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174: Narwhal & Snow Monkey
29 december 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Ellen dives into the magical world of narwhals & Christian warms up to Japanese macaques. We discuss inside-out teeth, hot tub parties, and how misunderstandings and scams shaped unicorn mythology. Lees meer
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79: Reindeer w/ Olivia deBourcier! (REPLAY)
21 december 2022 · 51 min
This episode originally aired on December 25, 2020. This version of the episode includes minor updates and audio edits. Lees meer
Join Ellen & special guest, ecologist and science communicator Olivia deBourcier, for a festively themed review of reindeer! We talked about what makes them so well suited to the chilly climates they thrive in, from the tips of their impressive antlers all the way down to their clicky hooves, plus what it’s like to work with them and the threats they’re facing in their natural habitats.
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173: Rats w/ Let's Learn Everything!
14 december 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Ellen is joined by the hosts of fellow Maximum Fun podcast Let's Learn Everything for a review of the little furry guys leaving tiny pawprints all over human history: rats! We discuss their role in the black plague, the intricacies of rat intelligence and emotions, and how they’ve been represented in folklore and pop culture. We’ll set historical records straight, display our best teamwork behavior, and take a trip down to your favorite family entertainment center and pizza restaurant chain. Lees meer
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172: American Beaver & Christmas Tree Worm
8 december 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Christian chews on some facts about the American beaver & Ellen celebrates the festive Christmas tree worm. We discuss giant rodents, ecological engineering, coral reef symbiosis, and the prettiest worm. Lees meer
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Cover photos: photographybyJHWilliams via Getty images (beaver), johnandersonphoto via Getty images (Christmas tree worm)
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171: Chimney Swifts w/ Ralph Crewe!
30 november 2022 · 56 min
Join Ellen & science communicator, birder and professional nerd Ralph Crewe for a review of a little bird with the loftiest ambitions: chimney swifts. We talk about competitive birding, planetariums, and what it’s like to eat, sleep, and bathe entirely midair. Lees meer
Links:
Check out Ralph's YouTube channel, Isn't That Something, and his work on Practical Engineering. Local to Pittsburgh? Check out Nerd Nite! Follow Ralph on Twitter and Facebook.
Cover photo: Jonathan Irons via iNaturalist
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170: Wild Turkeys
23 november 2022 · 55 min
Ellen goes on an odyssey through history with the wild turkey. We discuss their path alongside humans for thousands of years, from prehistoric America to praise from Benjamin Franklin, the brink of extinction and nets fired out of cannons. Lees meer
Further viewing:
Rocket Netting Turkeys, a video demonstration by the LSU AgCenter
Paul Kelly's Gobbling Demonstration
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169: Tiger Sharks w/ Melissa Márquez!
16 november 2022 · 52 min
Join Ellen & shark scientist Melissa Márquez for a review of the giant garbage disposals of the ocean: tiger sharks. We discuss sharks as links to our world’s past, what it's like to work with the ocean as your office and wild sharks as your colleagues, teeth and slime and jelly-filled pores. Lees meer
Melissa's books:
Mother of Sharks, a picture book for ages 5 to 8
Swimming with Sharks (Wild Survival #2) : Volume 2, an adventure book for ages 12 to 15
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168: Velvet Worms & Binturong
9 november 2022 · 55 min
Christian sticks to velvet worms & Ellen hangs out with binturongs. We discuss sticky situations, some unconventional means of reproduction, prehensile tails, and popcorn-scented pee. Lees meer
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Cover photos: Geoff Galice via Wikipedia (velvet worm) & exs via Getty images (binturong)
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167: Huntsman Spiders w/ Caitlin Henderson!
