Have You Herd About Animals?
By Tyler and Sam
Have You Herd About Animals?Oct 31, 2022
Have You Herd About Moth Man?
Happy Halloween, Herders! On November 15, 1966, two young couples from Point Pleasant—Roger and Linda Scarberry, and Steve and Mary Mallette—told police they saw a large grey creature whose eyes "glowed red" when the car's headlights picked it up. They described it as a "large flying man with ten-foot wings", following their car while they were driving in an area outside of town known as "the TNT area", the site of a former World War II munitions plant.
During the next few days, other people reported similar sightings. Two volunteer firemen who saw it said it was a "large bird with red eyes". Mason County Sheriff George Johnson commented that he believed the sightings were due to an unusually large heron he termed a "shitepoke". Contractor Newell Partridge told Johnson that when he aimed a flashlight at a creature in a nearby field, its eyes glowed "like bicycle reflectors". Additionally, he blamed buzzing noises from his television set and the disappearance of his German Shepherd dog on the creature. Wildlife biologist Robert L. Smith at West Virginia University told reporters that descriptions and sightings all fit the sandhill crane, a large American crane almost as tall as a man with a seven-foot wingspan featuring circles of reddish coloring around the eyes. The bird may have wandered out of its migration route, and therefore was unrecognized at first because it was not native to this region.
Have You Herd About Otters?
Webbed feet and powerful tails, which act like rudders, make otters strong swimmers. Their nostrils and ears close to keep water out, and waterproof fur keeps them warm. They must carefully groom their fur and furry undercoat to keep them clean and sealed off to water, because they’re not covered in a fatty layer like other seagoing creatures. Otters have the densest fur of any animal—as many as a million hairs per square inch in places.
Otters also have particularly stinky poop, which even has its own name: spraints. It’s thought to get its special odor, which some scientists describe as smelling like violets, from the seafood diet otters eat.
Most otter species come ashore to give birth in dens, which sometimes have been used by other animals such as beavers. Sea otters are the exception, giving birth in the water. Baby otters, called pups or kittens, stay with their mothers until they’re up to a year old, or until she has another litter. River otters don’t breed until they’re at least five years old.
Have You Herd of Man O War?
Welcome back Herders! The Portuguese man o’ war is a predatory species. It uses its feeding tentacles to sting and paralyze small fishes, pelagic crustaceans, and other invertebrates. The feeding tentacles may be up to 160 feet (50 m) long in some individuals! These tentacles deliver a powerful sting and are also used for defense against predation. Few species eat the Portuguese man o’ war, but some predators that specialize on stinging, gelatinous invertebrates (e.g., loggerhead sea turtles and ocean sunfish) are known to feed on this and other siphonophores.
Have You Herd About Fireflies?
Fireflies are primarily carnivorous. Larvae usually eat snails and worms.
Some species of fireflies feed on other fireflies—most notable is the
genus photuris, which mimics female flashes of photinus,
a closely related species, in order to attract and devour the males of
that species. But adult fireflies have almost never been seen feeding
on other species of bugs. Scientists aren’t sure what they eat. They may
feed on plant pollen and nectar, or they may eat nothing.
In a firefly’s tail, you’ll find two chemicals: luciferase and luciferin.
Luciferin is heat resistant, and it glows under the right conditions.
Luciferase is an enzyme that triggers light emission. ATP, a chemical
within the firefly’s body, converts to energy and initiates the glow.
All living things, not just fireflies, contain ATP.
Have You Herd About Mantis Shrimp?
Hellllllllllllllllllllllllo Herders! We bring you the next episode about Mantis Shrimp!!! The mantis shrimp is notorious for their striking force, and have the nickname ‘thumb splitter‘, due to the painful gashes they can cause if handled without care by humans. There are around 450 species of mantis shrimp worldwide, and their colors range from shades of brown to bright, green, red and blue. The most infamous species is the Peacock mantis shrimp (also known as harlequin mantis shrimp, painted mantis shrimp, or clown mantis shrimp), and is one of the larger, more colorful mantis shrimps commonly seen. They typically grow to around 10cms (4 inches) in length, but some have been recorded to be as large as 46cms (18 inches). The mantis shrimp’s shell (known as a ‘carapace’) covers only the rear part of the head and the first for segments of the thorax. While they are relatively common, they are not particularly well understood species as they are solitary and territorial sea creatures, spending most of their time hiding in rocks and burrowing in the sea bed.
