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 #18: Wildlife Rescue
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and one of the hardest working people in wildlife rescue, Mady Rothchild. She runs Animals In Distress, a native wildlife rescue based in Boise, Idaho. We discuss her rescue work with bats, badgers, beavers, birds, fawns, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and cougar kittens. She also gives advice to anyone looking to start or work at a wildlife rescue. For more information, please visit: http://idahowildliferescue.org
Episode #16: Wildlife Advocate & Adventure Enthusiast
In this episode, I speak to wildlife advocate and adventure enthusiast, Aaron Couch. We discuss his early beginnings volunteering at zoos and working at a pet emergency clinic in Alaska. We then discuss wolves, his work at the Teton Raptor Center, and how to inspire others interested in working with wildlife.
Visit Aaron's blog: http://destinationreroute.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 #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 #5: Vipers, Cobras, and Komodo Dragons
In this episode, I talk to herpetologist, Matt Edgar. He has over two decade's worth of experience working with venomous snakes, crocodilians, Komodo Dragons, and the rare Tuatara. We discuss his time working in the reptile and aquatic department at the St. Louis Zoo, catching Anole lizards in Jamaica, and searching for vipers in Armenia.
Episode #3: African Adventures and Tigers in India
In this episode, I sit down with special guest Valerie Hershey. She's a former zookeeper turned science teacher who has traveled the world in search of rare and exotic animals. We begin exploring what sparked her interest in animals and how that led her to become a zookeeper. We then dive into her world travels to Kenya, The Seychelles Islands, and India in search of the elusive tiger.
Episode #2: Owl Dilemma
In this episode, I talk about the unexpected injured Eagle Owl found in my chicken coop and the dilemmas of rescuing animals.