Keeper Chat

KC coming at ya with a weird bird! I mean, all birds are kinda weird but this one takes the cake. Also maybe someone call Flora a doctor. She needs help.   We chat about things like, What makes a hoatzin so weird? Where are they found? Do hoatzin share similarities with cows? Would we rather go flying or eat pizza? If there was a really bad horrific world ending event, what would we like it to be? How do you even say hoatzin? And more!

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Are you some of the blessed few who are experiencing Brood X right now? If so, we're jealous. This week we learn about the Cicada, a man of many talents.   Ever wonder why cicadas spend most of their life underground? Or why when they emerge en masse they seem like a horror movie monster? What about their resonating chamber butts? Can they really cause hearing damage? Does their molt taste like popcorn? How do they use aposematism to protect themselves and why aren't you OUT THERE ENJOYING THE BUG LIFE RIGHT NOW.

It's time for another Quick and Dirty! This time we get asked about a touchy subject. What do you do when your management/peers/coworkers hate the animals you work with? How can you convince them that they have the wrong attitude? What if your management sucks? Well, boy o boy, do we have the answer for you. Tune in to hear how best to tell everyone to sit and spin.

A little yucky man...what more could you want? He craves the best of both worlds and exists in all words. Say hello to Hannah Montana, the Last Airbender.   This week we learn about mudskippers, an amphibious fish with an identity crisis. How does he thermoregulate? Are his eyeballs a headband and where can I get one? Why does he have secret bonus fins that make him look jacked? How does he regulate ammonia production and reduce the membrane permeability of his skin? Also who gave him the right?

It's the biggest animal to have ever lived ever in the history of ever. That's insane. Tune in to learn more about this big wet thing! We chat about our love for Kristen Stewart, feeding poles, and the Apple Bottom Boys. The whale lives in the ocean, filter feeds, and moves kinda slow. How many school buses is a blue whale? What hunts blue whales? Are blue whales an endangered species? Can someone tell Kristen Stewart we said hi?

It's an eel! It's a noodle! No, it's actually a sinister cartilaginous tube, grow up.   This week we answer your burning questions about the lamprey, including: what is up with this tube boy? Why are some lampreys parasitic carnivores and others peaceful angels? Are the dots on the sides of their face gill pores or very cool edgy facial piercings? How powerful is their suck? What is a buccal gland and how does it aid in their sin? (hint: it involves anticoagulant and disturbing imagery)   Heads up, minor Attack on Titan spoilers at 17:35 - 18:00. Thanks, Flora.

Fair warning, this has absolutely zero interesting animal facts in it. Come learn about the consequences for your actions.   We also chat about things like: Is there anything even interesting about the umbrellabird? Where are they found? When is Christmas John coming for me? Can I escape it?

Why ANYONE would come to us for advice on making a good first impression is baffling. But that's exactly what we discuss in this week's Quick and Dirty!   We answer: how to make a good first impression at a new job and how to build relationships with new coworkers?   We also talk more about prostates than you'd think.

We are on a wet roll, keep them coming. This is basically a Godzilla episode, take that as you will.   We answer burning questions like: Is Madagascar the Galapagos Islands? Are we fighting with Dad? What do marine iguanas eat? How does warm reptile boy go into cold water land? If we were in the Little Mermaid would we make the same choice as Ariel?

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! Learn answers to these questions and many more in this week's episode!   p.s. we talk a lot about Antichrist, the movie - obviously (skip 55:42-56:10 if you want to avoid horrible grotesque things)

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, handle this man with care

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 take them? and WHY can this BEETLE lift so much WEIGHT??   Keywords: beetle, The Mummy, embarrassing memories, Attack on Titan, Little Debbie, the Iron Giant

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 Survivor discussion, and a special appearance from Fauna's playful kitten.

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.