2 november 2022 · 52 min
Join Ellen & special guest, invertebrate photographer, zookeeper and science communicator behind "She's Got Legs" Caitlin Henderson, for a review of the best huggers of the arachnid world: huntsman spiders. We’ll discuss why your yard glitters at night, fake webs for real spiders, cartwheels, backflips, spider unions, spider spaghetti, and why the most dangerous thing about these little guys is how much we fear them. Lees meer
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166: Iberian Ribbed Newt & Australian Ghostshark
27 oktober 2022 · 50 min
Ellen has a bone to pick with the Iberian ribbed newt & Christian channels the spirit of the Australian ghostshark. We discuss insides becoming outsides, amphibian space flight, living fossils, and reset the "episodes since last Naruto reference" counter to zero. Lees meer
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Cover photos: Peter Halasz via Wikipedia (Iberian ribbed newt) & Fir0002/Flagstaffotos via Wikipedia (Australian ghostshark)
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165: Wasps w/ Johanna Schwartz!
19 oktober 2022 · 47 min
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist Johanna Schwartz, for a review of animals you may not have thought to appreciate before: wasps. From the world’s smallest insect, the fairyfly, to the infamous giant hornet, the wasp world is full of imposters, cockroach brain surgery, pollination and pest control. Lees meer
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164: Bowmouth Guitarfish & Timber Rattlesnake
12 oktober 2022 · 52 min
Christian shreds on the bowmouth guitarfish & Ellen shakes things up with the timber rattlesnake. We discuss the shark-ray spectrum (which is not a laser beam that turns you into a shark), weird teeth, how a snake's rattle works, and why you should peacefully leave them alone. Lees meer
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Cover photos: Tomas Kotouc via Getty images (bowmouth guitarfish) & tamers1 via Getty images (timber rattlesnake)
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163: The Dodo w/ Natalie Sabin!
5 oktober 2022 · 52 min
Join Ellen & special guest, ecologist and history podcaster Natalie Sabin, for a post-mortem of the dearly departed dodo. We discuss the unique traits that allowed the dodo to thrive in its island home, what went wrong for them when humans appeared, and why they left such big heavy footprints in our hearts. Lees meer
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Cover photo: "Adriaen van de Venne's 1626 depiction of a dodo he claimed to have seen" via Wikipedia
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162: Spotted Lanternfly & Crown-of-thorns Starfish
29 september 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! This week, Ellen puts the spotted lanternfly in the spotlight & Christian spills his guts on the crown-of-thorns starfish. We discuss stinky trees, winged invaders, crunching up corals, and eyes where you least expect them. Lees meer
Learn more about what to do if you see spotted lanternflies in the USA: https://www.phila.gov/2018-08-31-spotted-lanternfly-in-philadelphia/
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Cover photos: arlutz73 via Getty images (spotted lanternfly) & Velvetfish via Getty images (crown-of-thorns starfish)
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161: Rufous Hummingbird w/ Alexander Vidal
21 september 2022 · 49 min
Join Ellen & special guest, illustrator and author Alexander Vidal, for a review of a tiny bird with an ambitious itinerary: the rufous hummingbird. We discuss cottagecore nests, how wildlife moves all over our continent, birds that look like bugs and bugs that look like birds, and a lesson in confidence from the world’s littlest dinosaurs. Lees meer
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160: Marine Iguana & Colugo
14 september 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! This week, Christian gets salty over the marine iguana & Ellen glides along with the literally treehugging colugo. We discuss archipelagos, snot rockets, Darwin's garbage takes, Godzilla, skin parachutes and baby hammocks. Lees meer
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Cover photos: Patrick_Gijsbers via Getty images (marine iguana) & Didasteph via Wikimedia commons (colugo)
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159: Moon Jellyfish w/ Sophie Wolvin!
7 september 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Join Ellen & special guest, marine biologist Sophie Wolvin, for a review of the ocean's little jello casseroles full of live bees: moon jellyfish! We’re gonna talk about what to do if you get stung by a jellyfish, what it’s like to care for the delicate jellies, their vortex of death, jellybeans and blooms, and I confess to some heinous jellyfish crimes. Lees meer
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158: Pallas's Cat & Kiwi
1 september 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen lets Pallas's cat out of the bag & Christian probes into the world of the sensitive kiwi. We discuss grumpy cats, spawncamping, chilly beans, buff legs and giant eggs. Lees meer
Check out Benjamin Lancer's paper on dragonfly attention in Nature!
