Species

Species

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Species episodes

  • Orca
    One of the most intelligent, complicated, mysterious and controversial animals on the planet. A Rorschach test and a mirror, wrapped into one... Bibliography Donate
    36 min
  • Basilisk

    This lizard can walk on water. Listen to find out the science of how they achieve this miraculous feat, and learn a bit more about miracles, all on this episode of Species.

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    20 min
  • Hoatzin

    This animal has been called a stink bird, a cattle bird, an avian cow, a skunk bird, and a living dinosaur. Find out what they have in common with cows, and what makes them a dinosaur, all on this episode of Species.

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    14 min
  • Coquí

    Today we talk about the pride of Puerto Rico and the bane of Hawaii, a tiny frog with an enormous sound, the coquí.

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    22 min
  • Koala

    At first glance, the koala is one of the cutest animals on earth. But if you take a closer look, you find some surprises. Come find out about the personal lives of koalas, Australian pranks, and John Oliver, all on this episode of Species.

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    29 min
  • Goliath Birdeater
    This is the largest spider on earth. Come learn about how spiders stick to things, find out how dangerous this animal is, and discover their strange and unique abilities on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    23 min
  • Pigeon
    This underrated animal has saved countless American soldiers, they were the email of their era, and they can perform as well as doctors, art teachers, and undergraduates after basic training. Come learn about one of the most underestimated animals on earth on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    31 min
  • Salmon
    How do salmon find their way back home? Why do they go back to the same river? How many salmon survive the journey? The Chinook salmon is the largest salmon on earth, and they've got a fascinating life cycle. In this episode, we learn everything about them. Bibliography Donate
    23 min
  • Armadillo
    Can armadillos roll themselves into a ball or not? Today, we talk about the nine-banded armadillo, an animal whose population stretches from South America to the US, and might be headed for Massachusetts or even Canada. In this episode, you'll hear about their surprising athletic abilities, including their absurd vertical leap and strange river-crossing strategies. Learn about the weird possible functions of their armor, as well as its embarrassing drawbacks, all on this episode of Species. Bibliography Donate
    29 min
  • Human: Soul Eubanks, Artist & Activist

    Soul Eubanks is an artist and an activist in the animal rights movement. He is a leader in Atlanta's vegan community, an environmentalist, a musician, a photographer, and he has worked with numerous animal rights organizations in various capacities.

    In this conversation, we discuss his vegan journey, his organization of the Atlanta Animal Right's March, his undercover work for PETA, how his art intersects with his activism. and his outreach work with Anonymous for the Voiceless and the Humane Society. We also hear his opinions on the state of the vegan movement, and he tells vegans what he thinks they're doing wrong, what they're doing right.

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    Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Website / Apparel

    1 hr 26 min

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