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Freaky Fauna Friday

Author: Cryptids of the Corn LLC

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Just come hang out every Friday with a cool species from the planet earth! If you have a species, you would like to know more about please email below!

cryptidsofthecornpodcast@gmail.com

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Hooded Pitohui

Hooded Pitohui

2026-04-1020:54

These colorful, tropical birds are hiding quite the secret in their plumage. Remember, don't touch the wildlife on this episode of Freaky Fauna Friday
Moonrats

Moonrats

2026-04-0316:46

Today's fauna is a crazy animal called the Moonrat. Not only are they closely related to Hedgehogs, but they also stink of ammonia, have independent nostrils they can close, and hate each other.
Deep-Sea Giant Isopods

Deep-Sea Giant Isopods

2026-03-3021:07

What happens when a woodlouse becomes a deep-sea apex predator? They get giant!
Not just 1, but 2 previously thought to be extinct marsupials were rediscovered in Papua New Guinea.
Goblin Shark

Goblin Shark

2026-03-1328:09

Famous for their nose and extendable jaw, those aren't the only freaky facts you'll find about this fish.
Tortoise Beatles

Tortoise Beatles

2026-03-0621:42

These tiny but shiny, rounded carapace creatures are more common than you realize and definitely worth the look.
Box Jellyfish

Box Jellyfish

2026-02-2727:38

Don't touch these stunning animals!
Prototaxites

Prototaxites

2026-02-1325:11

Not a plant, not a fungus, not an animal but something new and altogether unique, Earth's first terrestrial titan. Recommended by listener and our favorite Elephant keeper, Connor.
On of the biggest fish in the world and is spreading!
Being the coldest climate primate and having extremely dazzling colors, are not the only freaky facts you'll be learning about these mysterious monkeys.
Link for the Guide and may more: Explore the World with Field Guides
Baikal Seal

Baikal Seal

2026-01-1622:52

This is one of the smallest seals in the world on exclusively the only freshwater pinniped.
Pronghorn Antelope

Pronghorn Antelope

2026-01-0923:23

While not being a true Antelope, they are the 2nd fastest land animal and they are the only animal with true horns they shed.
Yeti Crab

Yeti Crab

2026-01-0221:42

This abominable creature is famous for his hairy carapace that resembles the Yeti!
Reindeer

Reindeer

2025-12-2628:51

What's the difference between a Reindeer and a Caribou? Nothing! HA HA. With their amazing long-distance running capabilities, no wonder Santa picked them!
Northern Pike

Northern Pike

2025-12-1931:31

"They are mere machines for the assimilation of other organisms." - George Brown Good Natural History of Useful Aquatic Life. 1884.
These freaky little flowers are often miss IDed as a fungus and funny enough, that's what they feed on!
This aquatic group of fish is famous for their not totally unique toothed rostrum which makes up one third of their total body length.
Honduran White Bat

Honduran White Bat

2025-11-2821:54

Listener Joe V submitted this request for your peaceful podcast hosts. This creature only eats one species of fig, makes leaf huts to sleep in and its one of only 2 all white bats.
American Fisher

American Fisher

2025-11-2117:49

These massive Mustelids are making a comeback in some of their North American ranges, and even recently being seen in Ohio again! Bonus fact: One of the fewest animals that specializes in hunting porcupines!
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