By corbin on 7/29/2009 1:26 PM

I regret to inform everyone that “Spike” our resident Bearded Dragon passed away early this afternoon. Ever since we rescued Spike in the summer of 2006 he has brought so much joy to not only me and the people who work with him on a daily basis but to the millions of people he has educated. Always an audience favorite, Spike would steal the show by bobbing his head up and down or doing his famous pushups.



Spike was always the perfect candidate to sit on people’s shoulders or even people’s heads! Here we are both pictured in the fall of 2006.



One of his favorite things to do was bask outside in his custom built habitat in the summer. Here he is doing what beardies’ do best: Flaring up! Anytime...

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By corbin on 7/27/2009 12:09 PM

One of my favorite destinations that I have visited ever since I was a kid is Utah’s Hogle Zoo. This 42 acre zoological park is home to some of the world’s most incredible creatures. During a recent visit I was really impressed with their Elephant Encounter exhibit which is home to the zoo’s African Elephants and White Rhinos.



The Elephant Encounter exhibit is made up into four distinct yards. Each one of these yards provides the elephants and rhinos positive stimulus and enrichment. Elephants (whom are some of the most intelligent animals on earth) require constant activities to keep them happy and healthy.



This picture was taken by my phone. Check out how close you can get to the zoo’s gorgeous rhinos! It’s...

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By corbin on 7/21/2009 10:04 AM

I just recently visited my old home in Robie Creek, Idaho. It’s amazing how much growing up in this small community influenced my passion for animals and how I decided to dedicate my life to them.



Behind me is the cabin my family and I lived in for nearly five years. The majority of my childhood was always spent up here in the mountains. Since I didn’t have any close friends for miles away I was always surrounded by all sorts of wildlife. I kept chickens, pigeons, ducks, pheasants, doves, a pot belly pig, and small lizards. I even would put on small “wildlife” shows for my family with the bugs and frogs I used to catch.



This is a picture of me and my Aunt Joyce back in the early 90’s with my first pet lizard named Booger. Booger was a Green Iguana...

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By corbin on 7/13/2009 7:22 PM

One of my absolute favorite animals is the Spotted Hyena. These mysterious African creatures have been puzzling scientists and researchers for years. I recently found out five amazing facts about these mammals that I would like to share!  

Number 5

Did you know that the Spotted Hyena is more closely related to a cat than a dog?



Number 4

Female Spotted Hyenas are larger than the males AND lead a matriarchal society (dominated by females). Females are also a lot more aggressive and assertive.



Number 3

Their bite is the strongest in the animal kingdom! Unlike most predators they prefer eating the bones and skin over meat. The only things they can’t digest are horns and fur BUT they still eat...

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By corbin on 7/9/2009 7:40 AM

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE taking pictures of animals. That's why I asked YOU to send me some of your favorite pics. I received tons of e-mails containing pictures that have been taken all over the world! It was so hard to choose just 5 for today's blog but rest assured...If your picture didn't make it don't worry...I will start posting new pics my readers send me weekly so there is a chance it still might show up!

The picture above was sent by Krissy Poderzwinski in San Diego, CA. It was taken at the world famous San Diego Zoo's Tiger River Exhibit. LOVE the pic Krissy! Thanks for sending it in~





"Hi Corbin- Just received your tweet about wanting our animal pics...well here you go! I'm actually visiting Sea World today with my daughter! We are watching this live dolphin show as...

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By corbin on 7/7/2009 12:31 PM

We just finished filming a segment with my three gorgeous emus Cosmo, Ernie, and Napoleon. It was the first time that my emus have EVER seen a camera crew and what can I say? It was an incredible experience! A lot of people know that I love my three birds to death…but what a lot of people DON’T know is that I have had a long history with my emus that started many years ago at an early age.



Ever since I can remember I have always been fascinated with emus. They always reminded me of “modern day dinosaurs.” The way they walk, the way they move, and the shape of their feet all resemble ancient creatures that once roamed this earth. Here at fifteen years old, I am pictured with Cosmo. He was just a little chick when we received him in June of 2005.



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By corbin on 7/1/2009 3:11 PM

Considered one of the most recognizable if not one of the most celebrated animals in this century is the Polar Bear. These magnificent bears have captured the hearts of millions and have been a constant face in international documentaries, movies, magazines, and zoos. So why are scientists predicting that this majestic animal will be gone within a century?



 



For a while polar bears were constantly killed for trophies. Humans also moved into the polar bear’s habitat limiting the space that these large bears need. Fortunately many countries have set up hunting restrictions and have set aside land just for the bears.



Another factor affecting these bears is pollution. It contains high levels of chemicals that affect the bear’s immune system. Some of the effects include reproductive failure and malformed organs. They ingest the majority of the foreign chemicals from the seals they eat out in the wild that have been affected as well as the bears.

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