Best Crab Facts Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 46: An update on Charlotte the Stingray 28:39

5d ago28:39

28:39

Charlotte the stingray has unfortunately passed from her reproductive disease. Here's what we know about Charlotte's condition, experts' theories, and my own thoughts on the situation. Ep 11: What's the difference between AZA and roadside zoos? AZA and Roadside Zoos: What's the Difference? Start your free Audible trial Search for affordable flights…

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Ep 45: LGBTQIA+ Wildlife Warriors Revisited 27:40

12d ago27:40

27:40

Happy Pride everyone! I was swamped working and attending events, so I wanted to re-release an edited previous episode to celebrate the end of June. Today, let's celebrate 4 of our LGBTQIA+ community who have contributed so much to wildlife conservation around the world. Book your next hostel through Hostel World Use code Humane Nature to get $100 …

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Ep 44: What happened to Charlotte the Stingray? 35:16

20d ago35:16

35:16

Charlotte the stingray took the internet by storm, seemingly pregnant despite not having a mate. The theories behind her miracle pregnancy, the uncovered truth, and the following backlash provide an important lesson in marine animal care and anthropomorphism. Search for flights on Skyscanner Launch your first podcast with Buzzsprout Protect your ne…

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Ep 43: The Cats of Disneyland - Fact or Fiction? 32:55

29d ago32:55

32:55

I sincerely apologize for the sound quality, it's been a week! Have you ever heard of the cats of Disneyland in California? These cats have a well-believed myth surrounding them, though they do exist. Cats of Disneyland's official Instagram Launch your first podcast with Buzzsprout Book your next hostel visit with Hostelworld Get $100 off your firs…

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Ep 42: How Poo Paper will Save the World 25:07

1M ago25:07

25:07

Due to an unexpected cold that has rendered my voice useless, I have re-edited an old Patreon bonus episode. I apologize for my old sound quality! Paper made out of herbivore poop can have massive beneficial impacts on the environment as well as local economics. Support poo paper! Poo Poo Paper (elephant, cow, horse, donkey) Blue Cat Paper (elephan…

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Ep 41: Pets as Souvenirs - the Horrifying Hermit Crab Pet Trade 40:38

1M ago40:38

40:38

Hermit crabs require more specialized care than most people realize, and these destinations do not provide accurate care information. In addition, poaching crabs from the wild is having an effect not only on their populations but on local ecosystems as well. Thank you Adventureite.com for listing me as a top outdoor podcast of 2024! Search for affo…

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The Toxic Avenger (1984) - New York, the city of 15,000 people 34:34

1M ago34:34

34:34

Send us a Text Message. The gang watch a Troma film The Toxic Avenger from 1984 and discuss gym culture in the 80s and peeing in pools.By Weird Movie Night

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Allergies 17:36

3M ago17:36

17:36

What IS an allergy? What’s the difference between an allergy and an intolerance or a sensitivity? Even though there's no cure for allergies, find out how Australian researchers are helping people. Esther and Anika find out all the interesting facts about allergies with Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson who is an immunologist at Scienceworks. This episod…

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Planets 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

What are planets made of? 🌏 What makes a planet a dwarf planet? And why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore? If we could live on one of the other planets in our solar system, what would it be like? 🪐 Anika and Esther find out all the amazing facts about planets with Dr Tanya Hill who is astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. This episode…

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Bubbles 14:07

4M ago14:07

14:07

Why are bubbles rainbow colours? What does a bubbleologist do? Find out which animals use bubbles and how to make the best bubbles at home? Anika and Esther find out all the bouncy facts about bubbles with Mei Liu from Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world…

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Rocketships 16:40

4M ago16:40

16:40

How does a rocketship actually work? Did you know that getting a spacecraft 🚀 to the international space station, is a bit like throwing a ball to your team-mate on the basketball court. 🏀 Anika and Esther find out all the riveting facts about rocketships with Douglas Bair from Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-pr…

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Skeletons 17:33

5M ago17:33

17:33

Did you know that kids have more bones than adults? What are skeletons for anyway? And what are bones made of? Anika and Esther find out all the bone-tastic facts about skeletons with Dr Hazel Richards who is a paleontologist at Melbourne Museum. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum. To find out mo…

