Researchers find it very necessary to keep blinkers on. They don't want to admit that the animals they are working with have feelings.

It would be absolutely useless for any of us to work to save wildlife without working to educate the next generation of conservationists.

I believe that we have more capability than any other creature to control our biological inheritance - and we do so most of the time.

We, as humans, have actually developed a sense of social responsibility. We have gone beyond our basic instincts.

When I look back over my life it's almost as if there was a plan laid out for me - from the little girl who was so passionate about animals who longed to go to Africa and whose family couldn't afford to put her through college. Everyone laughed at my dreams. I was supposed to be a secretary in Bournemouth.

Animals are as deserving of a place on this planet as we are, and the difference between us is that humans have a voice they can use to help the animal cause, and it is up to all of us to use it to make a positive difference!

I don't spend that much time being introspective, believe it or not. All I know is that I grew up not questioning God because that's how you are. God was there like the birds and the wind.