All In The Mind presents... What The Duck?!All In The Mind presents... What The Duck?!
All In The Mind
An excerpt from a new ABC podcast called What the Duck?! Each week the ABC's resident nature nerd Ann Jones explores the most unusual elements of our natural world — the ones that make you go What the Duck?!
7:34•9 Mar 2022
What The Duck?! The Hidden Stories Behind Bird Names
“It hurts us physically, certainly, spiritually, absolutely. It's insulting really, because it is not their name. It's not been their name for tens of thousands of years.”
Ever wondered why some bird names make you do a double-take? In this intriguing episode, 'All In The Mind' shares an excerpt from ABC's new podcast 'What The Duck?!', hosted by nature enthusiast Ann Jones. This episode dives into the quirky world of bird names and uncovers how misogyny and colonization have influenced these labels.
Ann Jones chats with Nola Turner-Jensen, a Wiradjuri woman from western New South Wales, who sheds light on the cultural significance of bird names and the devastating impact of replacing indigenous names with European ones. Turner-Jensen explains how these names are more than just words; they carry stories and identities that are vital to cultural heritage. The conversation also touches on the power of humor and storytelling in making nature more relatable and inspiring curiosity.
If you're curious about the hidden tales behind bird names and want to understand the deeper cultural connections, this episode is a must-listen.
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