

17: A Silly Lil’ Treat pt.2: BEARly Different
Sep 6, 2023
Maia surprises Grant with a pet story about Wojtek, a Syrian Brown Bear who received human affection during WWII. They discuss the power of a silly lil treat and Wojtek's close bond with soldiers. They also talk about the heroic donkey in the artillery supply company and the life and legacy of Wojtek the bear.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Time Passing Quickly and Teaching Experiences
01:34 • 10min
Announcements, New Patrons, and Listener Email
11:12 • 3min
Timothy Treadwell: The Grizzly Man's Story
14:34 • 2min
Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Dogs That Hunt Lions
16:38 • 2min
Historical Inaccuracy and a Silly Little Treat
19:05 • 1min
Edinburgh in November 1947: Historical Context and Activities
20:34 • 3min
Spontaneous Adventures at the Zoo
23:12 • 16min
The Unbreakable Bond Between Soldiers and Bear
39:27 • 20min
The Heroic Donkey in the Artillery Supply Company
59:33 • 15min
Voitek the Bear: From Abuse to Icon
01:14:18 • 20min