Tag Archives: Anthropology

Fear of Snakes: David Manly

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David Manly is a biologist and freelance science author who writes for blogs such as Scientific American which is where I came across his excellent story on venom. But not only does he write for Scientific American but he’s also got his own blog The Definitive Host. So come along with us as we discuss the Fear of Snakes with David and he gives us his insights.

Fear of Snakes: Dr. Katie MacKinnon

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Dr. Katie MacKinnon sits down in the Reptile Living Room with us to continue

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our discussion on the Fear of Snakes and shares with us some of her personal insights as an anthropologist. She explains to us some of the primate behaviours she’s personally observed in the wild when primates encounter snakes. For more information on Dr. MacKinnon and her work you can find her here Saint Louis University and also Midwest Primate Interest Group.