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Life, Death, and Taxonomy

Life, Death, and Taxonomy

Learn about all things animalia in this family friendly podcast. Each week Joe and Carlos dive deep into nature to find animals that have at least one amazing talent they use to survive. Gather up some animal knowledge and crazy nature facts to drop on your friends at parties with each new episode of Life, Death, and Taxonomy.

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Episode 296 – Burmese Python: Invasion of the Swamp...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/09/19

“And today we’re talking about a reptile that’s coming in our state trying to take our rabbits! But more on that later…” A “fish out of water” is someone who feels out of place because their surroundings are not suitable for their designed purpose. The Burmese python is out of place in Florida, but, unfortunately, […]

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Episode 295 – Timber Wolf: Another Day with Parasites

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/09/12

“…and today we’re talking about the most popular villain of nursery rhymes. But more on that later.” Pack leader. Top dog. Dominant male. Head honcho. Alpha male. It’s a common misconception that wolves fight for dominance within their packs to see who becomes and stays the alpha wolf. But that doesn’t mean packs don’t have […]

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Episode 294 – Cartwheel Spider: Whirly Bug Saw

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/09/05

“…and today we are talking about an animal whose mind commands the body to roll and it obeys. But more on that later.” Members of the animal kingdom know that survival is the ability to swim in strange water–and sometimes that water is sand. Sand is coarse and rough and gets everywhere, but many animals, […]

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Episode 293 – Blue-Ringed Octopus: Uh-Oh Spadeadly-Os

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2023/08/29

“…and today we’re talking about spicy calamari, but not really. More on that later.” When you’re a teeny tiny cerulean cephalopod in a big bad cephalopod’s world, you need to have some tricks up all eight of your sleeves. The blue-ringed octopus’s diminutive form hides a deadly secret to deter predators that may want to […]

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Episode 292 – Purple Emperor: Purple Putrid Eater

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/08/22

“…and today we’re talking about something with a name that sounds like it could be a fish, bird, or flower. But more on that later…” Butterflies are truly one of God’s gifts of nature. A creature that sports brilliant colors, flutters around gracefully, and dines only on the nectar provided by beautiful flowers. But there’s […]

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Episode 291 – Jack Jumper Ant: Be Nimble

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/08/15

“…and today we’re talking about an Olympic-level bug. But more on that later.” “Jack, be nimble. Jack, be quick. Jack jumps over the candle stick.” Jumping over a whole candle stick might be an easy proposition for a young boy named Jack, but it’s a much different feat for a tiny ant. The Jack jumper […]

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Episode 290 – Tadpole Shrimp: Rice Lice

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/08/08

“…and today we’re talking about a crustacean that’s coming for your rice crispy treats. But more on that later.” What if you lived in a place that was sometimes uninhabitable for years? You’d have to prepare for the lean years. In fact, you’d need a bunker. Such is the way of the tadpole shrimp. They […]

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Episode 289 – Hadal Snailfish: 20,000 Leagues

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/08/01

“…and today we’re talking about the cousin of an alumni. But more on that later.” Deep in the water where no fish hang out lives a glum, gloomy swimmer with some ever-present clout. The hadal snailfish lives where pretty much nothing else can live – the hadal zone. The pressure and temperature of the water […]

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Episode 288 – Harris’s Hawk: Sky Wolf

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/07/25

“…and today we’re talking about the wolfpack of the sky. But more on that later.” Now this is the Law of the desert— as blue and as vast as the sky; And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, like the birds that hunt as they fly? The family that hunts together, eats together. […]

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Episode 287 – Squat Shrimp: Hardly Twerking

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/07/18

“…and today we’re talking about a sea creature that somebody at some point apparently thought was quite attractive. But more on that later.” The coral reefs of the shallow tropics are home to a wide variety of dazzling displays, but none so alluring as the vibrant dance of the sexy shrimp. From its colorful home […]

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Episode 286 – King Cobra

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/07/11

“…and today we’re talking about the cold-blooded king of the jungle. But more on that later.” Everyone knows that a true king must wear a crown. In the jungles of Southeast Asia, the kingly crown isn’t a mane but a hood. The King Cobra is an infamous monarch who uses his regal headwear to intimidate […]

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Episode 285 – Vampire Finch: Birdula

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/07/04

“…and today we’re talking about a ghoulish ground bird. But more on that later.” Description Males are black, and females are gray with brown streaks. They have squat bodies like a typical finch. Their beaks are short, sharp, and curved slightly downward. Some have orange or partially orange beaks. Measure Up Welcome to the beloved […]

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Episode 284 – Common Rock Barnacle: Reachable Goals

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/06/27

“And today we are talking about sea critters with their own clear, plastic-looking straw. But more on that later.” Humans are social creatures, but we aren’t the only ones. Gregarious animals hang out together, especially during mating seasons. But what if you are both sedentary and gregarious, which is another way to say a friendly […]

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Episode 283 – Izecksohn’s Brazilian Tree Frog:...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/06/20

“…and today we’re talking about a slimy little yellow guy. But more on that later.” So we know how animals make more animals, but how do plants make more plants? With the help of animals, of course! Whether it’s spreading seeds on the ground or getting animals to eat them, plants have a unique way […]

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Episode 282 – Raccoons: Wiley Bandits

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/06/13

“…and today we’re talking about a master thief who is the king of trash mountain. But more on that later.” A generalist has a general wish To bandit with reckless abandon. Bird eggs, crumb cakes, delicious fried fish… Dining fine? Easier said than done. A cunning mind will help raccoons find The dishes to delight […]

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Episode 281 – Winghead Shark: Wing and a Scare

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/06/06

“…and today we were talking about Captain America of the sea with similar headwear. But more on that later.” Description of the Winghead Shark Grey and white hammerhead shark. The shark cuts a thin, torpedo-shaped silhouette with a large dorsal and caudal fin. They have a pronounced hammer with a larger wingspan than your typical […]

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Episode 280 – Bald Eagle: Warm Wings

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/05/30

“…and today we’re talking about what KJV onliest thinks ancient Hebrews made themselves bald as. But more on that later.” To soar sorely is such a bore. A raptor up high has a real chore. Hunting for prey far down below, Is a bald eagle’s typical M.O. But how can they fly for so long, […]

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Episode 279 – Alligator Snapping Turtle: Follow Your...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/05/23

“…and today we’re talking about the swamp’s angriest stone. But more on that later.” As if you needed another reason not to go traipsing around the swamps of the American South, the alligator snapping turtle brings a few hundred pounds of armored power to the equation. But swamps aren’t really known for having crystal clear […]

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Episode 278 – Tiger: Specter of the Sundarbans

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/05/16

“…and today we’re talking about the specter of the Sundarbans. But more on that later.” How can black and orange go unseen In a place of vertical green? The world’s most immense panthera Can hide among the Themeda. Though it likes meat held up by hooves You may have a taste it approves. It’s a […]

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Episode 277 – Horned Screamer: Dem Bones

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/05/09

“…and today we’re talking about a bird that would make a terrible nickname. But more on that later.” In the valley of the dry bones, God showed Ezekiel his power over life and death by breathing life into the long desiccated skeletons that lay there in the valley. But for birds, breathing life into your […]

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