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Animal Planet Talent

Get to know the personalities behind your favorite Animal Planet shows.

Dave Salmoni
Animal Planet's predator expert, Dave has trained large cats since 1998 and even lived among African lions for several months. Watch videos.

Donald Schultz
Animal adventurer, adrenaline junkie and reptile expert are all adjectives that describe Donald Shultz, host of Wild Recon.

Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall has studied chimpanzees in their natural surroundings for more than 40 years and has made many important discoveries.

Jeff Corwin
Jeff Corwin travels the world exploring themes in animal behavior, including sound, smell, diet, defense, attack and survival. Watch videos.

Jeremy Wade
Jeremy Wade is best known for using fishing as a means to look beneath the surface of human life in remote places. Watch videos.
Paul Watson
For 30 years, Captain Paul Watson has been at the helm of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, featured in Whale Wars. Watch videos.

Shorty Rossi
After serving 10 years in prison, Shorty Rossi turned his life around and dedicated it to pit bulls and show biz. Watch videos.

Steve Irwin
Check out our tribute to the Crocodile Hunter, and find out how his wife, Terri, and daughter, Bindi, are following in his footsteps. Watch videos.

Tia Torres
Tia Torres combined her love of pit bulls with a desire to give men in prison a second chance. She runs the largest pit bull rescue facility in the country.

Victoria Stilwell
Dog trainer Victoria Stilwell has seen mutts destroy homes and marriages. She can correct your pooch's bad habits for life. Watch videos.