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Animal Excellency Podcast

Animal Excellency Podcast

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The purpose of this podcast is to educate and entertain listeners as we explore the animals of the natural world.
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How Do Amphibians Defend Themselves?

Animal Excellency PodcastJan 17, 2021

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Monkeys: Old World vs New World

Monkeys: Old World vs New World

Monkeys are some of the mischievous creatures on this planet, but they are also some of the most intelligent. Learn about the major groups of monkeys, and learn how they are vastly different. Learn about where these groups of monkeys live, and the amazing adaptations that they have developed, such as prehensile tails. Get ready to learn about monkeys!

Apr 11, 202113:56
Seals and Sea Lions: Cute and Curious!

Seals and Sea Lions: Cute and Curious!

Get ready to learn about seals and sea lions, some of the cutest mammals ever! These animals are very cute, but are also very interesting, and some, extraordinary, with no other living species like them! These aquatic animals are divided into three groups, and each of these groups are equally fascinating! So have fun, and enjoy learning about them in this episode!

Mar 14, 202115:10
What Is An Aardvark?

What Is An Aardvark?

An aardvark is one of the most peculiar and interesting species on the planet, but what is it? What type of animal is it? Where does it live? What does it eat? How does it defend itself against predators? What makes it unique? All of these questions, and more, will be answered in this episode!

Feb 28, 202110:32
Ungulates: The Guide To Hoofed Animals

Ungulates: The Guide To Hoofed Animals

What is an ungulate? Well, it's many things. It's a hoofed animal, and it's most likely a mammal, a herbivore, and a four legged animal known as a quadruped. Most ungulates are well known and adored by us, but some lead secretive lives, and are not known to the general public. Get ready to learn about them, and many more ungulates, in this podcast!

Feb 07, 202110:01
Scavengers

Scavengers

Scavengers are some of the most important animals. They make sure that habitats, environments, and ecosystems remain healthy, and free of any disease that deceased animals may carry. They are adaptable as well, able to survive in many different habitats, even new ones that humans have created. Get ready to learn about scavengers, which are some of the most important, and impressive animals that help maintain the various habitats, environments, and ecosystems on our planet! 

Jan 31, 202108:19
How Do Amphibians Defend Themselves?

How Do Amphibians Defend Themselves?

Amphibians may seem like they are powerless and vulnerable, but this group of animals is more than capable of being able to defend themselves. They have evolved a wide variety of techniques, which they use to survive and thrive in an inhospitable world full of dangerous predators, such as camouflage, poison, and limb regeneration. I hope you enjoy learning about how these amphibians protect themselves!
Jan 17, 202113:31
Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 Trailer

Get ready everyone! This is the season three trailer of the Animal Excellency Podcast! We are starting a new season with the New Year! Be sure to comment, rate, subscribe, and share! So, get excited, and get ready for new episodes every Sunday! Enjoy learning something new about the animal kingdom! I'll see you next time!

Jan 10, 202102:11
What Is The Difference Between An Alligator And A Crocodile?

What Is The Difference Between An Alligator And A Crocodile?

How is an alligator different than a crocodile? What is a caiman? What is a gharial? All of these questions, and more, will be answered in this episode! We will learn about the origins of these ancient crocodilians, and how their effective hunting techniques and anatomy have allowed them to survive for millions of years! These crocodilians have spread to every continent except Europe and Antarctica! Let's learn about these primeval creatures!
Nov 22, 202009:40
Harpy Eagle: The Most Powerful Bird Of Prey

Harpy Eagle: The Most Powerful Bird Of Prey

The Harpy Eagle is the largest and most powerful eagle in South America. It is at the top of the food chain, feeding on sloths, monkeys, and anything it can get its claws on. Listen to learn more about the creature that has claws that rival a grizzly bear’s.
Nov 08, 202005:51
Toothed Whales: The Most Diverse Group Of Cetaceans

Toothed Whales: The Most Diverse Group Of Cetaceans

The toothed whales are smaller in size than baleen whales, but they make up for it in another way. Their intelligence. Toothed whales are incredibly smart, and some species even have their own language. These very social creatures are usually found in groups, or pods. Their social activity coupled with the fact that they use echolocation to discover their environment helps them thrive in the most of the world's oceans, rivers, lakes, and seas. Their widely diverse whale family and even wider range make the toothed whales the largest family of whales.
Oct 18, 202010:42
Baleen Whales: The Filter-Feeding Giants

Baleen Whales: The Filter-Feeding Giants

Baleen. It is made of the same material as our fingernails and hair. Yet, its purpose is very different. Find out what baleen is used for, and why it is so important to this subgroup known as the baleen whales. Most are massive, yet they feed on some of the tiniest prey in the ocean.  Enjoy listening to this episode about some of the largest ocean-going mammals on the planet!

Oct 04, 202010:14
The Grizzly Bear

The Grizzly Bear

Are grizzly bears the vicious man-eaters we make them out to be? How can I distinguish it from other bears? Why are they CALLED grizzly bears? All of these questions, and more will be answered in this episode! It's time to learn about one of North America's most powerful predators.

