Time to play the training game! Everyone dig up your clickers, whistles, target poles, and fave treats, this week's Q&D is all about training! We're gonna give you the HOT TIPS needed to finally teach your caterpillar how to do a push up. We answer the questions: what are the basics of animal training and what are some of Flora & Fauna's favorite zoo training stories?
Yeah, it's Nemo, we get it. We are getting our fish numbers up, back to back wet boys. Lets get to the nitty gritty: Where are clownfish found? How many species are there? Was Marlin from Finding Nemo supposed to be Nemo's mom? Why do these things live inside other things? Why don't they get stung by the anenome?
Possibly the most aptly named animal out there, this week is all about the Puffer fish! Have you ever wanted to know: How does a puffer fish puff? Why are his lips so luscious? Is the puffer fish Agatha Christie's most infamous literary murderer? Who needs a stomach when you can become a globe? Tetrodotoxin - what is that? What qualities are *required* in Flora's ideal partner? What is GOING ON with the puffer fish life cycle and WHY does it involve humiliating a man? Well then you're in luck! L...
This ugly little turtle has got a big hill to climb. One of the most endangered species is also very ugly, but that doesn't mean we don't love them! Tune in to hear about this BIG wet turtle friend. We answer stuff like: How many Yangtze turtles are left? Where were they originally found? What kinda noms do turtles nom? Does Yurtle deserve to be canceled? Is Mitch McConnell our last hope?
Bun Bun time!!!! Round. Soft. Little nose. SMOL tail. Ears. What more could you want?? We learn answers to your BURNING rabbit (and non-rabbit) questions like: what is the difference between a rabbit and a hare? Do Flora and Fauna EVEN like each other? What is tonic immobility and why do rabbits do this? Why should you NEVER gift someone a rabbit for Easter? What is a hindgut fermenter and WHY do we talk about eating poop? Are these things rodents and what is going on with those teeth? Please, h...
Let's talk about pigs, baby. Although, we actually talk a lot more about nothing this episode, sorry. Did you know Flora loves pigs? She does, and she's gonna tell you all about it. We chat about: Where Visayan Warty Pigs are found. What won't a pig eat? How many warty pigs are there? What even is the difference between pigs, hogs, and boars.
*BUG BUG BE DUM BUG BUG BE DUM DUM* (to the tune of Disturbia by Rihanna) It's bug time. Stop what you're doing and learn about this bug. We answer questions like: Why is this beetle so big? Better question, why is his larvae SO BIG? How can you differentiate between the different species? How old were you when you went through your Egyptian history phase? Is anyone else also freaking out about the current season of Attack on Titan?? If you were offered mandibles in lieu of your teeth, would you...
Back at it again with some questions and advice. This week we answer the question: - What types of animal-related career fields are out there and how do I get involved? We also talk quesadilla mishaps, our future career plans, Jeff Corwin, and more!
Tag yourself: Snot otter, lasagna lizard, or devil dog? Are you ready to slip into something wet and talk about North America's biggest salamander!? We answer questions like: Where can I find the Hellbender? Are they really from hell, and what is up with the name? Is this guy gonna steal my girl? What do they like to eat? Do Hellbenders smash or make love? How many species of hellbender are there? Is this an endangered species?
Big eyes...big mouth...flat head...who is she? The tawny frogmouth! Join us as we learn about another really great bird. We answer questions like: Is this the week Flora finds love? Is this thing a potoo...does anyone know what a potoo is? Where does the frogmouth get its name? What is your Furby up to these days? How does the frogmouth use cryptic plumage to blend into its environment? And what are your most cringe middle school memories? As a bonus you get some wild anime recs, some riveting S...
Time for another quicky! Tune in to get some fun information straight from these two horses mouths. Wanna rant about Star Wars? Wanna hear about weird things Flora found? This is the place for you. But we also answer an email from Abs! What is some advice we have for Keeper Talks and dealing with unruly guests?! We gotchu guys.
Geoduck? More like geoyuck! (or geoyum ;) ) This abomination is the subject of many exasperated sighs, intermittent revulsion, and general body horror. Come learn about it, won't you? We answer your questions like: Where the heck is this thing located so we can avoid it? Why on earth are people eating it and even more importantly why is it crunchy?? How is this a clam and how has the rest of Class Bivalvia not kicked it to the curb? What is broadcast spawning? And is this the by product of a geo...
Lil puffin boy! It is your time to shine. However, we are already onto your Illuminati ways. Did you know, there are three species of puffin?! All three are very cute, and possibly working to steal the declaration of independence. Are puffins related to penguins? How do puffins feed their chicks? Where are puffin found? Does their body hold a lot of secrets? What do puffins have to do with monks? Can puffins use tools? Did you know there are puffins in Star Wars?
Time to get wild with the largest monkey in the world! This big beautiful primate is sporting the coolest makeup in town and is on that ultimate clown couture level. Beep beep! Heads up, this intro is CHATTY. So don't be upset when we screech for the first 15 min :) We answer questions like: What's the difference between mandrills and baboons? Was Rafiki a mandrill? What on EARTH is going on with their faces....and genitals? How can each of us mitigate deforestation and help the mandrill? and Wh...
If we don't pick your suggestion, try try again. It's 2021, it's worm time. Settle in and learn about a benthic worm that lives in some ocean somewhere. How many eyes do bobbit worms have? How big can they get, and how do you even verify that anyway? How do they make love? Is it creepy? What came first, rainbow road, or bobbit worms? How does the bobbit worm eat? Will it eat off my leg? What does this animal have to do with an assault case of the 90s?
