Animal Genius World

To celebrate (?) America's 250th anniversary, which should be a joyous occasion but is decidedly not, we're talking about our nation's insignia and national animal, the Bald Eagle! Learn about how Hollywood's propaganda machine has LIED to you all these years and how only the Muppets are willing to speak the truth! Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmenta...

It's a llama-rama! As an apology for talking about the New World Screwworm for an hour, listen to us talk about one of nature's goofiest creations that are basically all straight good vibes. As long as they're not spitting on your face, or biting you with their vampire fangs. Caaaaarl! That kills people! Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Ann...

Screw you, pal, we're talking about the worst insect ever. This one sucks. You liked not having flies burrow into your skin and lay 300 eggs? Tough luck. I recommend listening to this episode and then doing a pallet cleanser by watching Holes (2004). Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology), and Dr. Rachel Morgan (Doctor...

Welcome to Fireside Chats, everyone. In this episode, settle in, grab a lobster to crawl up your leg, and enjoy a nice cup of night coffee. It's time to JUMP on the WEB to learn about Jumping Spiders! Eh? Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for ev...

You are NOT invited to the viper pit that is set in an indent behind my eyes, but you are welcome in the throbbing pit of vipers at the Hibernacula - if you can answer my riddles three for safe passage through the mountain. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in sch...

It's the revenge of the zebroids this week as Nirav and Annie are joined by Kate, a self-styled horse, to talk about the world's most majestic creature (and maybe man's best friend)?? Apologies for the audio quality, We had a slight mess up and I had to use the backup version! Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology)...

This week I'm joined by real veterinarian to talk about the real animals, dragons, that are flying around outside as we speak. Don't look, though. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatch...

Welcome to our submarine-fish situationship! Come for the leftover food, stay for the fishing frogs. Anglerfish video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-7E5_xXrvg Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your f...

If bugs were big, would they be aliens? This question and many more will be explored today as we tackle legless birds that have legs, which have confounded Greek people for millennia. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a...

Pleased to meet you, I'm the buffalo! But my friends call me the American Bison. This week we get a little raunchy so if your children are listening that's awesome, they're gonna learn some stuff. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every othe...

This week we're talking tuna, as Nirav and Annie squeeze themselves into a small can to be sold in a Wal-Mart for 17 cents, or 20 cents even (thanks Obama). What's up with the lives of these creatures we basically know only as food? What about THEIR hobbies? Only the caudle peduncle knows. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Mar...

After a brief 2 and a half year hiatus, Animal Genius World returns! Nirav and Annie grab their machetes and travel deep into the wilds of South America to discover the noble jaguar, known as the King of the Jungle to locals. Is it jagwar, jagwire, or jagyooeyer? Darn tootin if I know! Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine...

This week, we're talking red pandas, or lesser pandas if you ask a giant panda. It's true, look it up. Anyway these guys are some of the cutest animals out there, but what makes them so special? Is it their cute little tongues? It is. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they lea...

Orcas: big dolphins, or little whales? You decide! (scientists have already decided). This week, Nirav and Annie dive into the ocean, but not too deep, to swim with one of nature's most majestic creatures - the noble orca. And yeah, we address Shamu. This one's for all you Shamuheads out there. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. i...

Today we're joined by local leopard gecko owner Zanna, and it is revealed that Annie has also had a leopard gecko all along! We get into the nitty-gritty of their behavior and ecology of course, but also get to discuss good pets and how to tame your gecko! This episode is dedicated to our favorite geckos Chupacabra and Yoshi. Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sci...

#SlugLife ! Nirav and Annie break down the literal thousands of species that call themselves slugs as thoroughly as they can, and review the movie Turbo, which neither of them have seen. After all, what is a slug but a snail unhoused? Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they lea...

Brought to you by Pinky and the Butt! Today we're talking Sun Bears, one of the stranger and more human citizens of the animal kingdom. Despite what you may have heard, they are not people in costumes. Perhaps we are Sun Bears in people costumes? Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everyth...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Animal Genius World, a podcast by animals, for animals. Today, we're talking Sea Otters! Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental Sciences) and Annie Johnson (B.S. in Marine Biology) who definitely remember everything they learned in school. Tune in for every other week for a new episode on your favorite podcatcher!