PODCAST · science
Keeper Chat
by Flora & Fauna
Two zookeepers talk weird animals. Informative, irreverent, and sometimes funny. Learn about animals in a way you never have before, with all the dirty details from two people who aren't afraid to call animals out on their junk.
Episodes
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213: Pigeon
We always said our final episode would be Pigeon so if this title doesn't make sense that's why. Also good luck finding a single fact about pigeons in this episode lmaooo. End of an era, gang! Thanks for sticking with us all these years and join us over on Patreon if you want to keep the party...
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212: Pygmy falcon
There's something about a bug-eating bird that just checks all the boxes, you know? This week we ponder questions like How do weavers and pygmy falcons have a symbiotic relationship? What does it mean for egg-hatching to be asynchronous? Which back-to-school supply is closest in size to this…
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211: Kea
Let's zoop back down to New Zealand and talk about another one of those sentient avocados they have flying around down there. This episode is about the Kea! Did you know it commits real crimes? Something to do with sheep, very bad. We chat about this omnivorous cheeky parrot. Where are they…
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210: Emperor tamarin
Little monkey hour - come learn about this LITTLE GUY. We ponder questions like Where did the emperor tamarin get its name? How does low-key bullying play into their survival strategy? Did y'all have a Furby and how much did you torture it? and Was this monkey created in Waluigi's image?
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209: Louse
Not gonna lie the intro is long on this one - if you are a louse only interested in louse information please skip about 12 minutes in. We chat about LICE which is the plural of louse I already didn't know that at all. Are they a big deal? Are they full of disease? Are they easily spread? Tune in…
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208: Crested coua
The number one takeaway from this episode is that F&F are dumb, per usual. Enjoy! We answer questions about the crested coua such as If you're not that great at flying can you still live a life in the trees? What does it mean to be altricial? Where was Darwin born (warning: false facts ahead)?...
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207: Crocodile Monitor
Welcome back to another fact *filled episode. We discuss the crocodile monitor which might be the longest lizard in the whole worl. THE WHOLE WORL. Don't tell the komodo dragon. We chat about the Carrier's Constraint, whip tails, killing one woman, long school buses, and this big big boy.
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206: Crabeater seal
Weird teeth, weird teeth, weird teeth! Tune in to learn about the Crabeater seal, an Antarctic krill-lovin' pinniped. We dive into questions such as Does this thing eat crabs? What are Flora and Fauna's recurring nightmares? Where in the world does this seal end up when it gets lost? and What is...
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205: Flamboyant Cuttlefish
It ain't deja-vu baby we are here again. Only this time we focus on one lil creature instead of all the lil creatures. Come learn about the Alien Cinematic Universe, DnD, and the Challenger Deep
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204: Pangolin
Is it an artichoke or a bug-eating boy? This mysterious animal is exposed in this week's episode and we have a hard time coming to terms with its tongue. What's going on with the scales? Why is this the most trafficked animal in the world? How does the pangolin put new meaning into the phrase...
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203: Lobster
How many legs do you have? And are they walking legs or mouth legs? Now how many do you think a lobster has? We discuss this biblical being and have one big ask of all of you. :) Participation is required. Tune in to hear all about this crusty crustacean and how Fauna dreams of lobster fan fiction.
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202: Capybara
Rodent gang rise up, it's time to learn about the big boss. This week, we answer questions like What does it mean to be gregarious? Exactly how many toes are on this guy? What is autocoprophagy and why is it.....interesting? Why are rodent teeth so whack? and Will F&F ever get a sponsorship deal...
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201: African Buffalo
Are they murder machines? Or are they bringers of justice? Only you can decide. We learn about the African Buffalo which is a real big'n. Tune in to hear about where they eat, sleep, and make sweet lil Ed Sheeran babies.
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200: Arctic fox
Throw on your uggs and parka because we're getting frosty learning about the arctic fox. We answer questions like: How does the arctic fox stay toasty in their harsh environment? What is kin selection? Why are lemmings the tastiest treat? How does the arctic fox control its Basal Metabolic Rate?...
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199: Echidna
Weird Australian animal time! With this episode we officially mark Monotremes off of our list. We are actually making progress covering all the animals on the planet. Happy New Year! If you thought we would change or get better, we didn't. Tune in to hear about this egg laying mammal who is full…
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198: American woodcock
Rounding out 2022 with one of the most unhinged episodes to date. Who's ready to learn about the original internet-famous funky fresh bird? We learn about the American woodcock and answer questions like Why are all of this bird's nicknames absolutely buckwild? What insane ideas does James Cameron...
