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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODE
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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

  1. 13H AGO

    The Tragic Tale of a Would-be Lion Tamer and Other Animal Attack News + The Tooth & Claw 2025 End of the Year Wrap-up

    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. Watch here: https://youtu.be/1D41lklWFbk ~~ NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal – https://nordvpn.com/tooth Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Quince: Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince—get free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/tooth, now available in Canada Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.comwith promo code TOOTH Hims: Get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more at https://hims.com/TOOTH with a free online visit ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 49m

  2. 4D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Australia's Angriest Bird + Wes's 25 Favorite Movies of the 21st Century

    Mike talks about some birds whose swoops can sometimes prove to be painful if not outright deadly. Afterwards, Wes talks to Mike about his 25 favorite movies of the first 25 years of the century. Sam's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/standing-with-sam-magpie-attack-recovery

    2h 12m

  3. 12/26/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The Red Panda Rundown with Jeff

    Jeff had so much to share about red pandas, which is delightful since who wouldn't want to know all there is to know about the world's most adorable critter?

    1h 2m

  4. 12/22/2025

    The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of Sting? ft. Jack's World of Wildlife

    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! Watch here: https://youtu.be/U1qbes7l6m8 ~~ Graza Olive Oil: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TOOTH and use promo code TOOTH today for 10% off your first order! LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/toot⁠h Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TOOTH and use the code TOOTH to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Ollie Pet Food: Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to http://ollie.com/tooth and use code tooth to get 60% off your first box! Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://RocketMoney.com/YSK today. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    2h 2m

  5. 12/15/2025

    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. Watch here: https://youtu.be/EnkSTRJoVxE ~~ Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to http://Smalls.com/TOOTH Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TOOTH Promo Code TOOTH Hollow Socks: For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale—head to https://Hollowsocks.com for up to 50% off your order. #HollowSockspod Quince: Go to http://Quince.com/tooth for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/tooth ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 43m

  6. 12/12/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    All Sports All Time with Jeff and Mike Again: Part 1 - The 25 Greatest Male Athletes of the 21st Century

    Sports! Mike told Jeff to make a list of the 25 greatest athletes of the first 25 years of the 21st century. Jeff went a little rogue and decided to do only male athletes this time, and save the 25 best female athletes for the next episode. Hopefully that comes out soon! Thanks for indulging us, we'll be back to our regular animal-centric content very soon. Jeff would pop if he couldn't get some sports talk out into the world every so often.

    1h 3m

  7. 12/08/2025

    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. Watch here: https://youtu.be/vgQO1ueH9to ~~ Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TOOTH Promo Code TOOTH Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TOOTH and use the code TOOTH to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to http://ButcherBox.com/TOOTH Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to http://rocketmoney.com/claw today.  Ollie Pet Food: Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to http://ollie.com/tooth and use code tooth to get 60% off your first box! ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 35m

  8. 12/04/2025 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Ginger Meadows and the Massive Saltwater Crocodile

    Ginger Meadows was a young woman with a bright future who was fatefully inspired to visit Australia by a surprise hit 1986 movie. Mike tells the story of just how quickly things can go wrong in the outback. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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

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