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The Critter Shed

Collie Ennis & Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media

If you like learning about the weird and wonderful side of nature - about things like spider sex, venom-packing frogs, or mind-controlling parasites, and more - then this is the podcast for you! Oh, and it"s in a shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:32

Ponds, quails and duck tales

The Critter Shed ·

2021/06/07

SUPPORT THE CRITTER SHED: https://www.patreon.com/thecrittershedWe enter the wilds of the Co. Wicklow countryside on the east coast of Ireland to visit Collie's new home. We find out how to build a very simple pond to attract amphibians, and there's an investigation into a curious duck tale.Thanks to Geoff McQueen for sharing his duck tales with us. If you want hilarious Twitter content with updates about his garden shenanigans, running adventures, and father-in-law woes, follow him here:

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41:44

Seduced by Sharks

The Critter Shed ·

2021/04/29

SHARKS ARE NOT JAWS!!We set the story straight on sharks, seriously misunderstood and maligned ocean dwellers. We chat to shark researcher Jenny Bortoluzzi who fell in love with sharks a long time ago and now studies them at Trinity College Dublin.We think you'll fall in love with them too, once you've heard her stories about sharks and how they survive in one of the world's toughest environments, the open sea.You can follow Jenny on Twitter to access gorgeous underwater images: @SharkyJennyBecome a

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26:52

On the Trail of the Thylacine

The Critter Shed ·

2021/04/05

Collie gets excited about reported sightings of an animal that was declared extinct in the early 20th century. Are the stories true?Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about.Or, leave us a voicemail on our website https://www.podpage.com/the-critter-shed/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comWEB: https://www.podpage.com/the-critter-shed/Music:Podington:

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49:21

Of Mice and (Wo)Men

The Critter Shed ·

2021/03/13

A peek into the private lives of one of our oldest companions, the house mouse.Produced by Red Hare MediaPresented by Collie Ennis and Colette KinsellaThe Critter Shed is now on Patreon! We make this show for free, in our own time, but it does incur costs for us. A donation from you - even the price of a cup of coffee - will help us stay afloat and allow us to keep sharing stories about the weird and wonderful side of nature.We are grateful for every donation, however small.If you want to buy us

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7:29

A Valentine's Day Short.

The Critter Shed ·

2021/02/14

For the romantic day that's in it, we're chatting about one of nature's greatest lovers... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:03

Animal Games in Ancient Rome

The Critter Shed ·

2021/01/30

A very special chat with Kathryn Murphy from Trinity College Dublin about the way exotic animals were used for entertainment and hunting in ancient Rome. With a particularly gruesome (i.e. fascinating) tale of a human-bull mating. Yeah, we know.The Critter Shed is now on Patreon! We make this show for free, in our own time, but it does incur costs for us. A donation from you - even the price of a cup of coffee - would help us stay afloat and allow us to keep sharing stories about the weird and

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43:13

On zoos

The Critter Shed ·

2021/01/10

Today we chat with Dublin Zoo keeper Brendan Walsh about the role of zoos in modern society and modern conservation.For more information on Dublin Zoo conservation projects: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/The Critter Shed is now on Patreon! We make this show for free, in our own time, but it does incur costs for us. A donation from you - even the price of a cup of coffee - would help us stay afloat and allow us to keep sharing stories about the weird and wonderful side of nature.We are grateful for every

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16:04

Christmas 2020: An ode to the robin

The Critter Shed ·

2020/12/23

A special Christmas episode celebrating an iconic seasonal bird, the robin.If you have queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about, we'd love to hear from you.FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comPresented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.The Warren:The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network.The Warren is a collection of some of the

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35:30

Saucy, sex-crazed space beetles: it's the ladybird show!

