- Kenney Krysko
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name = Dr. Kenneth Krysko
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field = Herpetology
work_institutions = Florida Museum of Natural History
alma_mater =University of Florida Florida International University Florida State University
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prizes =Dr. Kenneth L. Krysko is a world renowned herpetologist. Educated at
Florida State University and theUniversity of Florida , where he earned his Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, he is known for his expertise knowledge ingecko and Florida reptiles and amphibians. He is currently the collection manager at the herpetology division of theFlorida Museum of Natural History . In his spare time, just like every other middle-aged white American male, he enjoysfossil collecting , fishing, and petting his cats. He, in fact, has more cats than god.Dr. Kenney Krysko is Florida's leading expert in invasive reptiles and amphibians. He is the collection manager in Herpetology, however, it is well known that he is the curator in waiting. He teaches Herpetology at the University of Florida every spring semester, and he is an avid fossil hunter. He is currently known best for his research in field of reptile genetics where he has discovered genetic variations in the Eastern Indigo Snake. He is well respected for his research in King Snake genetics, and he invented a technique of capturing lizards by using fishing line and tiny hooks baited with crickets. Most of his students call him Dr. K or just Kenney. He is a vegetarian, but he does enjoy the occasional piece of sushi.
References
Dr. Kenneth Krysko's Current Research [http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/kk/kkresearch.htm]
External links
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2605434/ "Kenney Krysko " at the International Movie Database]
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