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Just the Zoo of Us

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Ellen & Christian Weatherford

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. More information can be found at justthezooofus.com 😊 Got a species you want us to review? Submit your animal friend to us at ellen@justthezooofus.com and when we review your animal we'll give you a shoutout! 😊 Cover art by Mrs. Brainbow (Taylor Gordon-Wood). Theme music by Louie Zong.

#246

237: Kid Questions with Isaac!

Ellen & special guest Isaac answer questions from young listeners! We discuss the smallest animals, giraffe sounds, polar bear buoyancy, sturgeon skin, metabolism, and more. Links: ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

15 hrs Ago

51 MINS

51:58

15 hrs Ago

#245

236: American Crow w/ Dr. Kaeli Swift!

Join Ellen & corvid scientist Dr. Kaeli Swift for a review of the clever little goths rummaging through a trash can near you: American crows. We discuss the twists and turns of a career in science, what crows can learn from funerals, how to tell a crow from a raven, and lessons in crucial skills like cheeto thievery and pizza crust gardening. Links: ---Learn more about Dr. Kaeli Swift and her work on her blog, [corvidresearch.blog] (https://corvidresearch.blog/) ! ---Follow Dr. Kaeli Swift on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/corvidresearch) , [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@corvidresearch) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/corvidresearch) or [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/corvidresearch) ! ---Follow Marianas Nature to learn more about the wildlife of the Mariana Islands! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

59 MINS

59:55

18 Apr 2024

#244

235: Coral Snake & Cuckoo

Christian explains why not to mess with the coral snake & Ellen puts the common cuckoo on blast. We discuss deadly neurotoxin, microfarts, what's up with those annoying flickering lightbulbs, sneaky disguises, evolutionary arms races, brood parasitism, bird genetics, and so much more. Links: ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:39

11 Apr 2024

#243

234: Electric Fishes w/ Dr. Kassandra Ford!

Join Ellen & evolutionary morphologist Dr. Kassandra Ford as we get amped up about electric fishes. We discuss fish who use electricity to make mind maps, sabotage each other by jamming their signals, starve themselves with their own teeth, and ask the important questions like, “do you have a favorite fish skull?” Links: ---Learn more about Dr. Ford's work at her website: https://www.kassandraford.com/ ---Follow Dr. Ford on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/kassthefish) or [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/kassthefish) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

48 MINS

48:59

03 Apr 2024

#242

Bonus Content Free Samples!

Curious about the exclusive bonus content for Maximum Fun members? Enjoy some free samples from special episodes: "The Dewlap-Foraging Slug," Let's Learn Everything's "RATS! Cheddar Heist," "The Fakémon Lab," and "Our Favorite Animal." If you like what you hear, head over to https://maximumfun.org/join and sign up to get access to the entire bonus content library and SO much more! ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

21 MINS

21:54

28 Mar 2024

#241

233: Questions & Answers

Ellen & Christian answer questions from the audience! We discuss the podcast's humble origins, magical spells, our favorite ducks, and more. ---Be a part of the [MaxFunDrive] (https://maximumfun.org/join) & sign up to become a supporting member of the network and get access to exclusive content and beautiful gifts! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ! ... Read more

27 Mar 2024

56 MINS

56:54

27 Mar 2024

#240

232: Chinchilla & Walrus

Ellen softens up to the chinchilla & Christian breaks the ice with the walrus. We discuss Jackie Chan Adventures, fur slips, dust baths, tusks, whiskers, bells & whistles, Odysseus, and Lewis Carroll. Goo goo g'joob. Links: ---Get involved with the [MaxFunDrive] (https://maximumfun.org/join) & check out this year's awesome gifts & bonus content! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

20 Mar 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:21

20 Mar 2024

#239

Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Ellen and Christian Weatherford, Alex S...

