Just the Zoo of Us
Ellen & Christian Weatherford
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273: Flying Snakes
Just the Zoo of Us
01/29/25 • 52 min
Christian takes to the skies with flying snakes. We discuss the beginning of the Year of the Snake, collapsible teeth, the physics of flight, Dragonology, and so much more.
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249: Seahorses & Raccoons
Just the Zoo of Us
07/18/24 • 61 min
Ellen gets back in the saddle with seahorses & Christian goes dumpster diving with raccoons. We discuss why seahorses are the chameleons of the ocean, how males give birth, corn etiquette, a surprisingly common myth about America's most iconic furry bandits, and so much more.
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3: Praying Mantis & Giant Panda
Just the Zoo of Us
05/14/19 • 45 min
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 about reproduction in this episode.
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114: Amazon Molly & Aardvark
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10/13/21 • 50 min
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 aardvark's porcine snout, and why it's so crucial to never leave home without tippy-tappies.
Amazon molly photo by Manfred Schartl. Aardvark photo by Michael Viard via Getty Images.
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107: Thresher Shark w/ Jaida Elcock!
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08/23/21 • 58 min
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 make thresher sharks particularly amazing, what it's like to study sharks, how to safely share the ocean with them, marine science in Finding Nemo, and more.
You can learn more about MISS's work promoting diversity and inclusion in shark science & support their organization at their website: https://www.misselasmo.org/
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265: Leafcutter Ants
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11/27/24 • 52 min
Ellen gets carried away by leafcutter ants. We discuss Disney mistakes, power scaling, farming, domestication, obligate symbiosis, air conditioning, existential crisis, and so much more.
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243: Diving Bell Spider & Oarfish
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06/05/24 • 64 min
Christian bubbles over with hype for the diving bell spider & Ellen tells some fish tales about the legendary oarfish. We discuss Hotwheels sisyphus, Doordash for spiders, diving technology, Pokemon, sea serpent mythology, bioluminescence and so much more.
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233: Questions & Answers
Just the Zoo of Us
03/27/24 • 56 min
Ellen & Christian answer questions from the audience! We discuss the podcast's humble origins, magical spells, our favorite ducks, and more.
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277: Kākāpō & Flying Fish
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02/26/25 • 55 min
Christian gives a hoot about the owl-faced kākāpō & Ellen draws a line in the ocean over flying fish. We discuss ghosts of selection past, jug band beats, Pliny the Elder, pyramid eyeballs, Rihanna's nod to an international maritime dispute, and so much more.
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147: Assassin Bugs w/ Ilan Domnich!
Just the Zoo of Us
06/09/22 • 90 min
Join Ellen & special guest, entomologist Ilan Domnich, for a review of a fascinating family of bugs that are always one slow, methodical step ahead of the competition: assassin bugs! We discuss why their bite packs such a powerful punch, how they’re able to outsmart both predators and prey with downright machiavellian tactics like corpse armor and spawncamping and trap-setting, and what wonders you’ll find when you take a minute to stoop down and appreciate the intricacies of insects. This episode is quite long, but trust the process because this episode is PACKED with mind-blowing revelations about the cutthroat world of bugs.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Just the Zoo of Us have?
Just the Zoo of Us currently has 302 episodes available.
What topics does Just the Zoo of Us cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Animals, Kids & Family, Nature, Wildlife, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Just the Zoo of Us?
The episode title '265: Leafcutter Ants' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Just the Zoo of Us?
The average episode length on Just the Zoo of Us is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Just the Zoo of Us released?
Episodes of Just the Zoo of Us are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Just the Zoo of Us?
The first episode of Just the Zoo of Us was released on May 14, 2019.
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@podi
Apr 3
a crow noticed a peregrine in a stoop, the crow flipped flying upside down with feet extended and the falcon aborted the attack. Also proved that birds can fly upside down
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