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.