Corbin Maxey's Blog

Florida Everglades National Park

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:39:00 GMT

Just a few days ago one of my wildest dreams came true: I visited the Florida Everglades National Park! This incredible park is home to hundreds of animals including over 50 species of reptiles!

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I'm Miami Bound!!!

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:34:00 GMT

If you follow us on twitter (www.twitter.com/corbinmaxey) then you will know that I’m embarking on an adventure that is taking me nearly to the tip of Florida. I’m returning to South Beach!

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Who am I?

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:02:00 GMT

I’ve been blogging for over a year now and I’ve decided that it’s time to switch things up. That’s why instead of me filling YOU in on recent animal facts and stories from the road, I’ve decided to test your animal knowledge. Try to guess what animal I’m talking about with the few details and cropped picture I give you. The answers are at the bottom. Good luck!

I have no natural predators but humans. Scientists who study me call me and my families “The Wolves of the Sea.”

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Fun Facts About Your Favorite Animals

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:45:00 GMT

All my life people have told me how fortunate I am to work with animals. I do truly believe that I have one of the best jobs in the world. Every day I learn something new about them. Whether it’s behavior, eating habits, or just learning their each individual personalities.

That’s why today’s blog is going to full of fun facts you didn’t know about your favorite animals!

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Bath Time

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:57:00 GMT

Today Henry, Jamarkus, Charley, Pinkie, Aerial, Geoffrey, Jamima, Munch, Gilbert, Spicy, Herman, Pierre, Melon, Sparky, Peatree, Little foot, and Dot all got their first bath!!!

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Henry meets his parents

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:44:00 GMT

For the first time in his life, little “Henry”, our first baby Sulcata Tortoise to hatch, had the opportunity to be outside in our tortoise yard. Under close supervision he had the opportunity to meet his parents. These pictures really show you how big these tortoises get!

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Welcome to the World!!!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:19:00 GMT

A lot has been happening around here lately. Just a few days ago, Tinkerbelle our African Sulcata Tortoise’s eggs began hatching! She laid 18 of them in mid October and to our astonishment they hatched in less than five months!

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Feeding Soni

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:37:00 GMT

Ever wonder what it’s like to feed a hungry gator? Here’s a sneak-peak at what I see every time I feed Soni our 6-foot American Alligator.

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5 facts you didn't know about camels

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:49:00 GMT

Just recently I had the opportunity to work with a camel named Clyde on News Channel 7. I learned a lot of amazing facts and decided to put together 5 facts that most people don’t know about camels. For instance: Did you know camel poop is so dry you can start a fire with it?

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Welcome Godzilla!!!

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:51:00 GMT

Here’s a sneak-peak at one of our most recent rescues! This is a 2 foot Green Iguana named Godzilla (please don’t blame me for the name…he came with it)! I rescued him last Monday in Boise where he was living in an apartment window seal. He had no proper UV lights, heat sources, or access to water.

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