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Crabs 18:36

6M ago18:36

18:36

Did you know that crabs don't just live in rock pools or in sand at the beach, they can also live in deserts, rainforests and in the depths of the oceans! Anika and Esther find out all the incredible crab facts with Jo Taylor from the Museums Victoria Research Institute. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbour…

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Ep 40: The Mutated Wildlife Around Chernobyl, Ukraine 45:53

8M ago45:53

45:53

We've all seen video games, movies, and TV shows dramatizing horrific monsters that have mutated due to excessive radiation. Are these depictions accurate for the remaining wildlife around Chernobyl? How does extreme radiation impact animals? Book your first hostel stay with Hostelworld Search for affordable flights with Skyscanner Protect your nex…

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Ep 39: Visiting the Bahamas' Pig Beach Island - Is It Ethical? 38:40

10M ago38:40

38:40

The cute swimming pigs on Big Major Cay have become Instagram famous within the last decade, drawing hundreds of tourists out to visit them. Should we, as tourists, be participating and visiting Pig Island? List of US farm animal sanctuaries Sources Claim your free Audible audiobook Search for discount flights on Skyscanner Protect your next vacati…

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Spooktober 40:29

10M ago40:29

40:29

Send us a Text Message. The gang are back for Spooktober! Sitting down with the one and only Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 1974 directed by Tobe Hooper. The dirt, the smell, the leather faces - it all adds to the uncomfortable feeling this movie leaves you with.By Weird Movie Night

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Ep 38: The Tragic Life and Death of Tokitae (Lolita) the Orca 1:08:27

10M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

On August 18th the world heard the news that the oldest living orca in captivity passed away at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae, otherwise known as Toki or Lolita, had been in captivity for more than 50 years and suffered horrendous treatment throughout most of her life. What does her legacy mean for other whales and dolphins in captivity? Support th…

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Ep 37: Vengeful Orcas? All About the Killer Whale Attacks on European Sailboats 1:01:13

11M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Is White Gladis really plotting her revenge and taking down boats in the Mediterranean? Is she teaching her family to do the same? Listen as whale researcher Giovanni Galarza and I talk about Gladis's revenge on boats along the Mediterranean coast of Europe. Visit Gio's Instagram Listen to Gio and I's other whale episode! (ep 19) Launch your first …

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Ep 36: Wildlife Warriors - The Badass Female African Park Rangers Protecting our Wildlife 33:00

11M ago33:00

33:00

Team Lioness, the Black Mambas, the Akashinga, and Team Kufadza risk their lives every day to help prevent poaching and protect endangered African wildlife. We owe them our thanks and support! Support the Women Team Lioness Black Mambas Akashinga *no Kufadza support link available Sources Claim your free audiobook with Audible Protect your next vac…

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An update - I'm ok! 1:04

12M ago1:04

1:04

Thank you all for your concern. I am feeling much better from my COVID-19 experience and I will be back next week with a new episode Support the Show. Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episodeBy Stumble Safari

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Spin, Tape, Stream 18:06

12M ago18:06

18:06

What was music first recorded onto? How does a microphone work? What's the difference between analogue and digital music? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing facts with Simon Pampena who is a mathematician, a stand-up comedian, and a science communicator at Scienceworks. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with S…

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Dragonflies 15:16

1y ago15:16

15:16

Did you know that dragonflies are the fastest insect in the world? Just how fast can they fly? Why are their wings so special? Anika and Esther find out all the amazing dragonfly facts with Dr Claire Keely from Melbourne Museum. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum. To find out more about the world…

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Ep 35: Spanish Bullfighting - is it Ethical? 40:45

1y ago40:45

40:45

Bullfighting exists all over the world but is the most popular - and most rooted in tradition - in Spain. What goes on in a bullfight, how does bullfighting impact Spain, and should it continue? This is part 2 of bull tourism in Spain. Claim your free audiobook with Audible Launch your first podcast with Buzzsprout Book your next hostel stay with H…

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Ep 34: Running of the Bulls in Spain - is it Ethical? 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

Running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain draws over a million tourists every year. However, should it be happening at all? This is the first part of a two-part series on bull tourism in Spain. Book your next hostel visit with Hostelworld Launch your first podcast with Buzzsprout Protect yourself with World Nomads travel insurance Sources Support the…

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Stars 20:57

1y ago20:57

20:57

How many stars are there? How do we count them? Why do stars twinkle? Anika and Esther find out all the celestial facts about stars with Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Guest: Dr Tanya Hill who is an astronomer at the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks. Hosts: Anika and Esther Production: Cinnamon…

