Among Companion Species

Wildlife conservation can become a poetic act, but also a risky job. Veterinarian and poet María Sánchez writes about the rural setting, at the same time working with native breeds at risk of extinction. For his part, biologist Luis Arranz knows what it is to place his life on the line to protect the last wild animals living on nature reserves in the heart of Africa. The two of them will be talking about the poetics, the importance, the need and the risk involved in caring for and living with so-called “companion species”. During the session the short film Alas/Tierra, by Maddi Barber, will be screened.