Red Wolves, Backyard Wildlife, & More!

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?

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!

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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Secrets Of An Animal Trainer with Karli Wadman!

In this episode, I speak with animal trainer, Karli Wadman. She’s been working with and training domestic and exotic animal for 15 years. She’s a proud graduate of Moorpark College’s Exotic Animal and Training Management Program (E.A.T.M.) We discuss the various animals she’s worked with: From hornbills to dogs! She also recalls hilarious stories from her work at SeaWorld San Diego’s Pets Rule Show and gives advice to anyone wanting to pursue a career working with animals!

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5 Facts YOU Didn't Know About Cows!

In honor of National Dairy Month, we go over 5 facts YOU didn’t know about cows! I’m joined with my friend and cow expert Dr. Jennifer Spencer from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center. We also recount funny stories from the FFA, “dirty” job stories from the field, and advice for young people wanting to work with farm animals.

For more information, please visit: https://texasdairymatters.tamu.edu

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How To Become a Zookeeper with Keeper Jawnie

In this episode, I interview Zookeeper Jawnie from the Nashville Zoo. Jawnie shares insight on her journey to landing her “dream job” working with Clouded Leopards, Okapis, and Red Pandas! If you want to be a zookeeper or work with animals in any capacity, THIS is the show for you!

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Episode #128: Zookeeper Andie

In this episode, I welcome animal trainer, educator, and zookeeper Andie Haugen from the Cincinnati Zoo. Andie goes into detail on her journey to landing her “dream job” working with cheetahs and other animals. This is an EXCELLENT episode for anyone interested in working in the zoo field!

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Episode #127: Anti-Poaching Ranger Mike Veale

In this episode, I interview Global Conservation Force President & Founder, Mike Veale. Mike is also a trained Anti-Poaching Ranger and has been on the front line protecting wildlife in Africa since 2014. During the interview, Mike discusses what it was like working as senior mammal keeper at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park. He goes into detail what it was like working with two of the world’s remaining Northern White Rhinos and how that experience motivated him to sell everything he owned, and move to Africa to become a ranger. He recalls experiences from the field including his fight to save some of the world’s most endangered animals. Other topics include his thoughts on trophy hunting and if there is still hope for rhinos.

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