The Wildlife Experience
Season 1
by Andrew Austin
In this episode I interview Kenzie Cherniak (@kenziecherniak on Instagram). Kenzie is a passionate conservationist that works for Texan By Nature, a unique organization that unites conservation and business in the name of conserving wildlife and ecosystems in the Lone Star State. We touch on a wide range of topics including her experience working with bats at TCU, cool bat facts, Texas horned lizards, innovative bird conservation, veganism, trophy hunting in Africa, eco-tourism, great apes, and other interesting topics.
In this episode I interview Viviana Ricardez (@first_lady_of_texasturtles on Instagram). Viviana is a serious turtle nerd and the vice president of a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the study and conservation of Texas turtles (texasturtles.org). We talk all about the natural history of turtles, turtle conservation, turtle research, alligator snapping turtles, how to find turtles, and other turtle-y topics.
In this episode I interview my pal Keith Andringa. Keith is a PhD student at Texas A&M University studying ornithology with a deep passion for birds and science. We cover a lot of ground with birds including migration, basic bird biology, threats to birds, bird banding, his experience studying birds, etc.. We also discuss hunting, the value of natural history museums, the origins of birding, among other topics related to wildlife conservation.
In this episode I interview my friend and host of the CrocKast Podcast Nate Truax. We talk about his experience working with crocs, Ohio wildlife, birding, and more.
In this episode I chop it up with Jack Nailor (@roadtripmonster on Instagram) about wildlife, herping, and his perspective as a "regular dude" who is passionate about conservation and wildlife.
For Episode 1 I interview Aanjaneya Chaturvedi (@aan_an_adventure on Instagram). We discuss a variety of topics including his experience living and working in India, fish diversity, alligator gar biology, game fish management, and other wildlife ramblings.
Quick introduction and overview of my goals with this podcast.