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
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
57 min
Dirty buggies. There are 8000 of these, oh my god, I had no idea. This is overwhelming, so instead of giving you any factual information, let's talk about everyone's favorite movie franchise, Air Dung.
Where do dung beetles live? If I took them on a field trip, would they love it? Do they live, eat, or breed in the poop? Or is this a trifecta situation. Are we overdue for another Egyptian phase? YES
Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
1hr 9 min
It's a plant! It's a rock! No ding dong, it's an animal. Buckle up and learn about this ocean friend.
This week we tackle questions like: How can an animal reproduce both sexually and asexually? What's it like not having a butt? What's the difference between a polyp, colony, and reef? What ON EARTH are zooxanthellae and how do they help coral? and What can you do to help preserve coral reefs?
Jan 11, 2022
Jan 11, 2022
55 min
SPIDERMAN. It's trending. If Peter Parker was bit by a brown recluse his super power would have been just his flesh rotting away. Way less interesting.
We chat about where these spiders are located and if we should be afraid of them or not. Will a brown recluse hunt me down and bite me? Can I live with 2000 of them and be okay? Will I be able to identify them and will it even matter? Tune in for a bit of doctor patient roleplay and more!
Jan 4, 2022
Jan 4, 2022
1hr 43 sec
Kicking off 2022 with a return to the Animals of the Internet! And starting off with the letter A....Albatross!
Talk about a BIG BIRD, this man has the largest wingspan and could definitely dunk on Michael Jordan. Ever wanted to know about dynamic soaring and slope soaring? How about how albatross use their tubinares to measure airspeed in flight? What is philopatry and how does it relate to this bird's romance novel? The answers to this and many more available now!
Dec 28, 2021
Dec 28, 2021
57 min
Even. Toed. Ungulate. You love to see it. We chat about a really hefty creature. One that may or may not actually like spending time in the water. Who is to say?
We learn things like: What do waterbuck eat? Are they serial killers? Why are waterbuck named that? How many ticks can a single waterbuck have? Why you wouldn't want to get a sniff of one, and more.
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
36 min
Festive advice for the festive season! If you're applying to be a zookeeper, this one is for you!
We answer the question: what are some green flags to look for when applying for and interviewing for zookeeping jobs?
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
1hr 17 min
Been a hot minute since we've covered megafauna - strap in for a big boy. Also, to learn more than you probably expected about Invisalign.
We answer questions like: Are we the world's premier even-toed ungulate fans? What was Pablo Escabar doing and how did it involve hippos? Are pygmy hippos just baby hippos? (NO, duh) and What makes hippos one of the most dangerous animals on the planet?
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
48 min
Having one physical form is so last year. Why not disguise yourself as anyone and anything like the mimic octopus!
We answer questions about this stealthy cephalopod, such as what kinds of sea creatures can it mimic? How does it adapt to specific predators? If an octopus were to do a split, what would that look like? How is their mimicry used in predation?
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
48 min
It's about time we talk about the foot fetishists of the animal kingdom. How can anyone resist those sweet baby blues?
We chat about the blue footed-booby. Where are they found? What makes the Blue Footed-Booby have blue feet? Do they have huge knockers or what? What does a female booby look for in a mate? Do the babies commit horrible atrocities?
Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
50 min
Watch out, we got a waste management icon for you this week: the Opossum!
Get answers to questions like: what does it mean to "play possum"? why are opossums so important for environmental cleanup? why are they such a mood? what fun marsupial qualities do they possess? and where can I get a pair of those fabulous fingerless gloves?