Have You Herd About Wolf Eels?
Welcome back, Herders! Today is about Wolf Eels!!!!! Wolf-eels live in shallow water as deep as 740 feet (225 m). They swim by making deep S-shapes with their bodies, like a snake moving across the ground. The slender fish are as gray as a rain cloud, with large heads and dark spots over their backs. Males have thick jaws and a bulging forehead. Combined with their long, snaggly front teeth they look ferocious, but wolf-eels tend to be aggressive only to other wolf-eels. Wolf-eels mate for life and the pair takes special care of its eggs as they develop. Beginning around age seven, the female lays up to 10,000 eggs at a time, then coils around them and uses her body to shape the eggs into a neat sphere roughly the size of a grapefruit.
Have You Herd About Koalas?
The koala is an iconic Australian animal. Often called the koala “bear,” this tree-climbing animal is a marsupial—a mammal with a pouch for the development of offspring. Though koalas look fuzzy, their hair is more like coarse wool of a sheep. They have two opposing thumbs on their hands, and both their feet and hands have rough pads and claws to grab onto branches. They have two toes fused together, on their feet, which they use to comb their fur. Koalas live in the eucalyptus forests of southeastern and eastern Australia. When not sleeping, they’re usually eating. They rely on the eucalyptus tree for both habitat and food. Koalas can eat more than a pound of eucalyptus leaves a day. Eucalyptus is toxic, so the koala’s digestive system has to work hard to digest it, breaking down the toxins and extracting limited nutrients.
Have You Herd About Okapi?
Have You Herd About Red Pandas?
Welcome back, Herders to the next episode! Today we will be learning about the evasive and secretive creature known as the Red Panda or known as the Fire Fox! Red pandas live in the temperate forest zone of the Himalayan ecosystem between 2200 and 5000 metres. Their distribution is associated closely with temperate forests having bamboo thickets, which are the main diet of red pandas. However, red pandas have a carnivore-type digestive anatomy, specialized for digesting protein and fats (as is found in meat) and no modification for digesting fibres and carbohydrates – the main nutrients of their natural diet. In captivity, it is often not possible to supply enough palatable bamboo on which red pandas can survive. Historically, palatable captive diets were developed based less on natural feeding ecology than on ingredients used in feeding more omnivorous species (i.e. dogs, primates). Such diets have subsequently been proven inappropriate for optimal health of the red pandas.
Have You Herd About Cassowaries?
We're back for Season 3 herders! We're so happy to be back with all new episodes for this season! We have so many amazing creatures coming up, but for todays episode we have the deadly Cassowary! Don't underestimate this creature. They're extremely fast, deadly and smart when it comes to an apex predator. They're the second heaviest bird in the world and they will make it known!
Have You Herd About The Jersey Devil?
FINAL EPISODE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5th 2022! DOUBLE FEATUREEEEEEEEE ALERT!!! HERDERS! It's time for our special episode with a urban legend animal and it's the terrifying Jersey Devil! Parents please be sure you listen to it before and see if you're kids can handle the episode! Today we dive into the spooky and creepy creature The Jersey Devil! As always, every 10th episode will be about a urban legend animal and we let you decide if they're real from the facts we give you.
Have You Herd About Hyenas?
Herders, did you know that Hyenas are not a dog or a cat? Hyenas are one of the weirdest creatures on this planet and possibly one of the most unique too.
Are you curious to what the facts are? Stick around and listen.
Have You Herd About Giraffes?
Welcome back Herders to episode 18: Giraffes! Sam and Tyler like to think Giraffes are pretty much a modern dinosaur. Giraffes are one of the most unique creatures on the planet and stick around and listen to the fun facts!
