
Just the Zoo of Us
Ellen & Christian Weatherford
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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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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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265: Leafcutter Ants
Just the Zoo of Us
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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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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107: Thresher Shark w/ Jaida Elcock!
Just the Zoo of Us
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.
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114: Amazon Molly & Aardvark
Just the Zoo of Us
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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113: Freshwater Sponges w/ Mallory McNulty!
Just the Zoo of Us
10/06/21 • 42 min
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, how a completely stationary animal gets to new places, what kind of role they play in their ecosystem & why freshwater sponges have earned their chance in the spotlight!
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1: American Alligator & Florida Manatee
Just the Zoo of Us
05/14/19 • 49 min
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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97: Sea Otter & Blue-Ringed Octopus
Just the Zoo of Us
05/24/21 • 47 min
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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112: Mexican Mole Lizard & Echidna
Just the Zoo of Us
09/28/21 • 48 min
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, enigmatic echidna.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Just the Zoo of Us have?
Just the Zoo of Us currently has 295 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 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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