Episode #114: Coronavirus & Wildlife Trafficking

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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Episode #111: Wolverines!

In this episode, I interview Rebecca Watters, executive director of The Wolverine Foundation. It’s an organization comprised of wildlife scientists with a common interest in wolverines. We discuss the rare wolverine and its elusive habits, behavior, and diet. We then cover the cultural significance of wolverines throughout history and why they have earned such a bad reputation. Rebecca also recounts her personal encounter with a wolverine in camp (it’s a good story)! and she goes over mind-blowing recent findings including wolverines and their excellent parental care! You won’t want to miss this interview!

For more information, please visit The Wolverine Foundation: http://wolverinefoundation.org

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Episode #110: Condor, King Vulture, Macaw, & Raven!

In this episode, I go over the amazing birds I was able to work with on a recent Today Show appearance. Topics include an unusual desert-dwelling macaw, a beautiful vulture, an intelligent raven, and a magnificent Andean Condor!

Today Show Link: https://www.today.com/video/bird-bonanza-see-hoda-and-jenna-meet-some-feathered-friends-78888005685

14-year-old Corbin on Tonight Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GneW4Sb2DxY&t=14s

Birds Building a Nest on Kathie Lee’s head: https://www.today.com/video/bird-bonanza-klg-hoda-and-joel-mchale-meet-some-feathered-friends-1464944195801

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Episode #109: Giraffes: A Silent Extinction

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Julian Fennessy from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Julian and his wife decided to start the GCF after realizing there wasn’t an organization solely focused on giraffes and their conservation. Today, there are fewer than 111,000 giraffe left in the wild. There are 4X as many elephants yet little is publicly known about the giraffe’s “silent extinction”. Topics include differences between the four giraffe species, interesting giraffe facts, and what YOU can do a home to help the world’s tallest mammal!

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Donate: https://giraffeconservation.org/donate/

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Episode #107: Working Dogs For Conservation

In this episode, I interview Kayla Fratt, the Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Working Dogs For Conservation, the world’s leading conservation detection dog organization. Kayla discusses how the organization uses rescued dogs by training them to detect ammunition, guns, poisons, snares, ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales to help save wild animals and wild habitats.

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Episode #105: Forest Elephants

In this episode, I’m joined by “elephantologist”, Daniella E. Chusyd from Indiana University. Daniella studies the rare Forest Elephant found in central/western Africa. She begins by discussing her early work in Tanzania helping farmers protect their crops from elephants by using “beehive fences” and hot chili peppers. She then goes into the differences between Forest Elephants and Savanna Elephants and why they should be considered a separate species. She then discusses her upcoming work in Africa and gives words of advice for anyone wanting to follow their passion and dreams.

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Episode #104: Dr. Evan Antin

In this episode, I interview real-life veterinarian and host of Animal Planet’s “Evan Goes Wild”, Dr. Evan Antin. We discuss Evan’s early childhood, what it takes to become a vet, and how persistence and hard work landed him a show on Animal Planet. We also discuss his world travels and Evan gives advice to anyone looking to pursue a career in the vet field.

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Episode #98: Animal Planet's Dave Salmoni

In the season three premiere of “Animals To The MAX ”, I interview Animal Planet’s Large Predator Expert, Dave Salmoni. In part 1 of 2, we discuss Dave’s early childhood, training lions, close calls, and Trophy Hunting.

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