Weird Animal Facts: Explicit

Yes I might have been editing this Monday night before its release date, but just like that snot in your nose and the allergies that caused it; its here!It's Springtime! And with it, in addition to your constant sneezing comes two very spring time animals, ever if you don't think so. Me, having been a zookeeper for ten years can safely inform you that both the beaver and orb weaver spiders of the world are in fact very, very spring time animals. Although we don't spend too much time talking a...

This is without a doubt the shittiest episode to date. POOP! That's right we are talking about animal poop! But not just any poop; some of the weirdest poop in the animal world. Cubed pooped, covering one's self with your own poop, pooping on your own legs, rolling, eating and being born in poop. The uses of poop are endless when it comes to the animal world. Scientific names Common Wombat: Vombatus ursinusNorthern Hairy-nosed wombat: Lasiorhimus krefftiiSouthern Hairy-nosed wombat: Las...

This week we take to the ocean so to live out everyone's childhood dream of becoming a marine biologist. But since to ocean is so big and there are too many animals and planet to learn about in 30 minutes we'll just focus on two fish: once from your nightmares and one from the movies.Stargazers are in fact a fish. The sneaky ninja ambush predators of the sea. With their large creepy eyes, wide gaping mouths and the ability to poison and/or you. Don't mess with this guy.Pufferfish, most of us ...

I hope you all see the irony that for episode 69 we are talking about two of the weirdest and most promiscuous animals in the animal world: Bonobos and Ducks!With Spring Break upon us, why would anyone want to work, unless of course its for sex. That's right; we're talking about animal sex. So keep your kids at home as we adults dive on in to the group sex world of bonobos and the beautiful and at time terrifying love life of ducks As great apes, bonobos are probably the best at sex. If you w...

Just because you're different and/or weird doesn't mean you should be shunned away. Being different shouldn't be frowned upon; its not a curse or a burden. If anything, being different is what makes you, and the animals we're talking about today, amazing! Yes, they are weird but that's all this show is about!Vietnamese Mossy Frog: its a frog that looks like moss and is from Vietnam...duh. As weird as it is for a frog to look like moss what's weirder is their sex life. And Yes, they have a ver...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! And in honor of this day of drinking, we will learn about the animal that the dick Saint Patrick chased out of Ireland: SNAKES! Snakes are truly amazing and yes, I have talked about a few snake species as well as their tongue but there's plenty of snake facts for everyone. In this episode we learn about why the world is such a dick to snakes. And -spoiler alert- it has to do with certain cultures (looking at you Christianity and Norse mythology). But don't worry there...

The two most dangerous birds on the planet are probably taller then you: Ostrich and cassowary. Both member of the ratite clan. What's a ratite? Flightless birds (excluding the penguin of course). There are actually five ratite species: ostrich, cassowary, rhea, kiwi, and emu! But what makes them flightless? Why are they flightless? What's the point?Ostriches, the African giant flightless bird, could kill you easiest (especially compared to the kiwi) as they are the largest bird who have also...

MARDI GRAS!! Fat Tuesday! Its time to be sinful with two Louisiana themed animals: American Alligator and Atlantic Blue Crab. Come join our weird parade of sinful animal seduction. After all Mardi Gras is about letting lose and animals are great at letting their natural instincts wild.Allow me to set the scene of the sexy swamp for the Louisiana alligator dance of seduction; or a "water dance," as its actually called. The blue crab also does their own type of dance of love but its a bit...

We finish off the month of February by celebrating Responsible Pet Ownership Month with a look at the weird side of exotic pets. Hedgehogs and Chinese Water Dragon. In case you don't want to listen to this episode or if you only half listen as you try to get through your twelve hour shift with my voice in the background, then let me give you a simple synopsis: research! Whatever animal you want to bring into your home and add to your family you will need to do RESEACH! Listening to this episo...

