871: Committed to Conserving and Reintroducing Crocodile and Turtle Species - Dr. Steven Platt

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers by Dr. Marie McNeely

Jun 29, 202649:11Religion & Spirituality

Dr. Steven Platt is a Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Herpetologist for Southeast Asia. Steve is a crocodile and turtle biologist who studies these animals in the field and in captivity. Many species of crocodiles an...

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