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Cover photos: Radovan Zierik via Getty images (Pallas's cat), Lakeview Images via Getty (kiwi)
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157: Fleas w/ Tom Sharpe!
24 augustus 2022 · 1 uur
Join Ellen & special guest, podcaster and invertebrate enthusiast Tom Sharpe, as we leap into the world of the tiny menace: fleas! We discuss the intersection of entomology and Pokemon, blind leaps of faith, tiny little cowboys riding their trusty steeds up cave walls, the history of fleas on leashes, and more. Lees meer
For more of Tom's invertebrate podcasting, check out Grubbing in the Filth: An Invertebrate Podcast! Follow along on Twitter & Instagram.
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156: California Sea Lion & Giant Isopod
17 augustus 2022 · 59 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian barks about the loud wet dog of the Pacific coast, the California sea lion, and Ellen gets to know her bottomfeeding best friend, the giant isopod. In this episode, we discuss our recent trip to Monterey Bay, pinniped evolution, whale falls, and Hello Kitty Darth Vader. Lees meer
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Cover photos: cwinegarden via Getty images (sea lion), Monterey Bay Aquarium via Twitter post (giant isopod)
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155: Dolphins w/ Drew Smith!
10 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Join Ellen & special guest, anthropologist & cetologist Drew Smith, for a review of the adorable little apex predators zipping through the waves: dolphins! We talked about animal charisma, dolphin culture and society and play, a West Side Story-style rivalry, a whale’s favorite ice cream flavor, and how these animals so different from us have flipped and whistled their way into our human hearts. Lees meer
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154: Hognose Snake & Cone Snail
27 juli 2022 · 56 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen brings a flair for drama with the hognose snake & Christian shatters expectations with the lightning-fast strike of the cone snail. We discuss feigning death, longleaf pine forests, and stealthy assassins of the reef. Lees meer
For more information on longleaf pine forest conservation, check out the Longleaf Alliance.
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Cover photos: Mark Kostich (hognose snake) via Getty images, Richard Ling (cone snail) via Wikipedia
Audio from Don Giovanni via Wikimedia Commons
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153: Sandhill Crane w/ Tommy Siegel!
20 juli 2022 · 56 min
Join Ellen & special guest musician from Jukebox the Ghost, comic artist behind "Candy Hearts" and "I Hope This Helps," and birder Tommy Siegel for a review of the touring musicians of the North American skies: sandhill cranes. We talk about the mental health benefits of birding, how crane couples keep the romance alive, what a musical interpretation of their iconic call might sound like, and more. Lees meer
Follow Tommy on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Learn more about his work on his website. Calendars, prints and stickers of Extremely Accurate Birds can be ordered here!
Learn more about Jukebox the Ghost at their website & listen to their new album Cheers wherever you get your music!
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Tune in to Science & Sorcery at 2pm eastern on Friday, July 22nd for a D&D adventure!
Cover photo: bookguy via Getty images
Crane sound effect recorded by Tim Kahn, obtained via freesound.org
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152: Rough-Skinned Newt & Pumpkin Toadlet
13 juli 2022 · 56 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's poisonous amphibian showcase, Christian takes competition to a whole new level with the rough-skinned newt and Ellen takes a leap of faith with the pumpkin toadlet. We discuss an evolutionary grappling match, the drawbacks of being too tiny, and glowing bones. Lees meer
Learn more about how you can help the Atlantic Forest by visiting Copaíba's website.
Check out Ellen's guest appearances this week:
"Don’t Go in the Water: A Guide to the Wonderful & Wacky Animals of Florida" on Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast
"Manatees" on Secretly Incredibly Fascinating
"Top 10 Most Popular Animals in the World" on the 10ish Podcast
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Cover photos: Carlos Otávio Gussoni via iNaturalist (pumpkin toadlet), randimal via Getty images (newt)
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151: Nominating the National Bird w/ Nick Lund!
