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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 som... more
FAQs about Life, Death, and Taxonomy:How many episodes does Life, Death, and Taxonomy have?The podcast currently has 374 episodes available.
April 16, 2025Episode 370 – Moorland Hawker Dragonfly: Drop Dead Gorgeous“…and today we’re talking about a Tom Sawyer bug. But more on that later.” Some guys just can’t take the hint. For Moorland Hawker Dragonfly females, this can be a bit more than a simple inconvenience. When the suitors come knocking, this lady doesn’t just dodge the drama—she takes it to a whole new level. […]...more39minPlay
April 08, 2025Episode 369 – Smooth Box Crab: Toolkit“…and today we’re talking about a smooth operator. But more on that later.” In the strange underwater world of the reef, many creatures develop weapons of war to fight off enemies. But one crab has entered the ocean’s arms race with a refined approach. The smooth box crab has a pair of pinchers specialized for […]...more31minPlay
March 30, 2025Episode 368 – African Dwarf Crocodile: Orange You Glad I Said Savannah?“…and today we’re talking about a petite predator– relatively speaking. But more on that later.” Slithering through the shadows of swampy secrecy, the African dwarf crocodile is a pint-sized predator with a penchant for peculiarity. This crafty critter lurks in the murky margins of rivers and wetlands, a miniature menace shrouded in mystery. Some whisper […]...more40minPlay
March 22, 2025Episode 367 – Gold-Mouth Sea Squirt: Roam No More“…and today we’re talking about an active kid that grows into a lazy adult. But more on that later.” A tiny tadpole freely glides along ocean currents, going where it wills, seeking its thrills. The ocean is its oyster. But when a larva is on an adventure, it dreams of home, and when it’s home, […]...more41minPlay
March 12, 2025Episode 366 – Polar Bear: Marathon Mammal“…and today we’re talking about the original member of a group that likes to go swimming in the winter in Coney Island.” The Arctic is an unforgiving place—cold, desolate, and covered in ice as far as the eye can see. It’s a freezing wasteland where only the toughest survive, and no one does it quite […]...more4h 40minPlay
March 05, 2025Episode 365 – Clownfish: Reef Witherspoon“… and today we’re talking about a funny little fish. But more on that later.” They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend, but that might mean putting up with some prickly traits to band together against a common foe. The clown fish makes an alliance that requires a thick skin. But what […]...more32minPlay
February 22, 2025Episode 364 – Tiger Shark: Swim Shady“..and today we’re talking about something that jealousy took two of the coolest animals for its name.” If you’ve ever found yourself watching a toddler shove random objects into their mouth, you’ve witnessed a fraction of the chaos that is the tiger shark. With an appetite as indiscriminate as a black hole and the curiosity […]...more35minPlay
February 22, 2025BONUS – Water Anole REDUX“…and today we’re talking about little swimmers. And not the aquatic diaper brand.” Let’s dive right into the cool, calm, and collected world of a lizard that’s not afraid to get its scales wet. Most reptiles avoid water like it’s hot lava, but not this daredevil. Imagine a scuba diver, a magician, and a survivalist […]...more38minPlay
February 17, 2025Episode 363 – Red Wood Ants: Clean Builder“…and today we’re talking about something that’s sticky. What is it?!” Mold, grime, and disease are plagues that the human world does it’s best to keep at bay. But animals have to worry about these things too – even ants. The Red wood ant has found a true multi-purpose cleaner that they use to keep […]...more33minPlay
February 05, 2025Episode 362 – Capybara: A Rodent of Unusual Size“…and today we’re talking about a rodent of unusual size.” In the verdant wetlands of South America the world’s largest rodent lives a serene, communal life. The capybara’s day is spent basking in the early morning sun or submerged in cool, refreshing water, their eyes above the surface, watching for signs of predators. But these […]...more46minPlay
FAQs about Life, Death, and Taxonomy:How many episodes does Life, Death, and Taxonomy have?The podcast currently has 374 episodes available.