This special network wide event is a celebration of the MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for just $5 a month and get bonus gifts in the process, go to [maximumfun.org/join] (http://maximumfun.org/join) . We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts! [J. Keith van Straaten] (https://maximumfun.org/about/team/j-keith-van-straaten/) and [Helen Hong] (https://maximumfun.org/about/team/helen-hong/) from “ [Go Fact Yourself] (https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/go-fact-yourself/) ” are joined by: [Ellen] (https://maximumfun.org/about/team/ellen-weatherford/) & [Christian Weatherford] (https://maximumfun.org/about/team/christian-weatherford/) - “ [Just the Zoo of Us] (https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/just-the-zoo-of-us/) ” [Alex Schmidt] (https://maximumfun.org/about/team/alex-schmidt/) & [Katie Goldin] (https://maximumfun.org/about/team/katie-goldin/) - “ [Secretly Incredibly Fascinating] (https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/) ” If you’d like to hear more hosts competing for trivia supremacy, visit Maximumfun.org for the full version of this show. ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

15 MINS

15:40

18 Mar 2024

#238

231: Remora w/ Amani Webber-Schultz!

Ellen & special guest, marine biologist Amani Webber-Schultz, suck up to the brilliant little moochers of the ocean: remoras. We discuss shark scales, suction cups, the most efficient way to eat tacos, scrapped Pokemon designs, and so much more. Links: ---Check out Amani's podcast, [Sharkpedia] (https://linktr.ee/sharkpediapod) ! ---Follow Amani on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/curly_biologist) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@curly_biologist) ! ---Learn more about [MISS] (https://www.misselasmo.org/) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

14 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:59

14 Mar 2024

#237

230: Solenodon w/ Owen Klessel

Join Ellen & special guest Owen Klessel for some well-deserved PR for the most bizarre and fascinating and incredible animal you’ve never heard of: solenodons. This episode, much like the animal itself, is full of surprises like nose bones, echolocation, an unexpected defense mechanism, butt nipples, and a scourge of mongooses. Links: ---Follow Owen's work on [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@TheLandOfPuppetaria) and [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@thelandofpuppetaria) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

42 MINS

42:14

07 Mar 2024

#236

229: Fishing Cat & Rock Hyrax

Christian fishes for compliments about the fishing cat & Ellen goes rock climbing with rock hyraxes. We discuss cat eyes, fishing strategies, buck toothed vampires, toe shoes, Wikipedia drama, and more. ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

50 MINS

50:05

29 Feb 2024

#235

228: Chimpanzee w/ Shannon Roivas!

Join Ellen & special guest Shannon Roivas who brings us first-hand insight straight from her time spent in the forests of Tanzania studying our very own wild cousins: chimpanzees! On top of fascinating topics like the primate family tree, toe thumbs, termite popsicles and fear grimaces, our guest shares her unique experiences like naming chimpanzees, getting punched by one, and having the opportunity to watch them grow and learn in their very own home. Links: ---Follow Shannon on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/shannon_roivas/) ! ---Learn more about Roots & Shoots and how you can get involved with conservation over at their [website] (https://rootsandshoots.org/) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

22 Feb 2024

53 MINS

53:27

22 Feb 2024

#234

227: Trumpeter Swan & Lovebug

Romance is in the air as Ellen commits to the trumpeter swan & Christian catches the lovebug bug. We discuss clown shoe runways, air horn duets, bird monogamy, a mysterious case of missing bugs, and the true meaning of going out with a bang. Links: ---Trumpeter swan sound found [here] (https://freesound.org/people/TRP/sounds/574430/) via freesound.org ---Learn more about native swan conservation & how you can help: [Trumpeter Swan Society] (https://www.trumpeterswansociety.org/) ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

14 Feb 2024

43 MINS

43:38

14 Feb 2024

#233

226: Cicadas w/ Nick VanAcker!

