Dr. Jerry Haigh is a storyteller, author, and wildlife veterinarian whose career has spanned five decades and four continents. He has treated countless different species including rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo, and leopard. Jerry’s forthcoming book, “Reindeer Reflections: Lessons from an Ancient Culture” chronicles his time working alongside nomadic reindeer herders in northern Mongolia. Jerry has something that few people possess: hands-on experience working with wildlife paired with extensive scientific knowledge. His understanding of the animal kingdom is both intimate and technical. In one breath he can explain the biological nuances of the caribou mating cycle, and in the other he can tell you about that time he saved a trapped deer from a pack of hungry coyotes. This episode is a must-listen for any animal lover. Tune in to hear Jerry discuss some of the most fascinating cases from throughout his storied career!====================0:00 Intro 1:42 Jerry’s formative years and early career3:36 What Jerry learned from his first wildlife patient, a giraffe5:00 An extremely unusual case with a rhino6:31 The danger of being a wildlife veterinarian 7:37 Fentanyl as an animal sedative 9:50 The Tsaatan tribe aka the “People of the Reindeer”12:14 The ancient process of animal domestication17:36 Little known facts about reindeer mating 20:46 How Jerry saved a trapped deer from coyotes23:08 Could you domesticate any species of animal?24:27 The science of Rudolph and his red nose28:44 The origin of “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”29:45 Jerry’s experience being healed by a 103-year-old shaman  35:11 The continuous decline of indigenous cultures 36:59 Jerry’s advice on how to be a better storyteller 39:56 Flesch-Kincaid readability scale 43:53 Jerry’s work dealing with inbreeding and disease48:00 Bears and wolverines prey on reindeer52:04 Reindeer as pets53:30 “One final question”53:57 Wrap-up====================Buy the book! Reindeer Reflections: Lessons from an Ancient culture Dr. Jerry Haigh====================LinkTree to support us (thank you!)Let's get in touch!Join the discussion in the episode comments on our YouTube channel or social media pages...InstagramTwitter

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