Weird History
How A Notorious Criminal's Pet Hippos Are Still A Huge Problem Decades Later
Pablo Escobar: kingpin and... animal lover? In the 1980s, Escobar's zoo at Hacienda Nápoles took shape, filled with exotic animals, including hippos. The zoo was only functional for about 10 years before the Colombian government claimed...
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Greet the Animals With Me!
Jessi brings you along to go and greet the animals for the first time that day. See how excited they are for this special behind the scenes type experience.
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Bundles of Cute
Jessi talks about animal cuteness and one of her pet peeves, "I want it!". She discusses how being passionate about animals doesn't mean that you necessarily have to own the animal you find interesting or cute. --
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Blindfolds, Animals, and Games!
Jessi has to guess the animals that Augusto brings out with only one touch while blindfolded. Their daughter joins them to make it a fun family event!
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How Do I Do What You Do?
Jessi answers the question, "How do I do what you do?" and shares 4 essential things that are needed to do what she does.
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Are Exotic Animals Safe For Kids?
Can you let kids interact with exotic animals? Is it safe? Of course it's not safe, but by following a few rules and guidelines it is possible. Jessi shows some real life examples.
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Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights
Jessi examines what the term "Animal Lover" means and discusses the difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights. Includes questions about elephants and the bullhook, PAWS and the Butte fire, and a ban on exotic animal performances.
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Lion King: 23-Year-Old Is Best Friends With Big Cats
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: HANDSOME lion wrangler Shandor Larenty is so busy with his lions and hyenas - who like to give him kisses - has no time for romantic relationships with girls. While his friends were out partying and enjoying...
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A crackdown on monkey owners gains steam across the United States, forcing one couple to flee Louisiana with their four monkeys. For now, Jim and Donita Clark are living in an RV, tending to animals they consider children.
HEADLINE: Crackdown turns monkey owners into 'refugees'
CAPTION: A crackdown on monkey owners gains steam across the United States, forcing one couple to flee Louisiana with their four monkeys. For now, Jim and Donita Clark are living in...