Podcasts by Just the Zoo of Us
Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics.
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14: Botfly & Cownose Ray from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.340841
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian profoundly disturbs literally everyone by talking about the human botfly, and Ellen lightens the mood with some adorabl...
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18: Giant Manta Ray & Red Panda from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.337422
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode inspired by the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, Christian reviews the alien spaceship of the sea, the giant manta ray, and...
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22: Mata Mata & Emperor Penguin from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.291971
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian educates us on the mata mata turtle and Ellen praises the world's most dedicated dad bod, the emperor penguin.
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23: Roly Poly & Keel-billed Toucan from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.291191
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this episode, Ellen conglobates with the roly poly and Christian revels in the fabulous keel-billed toucan.
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27: Sentry Dragonfly & Leafy Sea Dragon from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.284255
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's dragon-themed episode, Ellen focuses her complete attention on the sentry dragonfly and Christian spotlights the decorated diva of t...
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31: Sudan Plated Lizard & Orca (LIVE) from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.280958
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's special live episode at Cultivate in Jacksonville Florida, Ellen meets a Sudan plated lizard face-to-face and Christian tells us why...
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33: Luna Moth & Koala from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.279321
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews the spectacular real-life fairy, the luna moth, and Christian rates the grey bag bear, the koala.
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34: Anglerfish & Desert Kangaroo Rat from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.278162
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian lights the way with the humpback anglerfish & Ellen kicks back with the desert kangaroo rat.
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38: Rothschild's Giraffe w/ Kattie Stoneman! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.274739
Join the Weatherfords and special guest Kattie Stoneman for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Kattie shares insight into the giraffe world from her experience working with these very ...
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42: Tuatara w/ Thomas Rillstone! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.271630
Join the Weatherfords and special guest Thomas Rillstone from the History of Aotearoa New Zealand podcast for a review of the tuatara! In this episode we get educated on what makes this ancient rep...
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46: The Doomerang w/ Isaac! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.268168
Join Ellen and a special guest for a very serious and definitely completely true review of an incredible animal so rare that only one person on Earth has ever studied it: 6-year-old Isaac.
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47: Tiger w/ Tyus Williams! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.267413
Join Ellen and special guest Tyus Williams for a review of the strikingly striped tiger! In this episode, we basically just gush about how amazing tigers are for an hour. It's wonderful.
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51: Wrasses w/ Yi-Kai Tea! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.262322
Join Ellen and special guest Yi-Kai Tea for a review of the mind-blowingly diverse and impressive wrasse family! In this episode we go over the crucial roles wrasses play in their ecosystems, how e...
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58: Bold Jumping Spider & North American Porcupine from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.256515
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian leaps to new heights with the bold jumping spider & Ellen desperately resists giving the North American porcupine...
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59: Planarians w/ Prof. Oné R. Pagán! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.255723
Join Ellen and special guest, the bookworm with a worm book, Prof. Oné R. Pagán for a review of the mysterious squiggles straight out of science fiction, planarians! In this episode we learn about...
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63: Waterfall Climbing Gobies w/ Kelly Diamond! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.252429
Join Ellen and special guest Kelly Diamond for a review of Hawaii's peculiar and charming waterfall climbing gobies, o'opu nopili! In this episode we talk about the unique adaptations that these go...
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67: Sawfish w/ Jasmin Graham! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.249795
Join Ellen and special guest Jasmin Graham for a review of the most dangerous snoot in the water, the sawfish! In this episode we discuss what's up with that wild saw on their face, what makes them...
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68: Pigeon & Banded Sea Krait from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.248814
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen brings it home with the common pigeon & Christian explains what makes the sea krait a real spicy noodle.
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72: Coyotes w/ Jazmin Murphy! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.245119
Join Ellen & special guest Jazmin Murphy (AKA Sunny) for a review of the iconic coyote! In this episode, we discuss how coyotes have adapted to thrive in a wide variety of environments and what mak...
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77: Orb Weavers & Wolf Spiders w/ Madison Bush! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.235763
Join Ellen & special guest, field biologist Madison Bush, for a review of a couple of very leggy friends, orb weavers & wolf spiders! In this episode we discuss the World Wide Web, moustaches made ...
