We’re going to look at some wild animal teams, how they compare to humans, and what the robot-dominated future may hold! Discover this and more as we answer the age old riddle: what animal doesn’t feel pain and loves eating poop? With special guest comedian Blake Wexler.  FOOTNOTES:  1. Dog frees friends from a kennel 2. Dog frees tied up dog 3. Do Dogs Know Other Dogs Are Dogs? 4. More info on nake mole rats than you even want to know 5. Naked mole rats eat poop  6. Zombees 7. Social spider web 8. Dogs and humans dream team defeat neanderthals 9. Cattle tyrant majestically riding a capybara 10. Devil's gardens   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There Is No "I" In "Teamwork" But There Is An "Ewok?!"

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They're in the air! There's billions of them! And they're tiny! We're talking about aeroplankton, what they're doing up there, and what happens when they get in your nose. 
Guest: Soren Bowie
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Aeroplankton

Today, we talk RATS! From plague to pets, rats have had a huge impact on humanity! What was the role of rats in the plague? What even is a rat?? Should you keep them as pets??? And are we so different after all? 
Guest: Jeff May
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Rats In The Walls

We talk about wild human inventions inspired by animal designs!
Guest: Ellen Weatherford
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Biomimicry

Today on the show, we're doing a re-broadcast of an Easter classic! We're firing the Easter Bunny and looking for a replacement! That's right E.B., you're getting benched and we're sending another animal out there to make merry with the eggs and the flowers!
Guest: Soren Bowie 
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Creature Classic®: Firing the Easter Bunny

I answer your questions, from the realism of Tarzan, to the details behind a frog Buffalo Bill, and how to best serve the birds of your community!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There Is No "I" In "Teamwork" But There Is An "Ewok?!"

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