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56: Ring-Tailed Lemurs

56: Ring-Tailed Lemurs

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For Episode 56 we decided to invite special Jr. Guest Host Jake on to discuss the fluffiest of lemurs: the Ring Tailed Lemur. It’s a pretty old school episode with tangents, completely unscripted humor, and old fashion fun facts about one of our favorite critters. We did have some technical difficulties this episode and we’re sorry we couldn’t do more to clear up the audio. But we hope you’ll enjoy!

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WANT TO CHECK OUT OUR PROMOTED PODCAST? This week we’re featuring the Your Brain On Facts Podcast in anticipation of our upcoming collaboration! Check them out here: http://yourbrainonfacts.com/

WANT TO ADOPT OUR SPOTLIGHT ADOPTABLE? It looks like sweet Presley has already been adopted, but check out other available senior dogs at: https://muttville.org/available_mutts

WANT TO HELP THE LEMURS? Visit the Duke Lemur Center’s Website here: https://lemur.duke.edu/

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46: Harpy Eagles

46: Harpy Eagles

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Cassie and Koreena are back at it again with another episode, episode 46 to be exact! This week we’re taking back to the skies to find out the cold, hard facts about Harpy Eagles. You may never have seen one of these massive Amazonian birds, but we bet you’ve seen some of the characters inspired by them. If you saw one you might run away terrified, but let’s demystify them and find out just what makes those big wings flap!

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22: Snowshoe Hares

22: Snowshoe Hares

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It’s December, so Cassie and Koreena kick off the holiday season with a look at Snowshoe Hares! Hop right in and learn about the differences between hares and rabbits, how Snowshoe Hares got their name, and what makes their dietary habits so surprising. We’re not splitting hares, but this might be our most rabbiting episode yet!

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15: Black Widows

15: Black Widows

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As Spooktober continues, we get all freaky Friday and Koreena terrifies Cassie with all-too-true facts about Widow spiders. Learn how they got their name, how to identify them, where they live, and how not to get bit (But also why you don’t need to worry too much if you do)! Whether you’re an arachnophile, an aracnophobe, or an arachnid, you’ll have a ghoulishly good time with the CritterCast crew!

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13: Snails

13: Snails

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Hello! Do you have a moment to talk about snails? Learn all about the differences between snails and slugs (are there any?), and what makes gastropods so extra. Be dazzled by snail teeth! Amazed by slug diets! Terrified by snail sex! We’ve got all this and more in this week’s episode. Also, why does Koreena love snails, but have decidely ambivalent feelings about slugs? And will Cassie ever find a random animal fact she doesn’t like?

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8: Bats

8: Bats

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This week Koreena and Cassie answer life’s most important question: What do bat nipples look like? Find out the answer and more when we dish details on the world’s ONLY flying mammal! Also, might Hammerhead Bats be the true Jersey Devil? And just how noble is Cassie for letting another Girl Scout take her bat-saving credit? Very noble, supremely noble, or splendiferously noble? Cast your votes on our website, social media, or via email!

 

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6: Corn Snakes

6: Corn Snakes

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What’s the deal with Corn Snakes and their amazing escape artist abilities? Are they all secretly magicians? Ninjas? Either way, they are adorable geniuses! Join Cassie and Koreena in welcoming special guest Cornelius the Corn Snake to delve into the live and times of one of the most popular pet snake breeds in the world! Learn why Corn Snakes make one of the best (or maybe even the best?) pet reptiles, and whether they might be a good companion for you! Also, enjoy a brief but thrilling cameo from super-predator Eleven (he wishes!), and a spirited discussion about everything you’ve never known you wanted to know about snakes! In other news – email us your own critter stories, pictures, and ideas for future episode featured critters at crittercastpodcast@gmail.com… and listen closely for a hint about what next week’s critter will be!

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5: Owls

5: Owls

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Owls – sweet, loyal friends to witches and wizards (Hedwig, whyyyyy???)? Wise and insightful beings? Or harbingers or doom and terrifying murderers? Koreena and Cassie investigate…carefully…and find out all sorts of amazing things about owls: why they are such amazing hunters, how far they can turn their heads around, how many eyelids do they have, and why are they suspects in a famous crime? Also, we invite our listeners to send us stories of your own encounters with the critters we love – even if we aren’t sure why we love them!

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