Species

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Mar 23, 2020 • 20min

Goblin Shark

Come learn about the goblin shark, alien neomorphs, slingshot jaws, and electroreceptors on this episode of Species. Bibliography
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Mar 16, 2020 • 18min

Pangolin

In this episode, we discuss the pangolin, their incredible abilities, their bizarre anatomy, and the terrible threats to their existence. We also discuss the coronavirus pandemic. Come join us for an unusually grim episode of Species.   Bibliography
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Mar 9, 2020 • 20min

Shedao Pit Viper

Shedao Island houses 20,000 snakes inside 0.28 square miles. Learn all about this island and its remarkable inhabitants on this episode of Species.   Bibliography
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Mar 6, 2020 • 36min

Tasmanian Devil vs. Honey Badger - Who Would Win?

Macken and Tyus debate: Who would win, a honey badger or a Tasmanian devil?      Vote for which animal you think would win!    Watch Livestream
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Mar 2, 2020 • 21min

Ostrich

Do ostriches really bury their head in the sand? The short answer is no, the long answer is complicated. Come listen and learn all about the biggest bird on earth on this episode of Species.   Bibliography   Donate
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Feb 24, 2020 • 23min

Olm

This salamander famously stood still for seven years, but there's much more (or, perhaps, less) worth noticing about them. Come learn about one of the strangest animals on earth on this episode of Species.   Bibliography   Donate
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Feb 17, 2020 • 23min

Raccoon Dog

Today's episode is about hibernation, Japanese culture, monogamy, video games, the fur trade, and more. Come learn about an incredibly unique animal who looks like a raccoon and lives like nothing else on earth.   Bibliography   Donate
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Feb 9, 2020 • 22min

Bobbit Worm

The bobbit worm is an enormous, terrifying, predatory animal that lives in the depths of our oceans. How do they get inside aquariums? Do they have anything to do with Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt? Why do they live underground? How do fish fight back against their reign of terror?   Find out on this episode of Species.   Bibliography   Donate
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Feb 3, 2020 • 26min

Monk Parakeet

Why is 1/10th of Pingelap completely colorblind, and why is this parrot all over the place? Come learn about the parrot that builds apartment complexes on this episode of Species.   Bibliography   Donate
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Jan 26, 2020 • 22min

Pacu

The fish with human teeth, the vegetarian piranha, the genital-eating fish, the pacu.   Bibliography   Donate

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