By corbin on
9/22/2009 5:16 PM
Hey everyone!
The animals and I visit “Mike and Kate” from Boise’s Mix 106 (105.9fm) tomorrow from 8:00 – 9:00am (Mountain Standard Time). Make sure to tune in....or if you’re out of state listen LIVE at www.mix106radio.com. You can even have the chance to be caller NUMBER 9 at (208) 376-5106 and make Kate hold “Charlotte” our tarantula! This should be quite interesting....
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By corbin on
9/21/2009 7:33 PM
Our monthly appearances on “FOX NEWS This Morning” has proven to be quite a hit! So much that we have branched out to feature not only reptiles but other animals as well. This past Friday we did a feature on farm animals! Here is your behind-the-scenes look at what really happened and how we pulled it all together!
***Here I’m pictured with Austin from Double XL Ranch. They provided the baby piglets for the segment. The babies were only 6 days old! They had to be kept extremely warm inside the studio for their safety.
This is a picture of a 6 month-old goat named “Baby.” She was SO fat, that right before shooting began, the producers thought that she was pregnant and wondered when she was due! Poor girl…
This horse ALMOST...
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By corbin on
9/20/2009 11:40 AM
One of my ALL-TIME favorite animals is the orangutan. These “red apes” are one of our closest living relatives. After recently observing a mother and baby I found out that they even act like us too! For instance: Did you know that mosquitoes bother orangutans just like they do humans and they will use branches like fly swatters to swish them away?
Just like a young child, this orangutan was enjoying himself by playing with this bottle cap (don’t worry; it was given to him as enrichment by his keepers). *** Did you know that baby orangutans cry when they’re hungry, whimper when they’re hurt and smile at their mothers?
In captivity, for security and comfort, orangutans will even cover themselves up with a blanket!*** Did you know...
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By corbin on
9/13/2009 1:30 PM
During a recent trip up to Whistler in beautiful British Columbia, I had the opportunity to stop along the way and check out some local marine life during a low tide. Low tides provide a glimpse into interesting marine life communities that are seldom seen.
I’m a HUGE starfish fan! I was so excited to see literally hundreds of them attached to rocks. Did you know that starfish have microscopic eyes at the end of each arm? This enables the starfish to view movement and differentiate between light and dark.
Some marine life you just can’t see during a low tide. We talked to some scuba divers in the area and they said that just 20 feet below in a rocky cave was a Giant Pacific Octopus! I couldn’t get...
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By corbin on
8/25/2009 2:19 PM
I was SO excited today to write a blog about my recent visit to one of the of country’s most diverse collection of reptiles at the St. Louis Zoo. The Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium is home to hundreds of species of reptiles found all over the world, most of which are in danger or threatened.
Look at this toothy creature! Rarely seen in zoos, the False Gharial is unique because of its long slender snout and sharp pointy teeth designed to catch fish. Found in Indonesia and Malaysia these crocodilians are endangered due to habitat destruction, interference with humans, and the skin trade.
One of my favorite species that has quite an aggressive reputation is the Gaboon Viper. Found in the tropical rainforests of East...
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By corbin on
8/20/2009 12:19 AM
Check out this amazing picture taken of the two rescued Grizzly Bears who live at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, BC Canada. Their exhibit was incredible complete with grassy hills, trees, ponds, and flowing streams. They sure live in 4-STAR accommodations!
More pictures and stories coming soon.
- Corbin
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By corbin on
8/3/2009 7:45 AM
Hello from the open road! This week the animals and I are traveling across the country spreading our message about conservation, education, and responsible pet ownership.***The picture above (taken in Wyoming) describes everything tour reminds me of: the open road, the long drive, and the beautiful sky above.
Our first appearance of many was in Denver, Colorado. We always pass Denver along our way to New York City but never have the time or means to stop. This was the first time the animals and I appeared on Denver TV!
I love this picture of the Denver skyline in the early morning. After our segment the clouds cleared up and gave way to clear blue skies. Since we didn't have too much time in the city I tried...
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