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Apr 19, 2023
A Delicious Plate Of Hot Worms
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Some worms like it cold, some like it hot, but what they all have in common is living life as a basic tube. That's right we're talking about worms who live in the most extreme places on earth, able to endure temperatures and chemicals that would easily kill a human.
Today on the show: dizzy apes, pirouetting spiders, and twisty birds. While these animals all have a different spin on spinning, they all share a love for the twirl. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: how do you get your lover back with the help of a bird?
These non-alien lifeforms look more alien than the aliens in Avatar. From gloopy ghosts, to glowing alien eyes, these animals may give us a hint at what could be in store for us on alien planets. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: is the holy grail just a pile of snot?
In this interview with infectious diseases expert Professor David Boulware, we discuss the real impact ophiocordyceps has on ants, and whether we humans should be concerned.
From insect repellants, to treating dangerous bites, we'll find out that animals can look at a tree and see a pharmacy. Discover this and more as we answer the age-old question: would you call an elephant midwife a more of a mega-wife?
If you're a fan of weird internet culture you've probably heard of the SCP foundation, a mysterious compendium of top-secret (totally real) trans-dimensional paranormal phenomena! So I'm going to go through some real life documented animals who could easily be SCP entries.
From massive dragon hoards of nuts, to the treasures of tiny kickboxers, we're looking at caches that these animals only hope to clear by eating them. Discover this and more as we answer the age old question: can a giant weasel see into the future?