Two zookeepers talk weird animals. Informative, irreverent, and sometimes funny. Learn about animals in a way you never have before, with all the dirty details from two people who aren't afraid to call animals out on their junk.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
How many legs do you have? And are they walking legs or mouth legs? Now how many do you think a lobster has? We discuss this biblical being and have one big ask of all of you. :) Participation is required.
Tune in to hear all about this crusty crustacean and how Fauna dreams of lobster fan fiction.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Rodent gang rise up, it's time to learn about the big boss.
This week, we answer questions like What does it mean to be gregarious? Exactly how many toes are on this guy? What is autocoprophagy and why is it.....interesting? Why are rodent teeth so whack? and Will F&F ever get a sponsorship deal with Burger King?
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Are they murder machines? Or are they bringers of justice? Only you can decide. We learn about the African Buffalo which is a real big'n.
Tune in to hear about where they eat, sleep, and make sweet lil Ed Sheeran babies.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Throw on your uggs and parka because we're getting frosty learning about the arctic fox.
We answer questions like: How does the arctic fox stay toasty in their harsh environment? What is kin selection? Why are lemmings the tastiest treat? How does the arctic fox control its Basal Metabolic Rate? and Why she just so darn cute?
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Weird Australian animal time! With this episode we officially mark Monotremes off of our list. We are actually making progress covering all the animals on the planet. Happy New Year! If you thought we would change or get better, we didn't.
Tune in to hear about this egg laying mammal who is full of surprises. I mean FULL OF THEM.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Rounding out 2022 with one of the most unhinged episodes to date. Who's ready to learn about the original internet-famous funky fresh bird?
We learn about the American woodcock and answer questions like Why are all of this bird's nicknames absolutely buckwild? What insane ideas does James Cameron have in store for Avatar fans? When does this crepuscular cutie migrate? What are Flora and Fauna's 2023 resolutions? and LITERALLY WHAT is a peent??
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Sorry we are late - I almost died.
Here is this episode about WORMS. We are very worm-centric these days. It just feels right. Would you enjoy Christmas more if your tree was a worm? Think about it
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
What would a Keeper Chat episode be if it wasn't 2% informative and 98% nonsense - asking for a friend. This week we learn about the dik-dik, a little deer with some interesting habits.
We ponder questions like how did the dikidik get its name? What is going on with that preorbital gland? Why are ungulates buckwild? What are Flora and Fauna's worst qualities? and Will scent-marking ever not be heinous?
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
We surely must be running out of animals - why was I forced to look up a 2 inch fish from Kansas. Tune in to hear about the Arkansas Darter which is just a lil guy being threatened by a couple of things! One of those things, is even kind of a mystery! ooooo! Fun.
What are F&F's thoughts on Spike the Gremlin? Would an Arkansas Darter feed a family of four? What are everyone's thoughts on latex? Tune in to find out all this and more.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
This week we tackle another listener-submitted question all while battling a series of ailments and sleep deprivation. Heads up, we talk about some heavy animal-welfare related topics and our personal experiences which haven't always been pleasant, so proceed with that in mind.
We discuss the question of: What are some of the best strategies for advocating for animals under your care and at what point do you jump ‘chain of command’ and do so effectively?