
Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. More information can be found at justthezooofus.com đ Got a species you want us to review? Submit your animal friend to us at ellen@justthezooofus.com and when we review your animal we'll give you a shoutout! đ Cover art... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 347 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Follow Ellen down the jackrabbit hole. We discuss facial tilt, satellite dish ears, evolutionary ghosts of predators past, touchdown dances, jackalopes, Easter, and so much more.
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Join Ellen & the Cryptonaturalist (Jarod K. Anderson) to talk about the ways that nature and wildlife can inspire our creativity and shape our stories, particularly the enticingly unknowable cryptids. We discuss being raised by a witch, the natural p... more
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Join Ellen & Dalton Mason, creator and bird parent behind Apollo and Frens, for a look into life alongside the world-famous African grey parrot. You may have seen their videos on social media showing off Apolloâs incredibly impressive vocabulary, ans... more
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I just started listening, and I love this podcast! It helps me sleep at night. I love animals so whenever I listen to it I am captivated. Sadly I donât get to finish the ones that I fall asleep to. I didnât have high hopes for this podcast but itâs a ten out of ten would recommend. Thank you Ellen and Christian.
So Iâve been listening to this podcast for months now and this couple always brings brightness to my day. The fact that all the animals are either so wack and out there or ones that I hear about every day makes this show so interesting. Thank you Ellen and Christian- keep up the good work!
Hey this is for the max fun drive I donât really have a storyâs but I do have a question about you guys so: what is your favourite Disney character (mine is groot, star lord, rocket and drax all of them are from guardians of the galaxy) also what is your favourite Disney movie? (Again you guessed it guardians of the galaxy 1 through 3 though the third one scared me a bit đ)
Thanks so much, Rai
P.S. I love bluey so muchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh itâs may fav show
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I love your podcast. My favorites so far have been the Norway lemming and Pygmy hippo episode. They make me laugh. Iâm very happy that you make podcast. Please continue to make funny ones.
For the lemming myth, did we not just follow one stupid person off a cliff of knowledge? Awesome podcast! Thanks for clearing up the lemming misinformation!
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A lighthearted, science-forward show that blends entertaining banter with accessible animal biology and conservation. Across episodes, the hosts explore a wide range of speciesâoften debunking myths, describing unique adaptations, and discussing real-world implications for ecosystems and human society. Guests typically bring hands-on experience in education, zoology, or wildlife care, enriching conversations with practical insights and approachable explanations. The format emphasizes curiosity, humor, and clear, well-researched takeaways, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy learning about animals in an engaging, low-stress setting. A notable strength is the duo's ability to rate and compare species with concrete criteria while we... more
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