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80: Sea Stars w/ Dr. Christopher Mah! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.192230
Join Ellen and marine biologist Dr. Christopher Mah for a review of the mysterious, complicated, many-armed predators of the deep, sea stars! In this episode, we discuss why sea stars are so import...
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87: Jumping Spiders w/ Dr. Sebastian Echeverri! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.186433
Join Ellen & special guest, arachnologist Dr. Sebastian A. Echeverri for a review of the overpowered bards of the arachnid world, jumping spiders! In this episode, we discuss jumping spiders' incom...
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91: Periodical Cicadas & Portuguese Man O' War from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.182564
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen gives the buzz on periodical cicadas & Christian unfurls the sails of the Portuguese man o' war.
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95: Cape Stumpnose w/ Dr. Yanasivan Kisten! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.175875
Join Ellen & special guest, marine ecophysiologist Dr. Yanasivan Kisten for a review of the unassuming yet impressive Cape stumpnose! In this episode, we discuss the crucial role that estuaries pla...
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98: Cockroaches w/ Charles Wallace! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.173323
Join Ellen & special guest entomologist Charles Wallace for a review of nature's oft-maligned rogues, cockroaches! In this episode, we bust myths about the roaches that cozy up to human spaces, lea...
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101: Mantis Shrimp w/ Alice Chou! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.170676
Join Ellen & special guest, marine neurobiologist Alice Chou, for a review of the ocean's feisty boxers, mantis shrimps! In this episode, we discuss why the mantis shrimp is so good at punching stu...
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105: Fossa w/ Asia Murphy! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.167339
Join Ellen & special guest, ecologist Asia Murphy, for a review of the fossa! In this episode, we discuss their catlike (but not feline!) features, an unusual bachelor-deterring disguise, and what ...
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109: Philippine Eagle & Humpback Whale from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.163613
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen details what makes the Philippine eagle soar above the competition & Christian sings praises for the humpback whale.
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113: Freshwater Sponges w/ Mallory McNulty! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.155469
Join Ellen & special guest Mallory McNulty for a review of our porous friends, freshwater sponges! Get the real answers to your burning sponge questions, like what a sponge feels like in your hands...
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Special announcement: We're joining Maximum Fun! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.154381
We've got big, exciting, great news! Just the Zoo of Us is joining the Maximum Fun network! Listen to our announcement for more information about the network, the date of our first episode as membe...
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117: Flatfish w/ Dr. Kory Evans! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.148773
Join Ellen & special guest evolutionary biologist Dr. Kory Evans for a review of the dimensionally innovative flatfish! Learn the story of why these quirky fishes developed such peculiar body plans...
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121: Nine-banded Armadillo w/ Carly Haywood! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.145011
Join Ellen & special guest Carly Haywood for a review of the scaly, pig-snouted friends of the underbrush: nine-banded armadillos! In this episode, we discuss whether you should be afraid of gettin...
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122: Tarantula Hawk & Vulture Bee from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.144138
Ellen squares up with the formidable tarantula hawk & Christian gives the buzz on vulture bees.
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126: Carnation Corals w/ Rosie Steinberg! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.140683
Join Ellen & marine biologist Rosie Steinberg for a review of some beautiful animals that you might not have even known were animals: carnation corals!
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130: Turacos w/ Aeralyn Rudnick! from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.100912
Ellen & special guest, animal trainer Aeralyn Rudnick, review the relentlessly charming turacos!
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131: Green Iguana & Blue Marlin from 2022-02-22T03:51:59.100010
In this week's episode, Christian drops in on green iguanas and Ellen reels in the blue marlin. Topics include pendulous dewlaps, frozen lizards falling from trees, the powerhouse of the cell, and ...
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132: Blanding's Turtle w/ Tharusha Wijewardena! from 2022-02-16T11:00
Join Ellen & special guest Tharusha Wijewardena for a review of the charming and endangered Blanding's turtle.
