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64 | Cutting Edge Research on Diamondbacks with Dr. Jayme Waldron
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Length:
73 minutes
Released:
Nov 4, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Waldron to talk more about one of his favorite snakes, the Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (EDB). Jayme has spent much of her career working in the low country of South Carolina both in the pine savannas and on sea islands. The common thread of this podcast is the research program of one of the leading contemporary ecologists studying EDBs. They discuss a wide range of topics including life history, movements, snake-human interactions, misconceptions on the timing of breeding, and so much more. Stay tuned to the end to hear the story of Hussie, an amazing story of snake longevity and a researcher’s connection to an animal. Connect with Jayme on her website.Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.
Released:
Nov 4, 2022
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Podcast episode
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24 | Land Conservation for Snakes with Steve Friedman: Chris talks snakes with Steve Friedman, Director of Real Estate for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Chris and Steve talk about the importance of land conservation for combating habitat loss and fragmentation as one of the greatest threats to snakes. They also talk about the primary land conservation tools and how they work. Finally, as an example, they go through a large effort in Georgia to protect Gopher Tortoises and many snakes, by protecting hundreds of thousands of acres. by Snake Talk