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Examining the nature of the beast. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday. Showrunner: Andres Salazar Hosts: Danielle Dufault, Tasha the Amazon, Aranya Iyer, Jess Keating, and Talia Lowi-Merri A show by Underknown. www.underknown.com

  1. The Terror of the Depths: Perucetus Colossus

    2D AGO

    The Terror of the Depths: Perucetus Colossus

    This species blew our understanding of gigantism completely out of the literal and figurative water, with early estimates putting it at close to 20 meters long and 340 tons. This isn't just any big ol’ whale... This is Perucetus Colossus. Examining the nature of the beast. From apex predators to the planet's strangest creatures, Animalogic goes deep into the science, behavior, and biology of the animal kingdom, one species at a time. Timeline: 00:00 - We Were Wrong About Perucetus 01:06 - From "Strange Rocks" to Ancient Bones 01:52 - Unearthing the Fossil Pieces 02:39 - Modeling the Colossus: Initial Size Estimates 03:45 - Dense Bones and Osteosclerosis 04:29 - The Scientific Debate: Challenging the Record 05:46 - Comparing Perucetus to Manatees 06:41 - New 2025 Estimates: A Heavy Blow to the Title 07:45 - The "Platonic Ideal of Being Big Boned" 08:01 - Diet and Lifestyle 09:21 - The Fossil Wealth of the Peruvian Deserts 10:10 - Other Famous Peruvian Whale Discoveries 11:00 - Impact on Our Understanding of Whale Evolution 11:45 - A Tank-Like Ancient Whale Get the book "Strange Creatures"—animal facts and original illustrations from the Animalogic team: animalogicbook JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🎵 TikTok: animalogic 📘 Facebook: AnimalogicShow 📸 Instagram: animalogicshow SUPPORT ANIMALOGIC 👕 Merch: bit.ly/3SXGrXL ❤️ Member perks: AnimalogicMembership 🙏 Patreon: patreon.com/animalogic MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN 🔬 What If – Science Hypotheticals: youtube-What-If 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: aperture-show 🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science: how-to-survive-show 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: underknown.com 00:00: We Were Wrong About Perucetus01:06: From "Strange Rocks" to Ancient Bones01:52: Unearthing the Fossil Pieces02:39: Modeling the Colossus: Initial Size Estimates03:45: Dense Bones and Osteosclerosis04:29: The Scientific Debate: Challenging the Record05:46: Comparing Perucetus to Manatees06:41: New 2025 Estimates: A Heavy Blow to the Title07:45: The "Platonic Ideal of Being Big Boned"08:01: Diet and Lifestyle09:21: The Fossil Wealth of the Peruvian Deserts10:10: Other Famous Peruvian Whale Discoveries11:00: Impact on Our Understanding of Whale Evolution11:45: A Tank-Like Ancient Whale #PerucetusColossus #gigantism #whaleevolution #fossildiscoveries #Peruviandeserts #science #animalbehavior #animalkingdom See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/6a11185e1206d932f776f41a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    15 min

  2. MAY 18

    Descent Into Mariana Trench

    If you love ocean creatures, weird chemistry, and hands-on experiments, you’ll probably love MEL Science. Use code ANIMALOGIC at https://melscience.com/sBgc/ to get a full year of science kits for only $22.45/month. Hurry, the deal is only live for 1 week! In the Mariana Trench, the ocean floor splits open into the deepest scar on Earth. From the surface, it looks like your classic tropical blue water, but this 11-kilometre descent into pressurized cold darkness creates creatures so strange they feel like they evolved on another planet. Examining the nature of the beast. From apex predators to the planet's strangest creatures, Animalogic goes deep into the science, behavior, and biology of the animal kingdom, one species at a time. 📗 GET THE BOOK "Strange Creatures" — animal facts and original illustrations from the Animalogic team: http://bit.ly/animalogicbook JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@animalogic 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalogicShow 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalogicshow/ SUPPORT ANIMALOGIC 👕 Merch: https://bit.ly/3SXGrXL ❤️ Member perks: https://bit.ly/AnimalogicMembership 🙏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/animalogic MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN 🔬 What If – Science Hypotheticals: https://bit.ly/youtube-What-If 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: https://bit.ly/aperture-show 🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science: https://bit.ly/how-to-survive-show 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: https://underknown.com 00:00: Descent Into Mariana Trench01:51: The Sunlight Zone05:07: The Twilight Zone07:39: Bioluminescence and Deep Sea Inhabitants09:45: The Midnight Zone12:20: Adaptations for Darkness13:17: The Abyss Zone15:22: The Hadal Zone16:54: Challenger Deep19:02: Exploring the Deepest Frontiers #MarianaTrench #ocean #fish #animals #wildlife #nature #documentary #deepsea #bioluminescence #seacreatures See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/6a07de27efafda2f3372ee7f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min
  3. The Animals That Came Back From Extinction

