Just the Zoo of Us

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  190: Pom-Pom Crab & Mourning Dove (REPLAY) 11.09.2026 53мин

  Christian cheers for pom-pom crabs & Ellen explains what makes mourning doves so coo-l.
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  350: Monarch Butterfly 03.09.2026 1ч 4мин

  It's fall yall - time for Ellen and Christian to embark on a multi-generational odyssey with monarch butterflies.
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  349: Clouded Leopard w/ Alice Vassallo! 27.08.2026 58мин

  Join Ellen & very special guest zookeeper and conservationist Alice Vassallo for the inside scoop on one of the world’s most mysterious not-so-big cats.
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  348: Sociable Weaver 20.08.2026 52мин

  Ellen weaves her magic on sociable weavers. We discuss the three pillars of science communication, trick entrances, plane cabin pressurization, bullying for the greater good, lizard gossip, and more.
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  347: Sea Otters w/ Kristyn Plancarte! 14.08.2026 51мин

  Join Ellen & special guest marine biologist Kristyn Plancarte for a review of the world’s wettest weasels.
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  346: Pufferfish 06.08.2026 54мин

  Ellen is blowing up about pufferfish. We discuss what pufferfish have in common with chameleons, seafloor crop circles, culinary applications of deadly neurotoxin, and so much more.
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  345: Conservation Stories w/ Sharon Guynup! 31.07.2026 55мин

  Join Ellen & special guest, journalist and writer Sharon Guynup, for stories from the world of conservation.
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  344: Kid Questions with Isaac! 23.07.2026 59мин

  Ellen & special guest Isaac answer questions from young listeners!
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  343: Synanthropes w/ Dan Werb! 16.07.2026 53мин

  Join Ellen & special guest, writer and scientist Dan Werb, for a look at the animal neighbors that have made themselves at home in our own backyards: synanthropes.
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  342: Mongoose 09.07.2026 1ч 1мин

  Ellen and Christian return from their travels to review the good, the bad, and the ugly of mongooses.
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  Terrestrials: The Trio w/ Lulu Miller! 26.06.2026 49мин

  Ellen & special guest Lulu Miller discuss the lifelong impact of science communication, review bald eagles, and share a very special podcast treat.
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  341: Elephant Mosquito w/ Cassandra Fieldson! 18.06.2026 57мин

  Join Ellen & special guest science communicator, infectious disease researcher, and the Khaleesi of Mosquitos for a review of some of the animal kingdom’s most controversial creatures.
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  340: Fiddler Crab 12.06.2026 52мин

  We add another string to our bow by learning about the fiddler crab. We discuss the arc of history bending towards crab, the MogBot 2000, bad dating advice, non-orientable wormholes, and so much more.
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  339: Binturong w/ Rick Schwartz! 04.06.2026 1ч 5мин

  Join Ellen & special guest science communicator and ambassador for wildlife Rick Schwartz for a review of the wise old wizards of Asian forests: binturongs.
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  338: Seriema 28.05.2026 48мин

  Ellen gets her claws out for seriemas. We discuss terror birds, reverse mullets, sickle claws, weird scenes from Jurassic Park, golf ball physics, and so much more.
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  337: Tree Kangaroos w/ Lisa Dabek! 21.05.2026 59мин

  Join Ellen & special guest, senior conservation scientist at Woodland Park Zoo and founder of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program Lisa Dabek, as we put these charming ghosts of the forest in the well-deserved spotlight.
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  336: Crawfish w/ Jack Koch! 15.05.2026 46мин

  Join Ellen & special guest, technobiologist and professor Jack Koch, for a review of the iconic crustacean known and loved by many names: the crawfish.
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  335: Sand Cat 06.05.2026 58мин

  Ellen lets the sand cat out of the bag.
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  Bonus Content Free Samples! (2026) 30.04.2026 55мин

  Curious about the exclusive bonus content for Maximum Fun members? Enjoy some free samples from special episodes!
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  334: Animals in Space w/ Let's Learn Everything! 29.04.2026 1ч 8мин

  Ellen & special guests Ella Hubber and Tom Lum of Let’s Learn Everything, turn their gazes to the skies and talk animals in space.