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197: Christmas Tree Worm
Sorry we are late - I almost died. Here is this episode about WORMS. We are very worm-centric these days. It just feels right. Would you enjoy Christmas more if your tree was a worm? Think about it
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196: Dik-Dik
What would a Keeper Chat episode be if it wasn't 2% informative and 98% nonsense - asking for a friend. This week we learn about the dik-dik, a little deer with some interesting habits. We ponder questions like how did the dikidik get its name? What is going on with that preorbital gland? Why are...
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195: Arkansas Darter
We surely must be running out of animals - why was I forced to look up a 2 inch fish from Kansas. Tune in to hear about the Arkansas Darter which is just a lil guy being threatened by a couple of things! One of those things, is even kind of a mystery! ooooo! Fun. What are F&F's thoughts on Spike...
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Quick & Dirty: Ep 38
This week we tackle another listener-submitted question all while battling a series of ailments and sleep deprivation. Heads up, we talk about some heavy animal-welfare related topics and our personal experiences which haven't always been pleasant, so proceed with that in mind. We discuss the...
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194: Vampire Deer
It is that time of year where all the animals are spooky scary! So how about a deer with the teefers of a vampire! I mean he doesn't use them to suck blood or anything, but hey it's all about looks these days anyway. Come learn about where the vampire deer is found, what lengths F&F will do to…
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193: Skeleton shrimp
To kick off October, we talk about the Skeleton shrimp! Because what's spookier than a man with 18 appendages who is also slightly transparent. This week, we muse over questions like: What does it mean to be a detritivore? What happens in the afterlife? What are gnathopods and why are they maybe...
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192: Eastern Screech Owl
A little owl! Found in the Eastern United States! But does he screech? No. Alright, we almost got the name right. Join us in your favorite podcast released every FORTNIGHT. Where are Eastern Screeches found? What does Henry Thoreau have to say about this? Will I be able to spot a screech when I...
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Quick & Dirty: Ep 37
This week, let's hype up the actually heart and soul of the Zoo: commissary keepers! Learn what goes on inside the food prep kitchens as we answer this listener submitted question: As a zoo outsider, how do diets work for the hundreds of zoo animals? And what alternatives are used for some of the...
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191: Zebu
The final letter of the internet - we made it back around again. As the end of another era comes to a close we are changing the format of our little podcast just a bit. Tune in to hear about plans for the future. This episode is really barely about this animal at all. It's just a cow.
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190: Yeti crab
The ocean is so extremely cursed and this thing proves it. This week we tackle questions about the yeti crab like: where on earth is it found? What are setae and why does it have them? Is a hydrothermal vent basically just a hot tub? and what other horrors does the ocean have in store for us?
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189: Xoloitzcuintli
Everyone say it together! Sholo-eats-quint-lee. The xolo is actually kinda cute, he grows on us a little bit. For being a big bald baby with no teeth. Tune in to hear about what and where this bald thing comes from. What's up with the baldness of the Xolo? Can they grow hair? How do genetics work...
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188: Wolverine
Good luck to all the students out there using this podcast as a source for their school papers. This episode is a doozy. We answer questions like: What makes mustelids so stinky? How does delayed implantation help female wolverines? What does it mean to be plantigrade? and Why is Wolverine the…
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187: Vinegaroon
We are back after taking National Zookeeper Week off to relax and enjoy roasting the f out of zoos. Welcome back to this scorpion from the moon. Is he actually a scorpion? Does he whip or nene? Where are vinegaroons found and what do they eat? Is he in fortnite?
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186: Uakari
This episode is the epitome of struggle - not all of them can be winners. Listen to Flora and Fauna try to be normal humans and....maybe fail. We answer questions about this New World monkey, like what is this arboreal friend up to? Where in South America is it found? Why did Darwin decide to…
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Quick & Dirty: Ep 36
We here at Keeper Chat love our interns, volunteers, students, and docents. Y'all make the world go round and our appreciation is through the roof. 99% of you are angels and we adore you. HOWEVER, 1% of you have contributed to our suffering and this episode is directed to you. This week, we…
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185: Takin
We takin BIG BEAST this episode. This thing is kinda disturbing if you look at it too long. Avert your eyes. We answer those burning questions like: Where are takin found? How many toes does it have? What does it eat and what eats it?
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184: Sand Tiger Shark
If you don't like sharks, well....this isn't the episode for you lol. This week we answer questions like: what is the dental pattern of the Sand Tiger Shark? What are F&F up to during Pride month? Are there any confirmed fatalities from this shark? What is a hunting group of sharks called? and…
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183: Rock Hyrax
Little vampire teeth, little poo ball, little no necked creature. Let's learn about the rock hyrax - something that was even included in the bible for whatever reason. Where are rock hyrax found? Where are the rock hyrax stans found? What does this little man do with his tiny little fangs? And…
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182: Quoll
We say this a lot....but this episode is something else. And for what?? This week we learn about the quoll and answer your questions, like What's the vibe of this nocturnal carnivorous marsupial? What shapes of meat are most upsetting to Flora? Is Invisalign a nightmare? What is the size of a…
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Quick & Dirty Ep: 35
F&F are back at it again answering some questions that have been rotting in an email inbox for 12 months. So, what are some fun animal mishaps that have occurred in our careers? You mean outside of the whole, becoming a zookeeper mishap? We can probably think of something.
