RV Monkeys
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Monkey Cage
Alison Eastwood, Donald Schultz, Donita Clark and James Clark inside the monkey cage. Capuchins are known for being incredibly smart and also agile with tools. These characteristics allow them to be trained to assist paraplegics and also make them prime candidates for the entertainment industry. -
Primate Conversation
Donald Schultz has a conversation about Donita and her monkeys with Dr. Jon Michier, a local vet specializing in primates. -
The RV Home
Donald Schultz and Dr. Jon Michier discussing the results from the chip reader test performed on the Clarks' Capuchin monkeys. -
Monkey Pen
Alison Eastwood, Donald Schultz, and Donita Clark discussing the habitat the four Capuchin monkeys are kept in. -
Donita Clark
Donita Clark in the massive outdoor monkey cage at her Louisiana home. -
Jim Clark
Jim Clark in the massive outdoor monkey cage. -
Monkeying Around
Alison Eastwood, Donald Schultz, Donita Clark and Jim Clark entering the massive outdoor monkey cage. The enclosure is one of the best that Alison and Donald have ever seen. It is filled with kids toys and activities for the monkeys to play with. -
Down to Monkey Business
Alison Eastwood, Donald Schultz, Donita Clark and James Clark entering a massive outdoor monkey cage. This outdoor cage attaches to the house where there is also an indoor play area for the Clarks four Capuchin monkeys. -
Taking the Tour
Donita Clark and Jim Clark giving Alison Eastwood and Donald Schultz a tour of their home. -
Monkey Owner
Jim Clark, a private monkey owner in Louisiana, shows Alison Eastwood around their home and monkey play pens. -
Room of Fun
The indoor play pen in Donita and Jim Clark's home where their four Capuchin monkeys enjoy hanging out. -
Sanctuary Life
Merlin the lion came to the National Tiger Sanctuary in Branson from the Kirby Van Burch magic show. Merlin left the show because he was too aggressive and Kirby thought it would be best for him to re-locate to the sanctuary. -
Mane-iac
Merlin the lion shakes his mane when Alison and Donald approach his cage for feeding. Lions have manes to establish dominance, attract females and they also use them as an intimidation display. -
Tastes Like Chicken
Alison and Donald feed Merlin the lion at the National Tiger Sanctuary in Branson. Merlin's diet consists of a variety of meat, today they are feeding him chicken. -
Animal Transformation
Alison and Donald discuss the positive transformation that Merlin the lion has undergone now that he is at the sanctuary. -
Patient Panther
A panther waits backstage in his cage at the Kirby Van Burch magic show. -
Feeding a Lion
Alison feeds chicken to Merlin the lion at the National Tiger Sanctuary in Branson. -
Adjustment Period
Alison and Donald feed Merlin the lion chicken for lunch. Merlin had lived indoors for most of his life in a small enclosure, so he had a difficult time adjusting to being outdoors when he re-located to the sanctuary. -
Meaty Diet
Alison and Donald feed Merlin the lion at the National Tiger Sanctuary in Branson. Merlin's diet consists of a variety of meat, today they are feeding him chicken. -
Spotted Spot
Spot, the 9 year old male African spotted leopard, roams his cage backstage of Kirby Van Burch's magic show. This is just one of the exotic animals used in an act Kirby performs over 400 times a year. -
An Indoor Cat
The cross-eyed white tiger, along with the other exotic animals featured in Kirby's magic show, are kept under florescent lights in a completely artificial enclosure made of chain link and Plexiglas. -
Criticized Performer
Kirby and his wife Bambi talk with Alison and Donald about the exotic animal enclosures. Kirby has been criticized for his small enclosures, and rigorous production schedule for the animals. -
Magic Show
Backstage of Kirby Van Burch's magic show, a cross-eyed white tiger growls at Donald and Alison as they pass through his small enclosed cage. This tiger was recently de-clawed so walks with a limp. Kirby claims that de-clawing means the animals can have a better relationship with him. -
Big Cat Expert
Alison and Donald take footage they shot of Kirby's exotic animals behavior to Dr. Jenny Schultz, a veterinarian who has experience with big cats. -
Rigorous Schedule
Kirby Van Burch, a magician, and his wife Bambi use exotic animals in an act he performs over 400 times a year. Kirby has been criticized for his small enclosures and rigorous production schedule for the animals. -
The Clark's Cage
Alison Eastwood in the monkey cage located at the Clark residency in Louisiana.