    MAY 8

    The Animals That Came Back From Extinction

    If you had to rebuild a species from scratch, what skill would you want most? These animals came back from extinction, kind of. Long believed to be gone forever, these animals were hiding, waiting for the right moment to return or for a keen eye to find them. Today, over 70 species are known to have been considered extinct and have since returned. These are the Lazarus species. Examining the nature of the beast. From apex predators to the planet's strangest creatures, Animalogic goes deep into the science, behavior, and biology of the animal kingdom, one species at a time. 📗 Get The Book + 10% off with code ANIMALOGIC10 📗 Strange Creatures — animal facts and original illustrations from the Animalogic team. ───────────────────────────── JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🎵 TikTok 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram ───────────────────────────── SUPPORT ANIMALOGIC 👕 Merch ❤️ Member perks 🙏 Patreon ───────────────────────────── MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN 🔬 What If – Science Hypotheticals 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology 🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science ───────────────────────────── 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: Underknown 00:00: What is a Lazarus Taxon?01:29: The Coelacanth: The most famous "Living Fossil"07:38: Lord Howe Island Stick Insect: The "Tree Lobster"09:41: The Takahē: New Zealand’s twice-resurrected bird11:23: Cuban Solenodon: A venomous relic from the dinosaur era13:08: Peruvian Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkey: The cloud forest mystery13:46: Wondiwoi Tree-Kangaroo: Lost for 90 years14:58: Recent Discoveries: New Guinea’s 7,000-year-old "ghosts"15:45: The importance of looking closer #Lazarusspecies #extinctanimals #animalkingdom #science #behavior #biology #apexpredators #strangecreatures #conservation #biodiversity #wildlife #nature See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/69fe24a9607d586324244f65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 min
  4. Fossa: Madagascar's Greatest Hunter

    MAY 4

    Fossa: Madagascar's Greatest Hunter

    The fossa is one of the most unique and misunderstood predators, native to Madagascar, where it has become an apex predator in the absence of cats. Discover how this bear-faced, cat-like civet dominates lemurs. Key Topics: 00:42 Apex Predator: Hunting Habits and Diet 01:42 Semi-arboreal Prowess and Cooperative Hunting 02:42 Physical Anatomy and Adaptations 03:30 Evolutionary Origins in Madagascar 04:09 Reproductive Biology 06:18 The Female Fossa: Transient Masculinity 06:56 Fossa Communication 09:42 The Challenge of Studying Elusive Wildlife 11:24 Conservation Status and Population Decline 12:03 Habitat Loss and Human-Wildlife Conflict 14:48 Ecological Importance and Pest Control 15:33 Restoration Efforts and Protected Areas 17:40 The Future of Fossa Conservation Explore the fascinating nature of the fossa. From apex predators to peculiar creatures, Animalogic delves into the science, behavior, and biology of the animal kingdom. Special thanks to: Dr. Asia Murphy - https://asiajmurphy.com/ Dr. Francesca Marucco Dr. Federica Avesani Zaborra Resources: "Strange Creatures" — animal facts and original illustrations from the Animalogic team. Join the Community: TikTok | Facebook | Instagram Support Animalogic: Merch | Member perks | Patreon More from Underknown: What If – Science Hypotheticals Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology How to Survive – Survival Science For brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown 00:42: Apex Predator: Hunting Habits and Diet01:42: Semi-arboreal Prowess and Cooperative Hunting02:42: Physical Anatomy and Adaptations03:30: Evolutionary Origins in Madagascar04:09: Reproductive Biology06:18: The Female Fossa: Transient Masculinity06:56: Fossa Communication09:42: The Challenge of Studying Elusive Wildlife11:24: Conservation Status and Population Decline12:03: Habitat Loss and Human-Wildlife Conflict14:48: Ecological Importance and Pest Control15:33: Restoration Efforts and Protected Areas17:40: The Future of Fossa Conservation #fossa #Madagascar #apexpredator #conservation #wildlife #animalbehavior #ecology #habitat See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/69f8dff5a218b2966eac6573 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min
  5. Birds Are Secretly Terrifying

    APR 28

    Birds Are Secretly Terrifying

    We’re beyond excited to finally share our very first book, "Strange Creatures"! Filled with amazing animal facts and beautiful original illustrations, it's a must-have. Order today. Become an Animalogic member: Join us here Support Animalogic on Patreon: Support us here Subscribe for new episodes on Fridays: Subscribe here SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok Instagram Twitter Facebook CREDITS: Showrunner: Andres Salazar Host: Danielle Dufault Editors: Jim Pitts and Cat Senior Animalogic Created by Dylan Dubeau and Andrew Strapp 00:00: Why Crows Are Wickedly Smart14:49: Why Are There Penguins in the Desert?31:07: How Emus Defeated The Australian Army42:00: Terror Birds: The Terrible Reign Of Giant Killer Birds50:03: Harpy Eagles Snatch Monkeys Right Out Of The Trees58:07: Tawny Frogmouth: Master of Camouflage01:04:58: Potoos Are Hauntingly Cute01:12:01: Secretary Birds: Killer Queens01:17:42: Shoebills Are Metal #nature #animals #wildlife #birdintelligence #crows #penguins #emus #terrorbirds #harpyeagles #tawnyfrogmouth #potoos #secretarybirds #shoebills See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/69f0f6afd03000a54491271c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 29m
  6. The Insane Biology Of The Sea Cow