Join Ellen & science educator and nature hype man Nick VanAcker to sing praises for some of our favorite true bugs: cicadas! We discuss how and why cicada choruses sing the song of the summer, why they spend so much of their lives underground before emerging and what’s so special about prime numbers anyway, the real parasitic fungus that inspired a cicada-themed Pokémon, and so much more. Links: ---Follow Nick on [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@nick_vanacker) ! ---Check out more of Nick's work at his [website] (https://www.nickvanacker.com/) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

08 Feb 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:52

08 Feb 2024

#232

225: Freddy Kreuger Frog & Bone-Eating Snot Flower

Christian makes some noise for the Freddy Kreuger frog & Ellen picks a bouquet of bone-eating snot flowers. We discuss life as a mouth with legs, being born into literal Hunger Games, meme lore, whalefalls, and eating the bones. Links: --- [It Is Wednesday My Dudes] (https://youtu.be/du-TY1GUFGk) --- [Whale Fall (After Life of a Whale) by Sweet Fern Productions] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BppKscns1Rk) ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

31 Jan 2024

40 MINS

40:28

31 Jan 2024

#231

224: Ethereal Snailfish w/ Dr. Thom Linley!

Join Ellen & special guest, deep sea biologist Dr. Thom Linley, for a literal deep dive into an animal that just might change the way you think about the creatures of the abyss: the ethereal snailfish. We discuss what it’s like to be among the first humans to ever see a species, life in the trenches - like, the actual Mariana trench, freedom from beauty norms and justice for the blobfish, slurping up meat-flavored jellybeans off the ocean floor, and the adorable side of the hadal zone. Links: ---Check out Thom's podcast, [Deep Sea Podcast] (https://www.armatusoceanic.com/the-deepsea-podcast) ! ---Follow the podcast on [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/DeepSeaPod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/DeepSeaPodcast) , or [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_podcast/) ! ---Follow Thom on [Twitter] (https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/) or [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

49 MINS

49:38

25 Jan 2024

#230

223: Tiger Beetles & Giant Siphonophore

Ellen gets the zig-zagging zoomies with tiger beetles & Christian has an existential crisis over the giant siphonophore. We discuss the REAL fastest land animal on Earth, literally blinding speed, reverse Naruto running, world record technicalities, zooids (not Zoids), and what it means to be an organism. Links: ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

17 Jan 2024

54 MINS

54:03

17 Jan 2024

#229

222: Bobcat w/ Jamison Cole!

Join Ellen & special guest, environmental educator Jamison Cole, for a review of our very own backyard apex predators: bobcats! We discuss topics including but not limited to tail nubs, ear tufts, coyote pee, the bobcat’s Final Smash, relationship tips from nature, tomcat jowls, and the interconnectedness of every member of the ecosystem from the tiniest rodent all the way up to the bald eagle. Links: ---Check out the [Ocean Advocacy Workshop] (https://ges.uncg.edu/evs/work/oaw/) and [Plastic Ocean Project] (https://www.plasticoceanproject.org/) ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

11 Jan 2024

51 MINS

51:41

11 Jan 2024

#228

221: Field Notes

Ellen & Christian share stories, observations and inspiration from special guest: you! We discuss what sounds fish make, memory transfer via cannibalism, and what to do when you're attacked by a zebra. Links: ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

03 Jan 2024

48 MINS

48:12

03 Jan 2024

#227

220: Belted Kingfisher w/ Alex Troutman!

Join Ellen & returning special guest, wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, for a review of some of our favorite mohawked chatterboxes: belted kingfishers. We discuss topics including but not limited to the vicious mockery of birds who fish better than us, biomimicry in train engineering, the truth behind Hollywood bird calls and lion roars, and stories from the field including spooky sounds in the forests of Borneo. Links: ---Check out Alex's books, including [Critters of Georgia: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State] (https://shop.adventurewithkeen.com/product/critters-of-georgia/) ! ---Learn more about Alex and his work over at his [website] (https://alexktroutman.wixsite.com/n8tureal/about) ! ---Follow Alex on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/n8ture_al/) and [Twitter] (https://x.com/n8ture_al) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

