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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

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks Tooth & Claw

    • Science
    • 4.8 • 162 Ratings

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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

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    Alligator Attack - Diving for Megalodon Teeth in Gator Country

    Alligator Attack - Diving for Megalodon Teeth in Gator Country

    What began as a routine dive to search for megalodon teeth on the bottom of a South Carolina river turned into a desperate, oxygen-deprived fight to survive for Will Georgitis.
    Here's the gofundme link if you are interested in helping Will out!
    https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-williams-recovery-from-alligator-attack
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    Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts.
    For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: 
    Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast
    Twitter: @ToothandClawPod
    Wes: @GrizKid
    Jeff: @jefe_larson
    Mike: @mikey3ds
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    • 1 hr 28 min
    The NFL Animal Draft - The Portland Red River Hogs vs. The Fargo Aliens

    The NFL Animal Draft - The Portland Red River Hogs vs. The Fargo Aliens

    Seeing as its the week of the NFL draft, Jeff and Mike decide to draft an American Football team of their own using animals. Using logic only infrequently, they select an animal for each position on the field, for the head coach, and then choose the city they'll be representing.

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    For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social:

    Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast

    Twitter: @ToothandClawPod

    Wes: @GrizKid

    Jeff: @jefe_larson

    Mike: @mikey3ds

    The Worst First Camping Trip: A Brand New Dad, a Baby, and a Black Bear

    The Worst First Camping Trip: A Brand New Dad, a Baby, and a Black Bear

    Peter Baca's first camping trip began like a dream, but quickly turned into a nightmare when a black bear crashed his camp site. Thus began a fight not only for his own life, but for his family's as well.
    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/9FBcwEeTvXI
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    Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts.
    For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: 
    Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast
    Twitter: @ToothandClawPod
    Wes: @GrizKid
    Jeff: @jefe_larson
    Mike: @mikey3ds
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Japan and the Robot Monster Wolf

    Japan and the Robot Monster Wolf

    Mike talks about a cool new way Japan is trying to protect its citizens from bear encounters, and then covers a handful of other unique animal deterrents that are being employed around the world.

    Watch here: https://youtu.be/URScHVmOnI0

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    To advertise on the show, contact us!
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    Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts.
    For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: 
    Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast
    Twitter: @ToothandClawPod
    Wes: @GrizKid
    Jeff: @jefe_larson
    Mike: @mikey3ds

    Cougars and Bears Acting Unpredictably - News stories featuring two cougar attacks, a bear vs. a pomeranian, the worlds most frightening acorn, and more

    Cougars and Bears Acting Unpredictably - News stories featuring two cougar attacks, a bear vs. a pomeranian, the worlds most frightening acorn, and more

    Wes takes an opportunity to talk about how animals can act violently towards humans even in unexpected and unpredictable circumstances, Jeff issues a tragic update on Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl, and Mike carries the Coyotes Be Wylin' torch for the first time.
    If you have some money to spare and want to put it towards a worthy cause, consider helping out the two cougar-encounter victim's funds we spoke about today:
    Brooks Brothers Support Fund - https://edcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3277
    Keri's Ride to Recovery - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keris-ride-to-recovery
    Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/0rEL0UVrLi8
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    To advertise on the show, contact us!
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    Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts.
    For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: 
    Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast
    Twitter: @ToothandClawPod
    Wes: @GrizKid
    Jeff: @jefe_larson
    Mike: @mikey3ds
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 1 hr 30 min
    March Madness 2024: The "All Animals are 200 lbs Cage Match" Edition

    March Madness 2024: The "All Animals are 200 lbs Cage Match" Edition

    Here's the annual Tooth & Claw March Madness episode, wherein Jeff has decided the competition will be that all animals will all weigh exactly 200 pounds, and then fight in hypothetical 1-on-1 cage matches until the last one is standing.
    We kind of try to operate under consistent logic and rules, but half the fun of these episodes is the delirium it devolves into by the end. We hope you find some value and entertainment in the chaos.
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    To advertise on the show, contact us!
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    Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of exclusive episodes like this by supporting the show on Patreon or joining the Grizzly Club on Apple Podcasts.
    For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social: 
    Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast
    Twitter: @ToothandClawPod
    Wes: @GrizKid
    Jeff: @jefe_larson
    Mike: @mikey3ds

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
162 Ratings

162 Ratings

Green Planet Sport ,

Sharks are cool

I like tooth and claw because the stories are interesting and so is the biology.Also my favourite animals are snakes,spiders,leopards,sharks and bears.From Lucy age 9 Ausralia🐻🐻🐺🕸️🕷️🐍🐊🐆🫏🐾🤯😊🦈🦈🦷🦂

FoxFiasco ,

I love tooth and claw!!!!!!!😁

It is so interesting! I listen to it night and day! And I have the hoodie and t-shirt. This gets a 10,000 out of ten! From Daisy age 9.

Violet Poe ,

Love this podcast!

This is a seriously underrated podcast. I really want to hear an Irukandji attack story please! What the hell is a sense of impending doom and how does it differ from the usual doom? I would love to hear your thoughts.

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