Michael G. Starkey is a conservation biologist,
ecological consultant and public speaker working to educate and
involve the public in wildlife conservation issues. Michael has a
diverse background in the field of wildlife conservation and he has
worked as an ecological consultant for environmental consulting
firms and government agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. He has
worked with a wide diversity of wildlife, including San Francisco
garter snakes, giant garter snakes, California tiger salamanders,
bats, ringtails, and Yucatán black howler monkeys.
Nov 13, 2018
Michael has developed and implemented community-based
conservation initiatives, which focused on the protection of
wildlife populations in Belize, Ghana, and India. Michael is a
Co-Founder of Save The
Snakes and serves as
Executive Director. He uses his knowledge of snake ecology,
positive attitude to inspire, and enthusiasm for snake conservation
to engage the public with protecting these beautiful animals.
Michael has given presentations around the world to inform the
public about the threats facing wildlife and to help nurture a
society that respects and appreciates nature and
wildlife.
Listen in on our interview we conducted via Skype to
find out more about snakes, how to live peaceably with them and how
to help Save the Snakes!
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