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Bingus Bongus Bonus
If you thought our weekly episodes were a ride, just you WAIT. This week we're providing a sneak peek into the bonus episodes, available ONLY to our beloved patrons on www.patreon.com/keeperchat. If you've been craving more grime, more chaos, and more content, then join the Keeper Chat Patreon...
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Quick & Dirty Ep: 34
Mmm the soothing sounds of Flora & Fauna ranting. We go to the archives and answer a listener question from....last year. What are our opinions on interactive exhibits at zoos? Are they worth it? Are they manageable? Are they the single worst idea anyone has ever had in the entire universe? What…
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181: Pesquet’s Parrot
OOO Alliteration - how cute. How do we make an episode about an animal with 0 information? Well, we talk about more important things to fill the time, like roller coasters, cavity sam, and our eating habits. What is the Pesquet's parrot? Why is it commonly referred to as Dracula's parrot? Is it...
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180: Olm
Did you think you weren't going to learn about something concerningly phallic today? Think again. This week we tackle the olm and answer questions like: What is neoteny? What did Charles Darwin have to say about this guy in On the Origin of Species? What are the odds he tastes like licorice? How...
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179: No-see-ums
Have you ever had close relations with a vampire? the invisible man? a little bug? It was probably the no-see-um who is all of those things combined. We chat about the little biting midges that everyone hates. We hate them so bad we tried to kill, like everything, to get rid of them, What is a...
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178: Mexican free-tailed bat
In honor of the new Batman movie, we learned about the Mexican free-tailed bat. Actually that's a lie, we just wanted to talk about a bat. We answer questions like What is a patagium? How does this species use echolocation to one up other bats? Who on earth is in charge of the M&M wiki and are…
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177: Lemming
Things lemmings don't do: commit suicide. Things Disney does: kills animals for profit. This week we learn about the wildly misconstrued lemming. Where did the idea that they commit suicide come from? Do they really not do it? How does Disney come into play and what atrocities did they commit?…
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176: Krait
It's been a hot minute since we dished on a reptile! Come learn about the Krait, a noodle with an edge. We answer questions like: What does it mean to be ophiophagous? Why does this snake genus have THE BEST name (#bungarus)? Where in the world can kraits be found? How does the venom of the krait...
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175: Jaguarundi
Lil kitty cat that blends in with the otters. There isn't much to this lil guy but we talk about him anyway. It is what you have demanded of us. We chat about where jaguarundis are found, what they eat, and how high they can jump. They may be from Roswell and their favorite store might be Kohl's.
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174: Icefish
Antarctica stans, rise up! This frosty fish is full of surprises. We answer questions like what does it mean to be piscivorous? Why is icefish blood colorless? What is going on with their hemoglobin? Was the icefish created in Darwin's image? and Why does the ocean always give way to some of the...
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173: Horseshoe Crab
H is for BONELESS HORSE. Also sometimes referred to as a horseshoe crab, but what even is it anyway? We chat about this frisbees closest relatives. Can horseshoe crabs sting me? Just how many legs is too many legs? Did Ariel use her legs to breathe? Find out in the latest ep.
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172: Gibbon
What about a little ape, huh? What about a little furry friend? This week we learn about some of our favorite primates, the gibbon! Learn answers to some your burning questions like What is brachiation? On a scale of 1 to 10 how much do the babies look like aliens? What is a gibbon song and why…
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171: Flying Lemur
It doesn't fly and it's not a lemur, we are off to a great start. Tune in to hear about a little critter that yeets itself off limbs to forage for tasty leaves. We answer questions like: Where are flying lemurs found? What actually is a flying lemur? Where are Flora & Fauna's umbilical cords?…
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170: Emu
Modern day dinosaur? Yes puhlease. This week we answer all of your big bird questions, like: what is a ratite? How fast can emus run? Are these Australian birds actually muppets? How do they support seed dispersal in their environment? and Are they the embodiment of new boot goofin? (spoiler:...
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How many episodes does Keeper Chat have?
Keeper Chat currently has 255 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Keeper Chat about?
Two zookeepers talk weird animals. Informative, irreverent, and sometimes funny. Learn about animals in a way you never have before, with all the dirty details from two people who aren't afraid to call animals out on their junk.
How often does Keeper Chat release new episodes?
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