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Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman, a well-known South African naturalist and YouTuber, died after suffering serious consequences from a green mamba snake bite.

Dinkelman, 44, was bitten in September of this year and because of an allergy to the venom, suffered a severe allergic response that landed him in a medically induced coma.

Getaway reports that Dinkelman’s family released a statement in his memory, reflecting on his commitment to animal conservation, particularly African species like elephants, rhinos, and lions – as well as his fondness for their pet giraffe, Elliot.

Although Dingo’s work with reptiles earned him widespread notoriety, his family said his greatest interest was spending time with them.

 

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Known for his larger-than-life personality and commitment to wildlife education, Dinkelman had a loyal following of over 400,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, Dingo Dinkelman.

His videos, which often receive millions of views, inspired viewers to appreciate nature and raise awareness of the importance of conservation.

Dinkelman is survived by his wife and their three children, Taylor, Maddy, and Rex.

[source:getaway]