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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 315 – Giant Squid: An Esophagus Runs Through It

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2024/02/06

“…and today we’re talking about the grumpiest cephalopod in the sea. More on that later.” Brains and digestive systems are linked just like all systems in the body are linked. But with the strange tube-like body shape of the giant squid, these two systems need to be a bit closer than they’d like. When you’re […]

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Episode 314 – Red Fox: Animal Magnetism

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2024/01/30

“…and today we’re talking about a predator that gives Mouse Dutch Schafer a run for his money. More on that later.” In the heart of the woodlands, across open fields, and even in bustling urban environments, a folkloric presence reigns supreme. The red fox’s fiery coat and wily spirit have earned it a place in […]

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Episode 313 – Saddleback Caterpillar: A Tiny Steed

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2024/01/23

“…and today we’re talking about a tiny little steed. But more on that later.” Out here in the wild wild west of… let me check my notes… Yucatan Mexico. That’s not very West. Well, out here in the wild wild… East, you won’t get too far without your trusty saddle as well as your trusty […]

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Episode 312 – Candiru: Swimming Upstream

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2024/01/16

“Today we are talking about a vampire that glitters in the sunlight, as if you could outswim it… But more on that later.” In the shadowy depths of the mighty Amazon River, a tiny monster veiled in murky water searches for its next sanguine feast. The Candiru fish is a creature that has both intrigued […]

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Episode 311 – Giant Sea Spider: All Legs

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2024/01/09

“…and today we’re talking about a spider in the last place you’d think to look for one. But more on that later.” In the coldest regions of the Arctic ocean, the depths harbor strange and alien life. Normally, living things take breathing for granted. Lungs, gills, trachea, it’s all about moving that sweet sweet oxygen […]

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Episode 310 – Silk Shark: Shark Boy and Lava, Girl

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2024/01/02

“…and today we’re talking about a shark that isn’t as smooth as it sounds, but it is hot. But more on that later.” In this housing market, sometimes you find yourself living in some unlikely places. But some silk sharks live in a place that is slightly more challenging than a three-story walk up with […]

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Rewind – Reindeers: Our Most Festive Episode

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/12/25

Merry Christmas, Taxonomy Titans! Carlos and I are currently enjoying Christmas cheer with our friends and family. If you find yourself driving, baking, or doing a task requiring some interesting animal information, here’s a throwback to our Christmasiest episode ever—about reindeer! If you’d like to give us a Christmas present this year, consider joining our […]

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Episode 309 – Aardvark: Earth Bending

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/12/19

“…And today we are talking about an animal that is perpetually in 3rd grade. But less on that later.” The plains of Africa are home to a lot of pretty strange-looking animals. I mean, have you really thought about how weird a giraffe is? But one chimeric beast would definitely leave you scratching your head […]

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Episode 308 – Plains Zebra: White Stripes

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/12/12

“…and today we’re talking about a fashion icon that is more interested in function over form. But more on that later.” Few looks in nature are as iconic as a plains zebra’s stripes. But these savannah equines rarely think about fashion, so these stripes must have a function beyond their form. You may think you […]

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Episode 307 – Greater Sage Grouse: House of Grouse

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/12/05

“…and today we’re talking about the Charlie Chaplin of chickens. But more on that later.” In the wide open plains of Saskatchewan, a bulky pheasant puts on a very interesting display. The Greater Sage Grouse male is equipped with some unique tools to let the ladies know he’s got the gains on the plains. The […]

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Episode 306 – Demodex Mite: Face to Face with Friends

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/11/28

“…and today we’re talking about a tiny animal that likes oil, but not the kind that comes from olives. But more on that later.” Warning: Learning about this animal might give you the heebie jeebies or more likely a nervous itch. If you or the kids are sensitive to that, viewer discretion is advised. What […]

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Episode 305 – Sarcastic Fringehead: Sea Grouch

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/11/21

“…and today…yeah, we’re talking about a really beautiful animal… But more on that later.” They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but you need more than wit to stake your claim in the animal kingdom. The ocean is a vast place, so you wouldn’t think that finding a place to live would be […]

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Episode 304 – Bdelloid Rotifer: Millennial Thaw

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/11/14

“…and today we are talking about a rip van winkle for the ages. But more on that later.” What if you could talk to someone from thousands of years ago? What could they tell you about the world and what it was like to navigate through it? Researchers in Siberia are asking similar questions. Unfortunately, […]

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Episode 303 – Slaver Ant: Hill Raiders

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/11/11

“…and today we are talking about an ant that is absolutely canceled. But more on that later.” In Pixar’s A Bug’s Life, the ants are the good guys, but studying ants shows that ants aren’t exactly on the right side of history. If you didn’t already know that the bug world was a brutal one, […]

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Episode 302 – Yellow Bellied Marmot: Brilliant Burrows

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2023/10/31

“…and today we are talking about some sleepy mountain rodents, but more on that later.” If your circumstances are difficult, sometimes it helps to sleep on it. When you wake up, you’ll feel renewed and ready to tackle life’s challenges. That’s exactly what the yellow bellied marmot does, and his biggest problem is winter. But […]

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Episode 301 – Pinhead Pearlfish: Nature’s Pocket

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/10/24

“…and today we’re talking about an assertive insertive fish in the sea. But more on that later.” The ocean is full of situations where animals work together toward a common goal. Whether it’s finding food, fighting off predators, or setting up a place to live, it’s important to pick your underwater teammate carefully. However, while […]

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Episode 300 – Sponge Crab: Hat Fashion

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/10/17

“…and today we’re talking about a boss that puts the team on his back. But more on that later.” In everyday life, it’s often necessary to wear many different hats. You’re a student, an employee, a parent, and more. In nature, it’s no different. While it’s rare for animals to wear actual hats, the sponge […]

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Episode 299 – Koala: Eucalip-Smacking Good

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/10/10

“…and today we’re talking about an arboreal ignoramus. But more on that later.” Way out in the land down under, a famous little gray puff gremlin spends its days as a literal tree-hugger. Like its equally famous black and white counterpart in China, the Panda, the Koala is a threatened cutie that eats terribly, sleeps […]

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Episode 298 – Doliolida: Mass Reproduction

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/10/03

“…and today we’re talking about a tiny barrel in the sea. But more on that later.” Humans, like many animals, go through a familiar generational cycle. Your parents made you and their parents made them. But when you look closer, so close you can see the tiny things floating in the sea, things start to […]

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Episode 297 – Crocodile Icefish: Cold as Ice

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2023/09/26

“…and today we’re talking about an ice cold krill killer. But more on that later.” The trend of swimming in cold water for health benefits is doggy paddling its way into the public zeitgeist. But what if you absolutely had to live in freezing waters in order to survive? The crocodile icefish lives up to […]

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