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Animalogic
by Animalogic
Examining the nature of the beast. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday. Showrunner: Andres Salazar Hosts: Danielle Dufault, Tasha the Amazon, Aranya Iyer, Jess Keating, and Talia Lowi-Merri A show by Underknown. www.underknown.com
Episodes
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The Dogs That Break Every Rule of Being a Dog
What if the dogs we know today almost never existed? From tiny Chihuahuas to powerful wolves, discover how dogs evolved, survived extinction, and became some of the strangest predators on Earth. Explore what happens when a fox thrives without water, a dog hibernates like a bear, and wolves...
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New Species of Tiger Cat Discovered
Scientists have discovered a new species of cat for the first time in over 100 years. This unique tiger cat, initially found as a kitten on the side of the road, has been officially recognized. The research also led to the elevation of two subspecies to full species status. Dive into the...
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Sea Monsters Science Says Are Real
What if the strangest creatures in history were even more terrifying than we imagine? How big could a prehistoric predator get, and what would happen if you came face-to-face with a giant, saber-toothed beast? From colossal birds with deadly beaks to a whale that ruled the ancient oceans, the…
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American Cheetah: Unveiling the Truth
For decades, we've pictured miracinonyx, or the American cheetahs, as fleet-footed prairie hunters who chased down pronghorns and were among the fastest animals on Earth. Recent studies have shaken that belief to the core. Thanks to fossils found in rocky canyons and subarctic lands, and studies…
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Reevaluating Threats to Monarch Butterflies
The great monarch migration is one of the most impressive events in nature. A tiny butterfly flies thousands of miles from Canada and the Northern US to Mexico to overwinter. However, fewer monarchs are completing the trip. In this episode, we investigate the causes of these incomplete migrations...
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Sea Monsters Science Says Are Real
What creatures lurk in the darkest parts of the ocean? How did giant predators like mosasaurs and sperm whales dominate the seas, and why have some of the strangest marine animals evolved to such enormous sizes? From ancient sea monsters to bizarre deep-sea fish, these creatures reveal just how...
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The Ice Age Giant: Giant Beaver
Giant Beavers were the largest rodents in North America, comparable in size to a bear and dominated ponds with their iron teeth. Although they were massive, they bore a striking resemblance more to a giant muskrat-capybara hybrid than an actual beaver. This episode delves into the mysteries...
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We've Been Wrong About Cats This Whole Time
Cats may seem familiar, but their behavior, history, and evolution are far more fascinating than they appear. From the hidden meanings behind their body language to the wild cats that shaped the family we know today, this exploration reveals what makes cats such extraordinary animals. Become an...
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Why Our Ancestors Stopped Laying Eggs
Everyone's favorite egg-laying marvel, the platypus, might be misleading us. Not about egg-laying, but about its evolutionary history and implications for our own species. Conventional science categories the platypus as a relic, a mammal that never transitioned to live birth. However, a recent...
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The Most Extreme Creatures on Earth
From raccoon lookalikes to underground prairie gossipers, we’re exploring the weirdest, rarest, and most misunderstood members of the canine world, plus how humans have reshaped them over time. Timeline of Key Moments: 00:05 - Secretary Birds: Killer Queens 19:56 - These Hybrids Shouldn't Exist...
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Unveiling the Truth About Giraffes
Not one, but four distinct giraffe species exist. For over two centuries, all giraffes were considered a single species until genome sequencing revealed otherwise. In August 2025, the IUCN officially recognized these as separate species, differentiated by DNA that evolved separately for over...
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Why Cougars Are Moving to the East Coast
Cougars went extinct east of the Mississippi almost a hundred years ago. Or did they? Reports and sightings of cougars stretch from the Midwest to the East Coast. We explore these sightings, the science behind cougar populations, and their current habitats. They're closer than you think. Follow...
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The Armadillo the Size of a Beetle
Glyptodonts were armored behemoths, evolving over millions of years to reach the size of cars, encountering the first humans in South America. Initially mistaken for giant ground sloth shells, recent discoveries have elevated their status to fierce rivals of sabertooth cats and unique members of...
