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Creature Feature

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Animal Behavior
Birds
Evolutionary Biology
Space
Parasites
Siberian Unicorn
Platybelodon
Chicken
Quail
Romantic Gift Giving
Easter Bunny
Frogs
Egg-Laying Animals
Reindeer
Santa Claus
Sloth
NASA
Nuptial Gifts
Bilby
Jerboa

We take a critter’s eye view to explore how animal behavior parallels humans. Join comedians and science-lovers as we get inside the minds of animals

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes349Founded8 years ago
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I just had a baby! We're all doing well, and because he's a big boy, here's a rerun of one of my favorite episodes about big babies.

Moo Deng! Pesto! What do they have in common? They're big babies!! We talk about these giant babies, and also, the ... more

Note from Katie: As I question nature's wisdom with regards to the third trimester of pregnancy, I thought I'd offer you one of my favorite past episodes about how doofy and convoluted evolution can get. Today on the show: They're not dinosaurs, they... more

Happy Creaturekringletimes everyone! Today on the show I'm joined by Just the Zoo of Us host Ellen Weatherford, and we talk about animals who manage to keep their babies cold despite freezing temperature! Bears, walruses, snowy owls, and penguins, al... more

In this listener questions episode, I talk about how fish smell smells, whether hyenas grow winter coats, and animals who don't mind spending a lot of time to get the job done, even thousands of years.

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Recent Guests

Heather Montgomery
Naturalist, teacher, and author of 'Sick, The Twist and Turns Behind Animal Germs'
Episode: Creature Classic: Animals Are Sick!
Will Poole
Friend of the show, host of Jort Center Podcast
Jort Center Podcast
Episode: Creature Classic: Fallout Critters
Daniel Whiteson
Particle physicist and host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe
IHeartRadio
Episode: Could We Speak Alien?
DJ Danl
Friend of the show, producer at IHeartRadio.
IHeartRadio
Episode: Creature Classic: Animal, Mineral, or Vegetable?
Chris Crofton
Comedian and musician, host of the podcast Cold Brew Got Me Like
Episode: Jane Goodall
Lauren Augustine
Director of Herpetology at the Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Episode: Mommy the Galapagos Tortoise
Bridgett Greenberg
Producer and host of the podcast Rough Stuff
Rough Stuff
Episode: NEW EPISODE! Deep Sea Legs
Ellen Weatherford
Host of the Maximum Fun Network podcast, Just the Zoo of Us; passionate about animal behavior.
Maximum Fun Network
Episode: Creature Classic: Biomimicry
Janet Varney
Voice actress and host of The JV Club
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Episode: Creature Classic: Broods, Birds, and Mushroom Butts!

Host

Katie Golden
Host and lead interviewer with a background in comedy and science communication.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Super fun and informative

    I really love Katie as a presenter, so funny, quick witted, and always researches so thoroughly. Such a great variety of guests (my fave are the Let’s Learn Everything folks). Thanks for such a joyful and enjoyable show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bluetooth1998
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • very fun podcast to listen to!

    Kinda wish there was a no ad version that I could pay for (maybe there is? I haven’t looked into it that much) but it does not detract from the podcast itself! Love learning new things about animals <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Netherrack
    Taiwan3 months ago
  • Chupa Chups Should Sponsor This

    Please don’t let Danl eat the slime molds!

    But seriously, this show is informative and funny, the kind of show you end up telling strangers about in a bookshop (true story) or coffee shop (also true). Grazie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily_Zer0
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing

    I love this podcast so much it’s just fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arrowkatz🪿🐸🦆🐌
    United States6 months ago
  • 🍄‍🟫🐸

    I love this show it’s good to listen to and I would love to hear more about mushrooms on frog butts😂😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    >x)
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners enjoy learning new animal facts and the engaging, upbeat style.
Some listeners note ads can interrupt pacing but overall quality remains high.
Fans praise Katie's research and humor and the show's varied guests.

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Apple Podcasts
#212
New Zealand/Science

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Listener Questions: Do Fish Smell Fishy to Fish?
Q: What is the longest an animal will take to do a single task, such as building a web?
Spiders, particularly the Darwin's bark spider, can take many hours to build intricate webs, while social spiders can create webs that take many generations to complete. Termites can build massive tunnel systems over thousands of years.
Listener Questions: Do Fish Smell Fishy to Fish?
Q: Can hyenas grow a winter coat when exposed to colder climates?
There is no substantial evidence that hyenas grow winter coats in colder climates. While they have lived in Europe, the coat length can vary based on age, health, and other factors rather than temperature or seasonal changes.
Listener Questions: Do Fish Smell Fishy to Fish?
Q: How do fish smell? And how do sharks smell blood in the water from miles away?
Fish have taste receptors in their gills that allow them to detect chemical information in the water. Sharks also have nostrils that pick up on amino acid proteins from blood, enabling them to follow its scent from a quarter of a mile away, but not quite a mile as commonly believed.
Listener Questions: Bugs!!
Q: Is there an industrial bug farm? What does it look like?
Yes, there are existing bug farms, and while some operate on a small scale, a large-scale industry has yet to be developed, raising concerns about potential invasiveness.
Creature Classic: Animal, Mineral, or Vegetable?
Q: Where do you think this animal lives?
I'm going to say it lives in the ocean, probably some sort of sea slug.

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A witty, science-forward show that pairs humor with deep dives into animal behavior. Across episodes, listeners hear about quirky animal celebrities, evolutionary oddities, and how biology informs everyday life, with a strong emphasis on teaching complex ideas accessibly. Notable strengths include high-quality guests from paleontology to marine biology, a mix of humorous storytelling and rigorous explanation, and a format that balances listener Q&A with expert insight. The show frequently highlights conservation themes and the human-animal connection, making it engaging for curious, education-minded audiences and potential sponsors focused on science education and wildlife.

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Recent guests on Creature Feature include:

1. Heather Montgomery
2. Will Poole
3. Daniel Whiteson
4. DJ Danl
5. Chris Crofton
6. Lauren Augustine
7. Bridgett Greenberg
8. Ellen Weatherford

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