Extinction Event

The biggest shark of all time not only reigned supreme for millions of years, but had the most powerful bite force of any creature ever! So, what happened? Plus, our World Famous End of Season Round Up! Send us Fan Mail

Except for the occasional spelunker, these quiet cave beetles enjoyed a pretty solitary existence. But when the scientific community finally got around to classifying and naming them, eons of tranquility would finally be disrupted.  Send us Fan Mail

Mystical powers permeate the extinction story of these compact island leopards. Despite having coexisted with humans for over 20,000 years, witchy forces led to their swift end. Send us Fan Mail

Humans usually kill mink for their silky soft fur. Not this time! This time we’re on a mission to save all humanity.  Send us Fan Mail

This legendary cat was rumored to have single-handedly wiped an entire species of bird (Lyall Wren) off the face of the Earth. Was this mysterious creature a demon from the deep blue, or just a regular old house cat? Send us Fan Mail

This guy has been surviving by himself in the Amazon Rainforest for over 20 years. When he dies, he will become an endling to his tribe. His people and their language lost forever. Discover all the juicy details of what happens when humans start hunting their own species in this unsettling episode.   2018 Man Of The Hole video: youtube.com/watch?v=k7P-8Lq4pyM Send us Fan Mail

Get an intimate peek inside the private life of the world’s most famous snail. Plus, discover how an entire species of yellow-tipped tree snails fall victim to an unlikely predator. Send us Fan Mail

Over 200 years ago a family of shipwrecked rats found refuge on a small Aleutian island. As their colony grew, so did their thirst for the blood of local birds. With the birds on the brink of extinction, it’s up to humans to step in and exterminate the rats before it’s too late. Send us Fan Mail

The bears who called the San Juan Mountains their home were hermits who hibernated a lot of the year. The ultimate laid-back neighbors. But when some whiny ranchers moved in with their noisy sheep and loud-ass shot guns, the Colorado Grizzlies would never know peace again. Plus, we rant way too much about Grizzly Man. Send us Fan Mail

These yoked woofers ate mastodon for breakfast, but they had a soft side, too. Did these misunderstood pups fall victim to early humans, or were divine forces at play? All this and more on the season 4 premiere.  Send us Fan Mail

Smilodon was a powerful precision killer with wicked teeth, capable of taking down mammoths. Find out what caused this beast-slayer to kick the bucket. Plus, our season 3 round up! Send us Fan Mail

Special 29th episode celebration! Plus, humans face their greatest foe yet: A ravenous army of insects numbering in the trillions.  Send us Fan Mail

It looks like a hell-spawn, but it's the pride of Irish paleontology. Find out how the species made its final ride to the dark-side.  Send us Fan Mail

Humans add another bird to the extinction docket: A black and white raven found only in the Faroe Islands. Send us Fan Mail

Known locally as the kilopilopitsofy (dwarf hippo), kidoky (sloth lemur), and tretretretre (giant lemur), these mythical creatures of Madagascar weren’t just folklore. They were real! Send us Fan Mail

The vibrant plumage of this agile bird helped camouflage it in the lush green foliage of its North American home. However, these highly intelligent parrots quickly learned that there was no hiding from the Europeans.  Send us Fan Mail

Africa's only bear was a talented performer that knew a lot of tricks, but avoiding human capture wasn't one of them. *Warning: gore, violence, language* Send us Fan Mail

Europe's wild horse fights hard for its freedom. Send us Fan Mail

Theeeey're GREAT™ to hunt into extinction! Send us Fan Mail

Europeans discover Caribbean monk seals. Seconds later they discover how easy they are to kill.  Send us Fan Mail

Humans take on their greatest challenge yet: their awkward cousins. Send us Fan Mail

The ancestor of modern day domesticated cattle gets removed from the menu. Send us Fan Mail

The poster child of extinction endured tasteless jokes and relentless bullying from sailors until the bitter end. Send us Fan Mail

They could run. They could climb. But, these wild goats couldn't hide from extinction. Send us Fan Mail

The healing waters the pupfish call home, turn toxic. Send us Fan Mail