Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

<p>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</p>

The Grizzly Deaths of Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, Part 2: Tragedy in the Grizzly Maze

In the second and final chapter of our series on Timothy Treadwell, Wes takes us through the circumstances that ultimately led to the horrific and violent demise of both Timothy and his partner Amie Huguenard. On Oct. 5, 2003, an Alaskan brown bear decided to kill and then feed on the famous bear whisperer and his companion. We break down the evidence from the attack to recreate what most likely happened that afternoon, and then we go over some of the different theories concerning the responsible bears. We also examine the genesis and growth of the love that Timothy and Amie had for each other, as well as the somewhat rocky relationship that Timothy had with the National Park Service that extended to the scientific community at large. It's an absolutely crazy closing chapter to our most requested story ever, and we hope you like it! Watch here: ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

12-16
01:40:28

The Grizzly Deaths of Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, Part 1: Timothy Treadwell's Rise to Prominence

After 4 years of waiting, Wes finally takes us through our most requested story: the tragic story of Timothy Treadwell, the Grizzly Man, and Amie Huguenard, who met their end when they were killed by an Alaskan Brown Bear in 2003. In this episode, we learn about Timothy's upbringing, how his passion for bears had its genesis, and how he was viewed by both people in the bear world and the public at large. We follow him at both the idyllic Grizzly Sanctuary and the chaotic Grizzly Maze, where he would spend 13 summers living with huge brown bears. We also hear about his motivations for being there with the bears, some completely fabricated and others relateably genuine. Finally, before ending episode one, Wes takes us to another location on the Alaska coast, where in the year 2000, a man is killed by a coastal brown bear and many people in the bear world feel as though Timothy might be racing toward a similar end.  Watch here: The Grizzly Deaths of Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard - Part 1 ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

12-09
01:48:29

African Buffalo Attack - John Digby Bristow & the Tragic Price of Poaching

The African cape buffalo might not be the first animal that comes to mind when thinking about the most dangerous animals of Africa, but they are not one to be taken lightly. Jeff gives us the rundown on what makes them potentially so deadly, and Wes details the biology that makes them special. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

12-02
01:24:35

Bears Being Framed - Two Stories of Bears Being Blamed for Crimes They Obviously Did Not Do, Peanut the Squirrel, a Macaque Prison Break, and More

Wes covers a couple of recent stories involving dumb and bad men trying to blame their crimes on bears, while Mike digs into a story that he has somehow completely missed out on until now as he has been out of the country for the duration of it, and Jeff shares a story about a tragic lion mauling. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

11-25
01:24:06

Fire Ant Attack - Joan Goes Skydiving

Hey everyone! Here's another subscriber episode we thought would be fun to release to the world at large to give everyone a little taste-test of what they can expect if they join either our Patreon or Apple Griz Club. In this one, Jeff shares an unlikely story involving a skydiver and some fire ants, Wes gets fussy about the liberal usage of time travel, and Mike is worried about everyone else's marsh mellows. If you want over 100 hours of subscriber exclusive content with more released every other week, consider joining our Patreon or the Griz Club today! You can also gift a loved (or liked) one a Patreon subscription now To subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast To gift a sub: https://www.patreon.com/toothandclawpodcast/gift ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

11-18
59:31

Bear 399 - Wes's Wildest Night with 399's Cubs

In memory of Bear 399, Wes shares some of experiences working with her and her cubs, including one of the most intense nights of his life. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

11-04
01:34:22

Wolves & Werewolves - The Beast Within with Sammy Smart

Wes made sure to prepare another wild episode for guest host Sammy Smart's second appearance on Tooth & Claw. He details just how bloody things can get when humans channel their inner wolf, whether it's real or not. Check out Sammy's show Too Scary; Didn't Watch to get your fill of horror movie content! ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

