Animal Excellency Podcast

Baleen. It is made of the same material as our fingernails and hair. Yet, its purpose is very different. Find out what baleen is used for, and why it is so important to this subgroup known as the baleen whales. Most are massive, yet they feed on some of the tiniest prey in the ocean.  Enjoy listening to this episode about some of the largest ocean-going mammals on the planet!

Cape Cod is an amazing place, and it has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife. There are a total of twenty-five federally protected species here, in a national park made to preserve the native species and habitats they rely on to survive.  In this episode, you will learn about creatures that are linked in a population cycle, as well as others that don't seem formidable, but are incredibly harmful to the environment. Let's go on a journey to the Cape!

Are grizzly bears the vicious man-eaters we make them out to be? How can I distinguish it from other bears? Why are they CALLED grizzly bears? All of these questions, and more will be answered in this episode! It's time to learn about one of North America's most powerful predators.

Mutualism is mutually beneficial! Both organsims involved benefit, whether it be through fertilization, a possibility to feast, and the possibility to be clean. All for free! These organisms definitely have, out of all of the symbiotic relationships,  the best interaction out of all of them. This is a win-win situation!

It is hard to confirm that an organism is unaffected by a symbiotic relationship. However, in this episode, you will learn about commensalism and what makes it a unique and interesting type of symbiotic relationship! Get ready to experience examples of commensalism in the natural world!

Parasites. Nobody wants them, but they wants us. They rely on hosts to survive, breed, and thrive. These gross and strange creatures make a living by feeding on their host's resources. This episode may be disturbing, but it is important to learn about all of the natural relationships in the animal world! Get ready to learn about the creatures that live at the expense of others and living in or on them other animals for a bit or all of their life!

It's a duck! It's a beaver! No, it's a platypus! Get ready to learn about this unique animal! This is a one of a kind mammal, with special adaptations that help it thrive in its underwater habitat. This ancient relic is a glimpse into our past, but is also a revolutionary result of evolution, standing the test of time. How long has it stood the test of time? Find out in this episode! The platypus is a one of a kind, and so is this episode!

Invasive species are a serious danger to native wildlife populations as well as the areas they inhabit. Even so, how will I know what an invasive species is? What makes them stand out from other species? What kind of damage are they capable of? What can be done to prevent this peril? You will learn all of this, and more, in this episode of the Animal Excellency Podcast!