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 288 – Harris’s Hawk: Sky Wolf
“…and today we’re talking about the wolfpack of the sky. But more on that later.” Now this is the Law of the desert— as blue and as vast as the sky; And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, like …
00:40:05 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
Episode 287 – Squat Shrimp: Hardly Twerking
“…and today we’re talking about a sea creature that somebody at some point apparently thought was quite attractive. But more on that later.” The coral reefs of the shallow tropics are home to a wide …
00:30:37 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Episode 286 – King Cobra
“…and today we’re talking about the cold-blooded king of the jungle. But more on that later.” Everyone knows that a true king must wear a crown. In the jungles of Southeast Asia, the kingly crown isn…
00:49:50 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Episode 285 – Vampire Finch: Birdula
“…and today we’re talking about a ghoulish ground bird. But more on that later.” Description Males are black, and females are gray with brown streaks. They have squat bodies like a typical finch. Th…
00:48:05 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
Episode 284 – Common Rock Barnacle: Reachable Goals
“And today we are talking about sea critters with their own clear, plastic-looking straw. But more on that later.” Humans are social creatures, but we aren’t the only ones. Gregarious animals hang ou…
00:44:03 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Episode 283 – Izecksohn’s Brazilian Tree Frog: Pollination Army
“…and today we’re talking about a slimy little yellow guy. But more on that later.” So we know how animals make more animals, but how do plants make more plants? With the help of animals, of course! …
00:37:10 |
Tue 20 Jun 2023
Episode 282 – Raccoons: Wiley Bandits
“…and today we’re talking about a master thief who is the king of trash mountain. But more on that later.” A generalist has a general wish To bandit with reckless abandon. Bird eggs, crumb cakes, del…
00:50:48 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
Episode 281 – Winghead Shark: Wing and a Scare
“…and today we were talking about Captain America of the sea with similar headwear. But more on that later.” Description of the Winghead Shark Grey and white hammerhead shark. The shark cuts a thin, …
00:45:32 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
Episode 280 – Bald Eagle: Warm Wings
“…and today we’re talking about what KJV onliest thinks ancient Hebrews made themselves bald as. But more on that later.” To soar sorely is such a bore. A raptor up high has a real chore. Hunting for…
00:43:56 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Episode 279 – Alligator Snapping Turtle: Follow Your Throat
“…and today we’re talking about the swamp’s angriest stone. But more on that later.” As if you needed another reason not to go traipsing around the swamps of the American South, the alligator snappin…
00:35:26 |
Tue 23 May 2023
Episode 278 – Tiger: Specter of the Sundarbans
“…and today we’re talking about the specter of the Sundarbans. But more on that later.” How can black and orange go unseen In a place of vertical green? The world’s most immense panthera Can hide amo…
00:59:05 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Episode 277 – Horned Screamer: Dem Bones
“…and today we’re talking about a bird that would make a terrible nickname. But more on that later.” In the valley of the dry bones, God showed Ezekiel his power over life and death by breathing life…
00:47:08 |
Tue 09 May 2023
Episode 276 – Aye Aye: Finger on the Pulse
“…and today we’re talking about a primate with its finger on the pulse of the forest. But more on that later.” Once upon a drizzling Madagascar night, a small insect awoke, focusing his sight. While …
00:44:17 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Episode 275 – Cereal Leaf Beetle: Mobile Incubation
“…and today we’re talking about carb-eating beetles that scoff at the mere mention of the keto diet. But more on that later.” Finding a solution to an invasive species is rarely an easy task. But whe…
00:37:29 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Episode 274 – Common Rain Frog: Stuck Like Glue
“…and today we’re talking about a frog that sticks to its plans. But more on that later.” For most creatures, finding a mate is a top priority–up there with getting a good meal. But the common rain f…
00:37:55 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Episode 273 – Spider Decorator Crab: Master of Disguise
“…and today we’re talking about a crustacean that appears as if it comes pre-deep fried. But more on that later.” The true master of disguise is able to use their environment to their advantage. Just…
00:37:45 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
Episode 272 – Salmon Shark: Omelets for Babies
“…and today we’re talking about an Alaskan with a taste for salmon, but I repeat myself. But more on that later.” As a mini me to its cousin the great white, the salmon shark seems like an adorable …
00:31:05 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Episode 271 – Giant Anteater: King of the Hill
“…and today we’re talking about a big bushy eyebrow. But more on that later…” South America is home to a lot of interesting looking animals. Possibly the goofiest one is the giant anteater. With a tu…
00:42:11 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
Episode 270 – Horsehair Worm: Parasite on the Prowl
“…and today we’re talking about a parasite on the prowl. But more on that later.” By now you may have heard of Cordyceps, the fungus among use that can take over the brain of an ant. But is there suc…
00:36:25 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Episode 269 – Bull Shark: Huck Fin
“…and today we’re talking about the sea bull to the manatee’s sea cow, but much more scary. But more on later.” If Huck Finn knew what might have been lurking in the waters of the ol Missisip, he may…
00:47:36 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
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