"I've been fortunate to spend my life among animals, and they've taught me so much about what it means to be human."

"I've been called a 'tree hugger' and I wear it as a badge of honor."

"We are a part of the natural world, and when we destroy it, we destroy ourselves."

"My life's work has been to try and help people understand that animals are not just things."

"Every creature has a role to play in the ecosystem, and we need to respect that."