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We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals

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    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 321 EPISODES

    4.5 from 845 ratings Listeners of Creature Feature that love the show mention: creature feature, goldin, animal behavior, robert evans, animal facts, 50s, love animals, katie, biology, learn and laugh, werner, natural world, creatures, katy, ll find, entertains, swearing, behaviors, explicit, birds.


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    The Creature Feature podcast is an absolute gem in the world of science and nature podcasts. Hosted by the delightful and knowledgeable Katie Goldin, this show is filled with fascinating animal facts, entertaining conversations, and a truly joyful atmosphere. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply have a love for animals, this podcast is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and leave you with newfound knowledge about the incredible creatures that inhabit our world.

    One of the best aspects of The Creature Feature podcast is Katie Goldin herself. Her passion for animals and science shines through in every episode, making her a captivating and engaging host. She has an incredible ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to listeners of all backgrounds, making science education approachable and enjoyable. Additionally, Katie's sense of humor adds an extra layer of entertainment to the show, keeping listeners engaged and entertained throughout each episode.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its variety of content. Each episode explores different animals or topics related to biology, ecology, and zoology. From discussing the fascinating behavior of birds to unraveling the mysteries of deep-sea creatures, every episode offers something new and intriguing. The guests on the show also contribute greatly to its appeal, adding diverse perspectives and expertise that further enhance the learning experience.

    If there is one potential downside to The Creature Feature podcast, it would be its relatively short episodes. While they clock in at around 30 minutes on average, some listeners might find themselves wishing for longer discussions or more in-depth explorations of certain subjects. However, it's important to note that these shorter episodes also make the show easily digestible and perfect for quick listens during commutes or breaks.

    In conclusion, The Creature Feature podcast is an absolute delight for anyone interested in animals and science education. With Katie Goldin's infectious enthusiasm as a host, along with top-notch content and entertaining conversations, this podcast offers both entertainment and education in equal measure. Whether you're a science buff or simply enjoy learning about the natural world, The Creature Feature will leave you with a greater appreciation for the wonders of our planet and its incredible creatures.



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    Latest episodes from Creature Feature

    Creature Classic: Missing Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 46:12 Transcription Available


    Katie's taking a brief break (she'll be back soon!!), so here's a favorite episode! Don't worry, these critters haven't been mutilated, but rather through evolution, they've ditch certain appendages. Legs? Don't need 'em. Wings? Forget about it. Tails? Lose 'em. Sometimes efficiency requires sacrifice, and body parts have go to go! Guest: Joelle Monique Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9AWcvOv1K2ailxCWHMD-LMOWn2DtGcAPD5udVNdNiE/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic: Kissable T-Rex & Talking Belugas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:56 Transcription Available


    LIPS! The lovely luscious lips of living and extinct animals. Who has the best pout? Plus, a talking beluga! Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: if you have a real long tongue, where do you keep it?  Guest: Anna Hossnieh  Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hKwcP67esS0xOVIWmWJI9SXHbOByADpRbRMghZMCZHY/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's Up With Skin?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:40 Transcription Available


    Primates have been found to be three times faster than humans at healing, so what's up with that? Plus, there's a mouse out there who can regrow ears and survive 60% of its skin being ripped off—turns out, it's a feature, not a bug! I'm joined by (medical) Dr. Kaveh Hoda to discuss why we're the best (at being the worst) at wound healing! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Creature Classic: Could There Be A Fungal Zombie Apocalypse?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 37:25 Transcription Available


    Please enjoy one of my favorite episodes, especially with the new season of that fungus zombie show! In this interview with infectious diseases expert Professor David Boulware, we discuss the real impact ophiocordyceps has on ants, and whether we humans should be concerned. Guest: Professor David Boulware See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Upsetting Spaghetti

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 53:10 Transcription Available


    Nightmare noodles! Terror tubes! We talk about some of the strangest, creepiest, most ghoulish caterpillars and worms in the world! From the dreaded bone collector with a morbid fashion sense, to worms with a mouth full of copper. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: who is a squid's midwife? Joining me is friend of the show and comedy writer for American Dad, Soren Bowie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Killer Cuties

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 65:31 Transcription Available


    I'm joined by children's writer Brooke Hartman, author of the book Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead, to discuss the deadliest, most adorable animals out there! The ferocious feline deadlier than a lion and smaller than a house cat, toxic armpits, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: Talking Mice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 23:30 Transcription Available


