The Critter Shed

Collie Ennis & Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media
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If you like learning about the weird and wonderful side of nature - about things like spider sex, venom-packing frogs, or mind-controlling parasites, and more - then this is the podcast for you! Oh, and it's in a shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Back from the brink: The Scimitar-Horned Oryx

    08/15/2025

    Back from the brink: The Scimitar-Horned Oryx

    A re-release from several years ago in honour of World Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day. The scimitar-horned oryx is an antelope from the very dry regions of north Africa. They were once listed as 'extinct in the wild' and now – thanks to the conservation efforts – these animals have made a comeback. And in this episode we're meeting Brendan Walsh, zoo keeper at Dublin Zoo He spent time in north Africa studying this animal. And of course, he spent time looking after them in the Zoo. Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella Produced by Colette Kinsella A Red Hare Media production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  2. The Wonderful Wild Bugs of Oz

    03/10/2025

    The Wonderful Wild Bugs of Oz

    Collie and Colette attempt a cross-hemispheric episode between Australia and Ireland to talk about... Australian shield bugs. Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Harvestmen: The Spiders That Aren't

    02/13/2025

    Harvestmen: The Spiders That Aren't

    The Spiders That Aren't In this episode Collie and Brian Murray undertake a micro-safari in search of the wonderful, beautiful and mysterious harvestmen arachnids: the spiders that aren't spiders. Brian Murray is the founder of Microwild in Co. Wicklow, Ireland, a conservation area set up specifically for the smallest, most elusive and under-appreciated members of this planet's web of life. Brian is also involved in outreach and education. One of his missions is to help people to see, and then fall in love with, the insects and invertebrates that live in the Microwild meadow. He runs all sorts of courses throughout the year, and a visit to Microwild is great family day out. Pop over to his website for more information and a calendar of activities. https://www.microwild.org/ We love hearing from you, so if you have any wildlife questions you want us to answer, please drop us a line: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  4. 07/14/2024

    The Great IN YOUR NATURE Mash-up Part 2

    Collie chats with the great folk from the In Your Nature podcast about herons. https://birdwatchireland.ie/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-your-nature/id1554068928 Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious The Critter Shed is a RED HARE MEDIA production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  5. 07/08/2024

    The Great IN YOUR NATURE Mash-up Part 1

    Collie chats with the great folk from the In Your Nature Podcast, which brings you conversations about wildlife and the work of conservationists all over Ireland. https://birdwatchireland.ie/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-your-nature/id1554068928 Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious The Critter Shed is a RED HARE MEDIA production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  6. Pond Stories

    05/21/2024

    Pond Stories

    Collie and Colette talk about the bugs they find living in and around their ponds. Do you have questions or queries for us? Get in touch... deets below. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, The Confrontation Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  7. Oryx Tales

    05/02/2024

    Oryx Tales

    A feel-good tale about a north African antelope species to lift your spirits. Image link: Creative Commons image https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Scimitar-horned_oryx.jpg As always, hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  8. Bedfellows

    03/07/2024

    Bedfellows

    NEW SEASON Today we meet an unusual bedfellow with extraordinary survival skills. Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or tell us about some of the oddly toxic animals in your life. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Natural Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. The Critter Shed is produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
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If you like learning about the weird and wonderful side of nature - about things like spider sex, venom-packing frogs, or mind-controlling parasites, and more - then this is the podcast for you! Oh, and it's in a shed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Collie Ennis & Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2020 The Critter Shed
  • Show Website
    The Critter Shed