Photograph by Simon Boyce
Photograph by Simon Boyce
Reptile expert Brady Barr has made it his life’s work to study and protect some of the world’s most dangerous and endangered land animals—alligators and crocodiles. He is the first person to capture and study all 23 species of wild crocodilians.
By increasing our knowledge and understanding of these powerful creatures, Barr hopes to save both reptile and human lives. This is even more critical at a time when people are developing communities in wild habitat such as the Florida Everglades, resulting in more frequent attacks on humans.
Barr is currently the host of Dangerous Encounters on the National Geographic Channel. True to the series title, he recently survived an attack by a 12-foot reticulated python while working in waist-deep guano inside a bat cave in Indonesia—an attack that made headlines worldwide. A frequent guest on The Tonight Show, Barr is nationally recognized for his work with reptiles and efforts to preserve them.
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Dangerous Encounters
Go behind the scenes with Barr for a spine-tingling ride through the world of wildlife documentaries and animal conservation.
The Best Job in the World
Barr motivates kids to follow their dreams and pursue their passions as he shares how a self-described average student stuck with it and surpassed everyone’s expectations.
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Boyd Matson Interviews Brady for NG Weekend Radio Show
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