    Today I answer your emails! News about mice genetically modified with a candidate for the "human speech gene!" Then we discover why baby penguins are so cute, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Octo-Cowboy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 80:42 Transcription Available


    An octopus riding a shark! I'm joined by comedian and writer Ella Yurman as we discuss the evolutionary biology concept of "phoresis," the symbiotic act of one organism riding another. Yeehaw! Footnotes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Secrets of the Museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 64:10 Transcription Available


    What happens in the mysterious, not-so-dusty behind-the-scenes of natural history museums? Today we're talking about how museum collections extend far beyond what's visible to the public, and how they are a repository of massive amounts of knowledge for amazing (and weird) research. I'm joined today by the assistant director of the Museum of Zoology at Cambridge University and author of the new book Nature's Memory: Behind the scenes of the world's natural history museums, Jack Ashby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Urine The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 48:17 Transcription Available


    All the pee-news that's fit to print! We're talking whale pee, soft-shelled turtles peeing (out of a place you wouldn't expect) and the animal whose pee smells like movie popcorn? I'm joined by Alex Schmidt of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: Potoos!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 22:39 Transcription Available


    I answer your questions, from potoos (aka, GHOST BIRDS), to bees who like perfume! If you have an evolutionary biology question you'd like answered, write to me at creaturefeaturepod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Owl Tinder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 40:49 Transcription Available


    Owl the news that's fit to print! We've got bird news stories today, including an orange snowy owl, owl tinder, and a real life "Wild Robot" situation! I'm joined by friend of the show, Bridgett Greenberg! Episode ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Creature Classic: Rock Animals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 61:48 Transcription Available


    From the shiny and splendiferous scale worms of the deep, to scuba diving lizards, these animals all have one thing in common: they are 100% glam. I'm joined by Danl Goodman to rock out! Footnotes: Elvis worm! https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-elvis-worms-shimmer-and-sparkleand-fight-tough-180974989/Elvis worms fighting, oh no! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgQvuYljX8g Scale worm jaws, extra oh no! https://anatomytoyou.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/openmouthteeth_2144136i.jpg?w=640Living beetle jewelry https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/meet-makech-bedazzled-beetles-worn-living-jewelry-180955081/Shiny diving lizards, oh my! https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/pub/web/196097_web.jpg Shiny diving lizards caught on video! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/bu-lc032019.php#:~:text=Lindsey%20Swierk%2C%20assistant%20research%20professor,time%20to%20escape%20from%20predators See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Gila Monster Heal Thyself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 89:41 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, animals in medicine! This time we're not talking about mice, but the way amazing animal adaptations have inspired or directly contributed to medicine. From gila monster venom to the absurdity of giraffes, animals have a lot to teach us about medical science. I'm joined by real life gastroenterologist, and host of the medical podcast House of Pod, Kaveh Hodah!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Freaky Fads

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 52:06 Transcription Available


    Today's show has some mature themes, like frank discussions of sex and bodily fluids, so if you have kids, maybe give it a listen before having them listen with you. Freaky animal fads! Animals can have culture, but sometimes, that culture is uncultured. From dolphin pee to a macaque on your back, these animals are definitely going to ruin your fancy dinner party. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: are cockatoos learning to be delinquents? I'm joined by segment director for the Daily Show, Carmen Angelica! Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/dolphin-aerial-urine-behavior https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/macaque-monkey-deer-mate-sex-ride https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-07-23/cockatoos-open-wheelie-bin-lid-social-learning-suburbs/100306786 Last week's mystery animal sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56O8pp-x8Zg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    National Park Hidden Gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 59:19 Transcription Available


    Today on the show I'm joined by Pallavi Gunalan to talk about some of the coolest animals you can find in U.S. National Parks! Our national parks are home to some of the most stunning species on the planet, and are incredibly important reserves that protect the biological jewels of America. From adorable little cat-like critters that look like they came straight out of a fantasy, to the GOAT of horns, to a spiky little guy with biological weaponry, these are just three examples of the amazing animals found in National Parks. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: When is a cat not a cat and a toad not a toad? Episode ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Big Baby Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 59:53 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, big, adorable, playful babies who get into mischief! Baby elk, baby elephants, and the biggest baby on earth (insert your preferred joke person here). We're having mega-fun with these megafauna babies! I'm joined by proprietress of the website How To Eat LA, and host of the Smart Mouth podcast Katherine Spiers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: A Giant Voltron of Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:09 Transcription Available


