BewilderBeasts!

This week we look at Maine's 6 dogs who might just end up on the front lines to save nearly every industry that gives Maine the name, "Vacationland. " Resources: Leeroy Jenkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLyOj_QD4a4 https://bewilderbeastspod.podcastpage.io/episode/ep-67-doom-bloom https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-honors-young-scientist-who-was-subject-of-police-complain...

Starting season 6 off with mind control parasites often found in kitty litter boxes around the world - so how is this parasite endangering monk seals in the Pacific Ocean? Ready? Let's go! *** SIDENOTE: Melissa's presentation on animal distress, how to lessen stress in our pets and ourselves, and living in cities with pets (as well as amazing speakers all about reactive dogs) can be foun...

In this season finale, we'll catch up with the world's best dad - a 31-year-old bald eagle who wanted to be a dad.  I got information from: World Bird Sanctuary Twitter (the comic I first saw, completely out of context) by Jules Behrens: https://twitter.com/WBSSTL/status/1647965975034183684 https://www.instagram.com/worldbirdsanctuary/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/murphy-eagle-rock-chi...

The history of Mike the LSU tiger, the dark reality of meeting tiger cubs, and a new law puts dumb criminals and America's worst behind bars.  I got today's information from: LSU Tiger https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mike-the-tiger Undercover Cop https://www.newsweek.com/man-tries-sell-tiger-cub-undercover-cops-20k-gets-arrested-1776558 1 eyed hero tiger: https://www.nationalgeograph...

A farewell to a good friend, and a revisit to the Dolphin who gave up pod life for the people of a small Irish fishing village in Ireland. All show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at episode 32: The Dolphin of Dingle Bay (https://bewilderbeastspod.podcastpage.io/episode/ep-32-the-dolphin-of-dingle-bay) Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowic...

When we discuss an invasive species on this show, the discussion turns to the distruction by that species on the environment. But, here is an animal that has become part of the food web,is saving other species from a warming climate by digging 5' water wells, and is now part of the very fabric of America's desert. Federal biologists are faced with some inconvenient data thanks to an out...

An unusual team of bounty hunters, biologists, possums, mosquitos, and trash pandas are finally making a dent in the Florida Everglades Python Problem. But, can they save the  Everglades before the snakes find refuge in Key Largo? ***** University of Florida blog: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2018/01/30/uf-study-mosquitoes-can-lead-researchers-elusive-burmese-python/ https://www.scientificameri...

What does the Black Death, scotch whiskey, cats, the worst laws in Tennesee, and bad taxidermy have to do with each other? Oh, buckle in - we're going for a ride! I got today’s information from A LOT OF PLACES:! https://www.purr-n-fur.org.uk/famous/towser.html https://www.thegreatcat.org/towser/ https://iheartcats.com/protecting-breweries-ne-of-cats-many-noble-endeavors-throughout-history/ ht...

This week, an unusual employee shows up to work at the R & R Garage and ended up changing their logo. Meanwhile, Melissa has the early 2000s country/pop hit, "Goodbye, Earl" stuck in her head FOR NO REASON! Resources for this episode: The best artwork around: https://www.kharrisbcreative.com/ Kharris B https://www.pilotonline.com/news/article_8b541d6e-611b-11e9-adcd-6b2b8cf4fb21.html...

New season & BIG news, plus a quartet of parrots at criminality! Let's DO this thing! Thank you PodFix Network :) ******* I got information for today's episode from the following sources: Mugshot: https://time.com/5689057/bird-arrest/ Twitter of the bird in jail: https://twitter.com/CampbellxEmma/status/1178400639208116224 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40665520 https://www...

Episode updates; turkey feathers were a huge part of your childhood; unicorns are real in LA; a revisit of the nightMARE before Christmas.  Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com, Pixabay.org  Instagram: @EggAndNugget (chicken stan account) or @MelissaMcCueMcGrath Website: BewilderBeastsPod.com Support the Sh...

In 75 miles of winding roads in Alaska, Trooper Shanigan's GPS froze up, leaving him lost en route to a fire in his own neighborhood. He'd have to settle for GS to get him there - a German Shepherd named Buddy, who was looking for help and found it. Resources:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L53sAVRZUE4 - the raw footage is in the notes and on BewilderedPod on Twitter. Also, search “Dog...