"Whale-come" to the glorious porpoise of World Whale Day! On February 20, 2022 we celebrate all whales! And yes, technically dolphins are whales. But World Whale Day was started to help protect and raise awareness for humpback whales; but since then all whales have been included! And incase you'd like like know the whole classification of whales then listen in as I poorly attempt to read a few orders, infraorder and suborders...it does not go well.Baleen whales VS Toothed whales. Is there a d...

Valentine’s Day! Instead of focusing on the love between a man and a woman (being single myself, I don’t really feel like dealing with that shit), we will be looking at the self-love that some animals are able to give themselves that ultimately results in carrying on their genes! Asexual Reproduction!No man needed! There are multiple ways to create life and, good news ladies, you don’t need a man or their sperm (Disclaimer: not available for humans or all species).To inspire your self-pleasin...

Happy Responsible Pet Ownership Month!!That's right; the entire month of February is when you should be a responsible pet owner....no wait. I mean... the entire month of February is when we should all learn how to be better pet owners (because you should ALWAYS be a good pet owner. I'll tell you how to do it today).For the first week of February we look at two domestic animals (cats and goats), then for the last week of February we look at two exotic pet species. And don't worry, as there wil...

Time to go down under! Australia! Thanks to a fan request we are taking this episode's journey to the Australia outback! Death Adder and Hawk Moth.One of Australia's most deadly snake, thanks to their neurotoxic venom. But don't worry as long as you respect this snake, and give it the space it deserves, and not touch it; you'll be fine. Mostly found in coastal regions of Australia this passive hunter isn't chasing you nor its prey down. Looking similar to the United States viper, this n...

Hey Weirdo family! For those of you who enjoyed the Red Panda episode with Jon Rossi (host of the Rossifari Podcast), and want an exclusive interview with your favorite, impropriate, explicit host (...um... that would be me...Deidre) then check out Jon's interview with me from his podcast: Rossifari Podcast. Those that don't know, Rossifari Podcast is a podcast where you get to hear first hand experiences from zookeepers of all kinds. Learn about their journey, their inspiration and just...

Today's episode is a special one! Not only do we learn all the weirdness of the red panda but we have a guest (a real guest, its not just me talking to myself as usual)! Meet Jon Rossi ; the host of the Rossifari podcast, who guest stars as we do a much less scripted talk about animals (well, really one animal). From the forests of Asia (the red panda no Jon Rossi), this critter who is NOT related to the stupid panda, still has some 'panda-like' qualities. 1) SUPER, SUPER CUTE; you migh...

The Holiday season is here! And for the last four weeks we have taken some weird looks into some weird Winter wonderland animals of the world. Today is the last of our four week journey into the chilly world of wildlife as we head to the ocean to learn about the cute adorable harp seal and the weirdly nosed elephant seal.We learn; the differences between true seals, sea lion and walruses, the 3 very useful uses for blubber and just why the heck those giant ass elephant seals have that wacky a...

"It’s the most wonderful time of the year,With the frogs that are freezing, The snow buntings leaving. Oh this is so weird!Its the most wonderful time of the year!"In our second to last winter week, we take a look at two winter themed animals that appear to be.... normal. But this show is not called Weird Animal Facts for no reason. These two seemingly ordinary bird and frog are anything but. For the cold weathered snow bunting, that beautiful white plumage isn't even their winter plumag...

Baby its cold outside! But it could be colder. Just ask the giant emperor penguin and the tiny snow flea (who isn't a flea!...its called a springtail). For our second week into our Weird Winter Wonderland Animal Fact episode we learn just how these two animals are able to withstand to cold. For the springtail the answer could have come from their ancestry and their special insides. And the emperor penguin, well, they've got some real fancy feathers that may not help them fly (in the air that ...

Sometimes our lives depend upon another. Perhaps not as dramatic as the Canada Lynx and snowshoe hare; as the population of one goes up, so does the other, and vise versa. Obviously from Canada, these two species rely on the other for survival. Not only are we taking a somewhat close look at the two animals' relationship, but also their adaptations. FEET! LONG LEGS! BIG EARS! FUR! Shall I say more? Also we'll understand the difference between hares and rabbits and the differences between lynx...

