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Listener Joe V submitted this request for your peaceful podcast hosts. This creature only eats one species of fig, makes leaf huts to sleep in and its one of only 2 all white bats.
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These massive Mustelids are making a comeback in some of their North American ranges, and even recently being seen in Ohio again! Bonus fact: One of the fewest animals that specializes in hunting porcupines!
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This amazing fish is known for its inhabitation of deep and cold waters, its impressive set of teeth, as well as a complex breeding and social structure.
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These mucus scrapers can cause great irritation on Earth's biggest residence but also allow us to show and track their migration paths. The Sloth Moths of the sea.
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These guys, as far as we know, are the largest, terrestrial year-round inhabitants of Antarctica but being smaller than a grain of rice. Also, their genetics are helping us study the ebbs and flows of the Antarctic ice sheet. Thank you, BK, for the suggestion! Have it your way!
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These ancient organisms are known for their extremely long rostrum.
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These almighty amphibians are known for their extremely flat bodies, long fingers and their ability to give birth out of the skin on their back.
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The largest endemic rodent to Cuba! They can get up to 20 pounds! Now that's a big rat!
One of Mr. E's favorite birds in the world! While they look like a duck and walk like a duck, these amazing birds aren't actually ducks!
This fish recommended by listener Brett from our Patreon group, are small and noted for their dazzling colors, their lack of swim bladder and of course their cute little hands!
These fish are famous for being buttheads.... NO LITERALLY! Their anus is on their chin!
These incredibly unique and cute cetaceans are quickly vanishing before our very eyes. Within the past decade, going from several hundred to less than 25 left. These creatures serve as a reminder of what happens when we don't take care of a species.
The only thing in the ocean the Orca is scared of! While they may be smaller than their cetacean cousin, they outnumber them 100 to 1 and are known for even better coordination.
This amazing Pulver lives in our front yard! The Killdeer is an intercontinental shore bird that has a talent for acting. You've probably had one yell at you or try and run you off! This is one of Jay's favorite animals.
This episode is dedicated to Brian Wolf, creator and host of Wolf Rock Rock radio! This special Moth lives entirely on the back of a living animal, the Sloth!
The Great and Peaceful Mr. E and Jay talk about the wonderful burrowers known as Naked Mole Rats. These amazing little burrowers are not only famous for their ability to chew through almost anything but also for their social structure that is more similar to insects than any other mammal.
This amazing group of fish is known for their odd face, their ability to bury in the sand, and not once but two separate times evolving the ability to shoot electricity out of their face.
These crocodilians are extremely strange among their brethren. Having a lack of webbed feet, being semi-social and hunting on land, they are also the most intelligent crocodile left on the planet.
The Great and Peaceful Mr. E and Jay talk about how stoneflies start their life in pristine river and lake environments and then emerge just for a short while to breed. They are also one of the earliest insects to develop wings.
These compact marsupial super predators are famous for their ferocity but through more research we are finding they're actually more social and gentler than we once thought. Also, they're being wiped out by a face tumor disease.
These ancient lobed-finned fish are famous for their long lives and their ability to breathe air.
This ice age relic is famous for their exaggerated proboscis and are poster children for dwindling rare species.
An animal so mystifying and rare, a man dedicated to researching them in their natural habitat for year, never seen one. Almost 95% of them die immediately when placed into captivity.
All descendants of the red Indian jungle fowl, originally native to Southeastern Asia. These are the most numerous avians on the planet. They have been domesticated for their meat, eggs, feathers, and even pets!
This diverse group is not only famous for their iconic look of their shells but also their stationary lifestyle as adults, the sweet liquid they produce, and their bizarre reproductive strategies.
One of the most fearsome predators on the ice flows. These are one of the few aquatic animals that Mr. E does NOT want to be in the water with.
This massive marsh avian is famous for their prehistoric looks and their predatory feeding habits on infant crocodilians.
This amazing group of arachnids uses a trick ballooning to travel great distances and conquer every continent except Antarctica.
This mighty group of crustaceans comes in a myriad of shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is their love for decoration and camouflage.
These primates are not only famous for their overly sized noses, but also for their odd behavior. Including peeing on each other.
