What’s green, squishy, and capable of taking down predators with toxic halitosis? Tobacco Hornworms, that’s who! These fascinating caterpillars are commonly used as model organisms and delicious snacks for captive reptiles. But why are their booties so active and what do they pupate into? Find out in Episode 33 of CritterCast with Cassie and Koreena featuring our brand new theme song!
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Did you know that Manatees, unlike other marine mammals, don’t have blowholes? Or did you know that manatees aren’t freshwater OR saltwater animals? Listen to episode 32, all about the seacows, and you will be able to spread all the manatee knowledge. This week we chat about Koreena’s childhood manatee, Cassie’s continued inability to pronounce latin words, and Koreena’s strange obsession with Veggie Tales.
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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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What up CritterCast fans! This week we had an unfortunate case of the flu, so we’re down a co-host, but that doesn’t stop us from spitting some wild facts about mealworms! In Episode 26 of CritterCast we talk about a critter that we always have at home, even if you may not know it. Mealworms are commonly fed to reptiles, birds, and humans??? Listen in to this short and sweet episode to find out what that’s all about!
We also include a promo for a fellow lady podcast, Mysterious Midwest! Check out their website here: https://mysteriousmidwestpod.com/
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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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