6 juli 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Join Ellen & special guest, science writer Nick Lund, for a special episode nominating our very own top 3 candidates for the national bird of the United States of America! In addition to our bird selections, Nick gives us insight into the process that actually goes into designating official state birds, the history behind the bald eagle’s use as the country’s symbol and why the turkey was once famously suggested to be America’s Next Top Wattle. Lees meer
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Check out our guest's books:
The Ultimate Biography of Earth: From the Big Bang to Today! - Told in a lively, illustrated biography form to deliver its cutting-edge science in the most compelling way, here is the story of Earth, from the chaotic Hadean eon with its huge oceans of molten rock to today’s Cenozoic era, aka the Age of Mammals (and that includes us humans). Great for young curious minds!
American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Maine -A photographic field guide with one bird featured per page. Each concise species account includes measurements, scientific name, identification description, voice, behavior, and the habitat it is likely to be found in. Photographs by Brian E. Small.
More of Nick's writing and science communication work can be found at his website.
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150: Saiga & Alligator Gar
30 juni 2022 · 1 uur
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! This week, Ellen steppes up to the plate with the saiga & Christian gar-ners support for the alligator gar. We discuss the inner workings of the saiga's bizarre nose, the funky antelope's conservation roller coaster ride, river monsters, and forbidden boba pearls. Lees meer
Learn more about saiga conservation & how you can support them with the Saiga Conservation Alliance!
Hear about gars from Dr. Solomon David on his episode of Ologies from December of 2020: Garology (LONG CUTE ANCIENT PATIENT BOOPABLE NIGHTMARE FISH) with Solomon David
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Cover photos: Victor Tyakht (saiga) & Bill Roque (alligator gar)
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149: Red-Tailed Hawk w/ Maya Higa!
22 juni 2022 · 45 min
Join Ellen & conservationist, wildlife educator and streamer Maya Higa to talk about one of the toughest, bravest predators in the sky: red-tailed hawks! We talk about the joys of falconry and wildlife rehabilitation, the reckless raptor lifestyle, environmentally-friendly window decor, what to do if you find a baby bird on the ground, and what it’s like to work alongside these modern-day dinosaurs. Lees meer
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Learn more about Alveus Sanctuary & follow along with their work on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok and Twitch!
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148: Japanese Spider Crab & Saharan Silver Ant
15 juni 2022 · 53 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian reads the manual to the Japanese spider crab & Ellen turns up the heat with the Saharan silver ant. We discuss optical physics, exoskeletons, and the highs and lows of arthropod life from the dunes of the Sahara desert to the bottom of the ocean. Lees meer
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Cover photo: Arrlxx via Getty images (Japanese spider crab) & Bjørn Christian Tørrissen via Wikipedia (Saharan silver ant)
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147: Assassin Bugs w/ Ilan Domnich!
9 juni 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist Ilan Domnich, for a review of a fascinating family of bugs that are always one slow, methodical step ahead of the competition: assassin bugs! We discuss why their bite packs such a powerful punch, how they’re able to outsmart both predators and prey with downright machiavellian tactics like corpse armor and spawncamping and trap-setting, and what wonders you’ll find when you take a minute to stoop down and appreciate the intricacies of insects. This episode is quite long, but trust the process because this episode is PACKED with mind-blowing revelations about the cutthroat world of bugs. Lees meer
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146: Hedgehog & Bandicoot
1 juni 2022 · 53 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's trip to the childhood arcade, Ellen rolls around at the speed of sound with the European hedgehog & Christian crashes the party with the eastern barred bandicoot. We discuss the hedgehog's formidable defenses, the bandicoot's triumphant return from extinction, and the role these two remarkable critters played in our very own childhoods. Lees meer
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Cover photos: lostbear via Getty images (hedgehog), JJ Harrison via Wikipedia (bandicoot)
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145: Owl Monkeys w/ Alexi Grousis!
