Asshole Animals, with Alice

Afraid to go to the beach, lest some feathered bandit steal the chips you've been waiting all day for? The chips that probably cost around £12 nowadays in this economy? Well, consider this episode your immersion therapy - but the only thing that'll be hijacked during this podcast will be your hearts - for these sassy, savvy scroungers. You're welcome.

Join Alice and bird-nerd "Lucy Lapwing" as they shrug, unbothered, at Seagull behaviour and tell you to just get better reflexes when eating your food at the beach. Duh-doy. Also learn how Seagulls are the unsung Eco-champions of our planet - at their own cost. Ooh, bet you're DYING to know how Seagulls are actually the good guys. Go on, give this episode a click. You know it makes sense.

Charity of the week this week is the INCREDIBLE Scottish Seabird Centre, you can find them at:

www.seabird.org.

Check out the brilliant and hilarious Lucy Lapwing on Instagram to join her on her countryside jaunts and learn some incredible nature facts!

www.instagram.com/lucy_lapwing

Are you curious to know why Sloths are better than Jackie Chan? Want to hear stories of these baby-stealing, frog-butt-munching, animatronic animals? Look no further, my friends. Rest your weary eyes, sit back and listen to the dulcet tones of the jungle, with Alice's hilarious guests all the way from Costa Rica - Wildlife Veterinarians Ana and Andrés.

Did you think Sloths were cute and cuddly? Egg on your face. But, don't worry, it's not too late to sit down and learn some ACTUAL facts about them that will blow your freaking mind. Guaranteed.

Our charities of the week this week (in honour of having two guests on the podcast) are: The Sloth Conservation Foundation and The Sloth Institute. Please consider helping to support them if you can, if you've loved what you've learned about Sloths today. Info is as follows:

The Sloth Conservation Foundation: www.slothconservation.org

The Sloth Institute: www.slothinstitute.org.

Don't forget to sign the Petition to help SAVE the incredible Sloth Institute from corrupt Costa Rican government officials - help them continue to rescue, rehabilitation and release sloths that are facing an increasingly dangerous world.

www.change.org/savethesloths.

This week on "Asshole Animals, with Alice", Alice is joined by the inspirational and punk-rock Chris Packham today to talk all things Red Fox – dispelling myths about their asshole nature and also finding the time to discuss Pangolins, Disney and Jimi Hendrix. If you love The Really Wild Show, Springwatch, or any of Chris Packham's other many wildlife projects - this episode is NOT to be missed.

Remember, if you've loved what you heard and want to support Alice in making these podcasts, head over to her Patreon to become a donor and help her make you laugh and learn about the assholes of the animal kingdom!

www.patreon.com/assholeanimalswithalice.

This week, Alice takes a journey to the Kalahari desert to discuss the most murderous, mischief-making mongoose species: Meerkats! She's joined by the brilliant and hilarious Dan Sutton, who helps her answer the question you've all been dying to know: Are meerkats heavier than a cloud? Have a listen and never view Timon the same way again!

Ever wondered how long it takes for an Otter to get into drag? The incredible YouTube and Instagram sensation Jungle Jordan joins Alice this week to discuss all things squeaky and bitey as they dive into the world of Otters! A strong start to the "Animals who look cute and cuddly but are actually gigantic assholes" anthology, prepare to have your world shattered as you learn more about these whimsical water-weasels!

Have you ever found yourself wondering what type of band a Yellowjacket Wasp would be in? Ponder no further! The brilliant Dr Greg Dickens, Wild-animal vet, Cambridge-graduate and militant Wasp-apologist, joins Alice this week to discuss our least favourite picnic companions! Guaranteed to change the way you think of these sting-happy little bastards, tune in to see what all the buzz is about!

Did you know that Capuchins get high off of Millipedes? Or that Dolphins can swim through trees? Find out some more incredible facts and get into some real monkey business when Alice talks to Primatologist, Yve Morrin, about her experiences (and horror stories) with Capuchins! 

Love animals? Love it when they're jerks? Love hearing an English Zookeeper tell her stories of working with said jerks? Love solving mysteries of why Mother Nature can make animals such jerky jerks? Buckle in, my friends. We're going on a WILD ride to explore animal behaviour in a comedic fashion, and I'm your tour guide - Alice. Exits are to your left and please keep your hands inside the vehicle at all times.