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129: Icefish & Wombat from 2022-01-26T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen chills out with icefish & Christian tells us why the wombat really shines. Topics include Crystal Pepsi, secret fish ...
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128: Ground Squirrels w/ Stephanie Martinez! from 2022-01-20T11:00
Join Ellen & conservation biologist Stephanie Martinez for a review of the little furry critters tunneling through the grasslands: ground squirrels!
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127: Bull Shark & Green Heron from 2022-01-12T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian tells us how the bull shark gets fresh by staying salty & Ellen takes a stab at the knife-faced green heron.
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125: Crested Gecko w/ Dominique DiFalco! from 2021-12-29T11:00
Join Ellen & reptile keeper Dominique DiFalco for a review of the fabulously lashed crested gecko!
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124: Northern Giraffe w/ Ashley Hamer! from 2021-12-23T12:59:22
Join Ellen and special guest, science communicator & podcaster Ashley Hamer, for a review of the towering leaf-eaters of the African savannahs: the northern giraffe! We discuss how giraffes keep th...
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123: Vampire Bats w/ Nate Marshall! from 2021-12-15T11:00
Join Ellen & special guest bat enthusiast Nate Marshall for a review of the not-so-sinister vampire bats! In this episode, we discuss leaf noses, Pope tweets, bat friendships, and more.
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120: Acorn Woodpecker & West African Lungfish from 2021-11-24T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian brings the acorn woodpecker to trial for its rampant vandalism & Ellen goes for a ride in a time machine with th...
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119: Pigeons w/ Rosemary Mosco! from 2021-11-17T11:00
Join Ellen & special guest, science writer & naturalist Rosemary Mosco, for a review of the little grey guy strutting down a street near you: the pigeon! We discuss the history of why pigeons live ...
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118: Ocean Sunfish & Tanuki from 2021-11-10T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Ellen basks in the unexpected glory of the ocean sunfish & Christian pays respect...
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116: Painted Bat & Dracula Parrot from 2021-10-27T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's festively spooky episode, Christian kicks off the celebration with the painted bat & Ellen counts up points for the iconic Dracula p...
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115: Myriapods (Millipedes, Centipedes & Pauropods) w/ Dr. Derek Hennen! from 2021-10-20T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist Derek Hennen, for a review of our many-legged friends, the myriapods! We’re talking millipedes, centipedes, and pauropods: what the difference is between th...
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Meet the Neighbors: Just the Zoo of Us x One Bad Mother from 2021-10-18T21:13:32
Just the Zoo of Us and One Bad Mother got together to celebrate MaxFun Block Party!
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114: Amazon Molly & Aardvark from 2021-10-13T10:00
Ellen inspects an army of fish clones, the Amazon molly, and Christian finally digs in to the details of the inimitable aardvark. Learn how clones are made in nature, what's going on inside the aar...
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112: Mexican Mole Lizard & Echidna from 2021-09-28T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian reviews the reptile disguised as an earthworm, the Mexican mole lizard, and Ellen evaluates the eclectic, enigmat...
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111: Common Loon w/ Ivan Phillipsen! from 2021-09-21T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, naturalist Ivan Phillipsen, for a review of the iconic common loon! In this episode, we discuss why they got stuck with such a rude name, how they’ve managed to master b...
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110: Backswimmers w/ Gavin Campbell! from 2021-09-15T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, ecologist Gavin Campbell, for a review of the surprising little bugs zipping just beneath the surface of a pond near you: backswimmers! In this episode, Gavin tells us h...
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108: Great Horned Owl w/ Ashley Bray! from 2021-08-30T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, wildlife biologist Ashley Bray, for a review of the tigers of the sky: great horned owls! In this episode, we discuss fake ears, silent feathers, tactical pantaloons, an...
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107: Thresher Shark w/ Jaida Elcock! from 2021-08-23T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, shark scientist & co-founder of MISS Jaida Elcock, for a review of the chronically anxious scorpion of the sea: thresher sharks! Topics include the unique features that ...
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106: Mudskipper & Hoatzin from 2021-08-16T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian reviews how the mudskipper gets the best of both worlds & Ellen strongly relates to the smelliest living dinosaur...