These little but mighty insects hold within them the power to create chemical explosions, burns, and even really stinky juice.
The largest freshwater fish in North America with historic records putting them well over 20 feet long and 2000 pounds. But fear not, for these are gentle giants.
These giant graceful marine creatures are not only famous for their peaceful and playful demeanor, but also among the only mammalian marine herbivores.
Underneath the soil crawls the true foundation of the world, Termites. These amazing invertebrates are amazing engineers, farmers, and conquerors?
Not only is this creature a survivor of mass extinctions but has also rebounded after its near extinction that was man caused.
Angel and her ascension to the surface has taken the internet by storm. This week we take some time to not only talk about her and her amazing journey but her species as well.
The Great and Peaceful Mr. E and Jay here to thank you for supporting our show. We are taking a break this week so remember to get outside, breath fresh air, watch the sunrise, detox your body, drink clean water, and compliment a stranger.
This monstrous bear has fathered 80% of the bears in his region, been hit by a train twice, walked through town like he owns it, and his favorite food is other bears. BEwARe of the BOSS!
Often mistaken for their very not related cousin the Mantis Shrimp, Pistol Shrimp pack a punch of their very own. Not only do these little animals produce temperatures almost as hot as the surface of the sun and plasma, they also are very social and symbiotic little creatures.
This mighty, ground-dwelling insect not only is famous for its solar power abilities, but its venom is also being researched as a powerful medicine.
We go into the new year with a review of newly discovered species and rediscovered species from 2024.
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The largest land carnivore still alive today. Their size and predatory prowess does not put them out of needing our protection.
This turtle was discovered by and named after Bob and Steve Irwin! This turtle would most likely be extinct without these 2 amazing men and the continued stewardship of Robert Jr.
This episode is about a man who brought back Puffins to the United States through unconventional means, despite the ridicule of other scientists, it worked!
These colorful little invertebrates get their namesake from their likeness to Christmas trees! While these guys have no dedicated research organization and no IUCN rating, they are in desperate need of recognition, research, and support. Merry Christmas everyone!
There are over 108 species of Peacock Spider. Not only are these spiders known for their elaborate colors but are also quite amazing dancers as well.
These fascinating boneless animals are well known for their appearance that is similar to a breakfast item. They are also from 2 completely different families.
These fearsome cat-looking creatures are actually more closely related to hyenas and mongooses. While not being the biggest apex predators ever, these might animals spark fear in the heart of all lemurs.
The world's largest Pinniped! These guys are known for their affinity for the open ocean, the depths they dive, and their super long migration routes. Be on the lookout for these titans of the ocean.
Little is known about these monsters of the deep. Some of the adults we've found are massive and it looks like they have elbows!
These little newts have so many freaky abilities and are often referred to as wolverine newts. They love to wrestle, and they have cute duck faces.
While known as Earth's happiest mammal and their willingness to throw their kids at predators, this episode you'll find out both of these assumptions aren't quite right.
These terribly misunderstood creatures are actually saving lives. While they do drink a little blood from preferred prey animals, like mammals. Their saliva is being incorporated into all kinds of life saving medicines.
These amazing mollusks are not only fascinating filter feeders but are also used as water quality indicators and put on quite a dance show to lure in unsuspecting fish.
These delectable little monsters are natures natural gushers. Besides being delicious, they have been so successful they have conquered every continent besides Antartica.
One of the largest fish of all time, ruled the oceans for millennia. This week we discuss their supremacy and supposed downfall.
On this special Bigfoot Jamboree week we look into Gigantopithecus, an animal that many Bigfoot researchers say could actually be the hairy man himself. But after this episode you will see this animal could dwarf a Bigfoot.
While they don't matter to many outside ecosystems, these flies show the versatility and ingenuity of life being able to inhabit every space on the planet. "Life finds a way."
Suggested by listener Mady, these little haymakers are known for their vast ability to store food and for yelling. Just make sure you don't call them a rodent!
The world's smallest marsupial and one of the worlds smallest mammals. Thank you to Elise for picking this famous Freaky Fauna!
