We’re back with Episode 30! Thank you to our listeners who sent us kind thoughts during our delay. We lost our foster kittens very tragically and needed to take some time. But luckily we’re back at it with those #critterfacts! This week we’re talking about Gulls and why they are #goals when it comes to a carefree lifestyle. We also talk a little about Koreena’s childhood BFF…spoiler alert…it’s a seagull!
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CritterCast fam! You know that on CritterCast, we’re constantly questioning the way we classify animals…because sometimes it makes no sense. This week we’re talking about an animal that really doesn’t fit in anywhere. If you’ve ever seen a picture of a Pangolin, you’ve probably seen the photo of them looking like they timidly would like to ask you a question. Today we boldly ask: WHAT ARE YOU PANGOLINS? What are you and who are you related to?? Find out in Episode 29 of CritterCast!
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It’s Episode 28 and we’re back in action with arguably the most iconic of pet reptiles: The Bearded Dragon! With several different subspecies and lots of stories of our own foster bearded dragon, this episode is sure to please even the pickiest of listeners. We talk about why we think beardies might be more bird than reptile, and why we agree they are a GREAT first reptile!
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In this very special, family friendly episode, our guest host Jake helps us learn about one of the most mysterious wild cats around: The Pallas’s (or Manul) cat. Tiny little wild cats with the most floof power of any wild cat, they dwell in arid environments in East and Central Asia. Find out how these elf-like cats are capturing the hearts of humans and making their way quickly into our pop culture!
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Welcome back to CritterCast! In the first episode of 2019 Cassie and Koreena are back at it with the wild facts about critters. This week, we give you an update on how our hiatus was, what you can expect from CritterCast in 2019, and we talk about the silliest looking teenagers around: axolotls!
Are these mysterious aquatic critters actual Aztec gods, Pokemon, Time Lords, or Lost Boys? You decide after listening to episode 25.
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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…Donner and Cupid and Comet and Blitzen…but can you answer why Rudolph has a red nose? This week we’re talking about caribou, though this time of the year they’re more often referred to as reindeer. Why do Christmas movies get them so wrong? And why didn’t Santa just use magical, flying sled dogs? Find out this and more during Episode 24!
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Honey, whatcha waiting for? Listen to Episode 24!! … Well, Episode 23. That doesn’t rhyme, though, so. In this delicious episode, Koreena and Cassie learn about our favorite bee – honeybees! They pollinate crops! They dance directions! They might help us cure HIV and rheumatoid arthritis! They travel in time! Well… kinda. You’ll just have to listen to find out how. All this and more in Save the Bees, Part 1!
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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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We’re living for Ari’s new single “thank u, next” this week…so for Episode 20 we wanted to say our penultimate thank you to man (or WOMAN)’s best friend! Most specifically, since dogs is a huge topic, we discuss therapy dogs and the benefits of owning or interacting with dogs. We’re dishing on the special bond you have with your K9 friend and taking plenty of time to shower our own dogs in love.
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Spooktober may have ended, but CritterCast continues on! In this week’s episode, we have a whale of a time discussing our favorite non-whales: Orcas! Cassie and Koreena spend some time de-mystifying these apex predators and frantically trying to comprehend just what a Killer Whale nipple looks like. How do they sleep? How big exactly is 30 feet? And why are grandma orcas so important? Find out those answers and more in Episode 18 of CritterCast!
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