
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 | 345 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NaturePets & AnimalsScienceKids & Family | |||

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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
Ellen falls in love with the Mandarin duck. We discuss why waterfowl's webbed feet don't freeze in the winter, the evolutionary arms race between male and female ducks, New York City's local celebrity Hot Duck, your new favorite coffee order, and mor... more
Join Ellen & special guest, science communicator and Certified Bug Friend Emily, for a review of the tiny little bugs that fly around your nearest kitchen sink. We discuss what Big Pest doesnât want you to know, convergent evolution between bugs and ... more
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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!
Iâm a long time lover of the pod and have listened to every episode at LEAST twice, but still every episode amazes me. I couldnât possibly fall asleep without Ellen and Christianâs voices. One time my parents talked about moving to Seattle (just kind of throwing it out there, but it wouldnât happen until my older siblings moved out) and I immediately was like, âThen I might see Ellen and Christian!!â You guys brighten my day and never cease to make me laugh. I practically canât sleep if Iâm not ... more
Please do episode on snakes. I love them.
This podcast is such a good source of information! I want to be a vet and this is such a good way to learn. I want to suggest three animals the ladybug, Rollie polies and sand cats! These people bring joy to my day and Make me laugh. My family loves me sharing cool facts. Thank you guys â¤ď¸
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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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