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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media

True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the world

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108:34

The Beast in the Clouds - A Book Report with Jeff

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2026/09/28

In a bid to make a name for themselves and make a contribution to the world of science, two of Teddy Roosevelt's sons set out to China to find the mythical giant panda. Jeff gives a wonderful little book report about their experiences!He read and references heavily Nathalia Holt's book "The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda" for this episode. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8-PPZA78eew ~ LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample

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107:12

Summer of the Bear and More Recent Animal News...

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2026/09/21

The guys begin by sharing some of the most head-turning, eyebrow-raising, and jaw-slackening animal news stories to hit the news over the past 6 or so weeks. They are then joined by comedian and all-around animal enjoyer Gianmarco Soresi to talk about... a little bit of everything is how we'll say it.Watch this episode on YouTube here: ~ Dose: Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://dosedaily.co/TOOTH or enter TOOTH to get 35% off your first subscription. Smalls:

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105:23

The Champawat Tiger Part 2 - The Death of One Legend...

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2026/09/14

As the tiger continues its reign of terror over the village of Champawat, a young hunter hears tell of its carnage and figures maybe he can lend the people and the country he loves a hand. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/HEv2jYF6DOM ~ Forkful - Head to https://forkfulmeals.com/tooth for 50% off your first order today! https://quince.com/tooth Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/toothOllie -

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84:26

The Champawat Tiger - Part 1: The Origins of the...

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2026/08/31

The Champawat Tiger was a female Bengal tiger responsible for the most human deaths of any animal in history. Wes explains how she might have developed such a proclivity for hunting humans and just how much fear she stoked in the people of Nepal and India.Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/cU95DqBKewU ~ Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://rocketmoney.com/CLAW. Ethos Life Insurance

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82:45

Monsters of God - An Interview with Eric Goode and...

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2026/08/24

Friends of the show Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride join the guys to talk about their new HBO documentary series Monsters of God, all about the seedy origins of the illegal reptile trade in the United States and beyond. Then they're forced to play along with the usual T&C games in the back half of the episode.Watch this epiosode here: https://youtu.be/4AqyG7N-5TU Resources referenced: https://www.turtleconservancy.org/programs/ploughshare-tortoise https://www.aza.org/aza-safe

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70:51

That's a Moray - Eels and the Damage They Can Do

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2026/08/17

Turns out its not just sharks that have a set of chompers that can d-eel some serious damage underwater.Watch us on YouTube here: ~ ~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts. For the latest updates on the show and all things

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92:08

Great White Shark Attack - Kenny Quits His Job

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2026/08/03

Kenny Doudt quit his miserable and job and found himself with all the time in the world to do what he actually loved. And so with his surfboard and best friend in tow, he ran out into the water off of Cannon Beach, Oregon and had the encounter of a lifetime.Watch us on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qgvzaAOBmig ~ Quince - Upgrade your everyday—download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to https://quince.com/tooth for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada and

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86:43

Glenn Bohn and the Brown Bear: A Grizzly Face Off in...

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2026/07/27

Glenn Bohn's hunting trip resulted in one of the most gruesome pictures ever taken, but the truly stunning part of the story comes after the picture was taken. This is the story of what might just be the toughest many who ever lived.Watch here: https://youtu.be/1qdKkSmkuPU ~ Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance through Ethos—get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/tooth. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. LMNT: Get a

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91:34

Braveheart and the Bat + More - The July 2026 Animal...

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2026/07/20

The guys cover a bunch of notable animal stories and headlines that have happened over the past month or so, including a bunch of bear hijinks, petting a lioness into retreating, and many more! Watch here: https://youtu.be/p0J8p3wR1es ~ Mint Mobile - Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/TOOTH; upfront payment required, taxes and fees extra. Dose - Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://dosedaily.co/TOOTH or enter TOOTH to get 35%

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93:59

The Legend of Gustave, The Killer Crocodile

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2026/07/06

During one of the most violent stretches in it's country's history, Burundi was terrorized by a massive Nile crocodile that was said to be responsible for the deaths of 300 people. A small team came together and the hunt began. Watch here: https://youtu.be/OL1Etn-qunI ~ Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://rocketmoney.com/CLAW. Ollie Pet Food - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to

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74:59

Rattlesnake Attack - A Real Bad Bite in Yosemite...

