Dave Salmoni, a Canadian wildlife expert, appeared on a TV show to promote Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl. Instead of bringing puppies, he brought a variety of wild animals, including a red fox, a great horned owl, a raccoon, and a 600-pound black bear. Salmoni showcased the unique characteristics and abilities of each animal, while also discussing conservation issues and safety precautions around wild animals. The segment included interactive elements, such as feeding the animals and getting up close to the bear, and ended with a promotion for the Puppy Bowl.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The guest, Dave Salmoni, is promoting the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet.
2. Dave Salmoni brought a bear and other animals to the show instead of puppies.
3. A red fox was one of the animals brought to the show.
4. Red foxes can be dangerous and may attack if they feel threatened.
5. The red fox on the show was fed chicken.
6. A great horned owl was also brought to the show.
7. The owl, named Twiddleberries, was a rescue and is an ambassador animal.
8. The owl had an injured wing and cannot be released back into the wild.
9. Great horned owls are very smart and agile.
10. They have talons up to 2 inches long and can kill animals as big as a baby deer.
11. The owl's eyes are designed to see at nighttime.
12. A raccoon was also brought to the show.
13. Raccoons are not typically afraid of humans and can be found in urban environments.
14. Raccoons are very dexterous and can pick up objects with their hands.
15. They are not typically aggressive but may growl and show their teeth if threatened.
16. A black bear was brought to the show, weighing over 600 pounds.
17. Black bears can come in different colors, including brown and blonde.
18. The bear was fed grapes by Rob Lowe.
19. The bear's mouth is mostly lips and tongue, with teeth further back.
20. The bear's claws are used for digging, not hunting.
21. The bear eats a variety of foods, including young deer, fish, and plants.
22. The Puppy Bowl is on Animal Planet and features puppies playing football.
23. Dave Salmoni is a bear biologist and has written a thesis on bear nuisance behavior.