Learn & Explore Series Episode 107
"Cheesemans Africa"
Did You Know?
Did you know that on a month long safari to Tanzania and Kenya you can photograph about 40 different species of mammals and many, many spectacular birds?
Did You Know?
Did you know that male zebras have spade-shaped canines used in fighting that females do not have? On Cheeseman safaris plan to watch zebra stallions for good action packed photography.
Did You Know?
Did you know that full grown giraffes have a 25 lb heart that pumps blood up their neck, a distance of 8 feet to the brain from the heart and they do not pass out when they raise their head suddenly after drinking water? At the base of their brain they have the "Circle of Willis" that absorbs blood through a system of valves opening and closing, which prevents blood from bursting vessels when they drink. Their left ventricle is 3 inches thick to provide the muscle power necessary to pump blood up their long neck.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- Talk us about Cheesemans Ecology Safaris, what is it?
- Let’s jump into the ‘way back machine’, take us to the day that you decided to start this company… when you woke up that day… what was the reason for starting this company?
- When you started this company you had a certain audience or avatar you wanted to attract, can you tell us about this person?
- Let’s focus on your Arctic workshops, you offer these in two different locations, how were these locations selected?
- Is there such thing a best time of the year to attend of these locations?
- What sort of wildlife can one expect to see on these workshops?
- Who are the leaders who will be running these workshops?
- Let’s talk about the group size for each one of these, how many do you permit?
- How long are each of these workshops?
- What are some of the truly extraordinary must see’s while on these workshops?
- Let’s talk about accommodations and meals… what are they?
- In terms of preparation for a trip like this, do you have clothing and gear recommendations for guest?
- What experience do you want people attending too leave with?
- If I want to attend, what is the process?
- Now Doug and Gail, you’re still on the hot seat with one final question: What’s the one word that best describes these workshops?