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Defender Radio and The SwitchThe Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan SchoweMink fur farms are a virus’s favourite place. There’s lots of opportunity to transmit, mutate, and lead to more virulent strains that threaten public health. With the devastating economic impact of H5N1 or avian flu in the news, the reintroduction of the Mink Virus Act to the United States Congress is well timed. To share what this legislation is about, why it matters, and how people on both sides of the border can support it, Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate for BornFree USA joins Defender Radio. SHOW NOTES Photo of a mink...2025-04-1421 min
Jet Setting With Me | Luxury Travel Hacks and Tips for Unique Traveling Experiences and Dream Destinations77. Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany: Insider Tips to Turn Your Trip Into a Luxury Travel ExperienceYou all know how much I love spin class, and today I’m chatting with one of my favorite instructors, Devan Schowe! She’s got an incredible trip to Germany planned, and I couldn’t resist diving into the details with her. If you’ve ever wondered how to craft the perfect mix of adrenaline-filled activities, scenic hikes, and local culture for your adventure, then you’ll definitely want to hear what Devan has planned. Plus, I’ll be sharing my expert tips to make it a VIP experience!Connect with Devan:Instagram: @devschoLove Cyc...2024-10-1714 min
The Animal Rescue Podcast: what you always wanted to know but didn’t know who to askEp. 86 - Devan Schowe ReturnsThis week Devan Schowe joins us again with some updates from Born Free USA. We also get into some new research regarding big cats and what conservation really means. To learn more about some small ways to make a big impact, you won't want to miss this episode. You can find out more about Born Free USA and their research at www.bornfreeusa.org.
Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @th...2024-06-0334 min
The Butterfly EffectEpisode 71/ The Butterfly Story of Wild Animals in Captivity Hosting Devan SchoweThis butterfly is excited to be speaking with Devan Schowe.
Devan works as a Campaigns Associate for the wildlife conservation and animal welfare organization, Born Free USA, to fight against the exploitation of wild animals in captivity.
Prior to her current position with the organization, she worked for several years as a Primate Caregiver and Veterinary Assistant at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary in South Texas. In her current position, she researches and writes reports on target issues including the private trade of wild animals, wild animals in c...2024-02-1438 min
Now Boarding By Melting PotBorn Free Advocate: Devan Schowe's Journey to Wildlife LiberationWe wish our listeners a healthy and happy 2024.In today's episode of our series Lens on the environment we meet Devan Schowe, a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and animal welfare. Starting her journey with a focus on captive wild animal welfare, she's transformed her dedication into a force for change. Currently serving as a Campaigns Associate at Born Free USA, Devan fights against exploitative practices, aiming to reshape legislation and raise public awareness on critical wildlife conservation issues. Stay tuned to listen to the episode with our host Payal Nayar as we...2024-01-2122 min
All About AnimalsZoos Unveiled: Legalized Exploitation of Wildlife with Devan SchoweIn this episode of the Rising Lioness podcast, host Erica Salvemini and guest Devan Schowe discuss the truth behind the zoo industry. They shed light on the exploitation and mistreatment of wild animals in captivity, as well as the recent partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The podcast highlights the need for better regulations and resources to rehabilitate animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.The podcast starts by addressing the fact that 23% of species in zoos are threatened with extinction, indicating that the majority (77%) are not. Despite...2024-01-1048 min
All About AnimalsOceans Away From Home with Devan SchoweDevan Schowe, a campaign's associate for Born Free USA delves into the "Oceans Away from Home" report, which highlights the suffering of fish in captivity. Fish often face challenges that parallel those of larger, more commonly studied captive animals.This report emphasizes the challenges these aquatic creatures encounter, including compromised welfare and limited opportunities for species-specific behaviors. A research bias further sidelines fish, underscoring the need to value all animals, irrespective of their similarities or differences from humans.Additionally, the rising surge of octopus farming in Spain, raises ethical concerns due to the remarkable intelligence...2023-11-0745 min
