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Crocodile Conversations & Alligator Gossip

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Crocodiles and alligators aren't exactly what comes to mind when one thinks 'cute and cuddly'. Yet gators and crocs are important and vital creatures in our world's ecosystem. How can we protect these amazing creatures through anthropomorphism and storytelling? What role can social media and eco-tourism play? Savannah Boan from Gatorland makes the case in her fun and energetic TEDxOrlando 2018 talk.

Crocodiles and alligators aren't exactly what comes to mind when one thinks 'cute and cuddly'. Yet gators and crocs are important and vital creatures in our world's ecosystem. How can we protect these amazing creatures through anthropomorphism and storytelling? What role can social media and eco-tourism play? Savannah Boan from Gatorland makes the case in her fun and energetic TEDxOrlando 2018 talk.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxOrlando, an independent event.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxOrlando, an independent event.

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