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The Good Keepers' Guide

How people keep and look after animals

World Service,10 episodes

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Sheep
We uses their hair, meat, skin and even their intestines
25 Dec 2000,13 mins
Oysters
Some breeds produce iridescence pearls and others are a good source of protein
18 Jan 2001,13 mins
Goats
Not easy to handle, why do we keep them?
18 Jan 2001,13 mins
Cows
Domesticated for centuries, in some cultures cows are considered sacred
02 Feb 2001,14 mins
Pigs
They make a distinct grunting noise, an oink
12 Feb 2001,13 mins
Silkworms
The larva or caterpillar of a moth is also known as a silkworm
15 Feb 2001,13 mins
Fish
They are found in both salt and fresh waters - examining fish
06 Mar 2001,13 mins
Leeches
They have made regular appearances in horror films but some people breed leeches
06 Mar 2001,12 mins
Bees
Collecting pollen and nectar for the hive, bees are famously busy
16 Mar 2001,13 mins
The Leatherback Sea Turtle
They are not domesticated, kept or farmed
23 Mar 2001,13 mins