The cryptic denizens of the swamps and wetlands may be harder to research than Bigfoot itself. These are definitely a species with more questions than answers.
These big-mouthed fish are notorious for biting off exactly how much they can chew. Be on the lookout for these deep-sea eating champions
These animals are one of the few megafaunas that are not only surviving but thriving on the North American continent. With their adaptable diet and fast reproductive rates, these animals are surely here to stay.
These fascinating but somewhat annoying insects have taken over most of the temperate and warm climates on the planet. Including one of the supersized species that get as large as your finger.
These incredibly rare tiny whales are the tiniest member of the sperm whale family. We know very little about these guys whether they are solitary hunters or if they travel in schools of thousands.
With over 31 species from around the world, some have the distinct red markings on their back while others have them on their belly! While their venom is quite potent, these spiders are very reluctant to bite and are quite shy.
These mighty amphibians are extremely long with a versatile diet with the ability to bark like a dog and croak like a frog.
A might frigid and the last member of a dynasty of giants who called the artic their home. One of their famous abilities is to shut off heat to their external limbs.
This freaky Cave Goat had forward faced eyes armed with a beak-like toothed mouth. These extinct animals also have evidence of being cold blooded!
Mr. E is often asked what the deadliest snake in the world is, and it's a hard question for him to answer. On this episode we take a look at one of the top contenders, the Inland Taipan. While this snake is known for being secretive, shy, and reluctant to bite, it also has some of the most potent venom of any snake on the planet!
While Bob is not quite flora or fauna, this humongous honey fungus makes a special appearance on this episode of Freaky Fauna Friday!
These highly venomous marine reptiles have an undeserved reputation as being dangerous for extremely potent venom but are actually extremely curious and docile animals. Remember, next time you see an Olive Sea Snake, just redirect it and you'll both have a good time.
These mammals are endemic to Madagascar, they are the only mammals to use stridulation to communicate with each other, which is another form of echolocation. They can reproduce in the same season they are born.
Not only are these birds basically living dinosaurs, but they also lay gigantic eggs, are great pets, and are the only animal to ever win a national war.
These are some of the largest gliding mammals that exist. They are known to be very secretive, so when they are seen they are mistaken for little aliens or some other cryptid. Also, they have gliding membranes inside out in order to poop, and sometimes they get stuck.
We look at some scientifically hypothesized dinosaur sounds and whether or not they sound scary.
Not only are these giant rodents known for being big aquatic buses and being extremely friendly, but they are also quite tasty, and the Pope classified them as a fish.
On this episode Mr. E and Emily discuss the Dumbo Octopus that is unlike any other octopus that you may know. These cute little creatures are only cute in the water and live thousands to tens of thousands of feet in the deep ocean. So please take a deep deep dive with us and enjoy the Dumbo Octopus.
These amazing little animals are survivors and fast breeder, but they are a bad sign in your home!
Not only are these the largest turtle species and one of the largest living reptiles in the world, it is also the last living member of an ancient order that may explain how giant prehistoric marine reptiles survived. They dive to depths greater than any other reptile and unlike almost all reptiles, while not being truly warm blooded, they are able to maintain a stable body temperature.
Not only are these aquatic masters of electric manipulation, they are also very good talkers and listeners. Make sure you give these guys a wide berth in the dry season and remember they are not eels.....
This episode we dive into what is currently the largest documented Salamander in North America. Even though these snot otters are mighty, they still need your protection.
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The North Sulawesi Babirusa, or “pig deer” is an astounding, prehistoric-looking animal from Indonesia. Rarely seen, but with an appearance impossible to forget, the adult males of this swine species sport some of the strangest (and least-functional) tusks in nature.
These little critters are often seen on the beach, they are the worlds largest single cell organism and they can get up to the size of a softball!
These beautiful shell-less snails are a must see for any ocean going explorer. But don't let their beauty fool you, for they are deadly predators to their chosen adversary the sea butterfly.
These tiny, indestructible beings are the foundation of complex life, the builders of environments, and have their own phylum slice in the pie of life.
Not only are these true monsters of the woods powerful but they can also be very intelligent. Be careful when you're in their territory because they are famous for starting to eat you while you're still alive.