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104: Blue-Eyed Black Lemur w/ Dr. Jen Tinsman! from 2021-07-26T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, evolutionary biologist Dr. Jen Tinsman, for a review of Madagascar's striking blue-eyed black lemurs! In this episode, we discuss Madagascar's incredible biodiversity, t...
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103: Malayan Tapir & Lone Star Tick from 2021-07-20T11:04:06
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen takes a look at the long-snouted Malayan tapir & Christian checks every nook and cranny for lone star ticks.
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102: Plants w/ Dr. Vikram Baliga! from 2021-07-12T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, horticulturist Dr. Vikram Baliga, for a review of... plants! We left the animal kingdom for this look at some of the fascinating adaptations that plants have made to sta...
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100th Episode Q&A Celebration! from 2021-06-28T10:00
Join Ellen & Christian for a special episode answering questions from our beautiful listeners about topics including (but not limited to): making the podcast, things we've learned about animals and...
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99: Bald Eagles w/ Patch, creator of TierZoo! from 2021-06-11T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest Patch, creator of zoology-meets-gaming web series TierZoo, for a review of North America's iconic raptor, the bald eagle. In this episode we discuss the intersection betw...
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97: Sea Otter & Blue-Ringed Octopus from 2021-05-24T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews the ocean's most adorable monsters, sea otters, & Christian rates the dazzling blue-ringed octopus.
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96: Orangutans w/ Dr. Lara Durgavich! from 2021-05-14T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, biological anthropologist Dr. Lara Durgavich for a review of the arboreal royalty, orangutans! In this episode, we discuss how orangutans have adapted to make themselves...
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94: American Black Bear & Scaly-foot Snail from 2021-04-30T18:53:53
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian teaches us why you should resist that urge to feed the bears & Ellen takes a deep dive into the heavily fortified...
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93: Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle w/ Alex Troutman! from 2021-04-23T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest wildlife biologist Alex Troutman for a review of the most dedicated beach babes of all, Kemp's ridley sea turtles! In this episode, we discuss what we can learn about lif...
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92: Archerfish w/ Dagmar der Weduwen! from 2021-04-16T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest ecologist Dagmar der Weduwen for a review of the sharpshooting archerfish! In this episode, we discuss the archerfish's unparalleled precision, cunning, and attitude as w...
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90: Pronghorn w/ Vinny Thomas! from 2021-03-26T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, comedian Vinny Thomas, for a review of the champion of the sagebrush, the pronghorn! In this episode, we discuss how this charming little ungulate outran extinction, att...
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89: Vietnamese Mossy Frog w/ Gina Zwicky! from 2021-03-19T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest, biologist & naturalist Gina Zwicky, for a review of the amphibian master of disguise, the Vietnamese mossy frog! In this episode, Gina makes the case for frogs as simple...
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88: Stargazer & Pink Fairy Armadillo from 2021-03-11T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very fossorial episode, Christian reveals the hidden nightmares of the stargazer fish and Ellen digs into the buried secrets of the ...
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86: Copepods w/ Jimmy Bernot! from 2021-02-24T11:00
Join Ellen & special guest, evolutionary biologist Jimmy Bernot, for a review of the microscopic crustaceans truly running the world, copepods! In this episode, we discuss what makes copepods so su...
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85: Opossum & Burrowing Owl from 2021-02-18T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen's heart is stolen by the trash bandit opossum & Christian digs up all the dirt on the burrowing owl.
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84: Cheetahs w/ Gabi Fleury! from 2021-02-10T11:00
Join Ellen and special guest, conservation biologist Gabi Fleury, for a review of the punk nerds of the big cat family, cheetahs! In this episode we discuss how cheetahs go so fast, what sets them ...
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82: Olm & Maned Wolf from 2021-01-21T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! Christian returns with the secretive underground cave puppy, the olm, and Ellen reviews the uniquely stunning maned wolf.
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81: Barnacles w/ Elizabeth Mills! from 2021-01-15T16:27:31
Join Ellen and special guest, marine biologist Elizabeth Mills, for a review of the often-overlooked ride-or-die friends of the sea, barnacles! Topics include (but are not limited to): barnacle rep...
