Keeper Chat

Time to play the training game! Everyone dig up your clickers, whistles, target poles, and fave treats, this week's Q&D is all about training! We're gonna give you the HOT TIPS needed to finally teach your caterpillar how to do a push up.

 

We answer the questions: what are the basics of animal training and what are some of Flora & Fauna's favorite zoo training stories?

Yeah, it's Nemo, we get it. We are getting our fish numbers up, back to back wet boys.

 

Lets get to the nitty gritty: Where are clownfish found? How many species are there? Was Marlin from Finding Nemo supposed to be Nemo's mom? Why do these things live inside other things? Why don't they get stung by the anenome?

Possibly the most aptly named animal out there, this week is all about the Puffer fish!

 

Have you ever wanted to know: How does a puffer fish puff? Why are his lips so luscious? Is the puffer fish Agatha Christie's most infamous literary murderer? Who needs a stomach when you can become a globe? Tetrodotoxin - what is that? What qualities are *required* in Flora's ideal partner? What is GOING ON with the puffer fish life cycle and WHY does it involve humiliating a man?

 

Well then you're in luck! Learn answers to these questions and many more in this week's episode!

 

p.s. we talk a lot about Antichrist, the movie - obviously (skip 55:42-56:10 if you want to avoid horrible grotesque things)

This ugly little turtle has got a big hill to climb. One of the most endangered species is also very ugly, but that doesn't mean we don't love them! Tune in to hear about this BIG wet turtle friend.

 

We answer stuff like: How many Yangtze turtles are left? Where were they originally found? What kinda noms do turtles nom? Does Yurtle deserve to be canceled? Is Mitch McConnell our last hope?

Bun Bun time!!!! Round. Soft. Little nose. SMOL tail. Ears. What more could you want??

We learn answers to your BURNING rabbit (and non-rabbit) questions like: what is the difference between a rabbit and a hare? Do Flora and Fauna EVEN like each other? What is tonic immobility and why do rabbits do this? Why should you NEVER gift someone a rabbit for Easter? What is a hindgut fermenter and WHY do we talk about eating poop? Are these things rodents and what is going on with those teeth?

Please, handle this man with care <3

Let's talk about pigs, baby. Although, we actually talk a lot more about nothing this episode, sorry. Did you know Flora loves pigs? She does, and she's gonna tell you all about it.

 

We chat about: Where Visayan Warty Pigs are found. What won't a pig eat? How many warty pigs are there? What even is the difference between pigs, hogs, and boars.

*BUG BUG BE DUM BUG BUG BE DUM DUM* (to the tune of Disturbia by Rihanna) It's bug time. Stop what you're doing and learn about this bug.

 

We answer questions like: Why is this beetle so big? Better question, why is his larvae SO BIG? How can you differentiate between the different species? How old were you when you went through your Egyptian history phase? Is anyone else also freaking out about the current season of Attack on Titan?? If you were offered mandibles in lieu of your teeth, would you take them? and WHY can this BEETLE lift so much WEIGHT??

 

Keywords: beetle, The Mummy, embarrassing memories, Attack on Titan, Little Debbie, the Iron Giant

Back at it again with some questions and advice. This week we answer the question:

 

- What types of animal-related career fields are out there and how do I get involved?

 

We also talk quesadilla mishaps, our future career plans, Jeff Corwin, and more! 

Tag yourself: Snot otter, lasagna lizard, or devil dog? Are you ready to slip into something wet and talk about North America's biggest salamander!?

 

We answer questions like: Where can I find the Hellbender? Are they really from hell, and what is up with the name? Is this guy gonna steal my girl? What do they like to eat? Do Hellbenders smash or make love? How many species of hellbender are there? Is this an endangered species?

Big eyes...big mouth...flat head...who is she? The tawny frogmouth! Join us as we learn about another really great bird.

 

We answer questions like: Is this the week Flora finds love? Is this thing a potoo...does anyone know what a potoo is? Where does the frogmouth get its name? What is your Furby up to these days? How does the frogmouth use cryptic plumage to blend into its environment? And what are your most cringe middle school memories?

 

As a bonus you get some wild anime recs, some riveting Survivor discussion, and a special appearance from Fauna's playful kitten.