Noses and mouths! Two animals with weird features. A frogmouth: who is not a frog nor an owl. A frogmouth a bird! That looks like a Muppet. And a pig-nosed turtle is a turtle with a pig nose and looks like a sea turtle...but isn't a sea turtle. This turtle requires fresh water! So a fresh water turtle.If you're confused don't worry, as I help to clarify, and if I don't help them there are always images available to view on our Instagram and Facebook. If you'd like to donate and learn more abo...

Your confusion is over! I am sure, many of you have been baffled and confused as to what is the difference between these two long nosed, and long tongued creatures. In this weird animal facts episode we learn that the aardvark is a naked African mammal and the giant anteater is a fluffy American mammal (no relation) as well as many, many, many more facts that may or may not heal your confusing mind. Scientific NamesAardvark: Orycteropus aferGiant Anteater: Myrmecophaga tridactylaTo help save ...

ELEPHANTS!!Okay, not really. But both animals are named after elephants! The first is commonly known as the elephant trunk snake (as well as: the wart snake, the Java wart snake, file snake and even doge faced snake). The second is commonly known as the elephant shrew; even though its not an elephant or a shrew. Its a sengis!Just me, zookeeper Deidre, as I teach you about the weird aquatic world of the fat, and wrinkly Elephant Trunk Snake and the unusual monogamy of the elephant shrew (I mea...

We all know those traditional Halloween animals, but the animals such as; snakes, spiders, owls, rats, bats and wolves are not the animals you should fear. In today's special Halloween episode we take a very spooky look into two animals who you SHOULD FEAR!! Non-human primates and Geese.Journey with us to Thailand were we recount the horrors that took place thanks to the stupid and dumb humans you would most likely find in any horror movie. Then live through the horrors of what it was like fo...

Our busting of spooky Halloween animals continues as we take a not so spooky look at ravens and aye-ayes. We first learn what's the difference between a raven and a crow as well as learn that not all black birds are the same (you ignorance ass). Ravens are the bigger and better bird species (if I'm allowed to be biased and since this is my weird animal podcast, I am!). We also take a dive in to multiple folklore of the raven; such as Norse mythology of both Odin and Loki, Pacific Northw...

TEETH! Fangs! Dracula! Blood! Ferocious aquatic murderers! Both piranhas and vampire bats have become innocent victims to the horrible rumors that have been set upon them by old white men of the past. For the month of Halloween we look at the traditional Halloween and spooky animals that have been dubbed blood thirsty, flesh eating, viscous monsters! I mean, yes piranhas do eat meat, but not just meat, they're omnivores (mostly)! And as for vampire bats...well....that one is harder as t...

Its October; that means its time to learn about the traditional animals of Halloween! And why you should NOT fear them! This week its all about the owls! These beautiful birds have been innocent victims of the stupid ignorance of man-kind and has gone from being the sidekick of one of the most badass Goddesses of all time to a freaky looking old lady with a beak. In our season 2 opener we take a weird look in to the folklore of owls and how they went from being known as wise, amazing creature...

Season 1 Finale! Thank you all for tuning in over the year! As our last episode for the season we will reward you with two animals that need some help when it comes to trafficking. The Leaf-Tailed Gecko may be a popular pet but many species are at risk of endangerment and extinction because of the illegal pet trade. We'll take a Bob Ross look into what the Satanic leaf tailed gecko looks like and learn all about those gecko feet! How do they climb on walls?! It's not stickiness and its not su...

I hate pigeons! I know, as someone who has worked as a zookeeper for over a decade and have been the voice and advocate for preserving wild places and contributing to conservation efforts I should love all animals, but I don't. I'm only human. Pigeons are the real scum of the Earth.Unlike opossums! For those of you who think that opossums are gross, dirty, or will kill you, let me say without a doubt that opossums are one of the most underrated animals on the planet! From eating ticks, being ...