All About AnimalsBorn Free USA on Recreational Animal Slaughter in the U.S.In this episode, Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate for Born Free USA, sheds light on their startling and disturbing NEW report, Thrill Kill: Recreational Animal Slaughter in the U.S., released on 5/23/23. Born Free USA’s investigative research explores the dark world of animal slaughter in the name of entertainment, where across the U.S., animals are slaughtered for fun in killing contests, canned hunts, fringe youth group activities and other events. To learn more listen in to our show and read the full report here: https://www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/coexisting/thrillkill/ Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate for Bo...2023-06-2740 min
Forces for Nature59. How to Spot Abusive Animal Situations on Social Media & Live Interactions with Devon SchoweSend Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!Have you had wild animal photo opportunities while on vacation? Have you "liked" cute exotic animal videos on social? Are you dying for an opportunity to hold a baby monkey? If so, you may unintentionally be fueling a dark industry and promoting animal abuse.Devan Schowe is the campaigns director for Born Free USA, an organization that works to ensure that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to...2023-06-0527 min
The PrimateCastBorn Free USA's Devan Schowe on animal advocacy, ethics, welfare and conservation in the USASend us a textThis episode features a conversation with Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate with animal advocacy and wildlife nonprofit, Born Free USA. Born Free USA, and its parent Born Free, are charitable organizations advocating for animal welfare and compassionate conservation, with the ultimate goal of ending human exploitation of animals for any reason. In the interview, Devan outlines the history of the organization - it has a very Hollywood origin story! - and all of the twists and turns that brought her to it. Devan’s profile can be found on...2023-05-091h 38
All About AnimalsEffective Animal Advocacy: Born Free USA with Devan SchoweBillie Groom, chats with Devan Schowe of Born Free USA, a long-time influential and impactful organization whose members and affiliates campaign to keep wild animals in the wild.“Born Free” – the words instantly conjure up a nostalgic image of creatures great and small living symbiotically in their natural environment. Although not always easy or without fear, it is the way nature intended them to live.Take a journey into the workings of Born Free USA, a long-standing and influential organization protecting the rights of wild animals for generations. Host, and animal rights advocate, Billie Groom chats...2023-02-1336 minThe Animal Rescue Podcast: what you always wanted to know but didn’t know who to askEp. 50: Born Free USAMy guest this week is Devan Schowe from Born Free USA. We discuss primate welfare and conservation, why we should care, and so much more! You can learn more about the organization and their work online at www.bornfreeusa.org or on social media @bornfreeusaorg.
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Species UniteDevan Schowe: Captivity Sucks“The pets tend to be the most behaviorally disturbed, I would say. They have the hardest transition most of the time into kind of sanctuary life, because with the pet trade, infants are usually taken from their mothers within a few days or a few weeks after they're born. And most primate species in the wild will stay with their mothers for at least a couple of years, if not for most of their life. So that's incredibly damaging right off the bat, because that separation is very traumatizing.” – Devan Schowe Devan Schowe is the Campaig...2022-09-2136 min
On WildlifeSpecial Episode: Primate Welfare with Devan SchoweWe’re switching things up a little in this week's episode. We’re talking about the well-being of all primates and how keeping them in captivity can impact their behaviors and diminish their quality of life. To learn more about this critical topic, we have invited Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate at Born Free USA, to talk about it. So join us as we take a closer look at primate welfare. For sources and more information, please visit our website.2022-07-1322 min
Cats of the WildBackyard Big Cats: Devan Schowe, Born Free USAOn February 26, 2019 - the Big Cat Public Safety Act was introduced to the US House of Representatives - in its official summary, it's a bill that revises the restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats - species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats.
The introduction of this bill was the result of years of advocacy and campaign work from animal organisations such as the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Big Cat Rescue and Born Free USA...2022-01-1120 min