Mile long piggy back rides? Years long brooding? Poop jails? What constitutes the best animal mom?

Our guest today is wildlife filmmaker Kyle McBurnie. See some of his incredible footage and photographs here!
Portfolio — Kyle McBurnie

Content warning: Descriptions of animal violence/sex and mild language. 

Our animal candidates:

Strawberry Poison Dart Frog
Deep Sea Octopus
Orangutan
Gray Whale
Hornbill
Black Lace-Weaver Spider

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Leaves, mud, pebbles, and even sperm . . . There are so many building materials available and so many incredible animal builders, but only ONE will be declared the best architect.

Our guest today is ecologist and nature storyteller Jaclyn Aliperti. Check out her recent work here!
https://www.instagram.com/jaclynaliperti/
https://www.jaclynaliperti.com/

Content warning: Descriptions of animal sex and mild language. 

Our animal candidates:

Cathedral Termite
Pufferfish
Bowerbird
Red Velvet Mite
Leaf Weaver Ant
Beaver

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