'Slow down, you move too fast. You’ve got to make this podcast last,Go and look at the GalapagosTortoise and sloth, they move real slowly.'Two of the slowest animals on the planet are the Galapagos Tortoise and 3-toed-sloth. Today we look to the animals to learn how to slow down and relax in this fast paced world. Learn how, the made famous via Charles Darwin, Galapagos Giant Tortoise, got to the islands, how they survive without food and water when they were stolen and shoved on to boa...

SPEED!!! Today we are taking a mental dose of speed to learn about two of the fastest animals on the planet! The cheating peregrine falcon and speed boxing sensation of the peacock mantis shrimp. We look at the weird breathing, nostrils and eyes of the peregrine falcon that helps them to be so darn fast. And are they really flapping their wings at over 200 mph? For the mantis shrimp: which isn't a mantis or a shrimp but a stomatopod (if we're going to be scientifically correct), we look...

If there ever was an episode not to let your kids listen to; this would be it. Although the comparison of animals to human genitalia will make that child inside you smile keep your kids away as you educate yourself. In this Weird Animal Facts episode we learn that there is an amphibian that looks like a dong and is commonly called and known as "penis snake" (fun drinking game; take a shot every time you hear the word penis). Also learn that more needs to be learned about this man-aconda of th...

FUR! If last week you thought: "Where the hell are the mammals?! That's what I come here for!" Then wait no longer as we are looking at two different animals that have some very weird fur! Chinchillas and Giant River Otters!Both these two furry mammals come from South America! The chinchilla, and their super, super (and I do mean super) fluffy fur of the Andes Mountains. We learn just why they are so darn cute and fluffy. And what does Jay-Z have to do with chinchillas? Is he a chinchilla or ...

MURDERERS!Hey there serial killer fans; would you like to learn about one of the wackiest, weirdest murders of the sea and one of the most successful murders in the world? Then look no further then right here! Join me, Zookeeper Deidre, as I give you a very weird look into the murdering lives of two invertebrate carnivores: the sea star and dragonfly. ITS NOT A FISH!! Please stop calling it a star fish....its not a fish. Its a sea star; and even without a brain these sea stars are amazing kil...

FAN EPISODE!! Both animals of today were recommended by fans just like you! Shout out the Brittany (Sidewinder) and Jason(Binturong). And for those of you, like my friend Brittany, who would like to learn about an animal in a family friendly space then listen to the first half as the Sidewinder segment is just Weird Animal Fact (minus the explicit). But for those of you who want my normal adult content, don't worry, the binturong segment is guaranteed explicit.First we learn (in a kid f...

Yippee ki yay!! In this final episode for our Wild Wild West series we take a look at two tiny murders of the desert. The burrowing owl and scorpions! We start with the burrowing owl, who every single person who has ever seen one ask; "What a cute baby!" When really the burrowing owl is not a baby. Well, technically it is a baby at one point but the adult burrowing owl is no bigger then a pint of beer. Learn why the burrowing owl is the an outlaws of the owl world. As well as learn what a bab...

We continue journey into the Wild West as we take a look at two ungulates from the American Frontier: the Bison and Pronghorn.Join me, zookeeper/cowgirl, Deidre, as we learn some of the common mistakes we all have made in our youths regarding the proper names of these two animals (we can blame the old white men of our past). Thanks to that old song, "Home on the Range" the common person will often times call these animals buffalo and antelope; when really...that's WRONG! Learn the truth in th...

YEEHAWW! We continue our Wild West Adventure with a comparative look into the real life roadrunner and coyote to that of the Roadrunner and Coyote of Chuck Jones' Looney Tunes cartoons.You'll learn the lies that animation has been trying to sell you, as well as the truths of both those two amazingly weird and wacky desert animals (also the new Space Jam movie comes out this week so its kind of the perfect time for this episode).And to learn more about all birds and hear the calls go to the Co...