Have You Herd About Orcas?
What do you call a group of Orcas singing? An Orcastra! *Rim shot* Welcome back Herders to a special episode about Orcas or as we all know them as "Killer Whales" What is an Orca? A dolphin or a whale? Come find out the tricky answer!
Have You Herd About Dumbo Octopus?
HERDERS ITS OCTOPI TIME! On todays episode we will be talking about the floppy and squishy little friend the dumbo octopus. Plop down in your chair, grab some popcorn and enjoy!
Have You Herd About Cows?
Moove on over Herders and come hear about the Cows with our Special Guest "The Gentle Barn"! Their main goal is to educate the world about the incredibleness of Cows. You can find them on Tiktok and Instagram.
Have You Herd About Sloths?
Welcome back Herders! We bring you the fun an exciting episode of the cuddly Sloths, and their quick reaction time! (Just kidding) Come listen and enjoy!
Have You Herd About Foxes?
Want to know what the fox says? Well come on in and sit down and listen to what he has to say! Just kidding, come listen to Sam and Tyler talk about one of the cuddliest creatures on the planet.
Have You Herd About Indian Ring Neck Parrots?
Sam and Tyler have a special episode for all of you Herders out there! On this episode Sam and Tyler talk to Bridget and Hamlet the famous TikTok Indian Ring Neck Parrot. Indian Ring Necks are incredible and diverse creatures and can mimic human voices! Come learn about how many words Hamlet and the other Parrots can say!
Warning: This episode does have some interruptions from Hamlet, he is a very talkative boy and wants the world to know.
Have You Herd About Pandas?
Sam and Tyler are back for Season 2 of Have You Herd About Animals?! They are pandaing (Panda Pun) to you and giving the wonderful information the cute but dangerous Panda Bears of China! Come learn what they eat, when they sleep and what they do in their free time.
Sit back and relax!
Have You Herd About El Chupacabra?
Hey there fellow Herders! Sam and Tyler are back with a spooky episode! So parents beware it might be slightly scary for the younger crowd! We're going to talk about the legendary El Chupacabra! Listen to Sam and Tyler debate whether or not this mythical monster roams the world sucking the blood of Goats!
Have You Herd About Harpy Eagles?
Sam and Tyler swoop in with a new episode about the mythical Harpy Eagle! The dazzling raptor that brings fear into cultures around the world and animals alike.
Come learn about one of the largest raptors on the planet and see what they like to hunt.
Have You Herd About Domesticated Cats?
Sam and Tyler bring you a special episode about the animal that we hold near and dear to our hearts and that is the domesticated cat. This episode is in honor of Tyler's late Cat, Calcifer who passed away suddenly on February 14th. Come learn about the fun antics of those silly cats and enjoy.
Have You Herd About Bobcats?
Sam and Tyler bring a special episode with a special guest about Bobcats! Our special guest is from the Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue! Come learn about Bobcats from an expert and learn some fun facts about them!
Have You Herd About Bongos?
Drum up the beats to the bongos and no we're not talking about the drum! Sam and Tyler bring in the beat and give you an exciting episode about the Bongo Antelope!
Have You Herd About Pistol Shrimps?
Sam and Tyler shoot in with another episode about a crazy animal that can shoot bubbles right out of it's claws! We can't give you too much, because this episode is pretty short and we don't want to ruin it all here!
Have You Herd About Octopuses?
We're not telling you anymore. You'll have to listen.
Have You Herd About Crows?
Come learn about Corvus brachyrhynchos the American Crow! Come listen to Sam and Tyler ramble about the wonderous Crow and their magnificent habits and incredible intellect.
Sit back, relax and enjoy.
Have You Herd About Bees?
Have You Herd About Black Bears?
Intro to "Have You Herd About Animals"
Our trailer on "Have You Herd About Animals" and everything you need to know about the up and coming podcast! Don't mind our cover art, this is only temporary until we got our official one. We hope you enjoy.