Life, Death, and Taxonomy
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 some animal knowledge and crazy nature facts to drop on your friends at parties with each new episode of Life, Death, and Taxonomy.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 390
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 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 a…
04:39:21 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Episode 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 ag…
00:31:56 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Episode 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 …
00:34:45 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
BONUS – 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…
00:37:58 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Episode 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 t…
00:32:25 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Episode 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 th…
00:45:27 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Episode 361 – Peacock Flounder: Pile Drive Pancake
“…and today we’re talking about an NBC branded fish. But more on that later.” Flat and fabulous, the peacock flounder is the Picasso of the seafloor. But beneath its cool, camouflaged exterior lies a…
00:37:42 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Episode 360 – Reed Warbler: The Least Known Bird
“…and today we’re talking about something you probably haven’t ever heard of. But more on that later.” You may think the age of exploration is over. Human beings have seen everything there is to see–…
00:33:22 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Episode 359 – Black-Tipped Hanging Fly
“…and today we’re talking about an animal that sounds more sinister than it is. Bot more on that later.” Step into the insect world where everything is weird and brutal…including courtship. Imagine a…
00:38:36 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Episode 358 – Lion’s Mane Jellyfish: Peril of the Bell
Ah, the ocean. It’s full of mysteries, marvels, and creatures that look like they were designed during a fever dream directed by HR Gieger. Among them swims a gelatinous giant with flowing, fibrous t…
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Episode 357- Wild African Donkey: From Desserts to Mangers
“…and today we’re talking about a humble stead that once had a grand rider. But more on that later.” Few animals gain widespread cultural significance in the human world. But a creature known for stu…
00:39:41 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
Episode 356- Mute Swan: The Song of Dissent
“…and today we’re talking about a bird that make a great gift if you can get them a-swimming. But more on that later.” Nothing makes the Lords a-leap and the Ladies dance like the regal mute swan. Bu…
00:32:04 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Episode 355 – Red-Bellied Piranha: The Red Menace
“…and today we’re talking about how when a red belly rises it means blood has been spilled this night. But more on that later.” Description of the Red-Bellied Piranha The red-bellied piranha is a sma…
00:42:28 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Episode 354 – Pumpkin Toadlet – Thankful for Poison
“…and today we’re talking about a pumpkin spiced tic tac toad. But more on that later.” If attacking you would be automatically deadly to your enemies, you might lead a charmed life–free from worry. …
00:39:01 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Episode 353 – Stoplight Loosejaw: Black Soft Bones
“…and today we’re talking about another disgusting deep sea creature. But more on that later.” Deep in the dark recesses of the ocean, where the sun’s rays are only a memory, lurks a creature with an…
00:36:24 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Episode 352 – Irrawaddy Dolphin: Spy Hopper
“…and today we’re talking about a little ocean hopping spy. But more on that later.” A dolphin dipping in deep abyss must allow the sun to have its kiss When scouting schools of succulent fish a tric…
00:38:34 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Episode 351 – Vampire Squid: Mariner Monroe
“…and today we’re talking about something that I’ve sworn we’ve done before but I guess we haven’t. But more on that later.” Deep in the inky abyss where sunlight dares not shine, lurks a creature th…
00:45:15 |
Sun 03 Nov 2024
Episode 350 – Garden Snail: Silly Sleeper
“…and today we’re talking about something you might have felt bad about stepping on before.” Did you know there is a vast jungle just outside your door? Though, vastness is relative to size of course…
00:41:38 |
Sat 26 Oct 2024
Episode 349 – Yam Hawkmoth: Yam Bam
“…and today we’re talking about a bug with a very funny name. But more on that now.” In the dead of night, amidst the hum of crickets and the flutter of wings, there’s one creature that buzzes around…
00:39:02 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Episode 348 – Rocky Mountain Elk: Makes No Scents
“…and today we’re talking about a certain cervus. But more on that later.” When you’re born into a prey animal species, it’s important to get up and running as soon as possible. But elk calves need a…
00:35:12 |
Sat 12 Oct 2024
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