The Critter Shed ·

2020/11/23

We meet some lucky garden ladies who are literally out of this world - it's the ladybird show!If you'd like to donate to Dublin Zoo to help them through their COVID-induced financial bottleneck, you can do that here: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: Curious, DimmyPresented

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26:08

Oddly Toxic Critters

The Critter Shed ·

2020/10/26

Have you heard the one about the cuddly Australian mammal that has a venomous spur on its heel? Or, how about the gorgeous bird whose feathers contain toxin? Today we're all about creatures that pack a toxic - and unexpected - punch.More on the blue-capped ifrit here.Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or tell us about some of the oddly toxic animals in your life.FACEBOOK:

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22:54

Sindbad the stowaway

The Critter Shed ·

2020/07/31

Meet Sindbad the Stowaway, Collie's newest housemate. And we have an update on Sam the Fox from Trinity College Dublin.Click here for more information on the Kildare Animal Wildlife Unit: https://www.facebook.com/Wildlifeunitkildare/Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: CuriousPresented by Collie Ennis

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23:14

Vampire fish

The Critter Shed ·

2020/06/27

Collie finds a living fossil, and also becomes a surrogate mother to 15 feathery offspring...Image:Creative Commons Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Lamprey_mouth.jpgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: Curious, TuxesPresented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.The Warren:The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast

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29:57

African Wild Dogs: a love story

The Critter Shed ·

2020/06/07

Holly English watched a wildlife documentary when she was 10 and it changed her life. The documentary was about the beautiful and enigmatic African wild dogs and now she studies them for a living. This episode is an ode to African wild dogs.FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: Curious, SunsetPresented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.The Warren:The Critter Shed is

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28:26

The Eggselence of Nests

The Critter Shed ·

2020/05/27

Which came first, the chicken or the nest? Collie and Colette talk turkey about nests, who made the first one, and who makes the biggest one.Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: Curious, Algo RhythmPresented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.The

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34:48

Animal Crossing meets The Critter Shed

The Critter Shed ·

2020/05/09

There's a Nintendo Switch video game doing the rounds now that is basically Collie's life in digital: Animal Crossing.Podcaster and writer Rosemary Mac Cabe and producer Liam Geraghty are both big fans of the game, and they take us to their digital islands and show us around.Also: we meet an Animal Crossing character who is a REAL digital version of COLLIE ENNIS!!!This is fun!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington:

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29:36

Lockdown nature around the world

The Critter Shed ·

2020/04/30

Isn't nature sounding amazing at the moment? Now that many of us are in lockdown, and there are fewer noisy machines on the road or in the air, we can actually hear nature more clearly than ever.Collie and Colette listen in to the nature sounds collected and sent in by listeners from around the world, and it's a treat.Also, if you can spare the price of a cup of coffee, the folks at My Lovely Horse Rescue in Ireland would be delighted for any support you can give them. The do amazing work.You can

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21:33

Budgie Business

The Critter Shed ·

2020/04/05

Today we soothe your corona-isolated soul with one of the most beautiful sounds of all: chattering budgies!And, we delve into their fascinating natural history. Do you know where they are native to? Well, struth, we have the answer!Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: Curious; Tuxes; Little Black

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16:51

The Murder Rope

The Critter Shed ·

2020/03/30

Like centipedes? Then you'll love this giant carnivorous animal that can take out BATS!Watch this BBC video about the bat-eating scolopendra: http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20161205-giant-centipede-hunts-batsDon't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comPhoto: Yasunori Koide / CC BY-SA

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19:47

The Curious Case of the Dead Duck F%*ks

The Critter Shed ·

2020/03/24

Like zombie movies? Then you'll love this episode because we examine the darker side of the mating season... and it gets very dark...Further reading:Here's a great read from The Guardian.Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/TWITTER: @crittershedpodEMAIL: crittershed@gmail.comMusic:Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Natural.Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette

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22:50

Toadageddon!

The Critter Shed ·

2020/03/19

In these socially distant times of ours, we have a special episode dedicated to an underrated amphibian: the cane toad!We dispel myths like: "They're Australian, aren't they?" Er, no.Or: "They are sadistic killers of all life on Earth, aren't they?" Again, no... and after this episode, we hope you will agree that they are simply gorgeous animals.Further reading and watching:Cane Toads, an Unnatural HistoryWatch this great documentary about the cane toad here:

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