National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore

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In this episode, I interview world-renowned photographer, speaker, author, and conservationist, Joel Sartore. Joel has been working with the National Geographic for over 30 years. He has visited over 40 countries and photographed thousands of different species. He founded the National Geographic Photo Ark. It’s a multiyear effort to document every species living in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help save wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts. To date he has photographed 11.500 species. His goal is to reach 20,000 species!

As you’ll find out in the interview, Joel initially reached out to me to photograph two of my animals. “Irwin” my Solomon Island Tree Skink and my Blue Panay Tarantula. It turns out Irwin, my skink I’ve had for 13 years, is quite rare! A taxonomist came back and said Irwin was a Solomon Islands Tree Skink, Corucia zebrata, ‘Malaita form’. Irwin is likely a southern form of this skink with possible mixed heritage.

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Pygmy Seahorses & Coral Reefs with Dr. Richard Smith

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In this episode, I sit-down with marine biologist, photographer, and author of The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs. Dr. Richard Smith. We discuss coral reefs, diving around the world, and his work studying TINY pygmy seahorses!

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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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Animal Expert & Adventurer Coyote Peterson!

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In this episode, I interview animal expert, author, adventurer, and YouTube personality, Coyote Peterson. Known from his Brave Wilderness Channel on YouTube, his videos have garnered over 3.8 BILLION views and the channel alone has 18.1 million subscribers. Coyote tells it all in this very canid interview!

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Planning A Trip To Yellowstone: What YOU Need to Know!

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In this episode, I go over my TOP TIPS when planning a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I discuss the best places to view wildlife, the best times to visit the parks, what to expect, how to stay safe, what to do if a bear attacks you, and MORE! If you are dreaming of visiting Yellowstone one day, THIS is a must listen!

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Grizzly Bear Kills Bull Elk in the Yellowstone River, Hayden Valley YouTube Video

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Red Wolves, Backyard Wildlife, & More!

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In this episode, I speak with naturalist John Pollpeter. For 23 years, he has worked at the Woodlands Nature Station, a nature center in Kentucky, home to over 55 native species. Animals he works with include the critically endangered Red Wolf, one of the rarest carnivores on the planet. John is also blind, and discusses his journey and how he turned his disability, into an opportunity traveling the world. Other topics include backyard wildlife, bats, and how to live with venomous snakes!

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Feeding Sharks For Tourism: Is This BAD?

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In this episode, I sit down with shark conservationist and marine turtle specialist, Carlee Jackson. Carlee has just finished her thesis on the effects of feeding sharks for tourism in Belize, and shares her findings. We also discuss her early beginnings, close shark encounters, and sea turtles!

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Cocaine Hippos!

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In this episode, we discuss ‘Cocaine Hippos’ AKA the invasive hippos in South America that escaped from drug lord Pablo Escobar’s private zoo. He started out with four, now there are over 100 invasive hippos in South America. Joining me on the show to discuss these ‘Cocaine Hippos’ is scientist, Dr. Jonathan Shurin. He’s from the Section of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution at the University of California. Jonathan has been studying the ecological impact of these hippos and gives us some insight on these alien inhabitants!

LA TIMES ARTICLE featuring Dr. Jonathan Shurin: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2020-02-09/uc-san-diego-biologist-colombia-cocaine-hippos-pablo-escobar

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