What better animal to discuss in the dead of winter, than the Snowy owl? This feathered friend thrives in the cold tundra and can teach us a few things about being *cool* Throw on a parka and learn answers to questions such as: How does the snowy owl's visual acuity compare to humans? What is kleptoparasitism? How do they stay warm in such frigid temperatures? What are owl pellets and do they make nice presents? and When will Hedwig get the justice she deserves?
It's December, and we have BIG life changing news! Woohoo! But let's also talk icy cold animals, baby! This guy is very strange. Think Pennywise the clown meets a seal. We learn a ton about the hooded seal including: Where are hooded seals found? What is the hood part of the seal? Is this a seal or a sea lion? Do they believe in God? What is going on with the lactation in this thing? How long can a hooded seal hold it's breath?
Whoa-oh here he comes, watch out boy he'll chew you up! Whoa-oh here he comes, he's a mouse-eater! This episode is all about the Kowari, a small Australia marsupial who will keep you guessing. We answer questions like: Why do Australian marsupials constantly throw us for a loop? How are the shape of his teeth conducive to a carnivorous diet? Is it pronounced gif or jif?? How big is he in relation to a school bus? And is this unit of measurement even remotely helpful?
Is he your Crawdaddy or your Crawpappy? Tune in to find out about this little decapod who can have a bunch of different jobs! We talk about all the names for crawfish. Where are they found? Where do yabby come in? Does a crayfish need water to breath? Would a crawdad be able to tell you if your beer sucks? What kind of things do mudbugs taste good with?
Welcome to another Quick & Dirty, where we answer listened-submitted questions and use our combined brain cell to try our very best to provide a single ounce of wisdom! This week, we help a listener find ways to improve their resume during a global pandemic and answer some wild Would You Rathers. Everyone whip your resumes and get ready for some *~*professional*~* development. We answer: Do you guys have any advice for college students on how to continue to gain experience while COVID is goi...
Hello! Happy Turkey Day week. Please fist all your turkeys responsibly. Join us as we learn about Daddy Darwin's mid-life crisis, the platypus. What is GOING on??? We learn about things like: Where are platypus found? Why are they so strange? What kind of mammal is a platypus? Do they have an acceptable number of teats? Does anyone even know what a mole feels like? Are platypus venomous? If I twerk will they be able to find me?
Ready to ignite your loins? This week is all about the Red fox, and...we weren't ready. We answer your burning questions like: What is a supracaudal gland and why are animals always wiping it on stuff? Would a fox be a good roommate or would they just piss in the fridge? What is a copulatory tie? Why are foxes so prevalent throughout history? and Why are they so dang sexy?? Get ready for a sexual awakening, furrriends.
We discuss this large, kinda boring, antelope! Come hang out with us before we knew the results of the election and were still kinda losing our actual minds! We talk bongo facts which includes: How many teats should a human have. Do bongo have white chocolate drizzle? Are bongo craving the mineral? What even is an antelope.
We all need more squishy cuteness in our lives, and who better to provide this than the dumbo octopus! With big ears, big eyes, and a squat bean bod, he is the ideal specimen. We learn answers to questions like: How did the dumbo octopus get its name? Is a kidney stone actually just a tooth? Why doesn't the dumbo octopus have a ink sac? Why does grimpoteuthis slap so hard? And will Avril Lavigne ever be a guest on our show? (YES PLEASE)
Thanks Ethan and Max for this wonderful question. How do you cope with switching back and forth between internships and college? Sorry you assumed we can cope with anything, but thanks for writing in! If you have questions for your fav duo just shoot an email to keeperchat@gmail.com
Spooky month continues with the man, the fish, the weapon. This week we learn all about the sawfish! Learn answers to burning questions, such as: What the heck are ampullae of Lorenzini and what the double heck do they have to do with the sawfish? What's going on with that knife on his face? How does being a euryhaline species allow the sawfish to live all over the world? Which came first, the sawfish or the saw? And what would you do with a saw strapped to your face? We also include a Flora &am...
A bird with a beard! A bird who takes baths! A bird with cool stomach acid! Come learn about a neat species of vulture with us. We chat about things like: Where does the bearded vulture live? Has it ever killed a man? Where does it get its name? What exactly does the bearded vulture eat and why is it a spooky Halloween boy? How much money do I need to make to qualify a purchase of my own crag? Are bearded vulture really red in color?
Welcome to another Quick & Dirty, where it's time for more advice from your friendly neighborhood idiots! This week we discuss self-confidence in the field and working with varied feedback, as well as the difference in perception of interns and seasonal keepers. We also gush over ambassador animal keepers, the most powerful, friendly, and charismatic keepers out there! And as always, we answer Would You Rathers from our listeners, but this time they are spoooooooky!! Ooooooooo p.s. as always...
Shark boy! Does he have stripes like a zebra? Yes and no, but mostly no. But also, yes. Join us and listen to the rants and raves of your fav duo. We have a weird surprise in store so please tune in to learn more. We chat about things like: Where are zebra sharks found? What do they look like, what do they eat, what do they want to be when they grow up? Do they have facial hair? Are they solitary or not? Do they go to that one shark rave every year? Are men obsolete?
Wrinkles? Yes. Naked? Yes. Kind of unnerving? Oh yes. This week we learn about the naked mole rat! An underground rodent that holds the secret to the fountain of youth, but is it worth it?? We answer questions like: What is eusociality and how does it function? Are they a mole and/or a rat? What American girl dolls would Flora and Fauna be? Just how much body horror is involved in this episode? WHY are naked mole rats resistant to poison and cancer damage?? And how well can you naked mole rap?...
