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Ghosts Of The Mountains: Snow Leopards

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In this episode, we talk about one of the most elusive animals on the planet: The Ghost Of The Mountains AKA Snow Leopards!!!! I sit-down with Koustubh Sharma, a senior regional ecologist from the Snow Leopard Trust. He has been studying snow leopards for 14 years. We discuss their elusive habits, conflicts with local farmers, their genetic relationship with tigers, and Koustubh shares a thrilling story about his WILD encounter with a Snow Leopard!

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Episode #90: Eaten Alive By A Botfly

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In this special edition Halloween episode, ecologist Richard Rachman, recounts his experience being eaten alive by a botfly!

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Episode #86: Quick Bites: Leopard Seals!

These photos were taken in accordance with Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit No: 20599.

These photos were taken in accordance with Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit No: 20599.

In this first-ever edition of “Quick Bites”, I recap some fun facts I learned during my interview with Dr. Doug Krause about Leopard Seals. To hear more and the FULL interview, please check out episode #85: Leopard Seals with Dr. Doug Krause: https://corbinmaxey.com/podcast-1/episode-85-leopard-seals-w-dr-doug-krause

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Episode #85: Leopard Seals w/ Dr. Doug Krause

These photos were taken in accordance with Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit No: 20599

These photos were taken in accordance with Marine Mammal Protection Act Permit No: 20599

In this episode, I interview NOAA scientist and Leopard Seal researcher, Dr. Doug Krause. He specializes in predator/prey interactions of Antarctic species, in particular Leopard Seals and Antarctic Fur Seals. During the interview, he explains how new innovative techniques like attaching “critter cams”, have opened up the once private world of the Antarctic’s most elusive predator. Other topics include traveling to Antartica, penguins, and recent findings about Leopard Seal ecology.

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Episode #84: The Hyena Scientist

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In this episode, I interview Hyena Scientist, Dr. Kay Holekamp from Michigan State University. She has been studying Spotted Hyenas for over 31 years in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Considered the “Jane Goodall of Hyenas”, Dr. Holekamp sheds light on one of the world’s most misunderstood creatures.

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Episode #78: The Great Wolf Debate

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In this episode, I have a round table discussion with Chris and Angie from The All Creatures Podcast about wolves. We discuss their controversial reintroduction in Yellowstone, impact on the environment being a keystone species, hunting and management of wolves, livestock and human conflicts, and how we can all learn to coexist.

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Episode #44: Biology, Botany, & A Botfly

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In this episode, I interview Richard Rachman, a current undergraduate researcher at California State University. We discuss Richard’s extensive experience in the field and go over highlights, including the time he brought a botfly back home with him in Ecuador!

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