Corbin Maxey Podcast

Alligator Scientist Dr. Kent Vliet!

In this episode, I speak with Alligator Scientist Dr. Kent Vliet from the University Of Florida. Kent has been researching alligators for over 45 years. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on American Alligator biology, courtship, and conservation.

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Growing Up with Cheetahs, Bearcats, Penguins, & Jack Hanna!

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In this episode, I interview Brannon Rapp. She currently works at the Animal Ambassador Programs Department at the world famous, Columbus Zoo. Brannon has been around animals for as long as she can remember. She talks about her favorite memories growing up with exotic animals and what it’s like training cheetahs, bearcats, and penguins. She also goes into detail what it was like growing up around Jack Hanna and filming for Nat Geo’s “Secrets Of The Zoo”.

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Moving My 500 lb. Alligator!

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In this special edition episode, I sit down with my friends, Tyler and Robert, to recount how we recently moved my 500 lb. American Alligator named “Soni”. Other topics include Dwarf Caimans, why alligators don’t make good pets, and a detailed discussion on how to move crocodilians.

Moving My 500 lb. Alligator YouTube Video

Moving My 6ft Alligator YouTube Video

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Champawat Tiger, Grizzy Guy, & MORE Man-Eater Stories w/ The Force Of Nature Podcast

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In this episode, I sit-down with Matthew Hamilton and David Bodtcher from The Force Of Nature Podcast. We discuss more Man-Eater stories throughout history including the Champawat Tiger, responsible for killing 436 people. We also cover the ‘Grizzly Guy’ Timothy Treadwell and his unfortunate encounter with a rogue male Grizzly Bear. Other topics include leopards, sharks, and more information about the Tsavo Man-Eating Lions. This episode is NOT FOR KIDS!

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Episode #114: Coronavirus & Wildlife Trafficking

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In this special edition episode, I discuss the BIG, BAD, Coronavirus!!! I cover its origin, why scientists believe it’s linked to the pangolin, and illegal wildlife trafficking. I also go over symptoms of the virus, what action is being taken, and my thoughts of how it will affect the wildlife trade.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/01/china-bans-wildlife-trade-after-coronavirus-outbreak/

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00548-w

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/health/coronavirus-animals-markets.html

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