Dr. Marisa Tellez - Crocodilian Biologist
The Wildlife Experience · Andrew Austin
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In this episode I interview Dr. Marisa Tellez (@crocparasites13 on Instagram). Marisa is the founder of the Crocodile Research Coalition in Belize and the Vice Regional Chair of Latin America for the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group. We discuss her career working with crocodilians, Steve Irwin's influence on society and conservation, the work of the Crocodile Research Coalition, crocodilian parasitology, Belizean culture as it relates to crocodiles, the value of good mentorship in science, her experience working with alligators in Louisiana, sustainable use of crocodilians, and other wildlife conservation topics.