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72 | The Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Atlanta

72 | The Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Atlanta

FromSnake Talk


72 | The Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Atlanta

FromSnake Talk

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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Robert Hill, Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Atlanta. They discuss his path to getting to where he is today and about how people can get into working in the zoo field. They talk about Zoo Atlanta including their reptile facility and the animals you might expect to encounter there. Finally they discuss the wide array of education and conservation projects the Herpetology Program works on, including declining amphibians, Eastern Indigo Snakes, and Guatemalan Beaded Lizards.Connect with Robert at Zoo Atlanta.Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.
Released:
Feb 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Faced with a world that instinctually persecutes snakes, Dr. Jenkins talks with the foremost experts on snake biology and conservation. The discussions range widely including topics such as snake ecology, snakebites, and captive breeding. All of the conversations have the same goal, to help the listener increase their knowledge and leave behind any irrational fears of snakes.