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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 392 – Dwarf Sperm Whale: Little Big Creature

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/10/25

“…and today we’re talking about a little big creature. But more on that later.” Description Appearance: Compact body with a blunt, shark-like head, small lower jaw, and grayish skin that may appear wrinkled, especially in older individuals. They have a dorsal fin, smaller than that of the pygmy sperm whale, and a distinctive white or […]

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42:23

Episode 391- Thorny Devil: Ant Snacks

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/10/11

“…and today we’re talking about a dessert demon. But more on that later.” Finding a solid food source is a top priority in the red dust of the Australian outback. But one thorny little devil has developed an appetite for the dessert’s spicy buffet. Not all creatures can stomach one of nature’s most common prey […]

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30:33

Episode 390 – Bogong Moth: The Stars Remind Us that...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/10/04

“…and today we’re talking about a bug that dances by the light of the moon. But more on that later.” It’s time to dive into the dark, daring, and downright dazzling world of the Bogong moth! This unassuming little night-flyer might look like a dusty brown speck, but it’s got a secret superpower that’ll make […]

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Episode 389 – Bowhead Whale Notes: Boat Noggin

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/09/27

“…today we’re talking about a whale that’s here today and here tomorrow. More on that later.” Description Looks like a massive, stocky submarine Dark gray to black smooth, rubbery skin, often with white patches on the chin and tail Largest mouth of any animal, with a curved jawline that can extend as a massive 13’ […]

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Episode 388- Cuvier’s Beaked Whale: Goose Whale

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/09/20

“…and today we’re talking about a sea creature that does not have a beak. More on that later.” Description They have a robust, cigar-shaped body, a short, stubby beak, and a slightly curved mouth resembling a goose’s beak. Their coloration varies from dark gray to reddish-brown, often with a lighter head and white scars or […]

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Episode 387 – Cyclosa Spider: The Decoy Weaver

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/09/13

“…and today we’re talking about a sneaky spider. But more on that later.” A cunning hunter weaves deceit in silken threads. Her artistry captures the eye, and it also snares her prey. But that’s not the only purpose for this cyclonic masquerade. It also hypnotizes hungry guests that would make a meal out of this […]

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Episode 386- Wandering Salamander: Ramblin’ Man

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/09/06

“…and today we’re talking about a creature that has a good grip despite how wet it is.” Description Slender body with a long tail, short limbs, and distinctive square-shaped toe tips containing large blood sinuses, which aid in climbing and gripping surfaces. Coloration varies but is typically dark brown, gray, or black with a mottled […]

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Episode 385 – Death’s Head Hawkmoth: Bad Omens

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/08/23

“…and today we’re talking about a moth that is marked for death. But more on that later.” If you’re wandering the forests of East Asia at night, you may encounter a creature that bears an ill omen. Black cats, ravens, owls– people around the world believe some animals are a sign that death is around […]

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Episode 384 – Bumblebee Bat: Tiny Bullseye

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/08/16

“…and today we’re talking about the world’s tiniest mammal. But more on that now.” The smallest of sky-dwellers won’t win any contests of strength or speed, but hunting at night requires more precision than power. A sound in the forest will echo through the dark in a million directions, but a small source can create […]

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Episode 383 – Marbled Four-Eyed Frog: Frogsicle

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/08/10

“And today we’re talking about frogsicle.” Description of the Frog Appearance: This frog gets its name from two inguinal poison glands on its lower back that resemble eyes, creating a “four-eyed” effect. These glands are part of a defensive posture where the frog lowers its head and raises its rear to appear larger and deter […]

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Episode 382 – Venus Girdle: Bioluminescent Ribbons

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/07/28

“…and today we’re talking about a a creature that looks like a float on Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade.” Dive into the deep, where the ocean weaves its wildest wonders. A creature slinks through the sea like a ghostly ribbon, glimmering with an eerie glow. This aquatic apparition dances in the dark, a silent symphony […]

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Episode 381 – Sheep: Herbalist

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/07/19

“…and today we’re talking about the most famous fluffy animal around.” Looking to nature to find the cures for aches and ills seems like a uniquely human trait. But many animals use the elements to take care of their ailments. You may not realize, but there’s one farmiliar friend that’s extremely good at recognizing medicines […]

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Episode 380 – Black Musselcracker: A Man for Some Season

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/07/12

“…And today we’re telling about a creature that sounds likes a bad thing to call someone.” Beneath the briny blue of South Africa’s coastal waters lurks a creature with a schnoz so prominent it could co-star with the proboscis monkey in a muppet movie. The black musselcracker, a reef-roaming, shell-smashing singleton, chomps through crustaceans like […]

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Episode 379 – Spicebush Caterpillar: The Snake is a Lie

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/07/05

“…and today we’re talking about a creature that sounds like a brand of expensive tea.” The unblinking eyes of the spicebush caterpillar stare into the face of danger. Subterfuge is a great tool, but maintaining a ruse requires showmanship and commitment to a role. If a hungry predator sees past their sly facade, this caterpillar’s […]

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Episode 378 – Sea Pig: Tiptoeing Through the Abyss

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/06/28

“…and today we’re talking about an animal with a name that sounds like a AAA baseball team.” Deep in the dark, desolate depths of the ocean, where the sun don;’t shine and the pressure is crushing, there slinks a squishy, sausage-shaped sensation. This waddler of the abyss trundles through the muck with an extremely bizarre […]

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Episode 377 – Planarian Flatworm: Talkin About...

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/06/11

“…and today we’re talking about a flat character. But more on that later.” Everyone likes a comeback kid. Clutching victory from the jaws of defeat. But what the Black Planarian Flatworm does is way beyond a come from behind win. This pond citizen has a regenerative ability so extraordinary that it would give a thinking […]

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Episode 376 – Velvet Worm: Glue Gun

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/05/31

“And today were talking about something that’s not real velvet but it is a real worm. It is actual worm. It lives like a worm.” A wanderer in the undergrowth, glides along the leaf litter, searching for prey to tuck into the cradle of decay. This plush creature hides a secret silk used to knit […]

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Episode 375 – Spotted Garden Eel: The Grassy Goal

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/05/24

“…and today we’re talking about another, more different spotted noodle. But more on that later.” Slithering silently in the sandy shallows, the garden eel sways like a living blade of seagrass, rooted yet restless in the ocean’s endless ebb. Picture a creature that’s half snake, half shrub, playing peek-a-boo with the tides while pretending to […]

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Episode 374 – Proboscis Monkey: Slaparazzi

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/05/17

Picture a primate with a penchant for plunging.The proboscis monkey, with its pendulous schnozz and a physique built for aquatic acrobatics, is the rainforest’s resident daredevil. This long-nosed leaper doesn’t just swing through the mangroves; it hurls itself into the drink with the grace of a 10-year old at the Y, making a splash that […]

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Episode 373 – Pink-Fairy Armadillo: Sand

Life, Death, and Taxonomy ·

2025/05/10

“…and today we’re talking about an armadillo that’s having wicked dreams of leaving Tennessee. But more on that later.” A rose-hued sprite is found on the Argentine plains. This fae surfs the rippling waves of xeric sands, past the islands of desert scrub. A pointed nose cuts a channel through the substrate, while paddle claws […]

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