    It's a listener questions episode! I answer your questions, from whether it's good to be a mutant, why dogs do little kickies after potties, to the difference between colonial organisms and multicellular organisms. What's the deal with zooids!?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hot Fuzz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 69:09 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, HOT FUZZ! We're taking about fluffy animals who manage hairdoos without *hair* persay, that's right, these are furries without the fur, critters that look really pettable (but you probably shouldn't). How do you get fuzzy without being mammalian? Joining me today is friend of the show, friend to all animals and host of Just the Zoo of Us, Ellen Weatherford! Footnotes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: Bee Meat Slurry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 48:59 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, more listener questions! Why are crow and raven beaks covered in feathers? What the heck is up with carrion bees? Dog sneeze democracy, tales of curly hair, and a ramble about animal neurodivergence! If you have a question you can write to me at creaturefeaturepod@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: Ear Mite Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 23:16 Transcription Available


    Today I answer your questions, about everything from the weirdest self-inflicted ear mite study, to starfish parasite piñatas! If you have a question you'd like to ask, you can email me at creaturefeaturepod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feed Drop: Turkeys Are Secretly Incredibly Fascinating!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 53:53 Transcription Available


    Happy New Year! Please enjoy this episode of my other podcast, Secretly Incredibly Fascinating, with Alex Schmidt. This time, we learn all about turkeys! Why are they called turkeys? Who does the best turkey gobble? All the questions you never thought to ask about turkeys answered. Check out more of the SIF podcast here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creaturekringletimes: Staying Warm!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 59:19 Transcription Available


    Happy Creaturekringletimes! Today we're getting cozy and snuggly with animal tips on how to stay warm. From bee cuddles, to round fluffy birds, we're gettin' toasty with some cuties. Plus, what a frozen sabertooth cat-cicle can tell us about these ancient kitties! I'm joined by Kelly Weinersmith to warm ourselves by the fire of evolutionary biology facts! Footnotes: Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners Sabertooth kitten preserved in Siberia Last week's mystery animal sound sourceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic: Tiny Penguin Naps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 61:44 Transcription Available


    Happy holidays! While I'm frantically making gingerbread apes, enjoy this Kringletimes special from last year! From hibernations to teeny naps, these wintery animals know how to catch a few z's! I'm joined by guest Jeff May. Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dEiKigGPXidNf5Jaa_LQ8HvJkP0h-9Tz6KNzC-OkFds/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Life Uh Finds A Way?! (Evolution's Best Mistakes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 69:28 Transcription Available


    Today on the show: They're not dinosaurs, they're from BEFORE the dinosaurs, and they're very, very, very strange. Giant apex predator shrimp thingies, centipedes you could ride on, the tully monster, evolution's most amazing mistakes! I'm joined by paleontologist and science educator Dane Pavitt. Check him out at www.theaveragescientist.co.uk and www.youtube.com/danepavitt Footnotes: Last week's mystery animal sound sourceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic: Remember To Breathe Through Your Butt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 61:19 Transcription Available


    A rerun classic about not freezing to death! Today we'll be talking about how animals prepare for winter! From hibernation, to magical wardrobe changes, to cryogenic freezing! Discover this and more as we answer the age old question: when, if ever, is the right time to breathe through your butt? With guest, Caitlin Durante! Ads: 19:42; 32:19 Footnotes: My frozen bear heart: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110207142625.htm Calendar cells: https://phys.org/news/2015-09-seasonal-body-clock-animals.html Arctic fox faceplanting into snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EiV-ERKRRs Arctic fox's awkward wardrobe malfunctions: https://a-z-animals.com/media/animals/images/470x370/arctic_fox10.jpg Arctic fox shedding its coat: https://external-preview.redd.it/yFIfslfvQOZezp2EoX48ZArPc1B48xAh6IfRcZpT3k0.jpg?auto=webp&s=abaec6cc70925d3441a05b55f238ab6f5f114523 Ancient snow goggles: http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/2012/04/some-history-slick-inuit-shades.html Frozen wood frog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPeehsXAr4 Siberian salamander: https://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Salamandrella&where-species=keyserlingii Painted turtles breathe through their butts: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/03/animals-winter-hibernation-turtles/ Wild Yakut horses: https://eaq.org.au//wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yacut-horses.jpg MORE. FLUFFY. HORSES: https://siberiantimes.com/PICTURES/OTHERS/Tipsy-deer-and-horses/2.jpg Kulning video by Jonna Jinton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc7F_qv3eI8&t=0m40sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Short and Sweet and Full of Poop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 41:51 Transcription Available