28 Dec 2023

41 MINS

41:23

28 Dec 2023

#226

Bugs Need Heroes: Bug-Type Pokemon & the Bugs that Inspired Them

We're out traveling this week! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode of Bugs Need Heroes, in which Ellen joined hosts Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman for a conversation about bug-type Pokemon, the real-world bugs that inspired them, and the ecology we can learn from the world of Pokemon. Originally aired on the Bugs Need Heroes podcast on November 5, 2023. Links: ---Get the original full version of the episode, including additional quiz segment, over at the [Bugs Need Heroes podcast] (https://bugsneedheroes.podbean.com/e/bug-type-need-heroes-pokemon-with-just-the-zoo-of-us/) ! ---Learn more about the podcast on their [website] (https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/) ! ---Follow Bugs Need Heroes on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/bugsneedheroes/) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes) and [Reddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/JusttheZooofUs) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ! ... Read more

21 Dec 2023

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:36

21 Dec 2023

#225

219: Star-Nosed Mole & Devil's Hole Pupfish

Christian digs into the star-nosed mole & Ellen goes for a deep dive into the Devil's Hole pupfish. We discuss flowery tentacles, mole lore in Avatar: the Last Airbender, waves in the desert, a Supreme Court ruling, and the future ecological impacts of nuclear testing. Links: ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

14 Dec 2023

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:50

14 Dec 2023

#224

218: Pacific Lamprey w/ Ralph Crewe!

Ellen is joined by a familiar voice, science communicator Ralph Crewe, back with us to review the wiggly little living fossils full of teeth and blood: Pacific lampreys. We discuss the intersection between the natural and manmade world, what lampreys can tell us about the history of vertebrate evolution, the unique adaptations that have let them thrive from riverbeds all the way to the open ocean and back for hundreds of millions of years, and why you should thank a lamprey today. Links: ---Check out Ralph's work on YouTube over at [Practical Engineering] (https://www.youtube.com/@PracticalEngineeringChannel) ! ---Follow Ralph on [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ralphcrewe/) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/RalphCrewe) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

06 Dec 2023

46 MINS

46:13

06 Dec 2023

#223

217: Loggerhead Shrike & Five-lined Skink

Ellen gets hooked on the loggerhead shrike & Christian makes a clean getaway with the five-lined skink. We discuss tomial teeth, impalement, dropping tails, and regeneration. Links: ---Check out [Sparkbird] (https://sparkbirdmusic.com/) and listen to their music on [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5DZZ6l0y3YgzotE100iJSO?si=wFmX-bM9TSydU85VCIIdFg) ! ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

30 Nov 2023

49 MINS

49:18

30 Nov 2023

#222

216: Sturgeon w/ Brenda Pracheil!

Join Ellen & special guest, fish biologist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Brenda Pracheil, for a review of the gentle giants that have been swimming up and down our rivers since the dinosaur age: sturgeon. We discuss being a fish lawyer, ancient genetics, scales, whiskers, caviar, woosh tubes, and more. Links: ---World Fish Migration Day ---The North American Sturgeon & Paddlefish Society ---Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

23 Nov 2023

47 MINS

47:36

23 Nov 2023

#221

215: Bark Scorpion & Pūteketeke

Christian leaves a glowing review for the bark scorpion & Ellen casts a vote for the pūteketeke. We discuss neurotoxin, biofluorescence, the ghostly penguin dance, and John Oliver's impact on the Bird of the Century. Links: ---For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our [website] (https://www.justthezooofus.com/) ! ---Follow Just the Zoo of Us on [Threads] (https://threads.net/@justthezooofuspod) , [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/871849596532633) , [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thezooofus/) & [Discord!] (https://discord.gg/d5bkeNXx4e) ---Follow Ellen on [TikTok!] (https://www.tiktok.com/@ellen.weatherford) ... Read more

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