26 mei 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Join Ellen & special guest, zookeeper & host of the We Out Here podcast Alexi Grousis, for a review of a unique and mysterious creature bouncing around rainforest canopies by the light of the moon: owl monkeys! We talk about how owl monkeys have adjusted to thriving in the twilight, what’s going on behind those big bright eyes, and what it’s like to work with these little fluffy forest sprites. Lees meer
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144: A Grand Scale Adventure
20 mei 2022 · 1 uur 34 min
Join the Weatherfords for a fantasy roleplaying adventure as Christian plays a Dungeons & Dragons homebrew one-shot written by Ellen! In this week's episode, Monax Tufdert takes on a clandestine mission of the reptilian persuasion from a local government official. Along the way, he seeks to befriend a dog, rescue wildlife in peril, and restore ecological balance to the wetlands. Lees meer
All sounds used in this episode came from freesound.org & attribution can be found here.
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143: Muskox w/ Kirsten Engeseth!
11 mei 2022 · 59 min
Ellen & special guest, herbivore ecologist and researcher Kirsten Engeseth, who joins us all the way from Norway to review the fluffiest, softest living tank you’ve ever seen: the muskox! We talk about how these real-life Banthas keep warm in the harsh arctic winters, band together to defend their herd with unwavering honor, and do their absolute best to overcome the challenges of new environments and a changing world. Lees meer
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142: Questions, Answers and Stories
4 mei 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
For the second and final week of the MaxFunDrive, we're answering your questions and sharing your stories! We share some deeply personal intimate details like our inspirations behind the podcast, what the journey has been like to make it over the last 3 years, and how much ham we could eat in one sitting. Lees meer
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141: Bigfoot w/ Elliot Helmer!
27 april 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Join Ellen & special guest, archaeologist and cryptid enthusiast Elliot Helmer, on a search for the truth about our most mysterious neighbor: Bigfoot. We discuss hominid evolution, cryptid ecology, the importance of oral history and traditional knowledge, and what Bigfoot can teach us about ourselves and our own relationship with nature wherever you fall on the spectrum of skepticism. Lees meer
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64: Emu & Whale Shark (REPLAY)
20 april 2022 · 58 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from August of 2020, Ellen explains why emus don't bother flying and Christian dives into the mysterious world of the cryptic whale shark. We discuss the evolution, de-evolution and re-evolution of flight, an actual military war between humans and birds resulting in a victory you might not expect, and eyeballs covered with teeth. Lees meer
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Cover photo: cpaulfell (emu) & Chainarong Phrammanee (whale shark), via Getty images
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140: Pangolins w/ Jack Baker!
14 april 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Join Ellen & special guest, conservationist and podcaster Jack Baker, for a review of the charming and humble pangolin! We discuss how the pangolin’s unique adaptations tip the scales in favor of this walking pinecone and what challenges they face in the world today. Lees meer
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Cover photo: 2630ben via Getty images
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139: Joro Spider & Day Octopus
6 april 2022 · 57 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's sixteen-legged episode, Christian weaves a web of truth about the Joro spider & Ellen pulls no punches with the day octopus. We discuss what the media hype gets wrong about the Joro spider, how to eat cephalopod ink & why octopuses and their "swift, explosive motion" are complete reef menaces. Lees meer
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Cover photo: Arrlxx via Getty images (Joro spider) & slowmotiongli via Getty images (day octopus)
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138: Phasmids w/ Shakara Maggitt!