July is the start of America's month! With the fourth of July taking place in...July, I thought it was only best to take the entire month of July to celebrate some of America's toughest animals. And where did all tough American's go? To the Wild West! That's right all of July we will be looking at the animals of America's wild west!This first Weird Wild West Animal Facts episode honors two lizards: the chuckwalla and horned toad lizard. The chuckwalla, who is more of an air cushion, is not on...

This episode its all about the power and joy of nudity! As well as the different levels of nakedness. The naked mole rat is as furless as saber-toothed sausage, and the hooded vulture is that under appreciated essential janitor worker cleaning up your child's vomit... oh and the vulture has a naked head. Also, don't forget that new episodes will be released July 6th (so if you get bored during the month of June, I'm sorry, but at least you have your favorite episodes you can go back and liste...

Happy Endangered Species Day!This Friday May 21, 2021 is Endangered Species Day. In honor of that we take at look at two endangered species that call the ocean home. Corals and Hawksbill Sea Turtles.YES! Corals are animals and they are FREAKING OUT!! Or more like bleaching out. Kind of like humans when our temperature goes up a few degrees and we nearly shut down, except corals are actually shutting down. Coral reefs around the world are having a hard time right now and need our help! Since c...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!What does it mean to be a good mother? An a, self proclaimed "Mother of Animals", I know that motherhood it hard, no matter who or what your children are. In today's weird animal podcast we look at two weird animal mammas; the koala and the common cuckoo. One is said to be a very good mother, who carries her young in her pocket until old enough to go out there an make babies of their own, while the other (when compared to human mothers) is seen as a vial, forsaken, careles...

Today may very well be May the Forth, but in this episode we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo by learning about two animals that call Mexico home; White Nosed Coati and Beaded Lizard.We start with the very raccoon like coati and learn how it got its weird look through another segment of 'Animal Renovations' and why its the ladies who are the smartest, most amazing and most wonderful (yes I am a woman, but that does not change the fact that female coatis are the shit). Then we turn to the reptile...

BONUS!!! For the last 5 weeks we have taken a look at the five senses through animals who have the best of those senses. But did you know that there are some other senses out there that we don't have? Birds can see the magnetic field of the earth so to aid with their migration and sharks don't just have five senses, they don't have six senses they have seven!With birds we first learn about migration: what is migration and how do birds know when and where to go? With sharks we understand why t...

Do you hear what I hear? Well that depends; are a human, a bat or a moth. In comparison, humans really suck as hearing.In our 30th episode, we finish up our five week journey into the five senses with hearing! And the two animals with the best hearing have been in competition with each other over who has the best hearing for the last 50 million years. The bats and moths! Bats need to eat and the most want to live another day! Who will win this great battle? Will we be around to watch it's end...

What's that smell? Whether its a taco truck or a fart you have your nose to thank for that; as well as your olfactory bulb, cilia, and even your mucus. In the fourth week of our five week journey into the five senses we take a weird look at two of the weirdest noses in the animal world. And both have long snoots! Elephants and Kiwis!Elephants from both Africa and Asia; learn how their nose does and can help humans, and what you can do to save them! And how do you tell the difference bet...

Taste! Stick out your tongue and read this out loud as you do so! Welcome to week 3 of our 5 week series on the five senses where we tongue the sense of taste like French kissing your high school boyfriend by looking closely at the tongues and tastes of snakes and catfish.Snakes, or nope-ropes, are known for that long forked tongue. But what's the point? The taste....or smell? Its kind of both, but since this episode is about taste, we talk about that (tune in next week for smell!). Working p...

VISION!! No, not WandaVision; but vision as in the thing that helps us and animals see! This is week 2 in our 5 week journey into the five senses. For vision we look at two animals that are known to have some of the best vision out there: Hawks and Cats. Join me, zookeeper Deidre, as we take a deep dive into the eye and find out how it functions. We learn somewhat fancy words like rods, cones, retina, and re-learn the word fovea from last episode. With the use of rods and cones we find ...