    It's a poopisode! I've got a serious case of poop brain, so let's learn about some fascinating evolutionary biology facts vis a vis poop! Penguin defensive poop turrets, snake poop acting, and the medicinal pooping of bees. Discover this and more as we answer the age old question: why hasn't there been a movie about vampires getting pooped on? I'm joined by comedian & actress Kimia Behpoornia!  Footnotes:  Penguin defensive poop Penguin poop diagram Snake poop paper Bee poop Last week's mystery animal sound sourceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Breakfast Club for Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 59:40 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, interspecific animal friendship! These are special friends who don't care about their species! Can lions, tigers, and bears be buds? What of the shrimp?! Who will be friends with shrimp!?? My guest is standup comedian Pallavi Gunalan!   Footnotes: Animal friendship PBS Animal friendship KBPS Pistol shrimps and gobies Mongooses and warthogs Sea robin sound Sea robin walking  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic©: Don't Boop These Snoots!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 77:25 Transcription Available


    Regular programming will return shortly, but in the meantime enjoy this classic episode!  I'm joined by Tiktok's favorite zoologist Mamadou to talk about animals who seem cute... right up until they absolutely wreck you.  FootnotesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Moo Deng! Pesto! Giant Babies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 43:47 Transcription Available


    Moo Deng! Pesto! What do they have in common? They're big babies!! We talk about these giant babies, and also, the tiniest babies who grow to enormous sizes. I'm joined by comedy writer Lydia Bugg! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creatureween 2024: BATS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 61:54 Transcription Available


    Happy Creatureween! We're getting scary and spooky (but not really) with a special bat episode! Bats may not be the horrible halloween monster that they're made out to be, but they're still one of my favorite orders of animals in the world! Then, just for more fun, we'll talk about a who's who list of halloweeny critters and why they're so special! Joining me to talk about the most incredible, unusual bat species, as well as separating bat fact from bat libel, is science journalist and co-author of the new book, Atlas Obscura Wild Life, Cara Giaimo!    Footnotes:  Bats & Pesticides study Last week's mystery animal soundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Eurovarmints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 69:44 Transcription Available


    We're talking about animals who belong on stage at Eurovision! Or not, I suppose, I'm being told that's against the rules! I'm very excited to be joined by the hosts of Eurovangelists, Jeremy Bent, and Dimitry Pompee!   Footnotes 1. Frigatebirds 2. Red howler monkey 3. Fruit flies  4. Ducks eating peas 5. Animals on the Eurovision stage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Spooktacular Classic©: Undead Fish Skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 52:11 Transcription Available


    It's another 'ween classic! This one comes from 2023, and has a story in it that'll really make your skin crawl! I'm joined by Seanbaby & Robert Brockway to discuss factual Halloweeny tales of animal biology! Undead fish skin, vampire mice, and flying zombies! Stay tuned for new episodes this month, including our 2024 Creatureween spooktacular! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic®: Halloweenisode 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 71:56 Transcription Available


    OooOOooO the spookiest scare of all: a rerun! Please enjoy this return of a Halloween episode from 2022! Don't worry, we'll celebrate Halloween this year with a very scary spooky episode the day before Halloween, plus all new episodes leading up to it! But for now, enjoy these ghosts of Halloween past! Hags, slime, frogs, and the boogie woogies who can kill you with a touch! Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: can we use ectoplasm as a substitute for egg-whites in baking? With guest, David Bell!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: Stay Away from the Bear Buffet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 32:00 Transcription Available


    What's slimy, has a home, and four legs? I answer your animal questions, exonerate black cats, and I do NOT invite you to check out the bear buffet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Belly of The Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 49:26 Transcription Available


    Today we talk about animals who escape after being eaten! There's only a few exits to choose from, but these Houdinis make sure not to end up being dinner, even after all hope seems lost. But it's a race against the clock to not be burned alive in the most horrifying way possible. Also, we mention Moo Deng, everyone's favorite little pygmy hippo, yay! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic: Don't Mind Me I'm trash!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 35:53 Transcription Available


    Enjoy one of my favorite old episodes: animals who live the trash lifestyle, pretend to be trash, live inside trash, or are generally having a crappy day (and that's how they like it)! With guest, Pallavi Gunalan! Stay tuned for the results of last week's Mystery Animal Sound next week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weird Little Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 77:27 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, Weird little guys! Animals that are a wee bit freaky, and also, a bit wee. We're going to get progressively littler, and weirder as we go on. From a cryptid that is essentially a tiny sandworm from Dune, to an even smaller animal that likes to get ahead of home security, these animals have devised some odd evolutionary strategies. Featuring Molly Conger of the new podcast Weird Little Guys!  Footnotes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Don't Be Mean To Crocs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 55:51 Transcription Available


