Ep. 47 – Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil on writing love letters to nature

When We Talk About Animals by Law, Environment & Animals Program at Yale Law School

May 24, 202256:47Science & Medicine

Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s exuberant book of essays, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, & Other Astonishments, has unlocked protective passion for nature among readers since its release...

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