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Episode 19 - Orcas, with Billy Heaney

Nov 14, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 19
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Episode description

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, we're back for another round of "which member of the Dolphin family could absolutely wreck your shit if it wanted?" - and the answer, unsurprisingly, is the Orca.

You may know Killer Whales from "Free Willy", you may know them from "Blackfish", but soon enough you'll know them from your nightmares. Of course we're kidding, but with their level of intelligence and their penchant for wrecking OTHER animals' shit, you'd probably best board up your windows and doors just in case...

Joining Alice this week is famed Zoologist and Wildlife Presenter, Billy Heaney, who attempts to break the world record for most times saying the word "phenomenal" in a podcast. In this episode, Alice and Billy discuss the behaviours of different Orca ecotypes, what's REALLY going on with the Orca sinking boats in Gibraltar, AND the question on everybody's lips: "how heavy is Big Ben?".


Our Charity of the Week this week is the FANTASTIC "Whale and Dolphin Conservation" - the best legal team against the injustices faced by Cetaceans in our seas and beyond. Find them at uk.whales.org.

This episode of the show is also sponsored by Blue Panda clothing - the brand that saves wildlife. Each purchase made donates money to one of several hugely impactful conservation charities across the world. Let's make sustainable fashion sexy, shop them now at: www.bluepanda.co.uk.


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