Just the Zoo of Us
Ellen & Christian Weatherford
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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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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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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.
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
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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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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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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250: Rhinoceros Hornbill w/ Sarah Skebba!
Just the Zoo of Us
07/25/24 • 50 min
Join Ellen & wildlife educator Sarah Skebba for a review of a modern-day dinosaur with some pretty extreme approaches to life: the rhinoceros hornbill. We’re talking about bizarre beaks with built-in resonance chambers, the most unpleasant nesting situation I have ever heard of, how zoos are helping conserve endangered birds in the wild, and so much more.
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236: American Crow w/ Dr. Kaeli Swift!
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04/18/24 • 59 min
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.
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116: Painted Bat & Dracula Parrot
Just the Zoo of Us
10/27/21 • 47 min
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 parrot.
Photos: Merlin Tuttle (painted bat), Ondrej Prosicky (Dracula parrot)
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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 304 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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