What Inspired Coyote Peterson to Love Nature and Animals?

TL;DR

Coyote Peterson's passion for nature began at age four when he caught his first American Toad. Influenced by Steve Irwin, Bear Grylls, and the show Wild America with Marty Stouffer, he developed Brave Wilderness after years of unsuccessful pitches to TV networks, finally launching on YouTube with Discovery Digital Networks.

Transcript

• Check this out, T-Rex opens up it's mouth (screams) ♪ Fire ♪ ♪ Fire on the mountain ♪ (upbeat fiddle music) - Okay, hopefully that is rolling, I don't see any light flashing. I did press record though, so hopefully it's going. What's going on, Coyote Pack, and welcome back to this, a room with Coyote and a camera and nobody else. No Mark, no Mari... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Coyote Peterson's love for animals started at a young age when he caught his first American Toad at four years old.
• 🌎 He was inspired by Steve Irwin, Steven Spielberg, Bear Grylls, and the show Wild America with Marty Stouffer.
• 🥡 The development of Brave Wilderness took years before launching on YouTube through Discovery Digital Networks.

Questions & Answers

Q: What inspired Coyote to start going out in nature and finding animals?

Coyote's love for animals began at a young age, catching his first toad at four years old. He was inspired by Steve Irwin, Steven Spielberg movies, and Wild America with Marty Stouffer.

Q: How long did it take Coyote to start the Brave Wilderness channel?

The Brave Wilderness Channel is almost four years old, but Coyote and his team spent years developing the concept, pitching it to TV networks before finally launching on YouTube.

Q: What advice does Coyote have for a young naturalist like Sage?

Coyote encourages Sage to continue playing with dinosaurs, exploring nature, and enjoying the incredible planet we have. Age doesn't matter when it comes to passion for nature.

Q: Will there be a Brave Adventures Volume 2?

Yes, Coyote is already working on the book and plans to release another ten chapters of animals and adventure. He is also giving away an autographed copy of Brave Adventures in the comment section.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Coyote Peterson shares his background as an animal enthusiast, from catching his first toad at the age of four to encountering his first snapping turtle at ten years old.

• He reveals his inspirations, including Steve Irwin, Steven Spielberg, and Bear Grylls, as well as a lesser-known show called Wild America with Marty Stouffer.

• Coyote discusses the development of Brave Wilderness, from pitching it as a TV show to multiple networks to ultimately launching it on YouTube through Discovery Digital Networks.