    APR 27

    The Insane Biology Of The Sea Cow

    Dugongs are majestic, goofy, adorable, strange, and mysterious all at the same time. No wonder why they've been mistaken for mythical creatures. Behind the myth, there's a fantastic animal full of amazing evolutionary adaptations that help it survive in lands of little food and lots of predators. This is the dugong. Check out Mooncat's Deadly by Nature collection. Animalogic: Examining the nature of the beast. From apex predators to the planet's strangest creatures, Animalogic delves into the science, behavior, and biology of the animal kingdom, one species at a time. GET THE BOOK"Strange Creatures" — animal facts and original illustrations from the Animalogic team: animalogicbook JOIN THE COMMUNITY🎵 TikTok📘 Facebook📸 Instagram SUPPORT ANIMALOGIC👕 Merch❤️ Member perks🙏 Patreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN🔬 What If – Science Hypotheticals🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown 00:00: Dugongs: The Truth Behind The Myth00:41: What is a dugong?01:21: Dugongs’ seagrass diet02:24: Baby dugongs04:42: Dugongs vs manatees06:02: The mermaid connection07:24: Dugong size and body08:09: Smooth brain and memory09:14: How dugongs eat10:30: Dugongs are related to elephants11:57: Evolution from land to sea15:05: Massive digestive system16:44: How dugongs sense the world18:27: Massive dugong gatherings21:16: Fish that follow dugongs23:05: Baby dugong nursing24:07: The extinct Steller’s sea cow26:27: Why dugongs are vulnerable28:10: Seagrass loss crisis31:47: Dugongs extinct in China33:06: Conservation success in Indonesia34:36: Drones helping conservation35:59: Why protecting dugongs matters36:21: How people can help #dugong #seacow #marinemammal #evolution #conservation #seagrass #wildlife #nature #mermaid #extinctspecies See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/69ec2f271cbb9a4c0e0ba912 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  7. Everything You Know About These Animals Is Wrong

    APR 22

    Everything You Know About These Animals Is Wrong

    We’re thrilled to unveil our very first book, Strange Creatures, featuring fascinating animal facts and original illustrations. Order today. Timeline of Key Moments: 00:00 Komodo Tricked Scientists for Decades19:02 Spinosaurus: The Dinosaur We Got Totally Wrong46:48 Did Cats Actually Domesticate Us?01:05:20 Butterflies Are Secretly Terrifying01:17:41 Mimic Octopus: The Master of Disguise01:24:07 The Flying Koalas You Never Knew Existed Become an Animalogic member: Join here. Support Animalogic on Patreon: Support us. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday: Subscribe here. Follow us on Social Media: TikTokInstagramTwitterFacebook Credits: Showrunner: Andres SalazarHost: Danielle DufaultEditors: Jim Pitts and Cat SeniorAnimalogic Created by Dylan Dubeau and Andrew Strapp Examining the nature of the beast. 00:00: Komodo Tricked Scientists for Decades19:02: Spinosaurus: The Dinosaur We Got Totally Wrong46:48: Did Cats Actually Domesticate Us?01:05:20: Butterflies Are Secretly Terrifying01:17:41: Mimic Octopus: The Master of Disguise01:24:07: The Flying Koalas You Never Knew Existed #nature #animals #wildlife #Komodo #Spinosaurus #cats #butterflies #mimicoctopus #flyingkoalas See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/69e90ccf480b59f4134fd250 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 51m
  8. The Weirdest Organisms Living Inside You

    APR 17

    The Weirdest Organisms Living Inside You

    Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Visit helixsleep.com/animalogic to take advantage of their Spring Savings Event and get 20% Off Sitewide! Let's take a tour through the animals, bacteria, and viruses in and on you and see how they affect your daily life. Examining the nature of the beast. From apex predators to the planet's strangest creatures, Animalogic goes deep into the science, behavior, and biology of the animal kingdom, one species at a time. GET THE BOOKStrange Creatures — animal facts and original illustrations from the Animalogic team. JOIN THE COMMUNITYTikTokFacebookInstagram SUPPORT ANIMALOGICMerchMember perksPatreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWNWhat If – Science HypotheticalsAperture – Philosophy & PsychologyHow to Survive – Survival Science 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown #organisms #bacteria #viruses #animalkingdom #HelixSleep #science #behavior #biology #Animalogic See show notes: https://inlet.fm/animalogic/episodes/69e204c9ace09c01042b6123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
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Examining the nature of the beast. Subscribe for new episodes every Friday. Showrunner: Andres Salazar Hosts: Danielle Dufault, Tasha the Amazon, Aranya Iyer, Jess Keating, and Talia Lowi-Merri A show by Underknown. www.underknown.com

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  • Creator
    Animalogic
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    236
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Animalogic

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