Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal ...
True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the world
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Wha...
Whaling, it turns out, is not an easy endeavor. One ship found out the very hard way just how deadly the practice can be, covered here by Wes in part 1 of this new series of Tooth & Claw episodes.
91 min
2
Punch the Lonely Monkey and Other Recent Animal...
The guys talk about a few of the more notable recent animal attack and encounter stories, including the first mountain lion fatality in Colorado since at least 1999, a macaque in a Japanese zoo whose story will pull on your heartstrings, an odd case of the poison from a frog being used in an assassination, and more. Thanks for listening!
75 min
3
Grizzly Bear Attack - Short King Colin and the ...
The intrepid Colin Dowler embarked on a mission to summit the mountain that was named after his grandfather, but a grizzly bear had other ideas. With only a small knife and presumably a normal-sized bike at his disposal, Colin's fight to survive began.
96 min
4
Snow Leopard Attack - The Ghost of the Mountains
The guys are joined by big cat biologist Imogene Cancellare to discuss the recent case of a skier's violent encounter with a snow leopard in Xinjiang, China.
96 min
5
Bull Shark Attack - Triathlon Chuck and the Big...
When Chuck decided it was time to make some life changes, he didn't figure how prominently a bull shark would be featured in them. One early morning workout in the waters off the coast of Alabama was all it took to alter the course of his life forever.
79 min
6
Neurotoxins: They Hurt - A Batch of Listener St...
In this episode, the guys read through and react to a few more incredibly entertaining, funny, and informative stories from listeners concerning their various misadventures with animals.
85 min
7
The Twisted Tale of Travis the Chimpanzee
Wes tells the horrifying and tragic story of Charla Nash, Sandra Herold, and Travis the chimpanzee.
83 min
8
The Tragic Tale of a Would-be Lion Tamer and Ot...
The guys talk about a few notable animal encounter headlines from the past few weeks and then get into some of the highs and lows of 2025.
109 min
9
The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of...
Wes covers the history of cataloguing and experiencing the extreme pain of the bullet ant's sting, and then gets into his own brush with one down in Costa Rica. Jack from Jack's World of Wildlife then comes on for an interview with the guys. Yowch!
122 min
10
What the F**k is Going On With Japan's Bears?
Japan has been seeing a higher-than-usual rate of violent encounters with bears. Wes explains why that might be and what should be done about it.
93 min
11
The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 2
Wes tells the tale of a man who had one final grizzly bear attack before they disappeared from Colorado altogether.
86 min
12
How the Goonch Stole Christmas
On this episode, Wes introduces us all to the goonch, which turns out to be a real animal. He covers a couple of horrifying accounts of attacks by what is essentially a monster catfish, and we all learn something new and terrifying about the world. Meanwhile, Jeff gives out his lowest overall animal ranking ever, and Mike has a bit of a mental breakdown hearing about Wes's old eating habits.
53 min
13
The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 1
The history of grizzly bears in Colorado is steeped in tradition and tragedy, in more ways than one. Wes begins the story of how intruding on sacred land led to dire consequences for bears and humans alike.
86 min
14
Two Bear Attacks in Arkansas - The T&C November...
Wes, Jeff, and Mike discuss some of the more notable animal attack, encounter, and otherwise noteworthy headlines from the past month or so, including a couple of bear attacks in Arkansas, an especially angry California squirrel, a coyote intruding on a game of hide and seek.
92 min
15
A Sierra Foothills Murder Mystery
A 40-year-old woman's body was near the Sierra foothills, mangled and left for dead on the trail where she had been out on a jog. Over time, pieces of evidence began to paint a picture of what exactly had transpired, forever changing the way the local community saw what was thought a peaceful and safe slice of nature.
82 min
16
The Mummy's Curse & Other Horrific Deaths by An...
Wes concocted another episode with which to horrify friend of the show Sammy Smart of Too Scary; Didn't Watch fame. We're lucky to have a friend like her!
93 min
17
Polar Bear Attack - A Violent Post-Party Polar ...
In 2013, Erin Greene was on her way home from a Halloween party when she crossed paths with a polar bear.
70 min
18
The Humboldt Squid - A Dance with El Diablo Rojo
To kick off the scariest month of the year, Wes thought it appropriate to bring some tentacles into the equation. This intrigued Jeff.
77 min
19
A Grizzly Encounter in Yellowstone - A Roundup ...
The guys each bring a handful of recent animal attack stories to the table to discuss with each other, and then get into the rarest bird Wes has ever seen, Jeff's escape room escapades, and how much they like September.
81 min
20
Grizzly Bear Attack - The Hunters Become the Hu...
Wilf and his son-in-law Skeet went out on what they were expecting to be a routine elk hunt, but ran into something much, much more dangerous. Wes then takes the opportunity to explore why bear spray is your best chance at deterring, avoiding, and surviving violent encounters with bears.
90 min
21
Crocodile Attack - Todd, His Dog Dig Dig, and t...
Todd Bairstow held on for dear life as an eleven foot saltwater crocodile bit his legs and began tearing them apart with its signature death roll. In a moment of extreme desperation, he resorted to using an unconventional, albeit sad, weapon.
69 min
22
The Legend of History's Deadliest Whale: Porphy...
Mike talks about a handful of animal attacks that happened long ago including a deadly case of baldness, dying of laughter, the ineffective bones of Saint Conleth, and more!
73 min
23
The Dangers of Hunting Cape Buffalo - A Roundup...
The guys talk about a bunch of recent animal-related headlines they thought would be educational, entertaining, or otherwise worth discussing. Stay safe out there!
88 min
24
Jaguar Attack - A Rare and Deadly Encounter
Jaguars are an incredibly powerful cat who usually keep to themselves as far as humans are concerned. But not always.
84 min
25
Toothie Tales: A Bat to the Mouth, a Snake at t...
Our listeners have had some sticky, sharp, and dangerous encounters with some animals, it turns out! These are a few stories you all sent in for us to read through and discuss.
91 min