“…and today, we’re talking about a frog whose fashion actually has a fantastic function, but more on that later.”
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…and today, we’re talking about a strong, independent woman who is literally a homemaker.”
“…and today, we’re talking about a big, plush tree rodent with a bold fashion sense, but more on that later.”
“…and today, we’re talking about the desert ships that opened up the trans-Saharan trade routes. But more on that later.“
“…and today we’re talking about a burrowing bee whose beef is between brothers, but more on that later…”
“…and today we are talking about a ugly little baker that makes the kind of cookies only a predatory fish would love. But more on that later.”
During the Cold War, the U.S. Navy’s fleet of nuclear submarines seemed invincible. A highly-mobile underwater tank with the capability of destroying entire cities, this death star of the deep had one fatal weakness. A small squadron of rebel sharks posed the greatest threat to U.S. security. But how did a tiny fish do so much damage? This fresh batch of treats flips the tables and takes a bite out of war crime here in Life Death and Taxonomy.
And today we’re talking about an oceanic equine with strong paternal instincts and a unique dad bod, but more on that later.
“…and today we’re talking about a canine that whistles while it works. But more on that later…”
When you’re a predator that has to compete with leopards and tigers, you’re in for an uphill battle. If you’re smaller, slower, and not as stealthy as other carnivores in the mountain forests of Asia, you better have something else up your sleeve. For one courageous canine, the road to victory is one traversed with friends. Only by jolly cooperation and clear communication do these intrepid doggos feed their families. But sometimes living and working together is your best shot at thriving in Life, Death, and Taxonomy.
“And today we’re talking about a bird, not Eastern Michigan University, which I guess has the eagle as its mascot so that’s also a bird. But we’re discussing a different bird. So if some silly SEO sent you here, stay awhile. You might learn something.”
Australians are no strangers to deadly animals, everything from the venomous spiders to the fire-starting hawks wants to ruin their day. But 80 years ago, one animal got the best of them. The emu is a giant bird with a big appetite, and when it started eating crops from down under, the Australians did the only thing that made sense at the time, they declared war on them. But sometimes it all comes down to man vs nature in Life, Death, and Taxonomy.
“And today we’re talking about a rat that’s metaphorically faster than a speeding bullet. But more on that later.”
In nature, you’re a predator, prey, or both. When you’re small and delicious, you’re probably pretty low on the food chain. But there’s a rodent that lives in Mojave Desert that’s so adapted to dealing with fast predators, they’ve developed some interesting superpowers. If you live in a harsh environment filled with predators that are bigger than you, you’ve got to use every skill in your playbook to survive. But it’s time for the tiny to get tough in Life, Death, and Taxonomy.