Touch! Today starts week 1 of our 5 week journey into the 5 senses. The Black Fire Beetle and Star-nosed Mole are the perfect amount of weird for us to focus on the sensation of touch. With the ability to feel and sense heat, the fire beetle (a member of the Jewel beetle family) is able to fly miles in search of a forest fires. Why? Is it to put it out, to mate, lay eggs, worship its savory the Fire God? I guess you'll have to listen to find out. As for the star nosed mole; their nose i...

Before you just slide on past this episode because the word tapeworm makes you cringe, I'd like to also let you know that once you listen to the tapeworm segment and its entirely you will be rewarded with cuteness! FENNEC FOX! Also these are two separate segments. I'm not talking about tapeworms foxes get, nor do all foxes have tapeworms, we're just learning about both independently of the other. With over 5,000 tapeworm species in the world (and multiple intestines) its no wonder they can gr...

Two words you might not have ever heard of frigatebird and gharial. I assure you that these are real words and most importantly, real animals. Both leave near the water. One shouldn't touch it as their feathers aren't waterproof... weird adaptation but okay. And the other can't get its stomach off the ground while on land. Frigate bird is a bird best known for that red drum that they use to seduce the ladies. However, they spend most of their time in the air... like they spend ALOT of time in...

The weird animals of today are the guanaco and cicadas.Don't change that channel as you get a chance to learn about the camel like guanaco; who is much more related to the llama then the alpaca. Nonetheless, all are ruminants with multiple stomach chambers! But as a camel they maybe missing one...This odd looking animals comes from multiple elevations of the Andes Mountain range of South America. 2021 is the year of noise! At least if you're a cicada. As their 17 years of slumber will come to...

To finish up Responsible Pet Ownership month we take a look at two exotic pet species: parrots and bearded dragon. Just the sound of an annoying parrot squawk should be enough for you to think twice before brining one into your home. Parrots are social birds: macaws, conures, cockatoos, you name it they are gregarious. And when you bring one into your home you can bet that they are going to need some attention...did I say some, I meant LOTS! Think of them like a child...a two year old child b...

Happy (belated) Valentines Day!What is love? I don't know, I've been single for a VERY long time, but I do know how the barnacle and spotted hyena show their love...or urge to mate. Since it (was just) Valentines Day I thought it best to talk about two animals who have some amazing love parts... the penis and pseudo-penis. Also sperm.Just how long is a barnacle's penis you ask?What is a penis range? And what does it have to do with spermcasting?How long is the birth canal of a spotted hyena?W...

Happy Chinese New Year!Today we look at 2020's Chinese Zodiac and 2021's and tell the tale of how and why there are 12 animals in the Chinese calendar. We start with 2020, the year of the rat. And even though 2020 sucked, DON'T BLAME THE RAT! If anything they were the perfect animal to tackle such a horrible year. In today's world rats do everything from make great pets, giggle, play basketball and win bomb sniffing awards! Rats are amazing!2021 is the year of the ox. Yes the cow. Learn the C...

HAPPY RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP MONTH!! February is responsible pet ownership month; that means this week we will be looking at two of our domestic friends (we'll look at exotic pet ownership during the last week of this month)! The domestic dog and domestic rabbit. What's the best breed of dog? Well, that's a matter of opinion. My opinion is my dog, Dolly, who just happens to be a mutt (half amazing, half terrific). If you are considering bringing a dog in to her home then consider...

What's in a name? Well, based on the history of the raccoon's scientific name we are somewhat accurate by calling the raccoon a trash panda! But raccoons are much cooler then pandas. And they are much better at surviving. We will find out what the hands of the raccoon has to do with their name and learn why the raccoon washes their food (and its not for the reason you think). The other animal of today's episode is the worm lizard, or Amphisbaenia (if you want to be specific). And we wil...

