RSPCA Animal Futures
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<p>Journalist and broadcaster Kate Quilton explores what the world might look like for animals in 2050. She talks to guests about some of the big challenges facing animals, such as the way we use technology, the food we eat, how we see and treat animals and our impact on nature. She explores how the choices we make today could influence the world animals - and us - enjoy in the future.</p>
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Recent Episodes
November 14, 2025
Special Edition - Wilberforce Lecture 2025
Kate Quilton interviews Melanie Challenger, Jane Lawton, and Thomas Schultz-Jagow about leveraging technology like gene editing and AI to improve animal welfare in this special Wilberforce Lecture episode.
April 2, 2025
Why do we all need nature?
Steve Backshall MBE has loved nature from almost the very first moment he could move around. Since then, nature has given him a career - but also remains one of his favourite ways to spend his spare time, to support his wellbeing and to enjoy life with his family. But why is nature so important to him, and his children? And how can it compete with the television screens and smart phones always vying for our attention? Host Kate Quilton chats to the TV presenter, naturalist and broadcaster about his enthusiasm for nature, sharing the importance of the outdoors with others, and what the future may hold for the natural world and wildlife - both in England and Wales, and further afield. Steve also considers whether there is a tipping point that could encourage society to take nature more seriously - and swing people's perspectives to live their lives in a way that is kinder to all animals. He also talks about why we need to ensure nature feels accessible to people from all walks of life. The Animal Futures podcast is part of the RSPCA Animal Futures Project [https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/animalfutures], which explores five possible scenarios of what the world could be like for animals in 2050. People can have their say on the future of animal welfare by joining The Big Conversation [http://www.rspca.org.uk/bigconversation], and by playing the RSPCA's Animal Futures game [https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/animalfutures/]. Host: Kate Quilton Guests: Steve Backshall, MBE Produced by: Mark Adams, Chris O'Brien, Emily Prideaux and Jo Toscano. Animal Futures Project: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/animalfutures Animal Futures Game: https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/animalfutures/ Animal Futures: The Big Conversation: http://rspca.org.uk/bigconversation
March 26, 2025
Are we ready to talk to animals?
Society has always been fascinated by the prospect of one day being able to talk to animals. But if we did all turn into Dr. Dolittle overnight, what would animals want to tell us? And would we like what they have to say? And amid the growth of artificial intelligence, will we soon be able to communicate better with our animals than ever before? Or is the proliferation of bad advice online, and the way some animals remain undervalued by society, mean we're a bit tone deaf to animals' wants and needs? Broadcaster and journalist Kate Quilton is in conversation with Professor Daniel Mills, from the University of Lincoln, who has spearheaded research about the variety of facial expressions pulled by cats, and utilises computer vision technology to interpret what they mean. He discusses how we process information about what our pets are thinking and feeling; and considers whether animals would ever even want to have conversations with humans! Kate also catches up with the RSPCA's own Dr Samantha Gaines, who is the charity's Head of Companion Animals. She talks about whether we are any good at reading our pets signals, and how the internet can be both a force for good and bad in sharing animal training information. In a must-listen moment, she also grapples with the challenging topic of how we can ever truly know if the pets we share our homes with are happy. The Animal Futures podcast is part of the RSPCA Animal Futures Project [https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/animalfutures], which explores five possible scenarios of what the world could be like for animals in 2050. People can have their say on the future of animal welfare by joining The Big Conversation [http://www.rspca.org.uk/bigconversation], and playing the RSPCA's Animal Futures game [https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/animalfutures/]. Host: Kate Quilton Guests: Professor Daniel Mills and Dr Samantha Gaines Produced by: Mark Adams, Chris O'Brien, Emily Prideaux and Jo Toscano. Animal Futures Project: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/animalfutures Animal Futures Game: https://www.rspca.org.uk/webContent/animalfutures/ Animal Futures: The Big Conversation: http://rspca.org.uk/bigconversation
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- What is RSPCA Animal Futures?
<p>Journalist and broadcaster Kate Quilton explores what the world might look like for animals in 2050. She talks to guests about some of the big challenges facing animals, such as the way we use technology, the food we eat, how we see and treat animals and our impact on nature. She explores how the choices we make today could influence the world animals - and us - enjoy in the future.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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