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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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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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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In Episode 12, Koreena and Cassie are back from vacation with guest-host Randeep. Learn all about how much Koreena hates having so many teachers in her life, the important roles water buffalo play in the global community, and what the tastiest type of buffalo milk is as we delve into the world of Buffalo and hear stories about growing up around them!
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What makes Great White Sharks so great? This week Cassie and Koreena dive into the mysterious lives of the most seaspicious of ocean-dwelling creatures: the GREAT. WHITE. SHARK! Are they terrifying, soulless killing machines, or the world’s most badass single moms? Listen, and cast your votes!
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Whale hello there, CritterCrew! Get ready for some Pandamonium in Episode 10! Cassie has a pun-filled birthday, CritterCast goes to the San Jose Reptile Expo, musical theater puns abound, and we spill all the deets on a CritterCast favorite animal. Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more about Antarctic Penguins! And is Koreena starting to come around on Mola Molas?? Find out in Episode 10: Awh, Penguins!
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Are Mola Mola’s – otherwise known as Ocean Sunfish – the coolest critters in the world or the most useless? Join us as we discuss one of Cassie’s favorite sea critters, the Ocean Sunfish! But Koreena isn’t so impressed…Can Cassie throw down some deep sea facts to change her mind? Be enraptured as Cassie battles to get Koreena on “Team Mola Mola”! Join in the debate: are Ocean Sunfish the Hufflepuffs of the ocean? Cast your vote, and listen to Episode 7!
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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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