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Ep 33: Thailand's Tiger Temple - Is It Ethical? 50:52

1y ago50:52

50:52

Today we are talking about Thailand's infamous Tiger Temple, its raid, and the lasting repercussions of the destination on tiger tourism throughout Southeast Asia and tiger trafficking. CEE4Life Report Sources Start your first podcast with Buzzsprout Protect yourself with World Nomads travel insurance Claim a free audiobook with an Audible trial Su…

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Megalodon 15:47

1y ago15:47

15:47

How big were Megalodon sharks? What did they eat for lunch? Were humans alive when Megalodon sharks roamed the oceans? Anika and Esther find out all the fantastic facts about Megalodon with Tim Ziegler who is a palaeontologist and geologist at Melbourne Museum This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museum. …

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Ep 32: The Wild White Cattle of Chillingham Castle 28:51

1y ago28:51

28:51

The wild white cattle found only at Chillingham Castle are one of the most rare and genetically unique animals on the planet. The cattle have a mysterious history, and the castle they belong to has a dark past making it a great destination to visit in Europe. Morbid Episode Chillingham Castle Site Protect yourself with World Nomads Travel Insurance…

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Ep 31: Wildlife Warrior - Steve Irwin 44:11

1y ago44:11

44:11

Steve Irwin was one of the greatest wildlife warriors of our generation. Here's how Steve Irwin became the fantastic conservationist he was, how he impacted the world, and how his family is continuing on in his legacy. Australia Zoo website Join Wildlife Warriors Learn more about Steve's Place Try Audible for free Launch your first podcast with Buz…

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Poo 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

15:12

Did you know that not all animals fart?! What is a fart and why do we do them? How do our bodies make poo? Anika and Esther investigate poo with Douglas Bair from Scienceworks who gives them all the stinky facts! This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to…

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Ep 30: Dancing Monkeys in Indonesia - is it ethical? 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

I'm back! After struggling with audio for a few weeks (it still isn't perfect), we're back to talk about monkey dance tourism in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia. Let's talk about how it started, what's involved, and answer the big question: is it ethical? JAAN website Sources Book your next hostel stay with Hostel World Start your first p…

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Ep 29: Is holding sloths in Costa Rica ethical? 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

Due to my microphone giving out, we're bringing back a bonus episode I created for my Patrons! Wildlife tourism is huge in Costa Rica where biodiversity thrives. However, selfie tourism has taken root in the country, especially with animals as loveable as sloths. Let's talk about sloth selfies in Costa Rica and answer the question...is it ethical? …

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Ladybeetles 15:22

1+ y ago15:22

15:22

Are they called ladybirds, ladybugs or ladybeetles?? Why do farmers think ladybeetles are lucky? And why are ladybeetles brightly coloured? Anika and Dexter find out all the amazing facts about tiny colourful ladybeetles with Dr Ken Walker who is Senior Curator of Entomology at the Museums Victoria Research Institute. This episode of The Fact Detec…

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Ep 28: The Insane Story of 1981's Roar - Using Wildlife in Film 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

54:38

The movie Roar was absolute chaos from start to finish with over half of the cast and crew getting injured on set from working with wild animals. How did this film affect the wildlife in the movie directly and the use of wildlife in movies long-term? Watch Roar on YouTube Watch Weird History's behind the scenes Sources Check travel insurance rates …

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Cars 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

15:05

How do car engines work? What about electric cars? How have cars changed cities? And when were seatbelts invented? Rev up your curiosity in this fact-filled episode! Anika and Dexter investigate cars with Matilda Vaughan who is Curator of Engineering with the History & Technology team at the Museums Victoria Research Institute. This episode of The …

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Ichthyosaurs 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

19:46

They sound like a kind of dinosaur – what kind of animal were Ichthyosaurs? When was the very first Ichthyosaur fossil discovered and by who? Anika and Esther get the lowdown on Ichthyosaurs from Tim Ziegler who is a palaeontologist and geologist at Melbourne Museum This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Mu…

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Gremlins - Joe Dante 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

31:45

Send us a Text Message. The gang get an unannounced visitor with a VHS of Gremlins directed by Joe Dante, and discuss miracles, crabby old ladies, and Howie Mandels voice acting.By Weird Movie Night

