I give my take on the science teacher who fed a puppy to a snapping turtle. I then discuss my thoughts on the decision to euthanize the turtle.
Episode #15: Octopus, Sea Turtles, & Hammerheads
Could you imagine getting paid to swim with sharks, rescue sea turtles, and train an octopus named "Octavia"? If so, this weeks "Animals To The Max" Podcast is for you! I sit down with aquarist Sam from the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. We talk about her early childhood marine inspirations, swimming with Great White Sharks in South Africa, and finally landing her dream job as an aquarist. We discuss her duties taking care of spider crabs, training an octopus, rescuing sea turtles, and other Adventure Aquarium residents, including Hippos! https://www.adventureaquarium.com
Episode #11: Wolves Pt. 2
In order to hear both sides of the controversial wolf reintroduction, I sit down with avid sportsman Caleb. We discuss common wolf criticisms including their impact on deer and elk herds, surplus killings, and encounters with humans. We also touch base on predator management, trophy hunting in Africa, and wildlife conservation.
Episode #10: Wolves
In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Howell, director of the New York Wolf Conservation Center. We discuss the controversial wolf reintroduction, dispel common myths and misconceptions, and talk about their complex social systems. For more information, please visit: https://nywolf.org
Episode #9: My Dream Job: Saving Birds Of Prey
In this episode, I sit down with Erin Katzner. She's the director of Global Engagement for The Peregrine Fund and has worked with Birds of Prey for over 27 years. We discuss her early beginnings at The Columbus Zoo, training birds at The National Aviary, and landing her dream job working for The Peregrine Fund: https://www.peregrinefund.org
Episode #8: The Adventures Of A World Traveler
In this episode, I speak with my good friend and world traveler, Amy Major. We discuss her first trip to the African country of Malawi, zip lining through the jungles of Costa Rica, visiting the Australia Zoo, driving through the Serengeti and exploring Tanzania, and participating in a penguin conservation program in South Africa.
Episode #7: So, You Want To Be A Zookeeper?
Have you ever wondered what it's like being a zookeeper? In this episode, I sit down with zookeeper, Mathew Price. He's worked in the zoological field for over 18 years. He discusses the various zoos he has worked at and shares his insight working in the field. Check out Matt's podcast, Zookeeper Stories: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zookeeper-stories/id1105130412?mt=2
Episode #6: 2017 Recap
In this episode, I discuss the highlights of each month to coincide with my 2017 Blog Recap.