Episode 109—Croc Rock & Turtle Lore (feat. Frank ‘Alligator’ Robb)
Maybe we should call this our first ever episode of Shared Science, but once we got talkin' crocs with Frank 'Alligator' Robb we just couldn't help ourselves! Join us on a journey through crocodilians of the distant past (fighting dinosaurs), recent past (How Frank caught Chicago's 'Chance the Snapper'), and near future (as the key to unlocking a cure for cancer). You'll also learn a little about Sue the T-Rex, the Lake Michigan Serpent, and a brief lesson on how to catch a dinosaur!
Chonkosaurus Rex the average sized snapping turtle
Nat & frank at TTH recording
Differences btwn crocs and gators
Then This Happened ep. feat. Frank
Phil Wilkerson alligator study (article)
The Lake Michigan Serpent (article)
A Natural History of Sea Serpents by Adrian Shine (book)
Shared History ep 5: Anne Kolb Nature Center
Shared History ep. 95: History of Dragons
More on Frank
Frank Robb is an animal researcher, a crocodilian expert and endocrinologist, an expert on your favorite local lizards, an environmental educator, and a podcast host himself with his nonprofit EEARSS. Check out the EEARSS podcast and donate to their cancer research here.
Follow Frank @alligatorrobb on IG or via @eearss_org.
SOURCES:
Frank’s extensive knowledge and experience.
CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
Animations: The Banditry Co.
SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by The Banditry Co.