If there was a theme for this episode it'd be weird looking animals. One is so ugly God and Mother Nature kept it hidden in the darkness of the deep dark ocean until some dude stumbled into it. The other; looks like its got a male ding-a-ling on its face. Join me, Zookeeper Deidre, as we look at the 'dating' lifestyle of such an ugly lady...I'm not talking about me, I'm talking about the female anglerfish, whose size is much larger than her male and/or males counterpart. Also: biolumine...

If there ever was an animal more perfect for this show; its the echidna! Also, the Roseate Spoonbill is weird. Try not to get turned off by these animals' weird names...these are real animals and these are their real names.The pink spoon shaped billed bird that can be found in the wetland marshes of Florida is the Roseate Spoonbill. And is the first animal we'll be talking about today. Its got pink feathers (but is not, nor is related to the flamingo. Its related to the pelican), but like the...

With 2020 behind us, this episode of Weird Animal Facts: Explicit, we look at two animals that prove that in order to transform into something beautiful or everlasting you're going to have to have a melt down. The Butterfly and Immortal Jellyfish!Learn about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and how the beauty of blue, green and all butterflies are like that fancy lady at church you see every Sunday with her pretty bright hat. And if that's a butterfly the moth is a night worker. Also, ...

Weird Animal Facts: Explicit, is dedicated to the weird, odd, unusual, gross and often times disturbing facts about animals. Join zookeeper Deidre as she shares with you the most interesting animal facts in a fun, sarcastic and sometimes sexual way. You will not hear any of these facts at the zoo. It says explicit for a reason.Instagram @wafpodcasttiktok @wafpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8X57p2y-c7S8evAriKTn0wEmail: wafpodcastexplicit@gmail.comTwitter @wafepodcastSupport t...

In our final episode of our winter animal series, we take a beary close look at the Polar Bear and Giant Panda...pandas...in all my years of studying (I'm a zookeeper FYI) I still don't understand the obsessive fascination with pandas. But regardless of my beliefs towards this boringly black and white bear; they are cute. But why? Why are they cute and why are they black and white? And why don't pandas eat meat?! They are designed to eat meat! What's wrong with them? Does bamboo actually tast...

Hey there, Harry Potter and Friends fans; get ready for your favorite episode of Weird Animal Fact so far! We look at the ninja like wings of the snowy owl's flight. And find your inner Flo-rida and T-Pain and join me, zookeeper Deidre, in song about snowy owl feet! And learn what my late twenties have in common with the Arctic Tundra. We next turn a page into the Torah and I argue why the nine banded armadillo should be the animal mascot for Hanukkah. Also, quadruplets? These nine ...

Baby it's cold outside. That means it's time for our winter weathered animals! For all of the month of December we take a look at winter and cold weather animals! And even though I messed up the first recording I was still able to piece together the entire show and still use the original (s#!$$y) recording for the ever stupid, yet soon-to-be popular, "Scientific Names are Hard" segment. Today we learn out how the Japanese macaque rebranded itself to become the Snow Monkey, compare ...

Get ready for some winter cuteness! Cue your melting heart as we learn about the multiple cute versions of the Arctic Fox! You are sure to "ooo" and "aw" as we learn what makes this adorable little fox the cutest thing on the whole gosh darn planet. Is it the fur? How is changes colors? Why does it change colors? Is it the habitat? The weather? Do scientist even know?Oh, and also fish! Icefishes to be exact. They have antifreeze and hemoglobin? This helps with their adaptions in Antarctica wa...

What could be more American than Thanksgiving and Freedom? How about Hamilton? In today's episode we compare the strengths and weaknesses between the bald eagle and wild turkey. Maybe after listening to today's show you'll want to jump on the Ben Franklin wagon and sign the petition to switch our national bird to the wild turkey. I think Matthew McConaughey would like the wild turkey to be our national bird. We also introduce a new segment called: Bird Calls with Deidre. And yes its wei...

