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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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
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
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
31
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
32
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
33
The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indi...
This is the third and final episode in the horrifying saga of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The bravery and perseverance shown by the men was matched only by the tragic aftermath that many of the men faced long after the ordeal was over.
88 min
34
The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indi...
After a torpedo sinks their ship, the surviving sailors of the USS Indianapolis now find themselves lost at sea and surrounded by sharks. With seemingly everything now working against them, a long fight to survive now begins.
98 min
35
The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indi...
Wes is back with another multi-part series, this time concerning the men of the famed United States heavy cruiser that was sunk during the efforts of World War 2, and the sharks who couldn't pass up the tragic but opportune feast that now floated helplessly in the ocean water. This one gets intense, so prepare for some graphic conversation and content. In the second half of the episode, the guys are joined by Dan Abbott,  an underwater cinematographer that specializes in sharks as well as one of the stars of the hit Netflix show All the Sharks.
109 min
36
The Bear and the Biker - A Roundup of Recent An...
The guys discuss some of the most notable animal attack news that have happened over the past few weeks.
82 min
37
Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchat...
Olga and her step-father Igor were out in the Kamchatkan wilderness when they inadvertently committed the cardinal sin of recreating safely in bear country. The ensuing tragedy was captured through what might just be the most horrifying phone call a mother has ever received.
76 min
38
Manatees & Mermaids
Mike explores just how manatees ended up in Florida and then tells the strange tale of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid.
90 min
39
Scorpion Attack - A Paralyzing Sting in the Gra...
Abigail Barronian assumed her life probably wasn't in any danger when she was stung by a scorpion while on a river rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. But then she began to lose her ability to see and speak.
92 min
40
Jeffisode About Penis Injuries: The Pacu Fish, ...
The title kind of says it all. Thanks for listening!
91 min
41
The First Fatal Florida Bear Attack - A Roundup...
The guys discuss some of the most notable animal attack news that have happened over the past few weeks.
72 min
42
Grizzly Bear Attack - The Bear vs. the BFFs
Ann Quarterman and Christine Bialkowski were hiking in Glacier National Park when they experienced an unusual but still violent encounter with a momma bear and her two cubs. Wes talks about what we can learn from their experience, especially as it comes to bear spray.
81 min
43
History's Deadliest Sloth Bear: The Sloth Bear ...
Wes tells the story of how in 1957, an unusually aggressive sloth bear is thought to have caused the death of at least 12 people and the mauling of several others. Jeff wonders about how often sloth bears bonk their heads. Mike gets angry about The Jungle Book.
84 min
44
Amazing Mothers of the Animal Kingdom - Mother'...
T&C is once again joined by Cindy, the Larson family matriarch, to once again impart all of the wisdom the guys would allow her to as Wes covers some of the more dedicated animal moms out there in the wild. Thanks for listening, especially all you moms! Thanks for all that you have done, are doing, and will continue to do for us all.
92 min
45
A Venomous Conversation with Dr. Spencer Greene...
Wes and Mike are joined by a leading member of the toxicology community; one Dr. Spencer Greene. Jeff hops in on the back end of the episode to help round things out with some fun venom-related categories.
62 min
46
Rattlesnake Bite - The Dangerous Games Cults Play
In 1977, attorney and journalist Paul Morantz investigated a drug rehabilitation institution and found himself on the receiving end of the wrath of a cult.
82 min
47
The Dire Wolf "De-Extinction" Situation - News ...
The guys talk about some of the more notable animal news stories to hit the mainstream during the past month or so.
81 min
48
Great White Shark Attack - Andrew Carter and th...
Wes takes the guys through a violent encounter that two surfers had with a great white shark. One got lucky, and one didn't.
67 min
49
Who is the Real King of the Jungle? - Lions vs....
A recent argument between Jeff and Wes now manifests itself in the form of an episode, wherein they present their case before the honorable(?) judge Mike as to which big cat truly reigns as the king. Sorry for any audio issues, we recorded packed around a small table in a big echoey room with thin walls and construction work happening outside. Hope it sounds okay!
70 min
50
Guess the Predator - The Deaths of Noah and Con...
Wes shares the tragic tale of an African rock python sneaking its way out of one room and into another where two young children lie sleeping.
66 min