This animal has been messing with paleontologists since its first discovery and the loss of the first known fossil in a bombing during World War 2.
These amazing little deep-sea fish are famous for their hyper evolved eyes and head structure!
These truly monstrous marine mega titans, despite their size are often very gentle and even friendly towards humans.
These crazy little critters are an afront to the rules of biological science. These creatures have figured out some way to remain truly immortal and science can't seem to figure it out.
The California Condor, while it may not have the largest wingspan, it is still one of the heaviest birds soaring through our skies. Unlike most other avian scavengers, these animals possess a neat trick where they can carry chunks or pieces of large animal carcasses back to their nesting sites.
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While these squid may not be as large as their truly colossal cousins, they definitely make up for it with their extremely aggressive attitude.
Peaceful Mr. E and Jay take a minute to review all the new species discovered in the previous year, from the fastest rotating spiders to the legless lizard that will knock your socks off.
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The largest non-island tortoise in the entire world, the Sulcata Tortoise is definitely not a pet for everyone. These living bulldozers can remove a toilet from a floor and can borrow out of a locked bathroom with ease.
The green anaconda is the largest snake in the world when measured by weight, and unlike their movie reputation, they are much more docile and calculated as a predator.
This amazing little bird is one of the oldest known on the planet and lays eggs the size of Emu eggs!
On this episode we discuss the garden sea slug which was thought, like other animals, to eat algae and then incorporate it into their skin to do photosynthesis but due to new studies it is thought to be cloning the DNA and incorporating it into their own cells.
These little guys are known for both their amazing ability to create some of the biggest and most complex nest design on the planet and for having some of the strongest toxins to ever form in the animal kingdom.
Tapirs are found in Central and South America, as well as Malaysia. Tapirs are the last lineage of ancient order of mammals that's existed since the extinction of the dinosaurs, so lets show Tapirs some love on this episode of Freaky Fauna Friday!
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Hubbs Beaked Whales and their entire family are some the strangest cetaceans to ever exist. Whales with tusks! What's weirder than that?
These powerful creatures came in sizes from raccoon to polar bear and they were the apex predators of their day. They share reptilian and mammalian traits and ruled the world in the Permian age.
These guys are the masters of eating ants and termites. They also use their massive meaty mitts and claws to tear into termite mounds that can sometimes be as hard as concrete.
On this episode of Freaky Fauna Friday we take a relaxing dive underwater to visit the hardest punching animal in the world, the Mantis Shrimp. These little guys can literally boil water with their deadly blows and implode the space around them. They also have the best eyes in all of the animal kingdom, able to see in many different light spectrums. We're even attempting to use these special qualities to detect cancer cells in human beings. So get your swimming trunks and your boxing gloves out on this episode of Freaky Fauna Friday!
From being so heavily armored that tigers don't care about them to being the most trafficked animal in the world, this week we discuss the Pangolin.
The mean, not green, tick eating machine. Whether playing dead or hissing at you, these freaky fun little guys are natures pest control. They may look scary, but they are nearly harmless. Mama said they got all them teeth but they can't really hurt ya. If you're not an opossum fan, maybe after this episode you will change your perspective.
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This episode we take a look at the relationship between the Narrow Mouth Frog and the Spiders that protect them as the Frogs protect the Spiders eggs. This phenomenon takes place all around the world. Remember to find joy in the little things in life. It's not about the destination, it's about the journey.
What do you think of when you smell buttered popcorn? I think of the pee soaked Binturong, more commonly known as the Bearcat! This unique ancient creature is the last of its kind and is full of surprises. So sit back and relax and enjoy this episode of Freaky Fauna Friday
This may be one of the most unique patterned animals we've featured on the show, with it's zebra striped legs and its giraffe like neck, it's shocking to find out just how elusive these unique looking creatures are.
This odd monotreme has scared scientists of British decent for millennia. So if you're a crayfish id hide under a rock for this episode.
This odd-shaped anomaly is a carnivorous sponge that preys upon such masterful animals, such as, shrimp, krill, and even fish eggs.
This firetruck red mollusk is able to dazzle you with a bioluminescence light show that looks like lightning stretching across the sky.
