Episode 198 – Vaquita: A Little Porpoise With a Big Problem
“…and today we’re talking about a little porpoise with a big problem. But more on that later.” If you’re in the Gulf of California and you see a small figure break through the glistening surface of the water, you may be witnessing a rare site. Like a glimpse of ball lightning, you may stare, unbelieving […]
Episode 197 – Brown Antechinus: Mating Marathon
“…and today we are literally talking about a creature that lives by a pattern of life and death and has an interesting taxonomy. But more on that later.” Every fall, the arid wilderness of Australia is peppered with the fallen bodies of tiny marsupials. What could create such a scene? Predators, disease, global warming? The […]
Episode 196 -Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake: Made for the Sea
“…and today we’re talking about a reptile who’s lady is the sea. But more on that later.” We all know and share a healthy fear of snakes. They live under rocks and slither on their bellies to get around. But there are actually dozens of snake species that don’t live on land at all. Instead, […]
Episode 195 – Olm: Long and Long-Lasting
“…and today we’re talking about a lost boy that lives in caves and doesn’t want to grow up. But more on that later.” Living in the pitch blackness of the caves of southern Europe is a tiny eyeless Chinese dragon that can regrow its arms and sense prey using electricity. Intrigued? Well that’s not even […]
Episode 194 – Aldabra Giant Tortoise: Elephants of the Atoll
“…and today we’re talking about the largest shelled reptile that lives on land maybe! But more on that later…” A strange reptile that lives on a strange type of island will surely deliver in the weird department. Islanders are known for showing some interesting adaptations that mainlanders may find funny. But when you’re surrounded by […]
Episode 193 – Atlantic Mudskipper: A Fish Out of Water
“…and today we’re talking about slimy yet satisfying frogish fish, but more on that later.” While other fish are relegated to the vast oceans, lakes, and rivers that cover 70% of the planet, some decided that it wasn’t enough room. Bent on total global domination, the Atlantic Mudskipper wants to be where the people are. […]
Episode 192 – Hippopotamus: Big, Round, and Deadly
“…and today we’re talking about Moto Moto and why he doesn’t like you. But more on that later.” A beast lies in a river bed. He is confident when the waters run against his mouth. And he has no fear of turbulent waters. You can’t take him by his eyes or pull his nose with […]
Episode 191 – Least Tern: Twitter Mob
“..and today we’re talking about the most direct path imaginable. But more on that later…” When you’re a little bird surrounded by larger predators, you need to have a strong support network to fend off the baddies. Just like Flik in a Bug’s Life, the least terns have realized that there is true strength in […]
Episode 190 – European Eel: Mystery Cycles
“…and today we’re talking about an ocean journey that puts Finding Nemo to shame! But more on that later…” Some animals are born, live, and die in one place. Their homes are never far away and they’re familiar with all they survey. But some species travel great distances, driven by some unknown impulse. A journey […]
Episode 189 – Japanese Sleeper Ray: A Shocking Pancake
“…and today we’re talking about a spicy dish. But more on that later.” Deep in the water where the fish hang out, lives a small sleepy saucer we know not too much about He’s a zap zap fish with a zap zap belly And his neat electric organs turn your insides into jelly He hides […]