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Ep 27: How do Popular Movies Affect the Pet Trade? 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

Ever wonder how 101 Dalmatians affected breeding and dog shelters? What about films like Finding Nemo? Let's talk about how popular tv and movies featuring animals over the years have affected the pet trade in the US and around the world. Sources TikTok Support me on Patreon Give the gift of an Audible subscription here Launch your first podcast wi…

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Light 17:03

1+ y ago17:03

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Where does light come from? How do glow sticks work? And how do sunsets get their colours? Anika and Esther find out all the illuminating facts about light with Mei Liu from Scienceworks! This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Scienceworks. To find out more about the world around you, head to museumsvictoria.com.au G…

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Ep 26: Why Elephant Begging in Bangkok Needs to Stop 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

46:42

Begging or wandering elephants in Bangkok and other large cities in Thailand and Southeast Asia is a common sight, despite it being outlawed in many destinations. Bangkok is one of the worst of these cities. Here's how begging elephant tourism began and how it affects the elephants who are forced to participate. TikTok Sources Gift an Audible subsc…

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Ep 25: Wildlife as Pets - The Story of Travis the Chimp and Charla Nash 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

37:10

Today we will be discussing the tragic story of Travis the chimp and why he is an excellent example of why we should not keep wildlife as pets. Graphic description: 19:22 - 20:22 Links Donate to the Club Q healing fund to help victims of the shooting Get a $20 Buzzsprout credit by hosting your first podcast Check out HostelWorld's Black Friday deal…

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Hellraiser - Clive Barker - He hell raisined him 1:09:40

1+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Send us a Text Message. The gang watch the 80s horror classic Hellraiser directed by Clive Barker and discuss practical effects, mullets, and puzzle boxes.By Weird Movie Night

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Ep 24: Shark Cage Diving - Is It Ethical? 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

51:03

Shark cage diving is growing in popularity in countries such as South Africa, Mexico, and Australia. What are the ramifications of shark cage diving, and is it an ethical wildlife tourism experience that we should partake in? Links WWF Shark and Ray Best Practices World Nomads Travel Insurance Sources Start your podcast for free with Buzzsprout Get…

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Gondwana 13:30

1+ y ago13:30

13:30

What is a continent? How do they form? What was the super continent Gondwana like? Why did it break up? In this episode, Anika and Esther find out all about the super continent Gondwana with Rolf Schmidt who is a palaeontologist and geologist at Melbourne Museum. This episode of The Fact Detectives is a Kinderling co-production with Melbourne Museu…

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Spooktober - Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

Send us a Text Message. The gang watch the very hairy horror film Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf directed by Philippe Mora and discuss monkey suits, soviet government assigned assistant directors, and the gravitas of Christopher Lee next to Reb BrownBy Weird Movie Night

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Ep 23: The History of Black Cats and Halloween 35:38

1+ y ago35:38

35:38

This week is going to be a little different. Instead of talking about animal tourism, let's talk about how black cats got their label as spooky and a spot as a Halloween decoration. Do these stereotypes have ramifications for black cats? Claim your Audible free 30 day trial Host your first podcast on Buzzsprout Sources for today's episode can be fo…

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Happy World Sloth Day! 12:17

1+ y ago12:17

12:17

I appreciate you all so much! Enjoy this snippet from a bonus episode for my Patrons. You can join my Patreon at patreon.com/humanenaturepod or by clicking here. My first 5 Patrons will get special shoutouts and gifts! Support the Show. Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episode…

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Spooktober - The House Of The Devil 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

Send us a Text Message. What would you do for rent money? The gang watch horror/slasher The House Of The Devil directed by Ti West and discuss 80s rent, ADHD and pizza.By Weird Movie Night

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Ep 22: The Science Behind Snake Charmersss 54:48

2y ago54:48

54:48

Snake charming dates back over a thousand years in India and is still practiced today despite it being illegal. Let's talk about how snake charming works, about the charmers themselves, and answer the question: is it ethical? Content warning: Animal abuse/mutilation 27:26 - 36:33 Sources for today's show can be found here Check travel insurance rat…

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Spooktober - Dead Alive (Brain Dead) 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

Send us a Text Message. Zombies are ruining the desserts as the gang watch Dead Alive directed by Peter Jackson and discuss rat monkey thoughts and kung fu priests.By Weird Movie Night

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