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Episode 366 – Polar Bear: Marathon Mammal
“…and today we’re talking about the original member of a group that likes to go swimming in the winter in Coney Island.” The Arctic is an unforgiving place—cold, desolate, and covered in ice as far a…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 365 – Clownfish: Reef Witherspoon
“… and today we’re talking about a funny little fish. But more on that later.” They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend, but that might mean putting up with some prickly traits to band together ag…
Published on 6 months ago
Episode 364 – Tiger Shark: Swim Shady
“..and today we’re talking about something that jealousy took two of the coolest animals for its name.” If you’ve ever found yourself watching a toddler shove random objects into their mouth, you’ve …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
BONUS – Water Anole REDUX
“…and today we’re talking about little swimmers. And not the aquatic diaper brand.” Let’s dive right into the cool, calm, and collected world of a lizard that’s not afraid to get its scales wet. Most…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 363 – Red Wood Ants: Clean Builder
“…and today we’re talking about something that’s sticky. What is it?!” Mold, grime, and disease are plagues that the human world does it’s best to keep at bay. But animals have to worry about these t…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 362 – Capybara: A Rodent of Unusual Size
“…and today we’re talking about a rodent of unusual size.” In the verdant wetlands of South America the world’s largest rodent lives a serene, communal life. The capybara’s day is spent basking in th…
Published on 7 months ago
Episode 361 – Peacock Flounder: Pile Drive Pancake
“…and today we’re talking about an NBC branded fish. But more on that later.” Flat and fabulous, the peacock flounder is the Picasso of the seafloor. But beneath its cool, camouflaged exterior lies a…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 360 – Reed Warbler: The Least Known Bird
“…and today we’re talking about something you probably haven’t ever heard of. But more on that later.” You may think the age of exploration is over. Human beings have seen everything there is to see–…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 359 – Black-Tipped Hanging Fly
“…and today we’re talking about an animal that sounds more sinister than it is. Bot more on that later.” Step into the insect world where everything is weird and brutal…including courtship. Imagine a…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 358 – Lion’s Mane Jellyfish: Peril of the Bell
Ah, the ocean. It’s full of mysteries, marvels, and creatures that look like they were designed during a fever dream directed by HR Gieger. Among them swims a gelatinous giant with flowing, fibrous t…
Published on 8 months ago