Archives for the ‘Recommendation’ Category

Children’s non-fiction - I’m Lucy: A day in the life of a young bonobo

By Debra Durham • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Non-fiction, Recommendation

For the budding primatologist or eco-minded kid, I’m Lucy should be fun and educational summertime hit. And what a great cause. And look at that face. Makes me wish I were a kid!


Film recommendation: Thailand’s Urban Giants

By Debra Durham • May 19th, 2008 • Category: Elephants, Recommendation, Video

This documentary film highlights both the cultural and ethical issues raised by the practices of working and “performing” elephants in Thailand’s urban centers. The stories of individuals take the film beyond essentialist views of elephants and of human-elephant relationships - be they cruel and exploitative or supportive and kind.