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2026/06/29

Kyle was busy living his best life with his wife and newborn baby when disaster literally struck while in a remote part of Yosemite National Park. After a lot pain, vomit, and diarrhea, Kyle had another nearly unbelievable animal encounter that worsened his chances of survival. What a lucky(?) guy! Watch here: https://youtu.be/mde3mOe6UIM ~ LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/tooth ~ To advertise on the show,

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125:09

Roar - The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made W/ special...

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2026/06/22

We are so pleased to be joined by a special guest for this week's episode! In this one, we talk about Roar, an insane movie from 1981 that featured over one hundred untrained lions and tigers and that resulted in pretty much everyone involved in making it being injured. Massive thank you to David for joining us, we are all huge fans of his and are so grateful that he was willing to join us. And thank you to you listeners, too :) Watch here: https://youtu.be/TLbU-rjZqaw ~ Veracity - For up to

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67:54

Grizzly Bear Attack - The Old-timey Montana Grizzly...

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2026/06/08

A small-town group of hunters goes out in the wilderness and has a run-in with a massive grizzly bear. One terrible, albeit heroic, decision later, the hunt ends in tragedy.Subscribe to us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/toothandclawpodcast ~ Wild Alaskan Company - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/tooth LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with

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87:37

The Two Brothers and the Biscuit Basin Brown Bear...

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2026/06/01

On this edition of their animal news roundup, the guys discuss the efficacy of bear spray, a couple of unruly elephants, the real dangers that attend combatting poachers, and much more.Watch here: https://youtu.be/CvTH2i_SsQ4 ~ Ollie Pet Food - Go to https://ollie.com/tooth and use code tooth to get 70% off your first box! Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TOOTH Quince - Elevate

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89:09

Grizzly Bear Attack - Bram and the Brown Bear

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2026/05/25

After Bram Schaffer had an unlucky run-in with a brown bear, his chances of surviving the night were looking slim. A torrential storm wasn't going to make things any easier. Would his extraordinary bravery be enough to win the day? Watch here: ~~ Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://RocketMoney.com/CLAW LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with

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96:43

Mothers, Heroes - The Tooth & Claw Mothers Day...

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2026/05/11

Wes shares a handful of stories of different kinds of mothers being different kinds of heroes. What can we say, we love moms around here!~~ Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TOOTH for your free online visit. Hollow Socks - For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale—visit https://hollowsocks.com to check it out. Remi - Go to https://shopremi.com/TOOTH and use code

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101:26

The Tiny Bite That Sometimes Kills

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2026/05/04

Sometimes, even the smallest critters can cause major damage. Thankfully, the one featured in this episode is one that hardly ever does! See if you can guess what animal Wes is talking about before the reveal! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdgFiUXBzGA ~ Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TOOTH Quince - Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use—head

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95:08

Clavicular Shoots an Alligator and Other Recent...

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2026/04/13

Wes, Jeff, and Mike talk about some of the more notable animal news stories to hit the headlines over the past month or two, including a wolf in Hamburg, a California community grieving the death of a mama bear, and a certain looksmaxxing influencer getting in some serious trouble.Watch here: https://youtu.be/9nkbVfIrlLU ~~ Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code TOOTH. Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to

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91:16

Kay, the Bear Lady: North Carolina's Answer to...

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2026/04/06

Now there are two of them (this is a reference to a Star Wars meme, which I am using to communicate the idea that Wes introduces us to a woman whom he likens to Timothy Treadwell, in that she grew a little too comfortable around bears for her own good)!?Watch here: https://youtu.be/3pNrnEvgbMo ~~ Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince at https://quince.com/tooth for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada. Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus

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123:00

Tooth & Claw Ranks the Wildlife of All 7 Continents

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2026/03/30

After having visited each of the 7 continents, the guys feel ready to rank them according to the wildlife they each have on offer. Which continent has the best? The worst? Find out here when they give a final vote by the end of the show! Watch here: https://youtu.be/gqxRoQ_1xwg ~~ Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family—apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/TOOTH ButcherBox: Get your choice of chicken breast or top sirloin for a year

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