Not one but 2 amazing discoveries have happened... the alien like strawberry feather star was recently discovered off the coast of Antarctica and maybe great signs of Antarctic biodiversity under the ice. On the flipside in the deserts of Peru, was recently discovered the largest animal ever to exist, the Colossal Cetacean. This animal is pushing the boundaries of what we understand is possible.
An amazing yet simple fish that also teaches a lesson in being a pleasant human being to others. These little guys may have the smallest brain-to-body ratio of any invertebrate, but they make up for it with a good attitude and a spirt for living life. How many of you actually read this? Were you so interested in the assfish that you had to read the description to learn every nugget of information possible?
These oceanic gentle giants are the only septapod on Earth. Imagine that. These massive fish actually have no defense mechanisms besides jumping and fast swimming and are in dire need of our protection.
Could this smelly animal be the last dinosaur? Born with claws and having a stomach closer to a cow than any other birds these animals' baffle the world!
This episode we discuss one of the most ancient unchanged animals on the planet and the power their prehistoric blue blood holds.
These amazing animals are on the list again for their famous reputation for being the saving Angels of the Oceans. They have been recorded saving stingrays, seals, other whales and even people from predators but especially the orca!
This is one shell of a creature, the Loggerhead, also known as the Alligator Snapping Turtle has a bite force that other worldly. Make sure you get a full count of your fingers and toes after the conclusion of this episode.
On this ribbiting episode we discuss the giant of all frogs, the Goliath Bullfrog. Even though this is a titanic creature, it cannot avoid the threats of pollution and habitat degradation.
Millions of years ago there lived a giant flying animal we now call Quetzalcoatlus. The giant fossils recovered gives us a rough idea of how truly big and magnificent these creatures were. Get some fresh air this weekend and enjoy the little things in life.
This week we talk about the underground terror known as the Jefferson Giant Ground Sloth.
A beast from Argentina, this massive extinct creature belongs to one of the most successful groups of animals on the planet, the sauropods.
Don't let this little blue sea slug's dazzling blue color and size fool you, their venom packs quite the punch.
The White Bell Bird is tiny but mighty. With a screech as loud as 124 decibels, this little guy can sure pack a punch.
This week we tackle the firefly squid, also known as the firefly of the sea. These groovy cephalopods are known for getting down to the flashing lights of a disco ball, except they make the flashing light themselves.
This week we cover the Velvet Worm, this creature is the true embodiment of Freaky Fauna! From being 500 million years old to being one of the only invertebrates with a complex social structure and being plain ol gosh darn adorable.
The Stellar Sea Eagle is one of the biggest eagle's on the planet. These massive aerial predators will tackle anything for food or territory, like golden eagles, grizzly bears, and even small planes. These birds are incredibly hard to study due to being a circumnavigating species.
These amazing acrobats are some of the best flyers of the planet, with compound eyes that number in the thousands. So, get ready for these amazing insects!
These popular creatures are one of the most owned amphibians as pets but are officially extinct in the wild. They have been used in genetic labs to study diseases like Alzheimer's and have had jellyfish genes inserted into them to make them glow in the dark. These guys are the masters of regeneration able to regrow organs, limbs, and even parts of their brains and spinal cords. Join us on the salamander special episode of Freaky Fauna Friday.
No hemoglobin no problem! water below freezing temps is what this white ghostly fish prefers! So buckle up for the Icefish!
Cone Snails are beautiful tropical snails that hide a deadly secret behind those colors!
How advanced is the communication abilities of the Humpback Whale? Your about to find out!
Meat honey is on the menu for these amazing little creatures. Their hives look like they're straight out of something from stranger things!
This amazing cephalopod had mastered mimicry to the point where is scares off its predators!
A strange fossil where a Thrinaxodon (protomammal) and a Broomistega (salamander like amphibian) are balled up together in a burrow made by the protomammal. There was heavy storm happening leading up to the fossil as the world was ending for this unlikely pair. Were they fighting to the death as the world was ending or were these two animals taking comfort in each other's presence? As the waters outside were on the rise, we will likely never know but it's fun to imagine.