Sep 06, 202005:50
What Is Mutualism?

What Is Mutualism?

Mutualism is mutually beneficial! Both organsims involved benefit, whether it be through fertilization, a possibility to feast, and the possibility to be clean. All for free! These organisms definitely have, out of all of the symbiotic relationships,  the best interaction out of all of them. This is a win-win situation!

Aug 23, 202005:24
What Is Commensalism?

What Is Commensalism?

It is hard to confirm that an organism is unaffected by a symbiotic relationship. However, in this episode, you will learn about commensalism and what makes it a unique and interesting type of symbiotic relationship! Get ready to experience examples of commensalism in the natural world!

Aug 16, 202006:14
What Is Parasitism?

What Is Parasitism?

Parasites. Nobody wants them, but they wants us. They rely on hosts to survive, breed, and thrive. These gross and strange creatures make a living by feeding on their host's resources. This episode may be disturbing, but it is important to learn about all of the natural relationships in the animal world! Get ready to learn about the creatures that live at the expense of others and living in or on them other animals for a bit or all of their life!

Aug 09, 202012:32
The Duck-Billed Platypus

The Duck-Billed Platypus

It's a duck! It's a beaver! No, it's a platypus! Get ready to learn about this unique animal! This is a one of a kind mammal, with special adaptations that help it thrive in its underwater habitat. This ancient relic is a glimpse into our past, but is also a revolutionary result of evolution, standing the test of time. How long has it stood the test of time? Find out in this episode! The platypus is a one of a kind, and so is this episode!

Aug 02, 202009:00
What Is An Invasive Species?

What Is An Invasive Species?

Invasive species are a serious danger to native wildlife populations as well as the areas they inhabit. Even so, how will I know what an invasive species is? What makes them stand out from other species? What kind of damage are they capable of? What can be done to prevent this peril? You will learn all of this, and more, in this episode of the Animal Excellency Podcast!

Jul 26, 202007:32
The Four Pests Campaign

The Four Pests Campaign

Get ready to learn about the Four Pests Campaign! Learn how China’s most infamous pests, flies, mosquitoes, rats, and Eurasian tree sparrows, impacted Chinese citizens, and what that meant for their food supplies. How are these pests connected to the Great Chinese Famine? Listen to find out!
Jul 19, 202008:32
The Great Emu War Of 1932

The Great Emu War Of 1932

The Great Emu War Of 1932 was a humiliating defeat for Australia, as they tried to win a war against their own national bird.
Jun 28, 202012:31
Season Two Trailer

Season Two Trailer

Welcome to season two! This brand new season will introduce you to many different aspects of the animal world! Symbiosis, wars, and individual animal episodes will all be discussed, and much more! Get ready for this exciting debut!

Jun 21, 202002:31
Episode 6: What Is An Invertebrate?

Episode 6: What Is An Invertebrate?

This episode allows you to enter the world of spineless animals! Here, you will learn about how they feed, care for their young, and live in sophisticated colonies. These creatures are incredibly widespread, and they have been here for 600 million years! This episode will also conclude this wonderful season, as we enter a brand new phase!

Jun 14, 202015:49
Episode 5: What Is A Fish?

Episode 5: What Is A Fish?

Listeners will have a complete understanding of where fish came from, and how they have diversified and blossomed into three successful classes. Adaptations that fishes have, and the process of how fish control their buoyancy will be discussed. This, and much more, will be discussed in this episode!

Jun 07, 202016:30
Episode 4: What Is An Amphibian?

Episode 4: What Is An Amphibian?

Listeners will have an in-depth understanding of what an amphibian is, and where they came from.  You will learn about the extraordinary adaptations that help amphibians survive, and how the life cycle of an amphibian works. Get ready for an entertaining and exciting episode!

May 31, 202011:46
Episode 3: What Is A Reptile?

Episode 3: What Is A Reptile?

Explore the world of reptiles and find out when they evolved, what the purpose of scales are,  what the different groups of reptiles are,  and how evolutionary advantages has helped this group thrive for millions of years.

May 24, 202020:28
Episode 2: What Is A Bird?

Episode 2: What Is A Bird?

Listeners will a comprehensive understanding of what a bird is,  how they fly, and how they evolved. This will a be journey through bird evolution as well as a study of bird beaks, wings, and nests. From their seasonal migrations to their multiple uses of feathers, this episode will explain how diverse the bird world really is.

May 17, 202018:12
Episode 1: What Is A Mammal?

Episode 1: What Is A Mammal?

Listeners will be able to experience the world of mammals and have an in-depth perception of the mammals that led us down this evolutionary path.
May 11, 202011:41
Introduction

Introduction

The Animal Excellency Podcast will educate as well as interest you about the animal world. This podcast will teach you what should you, and what isn't well known about the world's animals. We are going to explore this exciting world, and learn together along the way. I hope you enjoy this podcast!
May 03, 202000:54