While on the hunt for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker in Arkansas, Jorge Ribas encounters all kinds of wildlife, including a particularly venomous critter - the Cottonmouth.
Several Javan rhinos, one of the world's rarest large mammals, were filmed recently by remote-sensing cameras in Indonesia. The footage gives new insights about the elusive beast. Jorge Ribas reports.
James Bear was living in a tiny trailer with 200 snakes in his bedroom. Despite being bitten for the second time, he feels no need to rush to the hospital.
Phil Gallant surrounds himself with venomous snakes, guns and homemade explosives to gain a sense of empowerment. He finds enjoyment in watching his snakes slowly feed on mice.
Ted Dres wants to show off his pet python for his new girlfriend. Intoxicated, he bumps his head against the cage, falls to the ground and becomes dinner for his beloved 13-foot snake.
Police are called to investigate an apparent homicide at the home of Anita Finch. They soon realize the bloody trails across the house are the result of Anita's pet Gaboon viper.
With only 500 Gaboon vipers left in South Africa, taking a sample now is critical if researchers are ever to find out if its venom could be used to help further development of pain medication.
The Mekong region in Southeast Asia is home to more than a thousand new plant and animal species, says the World Wildlife Fund. But challenges are ahead in balancing conservation and growth.
Jorge Ribas reports.
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