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79: Reindeer (aka Caribou) w/ Olivia deBourcier! from 2020-12-25T11:00
Join Ellen and special guest, environmental scientist & host of the Beyond Blathers podcast Olivia deBourcier, for a review of a festive icon, the reindeer (also known as caribou)! In this episode,...
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78: Ants w/ Aaron Fairweather! from 2020-12-21T16:20:47
Join Ellen and special guest, entomologist Aaron Fairweather, for a review of the industrious, conniving, world-conquering ants! In this episode, we discuss what makes ants so successful, the theat...
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76: Olympic Torrent Salamander w/ Travis Kurtz! from 2020-11-20T11:00:15
Join Ellen and special guest, herpetologist Travis Kurtz, for a review of Washington's very own Olympic torrent salamander! In this episode, we go over what makes salamanders so charming, the myste...
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75: Coquerel's Sifaka w/ Keriann McGoogan! from 2020-10-28T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest, conservationist & primatologist Keriann McGoogan, for a review of Coquerel's sifaka! In this episode, we chat about what makes sifakas so special as well as what it's ...
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74: Scalloped Hammerhead w/ Ryan Hegseth! from 2020-10-22T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest, marine biologist Ryan Hegseth, for a review of the scalloped hammerhead! In this episode, we review what makes this hammerhead shark so successful and charming in addi...
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73: Hagfish & Secretary Bird from 2020-10-14T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode Ellen untangles the slimebeast of the ocean floor, the hagfish, and Christian kicks it up a notch with the relentlessly styl...
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71: Dominican Anole w/ Chelsea Connor! from 2020-09-30T15:17:12
Join Ellen and special guest Chelsea Connor for a review of the Dominican anole! In this episode we talk dewlaps, eyespots, and what it's like to work with these little lizards with big attitudes.<...
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70: American Bison & Giraffe-Necked Weevil from 2020-09-23T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian charges in with the American bison and Ellen explains the quirky appearance and lifestyle of the giraffe-necked w...
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69: Gopher Tortoise w/ Tori Wingerter! from 2020-09-16T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest Tori Wingerter for a review of Florida's very own dinosaur burger, the gopher tortoise! We dig in to what makes these mini tanks so special and delightful, and why they...
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66: Pika & North American Giant Millipede from 2020-08-26T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian takes us on a tour of the pika's digestive system & Ellen shows some love to the North American giant millipede a...
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65: Peregrine Falcon w/ Jason Ward! from 2020-08-19T12:00
Join Ellen and special guest Jason Ward for a review of the Sky Lamborghini, the peregrine falcon! In this episode we cover the original Falcon Punch & the amazing features that allow these ...
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64: Emu & Whale Shark from 2020-08-12T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains why emus don't bother flying and Christian dives into the mysterious world of the cryptic whale shark.
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62: Golden Mole & Red-Bellied Piranha from 2020-07-29T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us the lowdown on a shimmering jelly bean, the golden mole, and Ellen sets the record straight on piranhas....
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61: Geladas w/ Patsy DeLacey! from 2020-07-22T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest Patsy DeLacey for a review of the "bleeding heart" monkey, the gelada! In this episode we talk about what makes this monkey so unique AND so beautiful, as well as what ...
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60: Wolverine & Suriname Toad from 2020-07-15T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen squares up with the wolverine & Christian takes us on a leisurely stroll down Nightmare Lane with the Suriname toad. ...
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57: Snow Leopard w/ Charlotte Hacker! from 2020-06-24T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest Charlotte Hacker for a review of the elusive fluffball of the mountains, the snow leopard! In this week's episode we talk about what makes these beautiful cats so hard ...
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56: Vampire Finch & Eastern Indigo Snake from 2020-06-17T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen takes us to the Galápagos Islands to learn about the vampire finch & Christian tells us what makes the Eastern indigo...
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55: Naked Mole Rat w/ Benjamin Lancer! from 2020-06-10T10:00
Join Ellen & special guest Benjamin Lancer for a review of the sand puppy, AKA the naked mole rat! In this week's episode, we dig in to what makes these wrinkly little guys such marvels of nature a...
