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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 215 – Amazon River Dolphin: The Pink Torpedo

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/03/01

“…and today we’re talking about the pink panther of the river. But more on that later.” The Amazon River is one of the world’s longest rivers and flows through some of the most biologically fascinating places on Earth. It’s home to all manner of animals, but what you may not have known is that it’s […]

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Episode 214 – Panther Chameleon: The Color King

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/02/22

“…and today we’re talking about a reptilian mood ring. But more on that later.” You ain’t been blue till you’ve had that mood indigo? Maybe you’ve experienced red hot anger. For humans, it’s mostly metaphor, but there’s one animal that does display real mood-ring-like qualities. The chameleon is an alien looking reptile, a fact that […]

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Episode 213 – Sea Cucumber: Liquid Luck

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/02/15

“…and today we’re talking about the most romantic sea creature. A brown lump! But more on that later.” At the bottom of the ocean, a brown lump inches along the coral and sands, keeping its notable lack of eyes out for potential predators. But when trouble does come a-sniffin, the slow sea cucumber has a […]

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Episode 212 – Black Widow Spider: Bad Reputation

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/02/08

“…And today we’re talking about a woman who doesn’t give a darn about her bad reputation.” The black widow spider is nature’s ultimate example of the femme fatale. An unyielding queen in the middle of her silken throne, waiting for the lowly male, driven to her by an instinct most basic. Though her signature red […]

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Episode 211 – Reindeer: Lobos and Lichens

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/02/01

“…and today we’re talking about the titans of the tundra, the cervids of Santa. But more on that later.” Reindeer are famous for flying, being rude to those that are different from them, and fiercely defending Johnny’s Turbo Man action figure. But one reindeer has an unusual nose that’s even more famous. Researchers have spent […]

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Episode 210 – Rock Hyrax: The Petra Pachyderm

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/01/25

“…and today we forgot to say an intro blurb because we had housekeeping stuff.” Life among the rocks provides cover from predators and a quick escape when necessary, but it also comes with its challenges. But the rock hyrax has accepted the task of adapting to this rugged terrain. For a nice warm spot to […]

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Episode 209 – Giant River Otter: Apex in the Amazon

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/01/18

“…And today we’re walking about a lanky tooth missile that isn’t scared of nobody. But more on that later.” The Amazon is home to many of the western hemisphere’s most successful predators. But the most surprising apex predator isn’t the piranha, the anaconda, or even the legendary jaguar – it’s the giant otter! Alone, they […]

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Episode 208 – Atlas Moth: To Kill a Mothingbird

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/01/11

“…and today we’re talking about an insect that wants you to think it floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee.” What would you do if you only had energy from the food you ate when you were a kid? You may move as little as possible, and only when you had to. That’s […]

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Episode 207 – Wood Frog: Deep Freeze

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2022/01/04

“…and today we’re talking about a chill amphibian with a cool pair of sunglasses. But more on that later.” Being cold blooded is usually fine, as long as you live in a warm-ish area. But what about the chilly-bloods living in the less-than-warm regions of the world? Some dig into the ground, some just die, […]

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Episode 206 – Boxer Crab: The Pom Pom Punch

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/12/28

“…and today we’re talking about yet another crustacean that packs a punch. More on that later.” For a small crab with very little claws, there’s a ton of pressure on the ocean floor. Bigger fish can swallow you up like you were supposed to be in Nineveh. But when the challenge of survival is laid […]

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Episode 205 – False Deaths Head Cockroach:...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/12/21

“…and today we’re talking about everyone’s favorite animal! But more on that later…” You know ‘em, you hate ‘em, you have ‘em – they’re cockroaches. Yes, it’s time for the interesting animal podcast to talk about everyone’s favorite scittering critter. Odds are good that you’ve encountered one of these pleasant house guests within the last […]

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Episode 204 – Ribbon Eel: The Future is Female

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/12/14

“…and today we’re talking about the Christmas decoration of the sea. More on that later.” The ocean can be a dangerous place. There’s always a bigger fish waiting for an unsuspecting creature to become its next meal. One brightly colored eel avoids these threatening open maws by rarely leaving their homes in the crevasse of […]

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Episode 203 – Wheel Bug: A Cog in the Machine

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/12/07

“…and today we’re talking about a bug that sounds like a pokemon, but looks like a dark souls enemy.” The insect world is a horrifyingly brutal one. For most, life is hard, stressful, and short. This is due, in part, to the work of players like the Assassin Bug. Many bugs that rely on their […]

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Episode 202 – Golden-Tailed Gecko: The Sticky Sprayer

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/11/30

“…and today we’re talking about a lizard that is great at getting out of sticky situations. But more on that later.” In the outback you need an exit strategy for whenever you get into trouble, especially if you’re a lizard of modest stature. The Golden-tailed gecko is a striking subject to look at, but it’s […]

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Episode 201: Bombardier Beetle: F. Scott Spritzgerald

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/11/23

“Today we’re talking about bug spray… in a manner of speaking. But more on that later.” When you’re a small beetle in a big world, you can easily become someone’s lunch if you’re not careful. So having a secret weapon is vital to survival. When danger rears its ugly head, the bombardier beetle rears its […]

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Episode 200 – Tanuki: The Racoon Dog

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/11/16

“…and today, on our 200th episode, we’re talking about an adorable video game character.” For a true generalist, nothing is off the menu. Sometimes survival is all about versatility, and if you have an adventurous palate, there are more resources at your disposal. For one Japanese canine, finding enough food to last through the winter […]

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Episode 199 – Pebble Toad: Rock and Roll Toad

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/11/09

“…And today we’re talking about a frog that rolls with the punches. But more on that later.” High in the table-top mountains of Venezuela, a tiny pebble toad inches its way across the moist sandstone outcroppings. Little does he know that danger lurks just around the corner. A toad-eating tarantula is on the hunt and […]

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Episode 198 – Vaquita: A Little Porpoise With a Big...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/11/02

“…and today we’re talking about a little porpoise with a big problem. But more on that later.” If you’re in the Gulf of California and you see a small figure break through the glistening surface of the water, you may be witnessing a rare site. Like a glimpse of ball lightning, you may stare, unbelieving […]

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Episode 197 – Brown Antechinus: Mating Marathon

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/10/26

“…and today we are literally talking about a creature that lives by a pattern of life and death and has an interesting taxonomy. But more on that later.” Every fall, the arid wilderness of Australia is peppered with the fallen bodies of tiny marsupials. What could create such a scene? Predators, disease, global warming? The […]

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Episode 196 -Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake: Made for the Sea

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2021/10/19

“…and today we’re talking about a reptile who’s lady is the sea. But more on that later.” We all know and share a healthy fear of snakes. They live under rocks and slither on their bellies to get around. But there are actually dozens of snake species that don’t live on land at all. Instead, […]

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