Michael Beran is here to have a nuanced conversation about his animal rescue service. From his days growing up in the swamps of Louisiana to his show on Animal Planet & Discovery+, Beran never uses gloves to deal with a removal even though he'll likely get bit. This is because of his reverence for animals, a commitment to letting them feel him as he feels them. Though Beran keeps us guessing the whole episode about who changed him, it's an unbelievable discovery! Plus, Michael shares his knowledge on birds of prey, raccoons, bats, snakes and more along the way.

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