In this episode of Bringing Back the Wild, Mike Arnold sits down with South African master taxidermist Cecil Corringham to explore a life shaped by resilience, artistry, and a deep love for wild places. Cecil shares how he grew up in an orphanage and discovered hunting during weekend trips to friends’ farms, where he learned independence, bushcraft, and respect for wildlife. A survival course under renowned conservationist Dr. Ian Player cemented his passion for Africa’s wild landscapes.

Cecil traces his unexpected path into taxidermy, where natural artistic talent and relentless work ethic helped him build Life-Form Taxidermy into a world-class operation employing more than 100 people. He explains why hunters drive conservation across Africa, support rural economies, and protect habitat from poaching and corruption. Beyond business, Cecil funds anti-poaching units, supplies critical gear, and leads wheelchair initiatives that serve rural communities in Mozambique, South Africa, and Kenya.

This conversation highlights hunting’s role in conservation, the responsibility that comes with success, and the power of giving back.

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