Just Animals

Special thanks to Aunty Ro, for taking time out of her busy day to come on here and share with us and all of our lovely followers her knowledge and insight. Aunty Ro is a First Nation Woman from Australia. Today she shares with us the significance of the Kangaroo not only amongst Aboriginal Culture but also their importance as a keystone species.  Additionally we take a deep dive into the Com...

Welcome to part 1 of our special 2 part episode! Part 1 is our traditional Just Animals episode. As always we love and want to hear from you, send us an email to justanimalspod@gmail.com  Sources:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/may/02/kangaroo-attacks-on-tourists-prompt-warnings-to-stop-feeding-them-junk-food http://www.sci-news.com/biology/science-red-kangaroos-tail-fi...

Sorry everyone, no new episode this week. This is just a teaser for something really special, our first 2 part episode will be coming out next week, so be on the lookout for that. As always we want to hear from you! Shoot us an email at justanimalspod@gmail.com

Today we venture to South East Asia and discuss this very well known Old World Raccoon. Sources  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/01/wildlife-watch-red-pandas-laos-pet-trade/ https://www.chinahighlights.com/giant-panda/red-panda-faqs.htm https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/red-panda https://www.britannica.com/animal/red-panda https://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/redpanda/c...

Today we talk about one of the world's most infamous creepy crawlies! 

While not actually a lynx this wild cat is a force to be reckoned with. Join us as we discuss this elusive but very aggressive wild cat. 

This week we talk about being appropriate guest and a not so appropriate guest at the zoo! Send us an email with questions 

Today we head to Africa and discuss one of the world's most notorious animals.  Also shout out to the OG Honey Badger Tyrann Mathieu (one of your humble host's went to school with this incredibly talented athlete.) Geaux Tigers and Geaux Honey Badgers!   Sources:  Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45EbX3XPuqM https://thomsonsafaris.com/blog/brawn-and-brains-honey-badger/ https...

This week we head back down to the swamp to talk about another animal in our own backyard (that is if you live in the continental US) Apologies for the delay of this weeks episode. We had some technical difficulties.  We were lucky enough to have an animal biologist specialist from the Ashton Biological Preserve come our show this week! Link to the Preserve below  https://ashtonbiodivers...

Today we head to Central and South America to discuss the brightest and prettiest of all vultures.  Sources:  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/584096/vulture_facts https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/archiveofnews/2008/march/headline_69551_en.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/k/king-vulture/ http://www.peruaves.org/cathartidae/king-vulture-sarcoramphus-papa/ https://www.lam...

Join us as we venture into our own backyards and discuss the Florida Manatee (Sea Cow). You will be surprised to learn what this animals closest relative is. 

Today we talk about the tallest mammal on earth! Sources https://www.etymonline.com/word/giraffe https://www.animalfactsencyclopedia.com/Giraffe-fight.html https://sciencing.com/giraffes-sleep-4565890.html https://www.desertusa.com/animals/giraffe.html https://blog.londolozi.com/profile/amy/ https://www.giraffeworlds.com/giraffe-anatomy/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/56318/20-things-you-migh...

We travel to the Southern Hemisphere this week to discuss a very important species of bat. FYI flying foxes are BATS, there was some confusion initially.  Bat newsletter!  https://www.batcon.org/membership-support/connect/get-the-bat-chat-newsletter Sources  https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/question668.htm https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-bats-sleep-upside-down-2...

Today we go to the Amazon to discuss a very perplexing animal.  Sources  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/11/shocking-news-worlds-most-powerful-electric-eel-found-in-amazon https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/shocking-electric-eel https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-electric-eels-gene/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/09/electric-eel-three-species...

Today discuss this fascinating rodent with a quills that can hang upside down from its tail!  There is also some bonus family drama included . . .  Sources  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5131237/ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Injuries-in-the-hand-and-fingers-of-the-victim-that-attempted-to-hold-the-animal_fig2_250031447 http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci...

Today we venture to Indonesia to discuss a very distinctive and unique looking pig.  With us this week is our special guest Bri the zookeeper aka Our Resident Swine Expert. 

Today we venture to Africa to discuss an old-world monkey with a very distinct face.  As always we want to hear from you! Email us at JustAnimalsPod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.oregonzoo.org/discover/animals/de-brazzas-monkey http://animalia.bio/de-brazzas-monkey https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cercopithecus_neglectus/ https://www.pueblozoo.org/single-post/2018/03/06/5-Reasons-De-Braz...

Today we venture up north to the Arctic to discuss what is probably one of the most famous whales, the Beluga Whale! Sources: https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/to-do/wildlife/beluga-whale https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Delphinapterus_leucas/ http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150120-mystery-squeaks-of-beluga-whales https://seaworld.org/animals/all-about/beluga-whales/communication/ https://www...

Join us as we head back down to tropical Central and South America and talk about the Giant Anteater! As always we have Sam the Zoo keeper with us! If you have any animal suggestions or comments let us know at JustAnimalsPod@gmail.com  2016 Attack Article  https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(16)30156-9/pdf Sources:  https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2011/06/12/the-giant-anteater-myrmeco...

This week Sam the Zoo Keeper answers some of your burning questions! This will be an on-going segment so if you have any questions or think of anything send them  to justanimalspod@gmail.com 

Today we go down under and discuss a modern day dinosaur. Yes this is the world's most dangerous bird however, after hearing Sam talk about these animals your opinion may soften.  Sources:  http://savethecassowary.org.au/act-now/cassowary-etiquette/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-27/cassowary-chick-chasing-school-bus-in-cairns/11251874 http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Casuari...

We are welcoming back Sam the Zoo Keeper this episode! Join us as we venture down to Central and South America to discuss one of nature's oldest and primitive creatures. Looking like an elephant-pig hybrid this animal is unrelated to either species. 

Not quite an ox but an ancient tundra mammal indeed. Join us as we not only introduce a new member to the team, Sam the Zoo Keeper but also as we discuss these these incredibly old mammals with highly valuable fur coats!  As always send us an email and any questions you may have for Sam at justanimalspod@gmail.com! Special thanks to John Pratt and Nate LeBlanc for creating our awesome intro s...

We would love to hear from you guys! Questions, comments, concerns, suggestions for animals, if you or someone you know, knows  anyone in the zoology field that would want to be on our show that would be fantastic too! Email us at JustAnimalsPod@gmail.com. If you do email us, give us your name and location and we will give you a shout out! If you do not want a shout out just note that in your...

Today we venture down to the Amazon to talk about a the rare and fascinating pink river dolphin. YES, there are freshwater dolphins!  Sources: https://www.amazonexperience.net/pink-dolphins-facts-and-information/ https://www.rainforestcruises.com/jungle-blog/pink-river-dolphin-facts https://www.gondwanaecotours.com/pink-river-dolphin-facts/ https://blog.pachamama.org/amazon-animal-series-part...