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World's Most Dangerous Apex Predators - Casey Anderson - Ep. 11
Predatory mammal expert and renowned wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson joins Mario for a powerful conversation about animal intelligence, respect, and the deep bonds that can form between humans and wildlife.
Known for raising a grizzly bear named Brutus, Casey shares how that experience shaped his understanding of bear behavior and taught him that every animal is an individual. He shares the hilarious story of a moment when Brutus found himself in an awkward predicament and how their special bond allowed him to step in and help.
The two dive into what it means to safely coexist with wild animals, why education is crucial to preventing dangerous encounters, and how our interactions with wildlife are, in fact, a form of negotiation. From recounting their time camping among the massive brown bears of Katmai, Alaska, to answering the ultimate showdown question, grizzly vs. polar bear—this episode offers insight, adventure, and heartfelt respect for the wild.
Follow Casey on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/grizzlyguy/?hl=en
Subscribe to Casey's YouTube channel, Endless Ventures:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu92-KmMbO6w5f9QqPG8_Dw
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Casey’s Background; Brutus the Bear
00:20:00 - Bear Behavior & Intelligence
00:50:49 - Bear Species & Biology: An Overview
01:00:58 - Polar Bears vs. Brown Bears (& Hybrid Bears)
01:20:00 - Bear Safety, Attack Statistics, & Staying Safe in Katmai
01:34:30 - Casey’s Scariest Bear Encounter
01:48:45 - BTS: Our Time in Katmai National Park
02:13:35 - Other Dangers in Katmai: The Risky River Crossing
CREDITS:
HOST - Mario Aldecoa
HOST - Trent Underwood
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
EDITOR - Trent Underwood
MARKETING - Matt Fujita
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
EP - Coyote Peterson
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission to film in each location featured in this video.
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By Brave WildernessPredatory mammal expert and renowned wildlife filmmaker Casey Anderson joins Mario for a powerful conversation about animal intelligence, respect, and the deep bonds that can form between humans and wildlife.
Known for raising a grizzly bear named Brutus, Casey shares how that experience shaped his understanding of bear behavior and taught him that every animal is an individual. He shares the hilarious story of a moment when Brutus found himself in an awkward predicament and how their special bond allowed him to step in and help.
The two dive into what it means to safely coexist with wild animals, why education is crucial to preventing dangerous encounters, and how our interactions with wildlife are, in fact, a form of negotiation. From recounting their time camping among the massive brown bears of Katmai, Alaska, to answering the ultimate showdown question, grizzly vs. polar bear—this episode offers insight, adventure, and heartfelt respect for the wild.
Follow Casey on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/grizzlyguy/?hl=en
Subscribe to Casey's YouTube channel, Endless Ventures:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu92-KmMbO6w5f9QqPG8_Dw
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Casey’s Background; Brutus the Bear
00:20:00 - Bear Behavior & Intelligence
00:50:49 - Bear Species & Biology: An Overview
01:00:58 - Polar Bears vs. Brown Bears (& Hybrid Bears)
01:20:00 - Bear Safety, Attack Statistics, & Staying Safe in Katmai
01:34:30 - Casey’s Scariest Bear Encounter
01:48:45 - BTS: Our Time in Katmai National Park
02:13:35 - Other Dangers in Katmai: The Risky River Crossing
CREDITS:
HOST - Mario Aldecoa
HOST - Trent Underwood
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
EDITOR - Trent Underwood
MARKETING - Matt Fujita
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
EP - Coyote Peterson
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. The Global Guardians hosts and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed or removed from their natural habitat while making this video. Global Guardians has obtained permission to film in each location featured in this video.
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