This week's episode is a dry run of the live show that will take place at the Kennebunk Free Library on Dec. 6th at 6:30 pm.  As this is an audio format, wild gesticulations,  slides, and bad haircuts are all absent from this media - you need to come in person to get the full experience :)  https://kennebunklibrary.org/ -------- Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan L...

A relisten to everything we got wrong about the first Thanksgiving celebration, including the animals on the table. Deerducken, anyone? Resources for today's episode can be found on the show notes for episode 52:"5 Deer" Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com, Pixabay.org  Instagram: @EggAndNug...

The National Dog Show is a staple in many homes for the pre-Thanksgiving event - so Melissa (and special guest Paul Csomo from Avast) discuss all the terrible things we've done to purebred dogs in the name of beauty.  I'm so sorry :)  Happy Thanksgiving!  Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com, Pixa...

Let's meet the "Little Boatman," the "Black Devil," the "Horse Inspirerer" -----the Schipperke, with Paul Csomo of Avast!. You can visit the Avast website or download it wherever you listen to podcasts! Resources for today's episode: https://nationalpurebreddogday.com/he-inspired-horses/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schipperke https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds...

A look at all the animals who make Google maps Google-possible, including a camel named Raffia and a whole lot of sheep in the Faroe Islands.  Resources for today's episode https://www.google.com/earth/education/tools/street-view/#:~:text=Google%20collects%20Street%20View%20imagery,a%20single%20360%2Ddegree%20image . https://www.boredpanda.com/google-street-view-animals/ History of the Google...

In 1988, a librarian opened a book drop and was surprised by what she found. Let's hear the story of Dewey Readmore Books.  Resources:  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16878049/dewey-readmore-books   http://www.spencerlibrary.com/p/dewey-library-cat.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Readmore_Books http://www.spencerlibrary.com/p/deweys-job-description-1.html https://www.wundergroun...

This week, we look at how scatological scientists use fake poop to save owls and commune with rhinos. Let's GO! https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fake-poop-helps-transplanted-owls-settle-new-safer-neighborhoods-rcna13906 https://www.optimistdaily.com/2022/02/fake-poop-helps-tiny-endangered-owls-find-new-homes/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/60234064 https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bur...

This week, we meet a 1600 pound animal who is also using their noses to find missing people, narcotics, and more. Giddyup.  Resources:  Intro Music is “Tiptoe out the back” by Dan Lebowicz and Interstitial music is by MK2. Additional music provided by Pixabay and Freesound.org and introducing HappySoulMusic.com!  newscentermaine.com/article/life/animals/maine-horses-being-trained-to-track-people-b...

As promised, another series of animal escapes - this time, airport edition, plus why cats love boxes so dang much, the most dangerous job at the Singapore airport, and the zoo escapees who found refuge at a Miami area airport. Resources for today's episode: https://apnews.com/article/oddities-boston-animals-personnel-46bc06a91121d8d51da1696b69486aed   https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-n...

After a pod of dolphins saved Todd Endris from a Great White Shark, Todd went on to advocate for the sharks who nearly killed him. Resources: Daisy to the Rescue by Jeff Cambell  (and consultation with Marc Bekoff!) https://www.surfer.com/features/monterey-shark-attack-2/ https://www.today.com/news/dolphins-save-surfer-becoming-sharks-bait-2D80555123 https://www.theinertia.com/surf/todd-endris-sur...

A matriarch looking for enough room for the entire family to call home buys a dilapidated zoo in England. It took 4 days before the Jaguar escaped. Then the wolves. Then the lynx. Welcome to Dartmoor. Resources for today's episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dartmoor_Zoological_Park The book: “We Bought A Zoo”  by Benjamin Mee https://web.archive.org/web/20090110184534/http://www.knightfra...

Melissa is sick, so let's go back in the way back machine to when this show was a recording in a closet under the stairs. Throwback to Episode 42, What the Pluck, all about the Hollywood Highway Chickens.  Support the show Intro/Outtro music: Tiptoe Out The Back - Dan Liebowicz Interstitial Music: MK2 Additional music: Freesound.com, Pixabay.org  Instagram: @EggAndNugget (chicken stan account...

The many kinds of unkindnesses at the Tower of London, including murders, treason, and some rambunctious ravens who have a big prophecy on their winged shoulders. Resources: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ravens-tower-of-london-b899297.html https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ravens-tower-of-london-legend-monarchy-fall-building-crumble-a4529401.html https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/ro...