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Everything We Got Wrong About Dogs
Explore fascinating insights about dogs in this episode. 00:00 Tanuki: The Dog That Thinks It’s A Raccoon08:03 Prairie Dogs Are The OG Sh*t Talkers21:36 The Bush Dog Is So Rare They Thought It Was Extinct28:11 The Entire History of Dog48:19 How We Ruined Dogs01:00:45 Bonus: The Entire History of...
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Why Are Hyraxes Rodent-Like but Related to Elephants?
Nature's untitled project and the default mammal: the hyrax. Often misjudged, these creatures boast hidden traits from ancient times when Africa was isolated. Known for their singing abilities, they've appeared in ancient texts as wise animals. Their communal toilets, or 'hyraceum,' serve as time...
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What Science Got Wrong About Prehistoric Animals
Think humans are the only ones with complex language, deep grief, or total genius? Think again. From wild cats that impersonate monkey babies to trick their prey, to crows that pass tests meant for human toddlers, and a bird that literally sleeps while flying tens of thousands of kilometers…
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Understanding Cat Communication
We've misunderstood our cats' communication for millennia. Despite their domestication, cats face challenges in articulating their feelings due to their non-vocal nature. This episode delves into cat behavior research, exploring the meanings behind their sounds, the timing of these vocalizations,...
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The Smartest Animals on Earth Are Not the Ones You Expect
Explore the fascinating world of animals as we unveil the intelligence of creatures you wouldn't expect. Join us as we discuss: 00:00 How do animals sleep underwater?17:27 The Margay lures monkeys by mimicking their babies.23:45 A bird that flew 54,000 km without landing.49:55 The silence that...
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Why Goldfish Grow Large in the Wild
Your innocent pet goldfish has a secret. If it ever goes wild, it could become a giant predator that threatens North America's lakes. But how does an adorable, shiny beacon of cuteness become such a feared invasive species? And what is being done to stop the goldfish already wreaking havoc in our...
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Why Did Dogs Evolve Into Their Current Forms?
Canids are some of the greatest predators on Earth. They have spread to almost every nook and cranny of the globe, with the exception of Antarctica and some islands. But their story is a long and complicated one. The entire lineage was close to extinction multiple times. So how did they make it?...
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The Most Successful Creatures on Earth Have Six Legs or More
Get ready to explore Earth's most alien-looking, multi-legged, and predatory invertebrates. From backyard predators to deep-sea nightmares, this compilation reveals the mind-blowing adaptations that have allowed these creatures to conquer almost every corner of the globe. Become an Animalogic...
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Hybrids and Their Role in Evolution
If you're fascinated by ocean creatures, chemistry, and hands-on experiments, check out MEL Science. Use code ANIMALOGIC for a special offer on science kits. Available for a limited time! Are hybrid animals the future of evolution or just genetic anomalies? Some, like mules, are common, while...
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The Deep Sea Is Bigger Than You Think
We’re beyond excited to finally share something special with you—our very first book, "Strange Creatures"! It’s filled with all the amazing animal facts and beautiful original illustrations that you’ve come to love from us. Order today: http://bit.ly/animalogicbook From deep-sea giants to massive...
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The Most Terrifying Animal In Australia Was A Duck
Demon ducks, or mihirungs, are some of the strangest and most mysterious birds to ever live. Although they coexisted with humans for thousands of years, we have very little information about how they acted, what they ate, and what all their strange features were for. As scientists continue to dig...
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The World's Shyest Cat: Marbled Cat Footage
Consensus searches 220 million peer-reviewed studies and shows you real scientific evidence. Every citation is verified. No made-up sources. Try Consensus Pro free for 7 days, no credit card required. The marbled cat, one of the most elusive wild cats on Earth, wasn't photographed until 1994....
