Kindness Is Being Dr. Marc Bekoff–A lifetime dedicated to helping and advocating for animals.

By Anitha Rao Robinson

Children's author and conservationist Anitha Rao-Robinson invites listeners to join her as she creates a community of kindness. She speaks with children and young adults as they share their incredible stories of kindness towards animals. the environment, and people.

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Dr. Marc Bekoff, joins Anitha to share his journey into the study of animal behaviour and how humans and non-human animals are not as different as some think. Dr. Bekoff talks about the many emotions, such as love, grief and empathy, that non-human animals show. He also talks about his long time friendship with Dr. Jane Goodall and he shares exciting news of an upcoming picture book he co-wrote with her—

Every Elephant Has a Name, by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff comes out in February of 2027!

To learn more about Dr. Bekoff, check out his website:
Marc Bekoff

As a thank you to Dr. Bekoff for sharing his story, Anitha donated to the Jane Goodall Institute and Animals Asia.

Dr. Jane, who passed away on October 1, 2025, was and still is a hero for Anitha. In fact, Anitha dedicated the month of April 2026 to showcasing folks who knew Dr. Jane and/or loved the animals she loved. To learn about the work the Jane Goodall Institute continues to do, check out the following link:
Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. They have been rescuing bears from lives of cruelty and giving them the safety and care they deserve for over 25 years.