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54: Texas Horned Lizard & Sperm Whale from 2020-05-27T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode Ellen reviews the spiciest pancake in the desert, the Texas horned lizard, and Christian dives deep into the world of the sp...
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53: Sharks w/ Dr. Catherine Macdonald! from 2020-05-20T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest Dr. Catherine Macdonald for a review of... sharks! In this episode, we tour the diversity of sharks, learn about some of the incredible ways they have adapted to excel,...
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52: Our First Anniversary Q&A! from 2020-05-13T10:00
As of the day this episode airs, Just the Zoo of Us will have been broadcasting for one full calendar year! In this episode, we celebrate by answering fun and thoughtful questions from our listener...
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50: Moose & Desert Rain Frog from 2020-04-29T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian reviews the towering moose & Ellen squeals over the desert rain frog.
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49: Bobtail Squid w/ Dr. Sarah McAnulty! from 2020-04-22T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest Dr. Sarah McAnulty for a review of the sparkly dumpling of the sea, the Hawaiian bobtail squid! In this episode we talk about the amazing inner workings of these soft r...
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48: Southern Flannel Moth & Chambered Nautilus from 2020-04-15T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen warns you not to touch the deceptively fuzzy caterpillar of the southern flannel moth & Christian waxes poetic about ...
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45: Hippopotamus & Northern Mockingbird from 2020-03-25T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian treats us to some delightfully absurd hippo facts and stories & Ellen sings praises for the northern mockingbird.
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44: Green Anole w/ Emily Bell! from 2020-03-18T10:00
Join Ellen and special guest Emily Bell for a Florida native wildlife review! In this week's episode, Emily deepens our appreciation for a Florida icon, the green anole, as well as the native ecosy...
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43: Roseate Spoonbill & Tree Kangaroo from 2020-03-11T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen clacks her beak over roseate spoonbills & Christian climbs to new heights with Matschie's tree kangaroo.
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41: Red Velvet "Ant" & Solomon Islands Skink from 2020-02-26T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian hypes up the showstopping fashion sense of the red velvet ant and Ellen recounts what makes the Solomon Islands s...
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40: Harris's Hawk w/ Corina Newsome! from 2020-02-19T11:00
Join Ellen and special guest Corina Newsome for an animal review! In this week's episode, Corina shares her insight on Harris's hawk, with sharp talons and even sharper minds, as well as birding, w...
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39: Fennec Fox & Horseshoe Crab from 2020-02-12T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains the special ears of the fennec fox & Christian gives us the story about the Atlantic horseshoe crab's blue b...
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37: Common Cuttlefish & Giant African Land Snail from 2020-01-29T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's mollusc mania, Christian hypnotizes us with cuttlefish wisdom and Ellen confronts some biases against snail intelligence.
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36: Burmese Python w/ Corbin Maxey! from 2020-01-22T11:00
Join the Weatherfords and special guest Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max for an animal review! In this week's episode, we get to know our wildlife expert friend and Corbin takes the reigns to r...
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35: Dik Dik & Bobbit Worm from 2020-01-15T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen whistles a tune about the antelope fairy, Kirk's dik dik, and Christian brings us back to the abyss of horrors with t...
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32: Inca Tern & European Eel from 2019-12-11T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us a lesson on the role of the Inca tern's droppings in United States history & Ellen tells the story of th...
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30: Blue Footed Booby & Dingo from 2019-11-27T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian explains where the supremely elegant blue-footed booby gets its very serious and dignified name and Ellen howls a...
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29: Delacour's Langur & Komodo Dragon from 2019-11-20T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen reviews Vietnam's best-dressed citizens, Delacour's langur, and Christian backs up the Komodo dragon's swagger.
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28: Great Potoo & African Giant Pouched Rat from 2019-11-13T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian does a spot-on impression of a potoo & Ellen drops some knowledge bombs about the African giant pouched rat.
