees have both male and female structures but in different areas! The small cones are the female structure.

22.04.2025 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Who the F&$! is that!"

12.04.2025 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take the Pledge for National Wildlife Week!
#NationalWildlifeWeek
#EyeOnTheWild

01.04.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm pretty sure I asked for a large...πŸ˜‚

17.03.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Instagram live today is going to start at 2:30 PM PST.
Join me there for a chat about animal courting behaviours you have witnessed!

12.03.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@carolgigliotti.bsky.social

10.03.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to this sneak peak of episode 116, out today!

10.03.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In my new series I am exploring aspects of animals and sex. Gender of course is a huge part of that and I'm just mind blown how a little our culture understands about gender.

05.03.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How awesome! I'd love to hear how it went!

05.03.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review The Deal with Animals, then share it and tag me!

Do you have a favorite episode that made you see things differently? We want to hear your thoughts!

Leave us a comment and share your favorite moments! Your feedback will helps us grow
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Thank you!

04.03.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me on Thursday at 1pm PST for a TDWA episode chat with my mom and myself!

Send me a message on socials or at thedealwithanimals.com for the conversation link!

Let's talk about duck genitalia!

26.02.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a white duck with a yellow beak is looking at the camera in a living room . ALT: a white duck with a yellow beak is looking at the camera in a living room .

Have you ever seen a duck and thought..I wonder what it vagina looks like?

This woman has.

The first episode of Series 13 starts tomorrow with PhD. and exploratory researcher, Dr. Patty Brennan!

We are going to talk: Vaginas, Penis...(i?) and sexual selection!

24.02.2025 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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