30 maart 2022 · 47 min
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist and animal scientist Shakara Maggitt, for a review of the gentle giants of the insect world: phasmids! You may know them as stick bugs, leaf insects or any of their other many common names. We discuss learning to love bugs, what makes the abundantly diverse stick bug family so weird and wonderful, and even why you might want to consider incorporating bugs into your own culinary repertoire. Lees meer
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137: Babirusa & Greenland Shark
23 maart 2022 · 52 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen wallows in the unique charm of the babirusa & Christian gives us a look into the mysteries of the Greenland shark. We discuss teeth mutiny, Icelandic food, and life in the slow lane. Lees meer
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136: Cuckoo Wasps w/ Katie Goldin!
16 maart 2022 · 53 min
Join Ellen & special guest, fellow animal science podcaster and Cool Bug Appreciator Katie Goldin, for a review of the spectacular and delectably devious cuckoo wasps! We discuss what makes these glittering jewels of the insect world such perfectly crafted little menaces terrorizing a wasp nest near you in this exhilarating exposé of espionage, exploitation, and exoskeletons. Lees meer
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135: Egyptian Vulture & Eastern Spotted Skunk
9 maart 2022 · 48 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's especially odoriferous episode, Christian gives high marks to the Egyptian vulture and Ellen gives props to the grandstanding, handstanding eastern spotted skunk. We discuss where the pharaoh's chicken ranks in the scavenging pecking order, how to ACTUALLY get rid of the smell from a skunk spray using chemistry, and why it's important to appreciate even our stinkiest friends. Lees meer
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134: Hyenas w/ Dr. Christine Wilkinson!
2 maart 2022 · 58 min
Join Ellen & special guest, conservation biologist Dr. Christine Wilkinson, for a review of the oft-maligned powerhouses: hyenas! We discuss the diversity of the hyena family, eating bones, girlbossing, how pop culture has missed the mark on hyena representation, and compassionate conservation. Lees meer
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133: Slow Loris & Cassowary
23 februari 2022 · 1 uur
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen hangs out with the slow loris & Christian observes leg day with the southern cassowary. We discuss armpit alchemy, the pitfalls of cute animal videos, rumbles in the jungle, and real life dinosaurs. Lees meer
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132: Blanding's Turtle w/ Tharusha Wijewardena!
16 februari 2022 · 43 min
Join Ellen & special guest Tharusha Wijewardena for a review of the charming and endangered Blanding's turtle. We discuss what to do if you see a turtle crossing the road, what cartoons get right and wrong about turtles, the perils of longevity and cute fluffy predators, and the conservation work that’s going into helping our tough-shelled friends. Lees meer
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131: Green Iguana & Blue Marlin
9 februari 2022 · 55 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian drops in on green iguanas and Ellen reels in the blue marlin. Topics include pendulous dewlaps, frozen lizards falling from trees, the powerhouse of the cell, and flailing knives. Lees meer
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130: Turacos w/ Aeralyn Rudnick!
2 februari 2022 · 55 min
Join Ellen & special guest, animal trainer Aeralyn Rudnick, for a review of the relentlessly charming turacos! They are here to tell us all about what it’s like to work with these spectacular little goofballs, how to win their hearts over with the power of berries, baby bird glow-ups and the science behind their rainbow of brilliantly pigmented colors that really do make them actual living paintings. Lees meer
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129: Icefish & Wombat
26 januari 2022 · 49 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen chills out with icefish & Christian tells us why the wombat really shines. Topics include Crystal Pepsi, secret fish cities, poop cubes and blacklights. Lees meer
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128: Ground Squirrels w/ Stephanie Martinez!
20 januari 2022 · 59 min
Join Ellen & conservation biologist Stephanie Martinez for a review of the little deceptively adorable critters tunneling through the grasslands: ground squirrels! We talk about the hazards of field work, sleeping your problems away, the science of splooting, jiu jitsu matches, squirrel romance, tippy taps and furry little neighborhood watch programs. Lees meer
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127: Bull Shark & Green Heron
12 januari 2022 · 58 min
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian tells us how the bull shark gets fresh by staying salty & Ellen takes a stab at the knife-faced green heron. We discuss Jaws, the atlatl, and zoooOOOP! Lees meer
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