    Crocodilians may have a somewhat intimidating appearance, but that doesn't mean they don't have feelings! We talk about why it's not cool to bop crocs on the nose with a shovel unless you're about to get eaten.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Listener Q's: Dogs Playing Fetch In Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 27:13 Transcription Available


    I answer your questions! Why are some cats born without tails? Can dogs play fetch in space? What's the deal with leafcutter ants, and what are cool insects wings not used for flight? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bonnethead Sharks Are Sweet Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 61:04 Transcription Available


    Today on the show we continue hot shark summer with shark biologist and author of the book, "Sharks Don't Sink," Jasmin Graham!  Guest: Jasmin Graham  Footnotes: Minorities in Shark Science website: https://www.misselasmo.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Creature Classic©: Lap Camels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 82:56 Transcription Available


    Everything you could possibly ever want to know about camels! Plus: flesh balloons (romantic flesh balloons)!  Guest: Bridgett Greenberg Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wzSqttUixtTsUlLPKKKmXWuHRQyUgko7TT9UUz6y33I/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cocaine Sharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 54:49 Transcription Available


    Sharks on cocaine? Embryonic sharks with super powers? Stomach eversion!? We talk hot shark summer. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: how much musk can a musk duck chuck?  Guest: Chris Crofton Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oIBqVnzRnWU0dk2eUqPueCsMxlJyxc7-jEMLgvh6l14/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fresh WHATer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 55:28 Transcription Available


    The weirdest, wildest animals you can find in bodies of freshwater! From mysterious lumpy orbs, to the largest living pancake in the world, we're talking about all that's wet, fresh, and slimy. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: how many baby bjorns can you carry at once?  Guest: Abe Epperson  Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MMRHJvxBAZB6O-LaiV9X-0mBMNVeybNZ1yAFNfE5rUM/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Q's: Bigfoots...feets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 40:36 Transcription Available


    I answer your questions! From debunking bigfeet to wascally wabbit phywogeny, and whether aliens could be revived after billions of years (and then kill us).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic©: A Delicious Plate Of Hot Worms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 52:02 Transcription Available


    Beat the summer heat with these worm facts! Some worms like it cold, some like it hot, but what they all have in common is living life as a basic tube. That's right we're talking about worms who live in the most extreme places on earth, able to endure temperatures and chemicals that would easily kill a human. Guest: Soren Bowie  Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_0sOAU6eIBMyVGfW6KFU2IDu3TMVBnJ5kQLI1pW3FEI/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is Earth Alive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 52:43 Transcription Available


    Today on the show, earth! Is it a spaceship? Is it a blue marble? A giant egg? A hologram projected by aliens? Or is it a living, breathing organism? I'm joined by science writer Ferris Jabr to talk about his new book "Becoming Earth" and whether the planet is alive! Guest: Ferris Jabr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Creature Classic® The Bird Pee Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 60:15 Transcription Available


    Katie is hiding under her bed from the fireworks, so here's one of her favorite summer episodes: Top ways animals stay cool in the heat, your results may vary! From gular fluttering to a stinky cool down method, bee fans and mucus cocoons, there are all sorts of ways to stay chill in the summer heat!  Guests: Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Caroline Roper Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/197ka55555R0ejpocBcPs4je_ZKXen1aDLbwqcwfw9rY/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mike Wazowski's Eyeball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 25:30 Transcription Available


     How do zebras get stripes? How does Mike Wazowski keep his eyeball moist? And how come a group of crows is called a "murder?" I answer your questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Pride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 85:30 Transcription Available


    From clownfish to bonobos, biology and the animal world is far more complex than prudes like to think it is. Joining me today are Laine and Owen, hosts of the podcast A Field Guide to Gay Animals, a podcast exploring queerness in the natural world! Guests: Owen Ever & Laine Kaplan-Levenson Footnotes: Last week's mystery animal sound source    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mouth Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 54:19 Transcription Available


    These animals steal the food right out of your mouths! The most daring (and grossest) thieves in the world. Discover this and more as we answer the age old question, should there be spider butt dentists?  Guest: Katherine Spiers  Footnotes: This week's mystery animal sound source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPiFdOStVkMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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