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The Biggest Animals That Ever Lived
We’re beyond excited to finally share something special with you—our very first book, "Strange Creatures"! It’s filled with all the amazing animal facts and beautiful original illustrations that you’ve come to love from us. Order today: http://bit.ly/animalogicbook Become an Animalogic member:...
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Crowning The Greatest Cat On Earth - Finale
Thanks to generous animal lovers, ACE met their $300,000 goal. You can still help; start a monthly donation to the Movement Grants program this week, and your first gift will be matched up to $10,000. The animals will thank you! Today we crown the greatest cat on Earth. In this season finale of…
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Why Sharks Are Just Plain Weird
We’re thrilled to announce our first book, "Strange Creatures", featuring incredible animal facts and stunning original illustrations. Order today. Become an Animalogic member: Join here Support Animalogic on Patreon: Support us Subscribe for new episodes on Fridays: Subscribe here SOCIAL MEDIA...
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The Art Of Giant Slaying in The Dark
Discover the most powerful predatory whale in the world, the sperm whale, known as the giant slayer for its ability to hunt in perfect darkness. These incredible creatures undertake two-kilometer, 60-minute dives into freezing blackness to battle the largest invertebrates on Earth. Sperm whales...
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The World's Rarest Cats
We’re beyond excited to finally share something special with you—our very first book, "Strange Creatures"! It’s filled with all the amazing animal facts and beautiful original illustrations that you’ve come to love from us. Order today: http://bit.ly/animalogicbook Become an Animalogic member:...
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The Cat World Cup: 40 Competitors, 1 Winner
Help farmed and wild animals with Animal Charity Evaluators. Donations to their Movement Grants program will be matched dollar for dollar, but only if they reach their $300,000 target. Donate here: https://animalcharityevaluators.org/animalogic It’s the Cat World Cup! Forty cat species from all...
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Episode 13: Animals That Sleep in Impossible Ways
Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Visit Helix Sleep to take advantage of their Fourth of July Sale and get 20% Off Sitewide! Be on the lookout for additional sales on the Helix site! Imagine being able to sleep while flying, take a nap upside down, or even use your bum as a pillow. These are...
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The Largest Predators in Ocean History
Get your Raycons by going to this link and get 15% off your first order! The world has had giants for 500 million years. These are the biggest animals at all points in evolution. From invertebrate giants, to armored fish, aquatic reptile predators, to the current mammalian giants, these are the...
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The Terror of the Depths: Perucetus Colossus
This species blew our understanding of gigantism completely out of the literal and figurative water, with early estimates putting it at close to 20 meters long and 340 tons. This isn't just any big ol’ whale... This is Perucetus Colossus. Examining the nature of the beast. From apex predators to...
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Descent Into Mariana Trench
If you love ocean creatures, weird chemistry, and hands-on experiments, you’ll probably love MEL Science. Use code ANIMALOGIC at https://melscience.com/sBgc/ to get a full year of science kits for only $22.45/month. Hurry, the deal is only live for 1 week! In the Mariana Trench, the ocean floor...
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The Animals That Came Back From Extinction
If you had to rebuild a species from scratch, what skill would you want most? These animals came back from extinction, kind of. Long believed to be gone forever, these animals were hiding, waiting for the right moment to return or for a keen eye to find them. Today, over 70 species are known to...
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Fossa: Madagascar's Greatest Hunter
The fossa is one of the most unique and misunderstood predators, native to Madagascar, where it has become an apex predator in the absence of cats. Discover how this bear-faced, cat-like civet dominates lemurs. Key Topics: 00:42 Apex Predator: Hunting Habits and Diet 01:42 Semi-arboreal Prowess…
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Birds Are Secretly Terrifying
We’re beyond excited to finally share our very first book, "Strange Creatures"! Filled with amazing animal facts and beautiful original illustrations, it's a must-have. Order today. Become an Animalogic member: Join us here Support Animalogic on Patreon: Support us here Subscribe for new episodes...
