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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 151 – Platypus: Defying its Stars

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/12/08

“…and today we’re talking about a creature that looks like it specced into every skill tree. But more on that later.” In the land down under, there’s dwelleth a strange mammal that looks like an otter that glued a bunch of other animal parts onto its body. The platypus is famous not only for its […]

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Episode 150 – Spider-Tailed Horned Viper: The Crafty...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/12/01

“And today we’re talking about something we were supposed to talk about a few weeks ago but we goofed and now we’re talking about it now. More on that now.” Hunters have all kinds of methods to help catch their prey. There’s ambushing, stalking, and brute force. But one of the most clever ways may […]

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Episode 149 – Bottlenose Dolphin: Thanks for all the...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/11/24

“…and today we’re talking about one of the most famous sea animals of all time. The white hat to the black hat of the great white shark. Though, PR can be deceiving. But more on that later…” When life kicks mud in your face, most of us, and most animals, would give up or bemoan […]

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Episode 148 – Coyote: An Unlikely Friendship

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/11/17

“…And today we’re talking about a legendary animal friendship. But more on that later.” The American coyote is a famous animal in folklore and fables. The cunning animal is a mainstay in Native American folk tales and culture. Coyotes have long exhibited a behavior that was thought to only be true in stories. In fact, […]

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Episode 147 – Penduline Tit: The Prepper Penny Parker

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/11/10

“…and today we wrestle between good SEO and saying the awkward name of a bird over and over. But more on that later.” If you were walking through the woods one day, you might see something strange… a fluffy white mass up in the trees. You might think it was a hanging goat carcass or […]

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Episode 146 – Black Footed Cat: A Prolific Predator

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/11/03

“… and today we’re talking about a predator so adorable, it rivals the pika-killing stoat in deadly cuteness.” Predators come in all shapes and sizes, but a small size doesn’t necessarily mean an animal is a less effective hunter. And if you’re a rodent in the semi-desert plains of southern Africa, it’s a lesson you […]

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Episode 145 – Adelie Penguin: A Formal Feathered Friend

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/10/27

“…and today we’re talking about a formal feathered friend. But more on that later.” Birds of a feather waddle together. And that’s never been truer than it is for the Adelie penguin. As the dapper flippers make their way across the Antarctic ice each year, it’s important for each one to stake their claim on […]

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Episode 144 – Horned Viper: The Vied Viper

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/10/20

Today, in the podcast, we talk about the horned viper and sidewinding!

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Episode 143 – Barreleye: The Spookiest Fish

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/10/13

“…and today we’re talking about a mysterious organic, deep-diving submarine. But more on that later.” Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, there sits an alien monster fish that stares up straight through its own skull to spy prey: the barreleye. How does it do this? By being one of the weirdest creatures alive, […]

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Episode 142 – Vinegaroon: A Real Whippersnapper

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/10/06

“…And today we’re talking about an arthropod that might be right at home on English dining table next to a bottle of brown sauce. But more on that later…” The desert is home to some strange creatures with some even stranger adaptation. Few phyla find as much success in arid climates like arthropods, which develop […]

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Episode 141 – Woodlouse: The Pill Bug is No Bug

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/09/29

“…and today we’re talking about a bug of very many names. But more on that right now.” You might think that gills are just for ocean dwellers, and you’d be wrong. For the terrestrial woodlouse or roly-poly, using gills is as easy as breathing. But how and why does it have gills? It’s all a […]

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Episode 140 – Mako Shark: Hot-Blooded Hotrod

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/09/22

Sharks are a primordial design. A torpedo built to catch and shred prey. These cold black eyes, like a doll’s eyes, are nothing but dark pools of basic, rudimentary instinct, right? Well some sharks are built differently than their kin. The mako shark is one of a few fish with an interesting adaptation that is […]

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Episode 139 – Giant Manta Ray: A Focused Fish

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/09/15

“…and today we’re talking about a buccal pumping pup sucking histotroph in huge chunks. That sentence will only get grosser when you know what those words mean. But more on that later…” Sometimes the biggest giants are the gentlest giants. But this gentle giant is also a genius giant. While the oceanic manta ray might […]

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Episode 138 – Crab Spider: A Fantastic Floral Friend

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/09/08

We talk about a floral-patterned crab spider and how it catches prey in this episode.

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Episode 137 – Polka Dot Tree Frog: A Light in the...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/09/01

“Today we’re talking about a tree frog with a bright personality. But more on that later.” The tropical rainforests of South America hide all kinds of rare and fascinating animals – including a host of one-of-a-kind frogs. The polka-dot tree frog may look like your typical aimless amphibian but it actually leads a secret glamorous […]

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Episode 136 – Orca: The Social Sea King

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/08/25

“…and today we’re talking about a seriously amazing cetacean sensation. But more on that later…” Upon first look, a cetacean may seem perfectly alien to a human being. But a closer look may reveal soulful eyes, intelligent behavior, and playful attitudes. An even closer inspection will uncover the fact that these organic torpedoes are extremely […]

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Episode 136 – Damselfly: The Damsel Down Under

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/08/18

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the damselfly, an insect with an interesting childhood.

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Episode 135 – Scaly Foot Snail: Snail Mail Armor

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/08/10

In this animal podcast episode, we talk about the scaly foot snail, an animal with metal armor.

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Episode 134 – Slow Loris: A Precious Little Primate

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/08/04

“…Thank you to Casy Michelle for creating our theme song. Hear more of Casy’s music by searching Casy Michelle on Youtube. Today we’re talking about a sluggish forest clown! But more on that later.” If you’re slow in the animal kingdom, you’d better have a plan when trouble comes a-knockin’. Some animals freeze, some hide, […]

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Episode 133 – Fork-Tailed Palm Swift: A Passerine Pirate

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2020/07/28

“Thank you to Casy for our theme song. Hear more of Casy’s music by searching Casy Michelle on Youtube. Today we’re talking about a bird with a penchant for piracy, but more on that later…” Birds often display unexpected ingenuity. They’re famous for building nests, and those nests come in all shapes and sizes, from […]

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