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26: Black Widow & Vampire Squid from 2019-10-30T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very special very spooky episode, Christian debunks some myths about the black widow spider & Ellen illuminates the mysterious vampi...
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25: Capybara & Gaboon Viper from 2019-10-23T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen chills out in the capybara language & Christian begs you not to touch the Gaboon viper.
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24: Tardigrade & Platypus from 2019-10-16T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Christian zooms in on the tardigrades & Ellen demystifies the unique platypus.
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21: Coquí & Bombardier Beetle from 2019-09-25T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen sings the song of the coquí and Christian blasts us with some hot & spicy knowledge on the bombardier beetle.
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20: Jaguar & Bearded Vulture from 2019-09-18T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian spots South America's greatest overachiever, the jaguar, and Ellen "falls" in love with the clever bearded vulture.
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19: Quokka & Peacock Mantis Shrimp from 2019-09-11T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen poses for a selfie with the world's worst mom, the quokka, and Christian sees the true colors of the peacock mantis s...
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17: Veiled Chameleon & Kea from 2019-08-28T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen explains how and why the chameleon changes its colors and Christian educates us on the Punk Rock Icon of New Zealand,...
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16: Blobfish & Three-Toed Sloth from 2019-08-21T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's episode all about dismantling unfair animal prejudices, Christian caves to peer pressure and sets the record straight on the blobfis...
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15: Flying Fox & Honey Bee from 2019-08-14T10:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen cuddles up to the fluffy Malayan sky puppies and Christian gives us the buzz about western honey bees.
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13: Aye-aye & Raven from 2019-07-31T11:00
Join the Weatherfords for a weekly animal review! In this week's very superstitious 13th episode, Ellen demystifies Madagascar's tree goblin the aye-aye, submitted by Dustin Barnett, and Christian ...
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12: Golden Poison Frog & Tamandua from 2019-07-24T13:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gives us a cellular biology lesson about the golden poison frog & Ellen tells youexactly why you do not want to come a...
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11: Meerkat & Warthog from 2019-07-17T13:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen & Christian review the problem-free philosophies of the famous meerkat and warthog.
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10: Atlantic Puffin & Aardwolf from 2019-07-10T13:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian gushes over the Atlantic puffin & Ellen sheds a little light on the mysterious aardwolf.
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9: Axolotl & Goblin Shark from 2019-06-26T12:58:52
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Ellen illuminates the axolotl's superpowers and Christian trashes the nightmarish horror of the deep, the goblin shark.
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8: Florida Panther & Red Lionfish from 2019-06-19T13:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this week's episode, Christian teaches us about the Florida panther and Ellen publicly calls out the lionfish for its egregious crimes.
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7: Asian Elephant & Immortal Jellyfish from 2019-06-11T17:33:24
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen fawns over the Asian elephant and Christian introduces us to a true hero, Mr. Immortal Jellyfish Man.
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6: Canada Lynx & Shoebill from 2019-05-31T12:23:15
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian respects the lynx's magnificent beard & Ellen has a few hot takes for the world's spiciest bird.
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5: Blue Dragon Sea Slug & Water Moccasin from 2019-05-24T13:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen warns us not to touch the blue dragon sea slug & Christian defends our plump pals, the water moccasins.
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4: Osprey & Arabian Camel from 2019-05-17T13:00
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian teaches us all the osprey swoop & Ellen projectile vomits her very strong feelings about the Arabian camel.
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3: Praying Mantis & Giant Panda from 2019-05-14T14:25:04
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen kinkshames praying mantises and Christian exposes the truly limitless laziness of the giant panda. LISTENER DISCRETION: We talk ab...
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2: Electric Eel & Okapi from 2019-05-14T14:24:53
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Christian lays down some eelectrifying knowledge and Ellen talks about the mysterious, secretive okapi.
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1: American Alligator&Florida Manatee from 2019-05-14T14:11:07
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen recalls her gator coven and Christian rejects the cetology of sea pigs.
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1: American Alligator&Florida Manatee from 2019-05-14T14:11:07
Join the Weatherfords for an animal review! In this episode, Ellen recalls her gator coven and Christian rejects the cetology of sea pigs.
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