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Creature Feature

We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals

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52:30

Metal Heads

Creature Feature ·

2023/01/04

Today on the show, we're talking about real life metal heads! These animals are literally metal, reinforcing their bodies with metallic armor. From spiders, to snails, to waspy tails, you don't want to find yourself on the bad side of these tough as nails critters. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: are figs vegan? Guest: Tom Reimann Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEg3DpNzk38zrlUGQJebbTxx7RmXH8y_L5dr4H8Acd8/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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76:43

Creature Classic® BEAVERS!

Creature Feature ·

2022/12/28

Katie's enjoying Creature Kringletimes, so please enjoy this already-chewed on beaver episode! Guest: Soren Bowie Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNkvYjDL2PFuljk7GJ2P3MKTbydqcDym5pgcNZx3TAg/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:14

Cave Santa's Sleigh

Creature Feature ·

2022/12/21

We're sacking Santa's reindeer and replacing them with my favorite contenders from Kringletime's past… way past… millions of years in the past. Guest: Alex Schmidt Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-moJs64fD53QyE_xt77iNcMexcY-sP4Pis2g7KK5qmo/edit?usp=sharing Credit to Aaron Kenny for Creative Commons music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:35

Listener Questions: Elephant Accomplice

Creature Feature ·

2022/12/14

I answer your fascinating questions, like whether there are more eyes or legs in the world, or if an elephant could be a witting accomplice!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:00

Ferocious Friendships

Creature Feature ·

2022/12/07

Sometimes the scary, tough, and slimy animals in the world just need a friend! From a friendly little shop of horrors, to the toughest animals in the world frolicking together, we find friendship and cooperation in the unlikeliest of places. Guest: Ellen Weatherford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:17

Pick Your Poison

Creature Feature ·

2022/12/01

There are lots of things we know we shouldn't put in our mouth: cyanide, parasites, a styrofoam coffee cup you got out of the trash. But some animals have found a way to expand their culinary tastes, or even benefit, from things that would make a human restaurant shut down and the chefs go to prison. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: why are scientists so mean to larvae? Guest: Adam Ganser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:52

Goofballs

Creature Feature ·

2022/11/23

Some of the silliest most adorable animals out there, a furry tank, a rabbit deer, and a fish who smiles! Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: do you want to vacation on a pile of poop? Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LIp-VyPwAtCWjU9pXkL22Hed5pV6nUZJlwH5rtPCdT8/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:56

Killer Cuties

Creature Feature ·

2022/11/16

Some of the cutest serial killers in the animal kingdom! Big ol' eyes, big ol' ears, and a sweet feathery fuzzball who are more devious than Jack the Ripper. Guest: Bridgett Greenberg Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rRuJRXELHhZHG3jrUSG7uAxs82zrL6qJ8Jx1XrBp-8g/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:59

Listener Q's: Mews, Blues, Deer Who Chews

Creature Feature ·

2022/11/09

I answer your questions, from "can wild animals get the zoomies" to "vampire deer?!?!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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71:56

Creature Feature Halloweenisode 2022!

Creature Feature ·

2022/10/31

Hags, slime, frogs, and the boogie woogies who can kill you with a touch! Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: can we use ectoplasm as a substitute for egg-whites in baking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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76:04

Can Your Nose Pick Your Friends?

Creature Feature ·

2022/10/27

You can pick your nose, you can pick your friends, and your nose can pick your friends! "Smell ya later" can be literal in the animal kingdom, and some secret handshakes make sure URINE the clique. Guest: Jason Pargin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:50

Creature Classic®: Planet's Haunted

Creature Feature ·

2022/10/20

Welcome to spooky October! Katie's definitely not busy diggin up bones in a pet cemetery to create an undead guinea-cat-bird, but she is doing something innocent this week. So enjoy this rerun of one of her favorite spooky episodes, and we'll see you next week with a fresh one! Guest: Bridget Greenberg Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikmVakjOrOSpD-9Ge4oRw9s11rIQS6cYOv35SquEXt8/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:38

Warble Garble

Creature Feature ·

2022/10/13

From flies who turn cows into swiss cheese, to the world's largest parasites, this episode is not for lunchtime! Content warning: really gross parasite stuff! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:37

Dog Ears to Deep Sea Shrimp: Listener Q's!

Creature Feature ·

2022/10/05

I answer your listener questions about how dog ears stick up or flop down, human fish, mammals during dinosaurs, and the mysteries of deep sea shrimp! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:25

Don't Boop These Snoots!

Creature Feature ·

2022/09/28

I'm joined by Tiktok's favorite zoologist Mamadou to talk about animals who seem cute... right up until they absolutely wreck you. Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izCgFfOxu-jNVbClQbmhEKvuuAs9Xn2zT__6z2WzOqQ/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:54

When The Mouse's Away The Cats Will Play

Creature Feature ·

2022/09/21

We're looking at the evolutionary history of the housecat, their wild ancestors, some murderous cousins, and the best way to entertain your overlords, I mean, the best way to entertain your cats! Join us and Mikel Delgado to learn more. Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uo3M0yM6GstLHCmxbNFyuQ_n-8EJRsLAOKOegT9eJs/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:08

Pretty Bird!

Creature Feature ·

2022/09/14

Why is a bird of paradise so fantastic? Do the beautiful colors and crests found in birds and other animals have some secret purpose, or do they just like to look hot? Joining me today to discuss this question is science writer the New York Times Magazine, Scientific American, and many other publications, Ferris Jabr! Guest: Ferris Jabr Footnotes: Check out Ferris Jabr's article on bird beauty! https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/magazine/beauty-evolution-animal.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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60:53

Sweet Spider Dreams

Creature Feature ·

2022/09/07

If you don't like spiders, I've got bad news for you! Because today is all about spiders! From cute baby spider dreams, to spider catapults, and the friendship between a spider and a carnivorous plant! Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: what's ruder after mating, eating your partner, or yeeting your partner? Guest: Ivy Le, host of FOGO: Fear of Going Outside Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L6-fj-ZxyYBZ4aZQugZnbafE3V8Rc34er6ZNS6VmJf0/edit?usp=sharingSee

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55:40

Coral Reef Madness!

Creature Feature ·

2022/08/31

I'm joined by the McElroy brothers to talk about CORAL! Why is it alive? Is it coming for us? Can you really get through life with only one hole? And can crabs teach us how to combine the art of cheerleading with that of boxing? Guests: Justin McElroy, Travis McElroy, & Griffin McElroy Footnotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19CROfPYR-ROWOQY4aFd8YMj6L5-LTkHCZU95ZXVDswM/edit?usp=sharingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:48

Listener Q's, See-Through Birds & Flying Fish!

Creature Feature ·

2022/08/24

I answer your listener questions, from how eyeballs work, to whether toucans are transparent. And hey, are snakes just legless lizards?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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