Animals To The Max Podcast

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Episode #126: Wildlife Traveler Jacob Emerson May 25, 2020

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In this episode, I welcome wildlife traveler and volunteer, Jacob Emerson. We discuss his childhood growing up in Australia, working at Sea World, and then his world travels. Highlights include his encounter with Orangutans and a massive Komodo Dragon! We then discuss his work with the Gibbon Conservation Society in Malaysia.

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Episode #125: Crosstown Exotics May 18, 2020

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In this episode, I chat with reptile handler and educator, Colin Langenderfer from Crosstown Exotics based in Chicago. Colin discusses what it’s like running a traveling reptile and bug show and how they are coping with the Coronavirus. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being an animal handler on movie/TV show sets. Other fun topics include animal bites, stories from the road, and EMBARRASSING stories that have happened during animal shows. You don’t want to miss it!

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Episode #124: Asian Giant Hornets! May 11, 2020

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In this episode, I interview entomologist and science communicator, Miles Maxcer. We discuss the Asian Giant Hornets, recently dubbed the “Murder Hornets”, that have been reported in the U.S. Miles discusses potential hazards of Asian Giant Hornets being invasive in the U.S. and its detrimental effects on native bee populations. We also cover theories on how they got in the United States and why some people even eat them! Other topics include Mile’s fascination with ants and some really interesting facts!

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Episode #123: Exotic Pet Vet May 04, 2020

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In this episode, I speak with vet student, Rachel Ellerd. She’s currently attending Texas A&M University where she is studying exotic animal medicine. We discuss vet school, how she was able to apply while still pursuing her undergraduate degree, and her various internships. Highlights include her trips to South Africa where she learned to dart wildlife and Thailand where she met Asian Elephants! She also provides great insight to anyone interested in becoming a veterinarian!

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Episode #122: Amazon River Dolphins! Apr 27, 2020

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In this episode, we discuss the amazing Amazon River Dolphin! I speak with Suzanne Smith, the executive director of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation. We discuss the river dolphins, her research in the amazon, how YOU at home can join her on an expedition, and how we help save the River Dolphins in the wild.

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Episode #121: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill- 10 years later Apr 23, 2020

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In this special edition, bonus episode for Earth Day, I’m joined by Dr. Cynthia Smith from the National Marine Mammal Foundation. We discuss the 10-year anniversary of the Deepwater Oil Spill, the largest in history and its impact on dolphins and other marine animals.

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Episode #120: Safaris & Tourism: What Now? Apr 20, 2020

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In this episode, we welcome back show favorite, Gerry van der Walt. He’s an international Tour & Expedition Leader, Travel & Nature Photographer, and co founder of Wild Eye, a photographic safari company. We discuss the Coronavirus, how it’s affecting the safari tourism industry, and the importance of positivity. Other topics include Gerry’s favorite safari destinations, animal encounters, social media tips, AND whether he’d rather come across a lone hippo or buffalo out in the bush!

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Episode #119: Pangolins! Apr 13, 2020

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In this episode, we highlight one of the world’s most unusual and trafficked animals, the pangolin. I sit-down with wildlife conservation professional, Lauren Ayres. She’s the pangolin conservation coordinator for the Global Conservation Force (GFC) and currently an educator at one of the nation’s most reputable zoos. We discuss pangolins, the Coronavirus, illegal wildlife trade, the ethics of wet markets, and why we should conserve the world’s only scaly mammal. Other topics include Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ and Lauren’s early beginnings at a big cat rescue.

For more information, please visit: https://www.laurenayres.com
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Global Conservation Force: https://globalconservationforce.org

Sources and links for further reading:

Preliminary reports (Not peer reviewed/published; may be under journal/peer review):

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jmv.25731

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982220303602

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.02.17.951335v1

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.16.993816v2.abstract

Summary of findings (compiled by journalists &/or scientists):

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317175442.htm

https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-origins-genome-analysis-suggests-two-viruses-may-have-combined-134059

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-chinas-bat-woman-hunted-down-viruses-from-sars-to-the-new-coronavirus1/

https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/conservationists-set-the-record-straight-on-covid-19s-wildlife-links/?fbclid=IwAR15mMAonbsAT34uwdA2wsQkiW2YmB56k25XFNOES5oZSkT_o9ak-mXR4QU

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00548-w

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Episode #118: The Batman Returns! Apr 06, 2020

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In this episode, I interview Joe D’Angeli also known as New Jersey’s Batman. Joe has been working with bats for over 30 years and currently runs the Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Garfield, New Jersey. http://www.njbatman.com We discuss the Coronavirus, why Joe believes he may have gotten it back in early January, and how bats are NOT to blame for the virus. We then discuss wet markets, wildlife trafficking, and zoonotic diseases. Other topics include Joe’s take on “Tiger King”, “Blackfish”, and the ethics of horse racing.

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Episode #117: 'Tiger King' Review Mar 30, 2020

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In this episode, I have a round table discussion with Chris and Angie from the All Creatures Podcast about Netflix’s popular docu-series, ‘Tiger King’. It’s controversial and at times, the conversation gets heated, but more importantly, it’s a sound discussion and a good distraction during these trying times.

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