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The Insane Biology Of The Sea Cow
Dugongs are majestic, goofy, adorable, strange, and mysterious all at the same time. No wonder why they've been mistaken for mythical creatures. Behind the myth, there's a fantastic animal full of amazing evolutionary adaptations that help it survive in lands of little food and lots of predators....
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Everything You Know About These Animals Is Wrong
We’re thrilled to unveil our very first book, Strange Creatures, featuring fascinating animal facts and original illustrations. Order today. Timeline of Key Moments: 00:00 Komodo Tricked Scientists for Decades19:02 Spinosaurus: The Dinosaur We Got Totally Wrong46:48 Did Cats Actually Domesticate...
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The Weirdest Organisms Living Inside You
Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Visit helixsleep.com/animalogic to take advantage of their Spring Savings Event and get 20% Off Sitewide! Let's take a tour through the animals, bacteria, and viruses in and on you and see how they affect your daily life. Examining the nature of the beast.…
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What These Dinosaurs Really Looked Like
Fossilization is an unlikely event, but when it occurs under specific conditions, it gives us a detailed view of the past. In this episode, we explore dinosaurs that have been preserved so perfectly that we know exactly what they looked like. Join us as we discuss: The AMNH 5060 Edmontosaurus…
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The Future of Elephants
The majestic African Elephant, once roaming the African savanna, has made its way to southern California to enlighten us about their biology. Elephant Valley utilizes this knowledge to aid in the survival of wild elephants. What we uncover here might forever alter our perception of these...
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The Flying Koalas You Never Knew Existed
The greater glider, the largest gliding marsupial, can glide up to 100 meters and sports cartoonish ears. Resembling flying koalas, they thrive on a eucalyptus diet. Discover why they're not more prominent in conversation. From apex predators to the planet's strangest creatures, Animalogic…
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Butterflies: Their Surprising Dark Side
Butterflies are not just beautiful; they are also surprising in their behavior when it comes to food. Discover the truth behind their feeding habits as we debunk the myth of their pollen-only diet and explore the darker aspects of butterfly cuisine. From apex predators to the planet's strangest...
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Why Mammals Triumphed Over Dinosaurs with Dr. Steve Brusatte
Dinos ruled the earth for millions of years, but after the asteroid, reptiles and birds took a back seat to the mammals. We took over. This is the story of how our ancestors emerged from the ashes and spread all over the world, eventually setting the stage for human beings to appear. Examining…
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Are Crows Really As Smart As We Think?
If someone calls you bird-brained, they’re probably implying you're a little slow. But with what we've learned about bird intelligence, this may not be accurate. Let’s dive into the intelligence of crows—are they truly as smart as we think? Or do people perceive their depth because of their…
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Evolution’s Worst Solutions That Somehow Worked
We’re thrilled to announce our very first book, Strange Creatures, filled with fascinating animal facts and stunning original illustrations that you've come to love from us. Order today: bit.ly/animalogicbook Become an Animalogic member: bit.ly/AnimalogicMembership Support Animalogic on Patreon:...
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The Ultrarare Flat-Headed Cat
The flat-headed cat is among the rarest cats on Earth, with sightings in some areas occurring for the first time in 30 years. These swamp-dwelling, fish-eating cats are incredibly unique, owing to their ultra-specialization for survival. Discover how they evolved in shrinking swamps and explore...
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How Did Sharks Get Into a Golf Course?
Help us support animal welfare in our own backyards by going to this link and using promo code "ANIMALOGIC!" Sharks, eels, salmon, pupfish—so many fish end up in strange places and against all odds, they survive. In some cases, these accidents create entirely new species. But how do saltwater…
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Examining the nature of the beast. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday. Showrunner: Andres Salazar Hosts: Danielle Dufault, Tasha the Amazon, Aranya Iyer, Jess Keating, and Talia Lowi-Merri A show by Underknown. www.underknown.com
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Examining the nature of the beast. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday. Showrunner: Andres Salazar Hosts: Danielle Dufault, Tasha the Amazon, Aranya Iyer, Jess Keating, and Talia Lowi-Merri A show by Underknown. www.underknown.com
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