Species

Species

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Species episodes

  • Goblin Shark

    Come learn about the goblin shark, alien neomorphs, slingshot jaws, and electroreceptors on this episode of Species.

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    20 min
  • Pangolin
    In this episode, we discuss the pangolin, their incredible abilities, their bizarre anatomy, and the terrible threats to their existence. We also discuss the coronavirus pandemic. Come join us for an unusually grim episode of Species. Bibliography
    18 min
  • Shedao Pit Viper
    Shedao Island houses 20,000 snakes inside 0.28 square miles. Learn all about this island and its remarkable inhabitants on this episode of Species. Bibliography
    21 min
  • Ostrich
    Do ostriches really bury their head in the sand? The short answer is no, the long answer is complicated. Come listen and learn all about the biggest bird on earth on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    21 min
  • Olm
    This salamander famously stood still for seven years, but there's much more (or, perhaps, less) worth noticing about them. Come learn about one of the strangest animals on earth on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    23 min
  • Raccoon Dog
    Today's episode is about hibernation, Japanese culture, monogamy, video games, the fur trade, and more. Come learn about an incredibly unique animal who looks like a raccoon and lives like nothing else on earth. Bibliography Donate
    23 min
  • Bobbit Worm
    The bobbit worm is an enormous, terrifying, predatory animal that lives in the depths of our oceans. How do they get inside aquariums? Do they have anything to do with Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt? Why do they live underground? How do fish fight back against their reign of terror? Find out on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    23 min
  • Monk Parakeet
    Why is 1/10th of Pingelap completely colorblind, and why is this parrot all over the place? Come learn about the parrot that builds apartment complexes on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    27 min
  • Pacu
    The fish with human teeth, the vegetarian piranha, the genital-eating fish, the pacu. Bibliography Donate
    22 min

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