Sensitive ears turn away, as this episode we talk about some sexy topics! Get a close look into what happens in the bedroom of a porcupine and learn what part of the human male anatomy the Titicaca Frog got its nickname from.We learn about the quills of the North American porcupine and how and why they get stuck. And, as a more respected scientist would say "we will look at the mating and reproductive strategies of the animal in question." I would say that much weirder...and more adult (as in...

Cervidae, rumanets, ungulates, four chamber stomachs! That's right, this episode we look at the hooved and sexy digesting lives of the White-Tailed Deer and Muntjac. What do they eat? We learn why hunting might not be so bad and follow a year in the life of the white tailed deer. It really is a beautiful life cycle. Prince may even agree as they both favor velvet. And finally take a closer look at the mini, herbivorous, vampiric muntjac deer! Plus a rapid fire round of 'Scientific Names ...

Let's get weird! The venomous bush viper of Africa. Don't mess with this snake. As many colors as this snake comes in it also has some weird adaptions that help it survive. Join me, Zookeeper Deidre as we look at Bush Viper facts.Also, Pelicans! That's right, more birds!The brown pelican is a fish eating bird that goes about hunting in a very weird and strange way. With a large wingspan and a pouch on its beak, the pelican has some high flying facts. And for you sports fans, we look at some N...

For decades society has told us what animals to fear; rats, snakes, ravens, owls and spiders. But I am here to tell you that these are not the critters that should send a shiver down your spine. This episode is about two of animals that SHOULD be the mascots for Halloween. Learn about the true horrors that the mosquito and dolphin plague upon the world! (Okay dolphins aren't that bad, this is a comedy/science show, so we're trying to make you laugh and educate) But mosquitos do suck.Join me, ...

Halloween is in the air as we continue with our look at the weirdest of weird halloween themed animals. Even though we talk about animals this is not kid friendly, only adults please. Animals live very explicit lives. The Fossa of Madagascar is no exception. We will look at the spooky folklore of the Fossa and get into some other details of fossa facts.And for halloween what's better than the Ghost shark! Is it a fish? is is an shark? Is it even a animal? We find out that and what five h...

Its October! And with Halloween right around the spooky corner that means one animal from today's episodes will be a traditional halloween critter. Join me, zookeeper Deidre, as we learn why the Fire Salamander is the original Mother of Dragons....(I mean salamanders). Or is it the fire salamander from Frozen 2? Both animals are super cute! And what's that stuff covering its body? Oh yeah, its an amphibian so the Fire salamander is covered in mucus...gross. As weird and stran...

NO KIDS ALLOWED! It says explicit for a reason. But also in this episode you join me, zookeeper Deidre, as we talk a walk on the sexy side of two animals. This weird animal episode is going to get very kinky and sexy (or as my inner scientist would say; mating and reproduction). The leopard (not a cheetah), but a leopard is very sexy (MEOW!). And technically Black Panther was a leopard; and a sexy cat he was. So dress up in your flyest leopard print outfit and put the kids to bed as you have ...

Bird Nerds unit! As he look at a banana faced bird from Malaysia. The Rhinoceros hornbill has a beak, bill? Call it what you will but we can all agree that it is weird. So is locking your baby and wife into a nest cavity with your own poo. You might need to do that with your kids as Weird Animal Facts: Explicit is not for children. Speaking of Daddy issues: the seahorse has got some. The dad more so as its the male seahorse giving birth. And seahorses change color! So pretty. And i...

Have you been looking for a good laugh? Do you love animals? Are you as weird as I am? Are you an adult? Hopefully all your answers were YES!In the first episode of Weird Animal Facts: Explicit, you get to join me, zookeeper Deidre, as we take a comedic look at how the American Black Bears go about their love making (or as my inner scientist would say: reproduction and mating). By the way, that then leads to BABIES, sometimes, as you'll learn why fat and fatty foods are important for bl...