Max is a “handsome” and “regal” camel, according to his handlers at the Bronx Zoo. Unfortunately, he’s just developed an abscess on the top of his head — call in the wigmakers.
Abscesses can be uncomfortable, and this particular one is probably also not a good look in front of the lady camels.
As a solution, the zookeepers chronicled on Animal Planet’s “The Zoo” have made Max a toupee to wear. Yes, for real.
Also Read: Neal James, The Banjo Man on Animal Planet's 'Call of the Wildman,' Dies at 55
The piece, made out of shed camel wool that zookeepers have collected, will help keep the bugs away. Some fly repellent cream should help it stay in place.
“Ok, time for the hairpiece,” one calls out in TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek preview of Sunday’s Season 3 premiere.
Readers can watch the thing get made and applied via the video above.
Abscesses can be uncomfortable, and this particular one is probably also not a good look in front of the lady camels.
As a solution, the zookeepers chronicled on Animal Planet’s “The Zoo” have made Max a toupee to wear. Yes, for real.
Also Read: Neal James, The Banjo Man on Animal Planet's 'Call of the Wildman,' Dies at 55
The piece, made out of shed camel wool that zookeepers have collected, will help keep the bugs away. Some fly repellent cream should help it stay in place.
“Ok, time for the hairpiece,” one calls out in TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek preview of Sunday’s Season 3 premiere.
Readers can watch the thing get made and applied via the video above.
- 2/7/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
“Live Action” returns as Animal Planet’s hit series Call of the Wildman – and its charismatic star, Ernie Brown Jr. (a.k.a. Turtleman) – is back for a second season starting June 2 at 9pm Et/Pt, the network announced today. Call of the Wildman Season 2 will feature 20 new episodes. Related: Our Interview With Call Of The Wildman’S Turtleman With his crew of backwoods buddies known as “Team Turtle,” including banjo-toting Neal James, Turtleman continues to protect homes and businesses from all sorts of critters, including coyotes, llamas, venomous snakes, pigeons, skunks, crocodiles and even bulls. Call of the Wildman Season 2 [...]...
- 4/10/2013
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
Today, Animal Planet confirmed that Ernie Brown Jr. (a.k.a. “Turtleman”) would be back in 16 new half-hour episodes of the network’s hit series Call of the Wildman, beginning June 3 at 10pm Et/Pt. The daring, bare-handed animal rescuer is busier than ever, this time finding even more critters than just turtles — including muskrats, river otters, beavers, squirrels, nutria and even wild coyotes. And this time, Turtleman isn’t staying within the state lines of his home Kentucky. Accompanied by his backwoods buddies, including Neal James, handyman Jake Ison and Squirrel Brady (and, of course, Turtleman’s canine companion Lolly and his [...]...
- 4/25/2012
- by Jeff Pfeiffer
- ChannelGuideMag
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.