10-28
01:35:02

Black Mamba Attack - Almost Certain Death

Wes has a couple of stories to share about a creepy animal making its first appearance on the show. If you wish to avoid major ouchies, we would advise that you do NOT get bitten by one of these snakes. If you can help it. If you are struggling with depression or thoughts of self-harm, reach out to someone who cares or to organizations who are there to help you. We love all. Dial 988 for help, or visit: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

10-21
01:26:36

Black and Brown Bear Attacks - Bearanoia in Alaska

In 1992, two Alaskan communities were shaken by two different encounters with bears that ended in tragedy. Wes sheds a a light on how things went wrong, and then goes over the best things to do should anyone find themselves in a similar situation. Three things to remember in the event of a bear encounter: 1. Group up (safety in numbers!) 2. Get your bear spray out and have it ready to use 3. Slowly back away ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

10-07
01:23:01

RFK Jr. and the Curious Case of the Central Park Bear Carcass - News Stories Including a Heroic Bunch of Monkeys, an Extra Swoopy Golden Eagle, a Hunting Expedition Gone Wrong, and More

The guys talk about some notable animal encounters that have hit the headlines recently, complete with a suprisingly good RFK Jr. impression from Jeff, some good reminders on bear saftey from Wes, and an unlikely animal attack subject from Mike. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

09-30
01:23:11

Moose Attack - Balto, Togo, and the History of the Iditarod

Mike is finally allowed to take charge of a main episode as some sort of sick and twisted birthday present, and he decides to cover the true story behind the legendery sled dog serum run of 1925. He then gets into the horrifying account of Bridgett Watkins and her encounter with a moose while training for the Iditarod. Wes does NOT want diptheria, and Jeff is hard to impress. Sources: You're Wrong About Podcast on Balto - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/balto-with-blair-braverman/id1380008439?i=1000648005142 Articles on the moose attack portion: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/33404918/iditarod-rookie-bridgett-watkins-determined-race-following-moose-attack-injured-dogs https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/33684182/how-iditarod-rookie-bridgett-watkins-attacked-moose-survived-yet-another-disaster ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

09-23
01:15:53

The Dog Episode - Man's Best Friend

Wes shares a handful of stories about how dogs can be more than just our friends, they can also be our heroes. This episode goes out to anyone who has ever loved and lost their sweet, loving, and loyal dog. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

09-09
01:16:51

The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode Four

This week Wes, Jeff and Mike reflect on the final episode of the series and their takeaways from the season. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about what it was like when Tonia found out about the crew’s involvement in Tonka’s fate, and they’re later joined by Dr. Carl Safina, professor of Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University who explains the dangers of anthropomorphism.  Watch Episode every episode of the HBO Documentary Series Chimp Crazy on Max.

09-09
01:01:00

The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode Three

This week Wes, Jeff and Mike discuss some of Tonia’s backstory, the case of Buck the chimpanzee in Pendleton, OR and their predictions for how this series will wrap up. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about some of the motivations people have for keeping chimpanzees privately, and they are later joined by Dr. Craig Stanford, professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at USC who explains the complex social lives and needs of chimpanzees.  Watch Episode Three of the HBO Documentary Series Chimp Crazy on Max.

09-02
01:00:48

Humpback Whales Breaching Onto People & The Hit Animal Song Bracket

Biologists have made a couple of breakthrough discoveries on how humpback whales vocalize and share their songs with each other, and Mike does his best to relay the information to Wes and Jeff. The guys then do a mini-March Madness bracket to determine what the best hit song with an animal in the title is. Will it be by The Beatles? Prince? Baja Men? Listen to find out! ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

08-27
01:02:23

The Orangutan Escape Artist

Jeff takes the lead this time through to tell us about Ken Allen, an orangutan who made a name for himself by repeatedly escaping his San Diego Zoo enclosure. His antics caused the zoo staff no shortage of headaches, and even spawned a hate group for his arch enemy. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

08-26
01:16:28

The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode Two

This week Wes, Jeff and Mike discuss the unbelievable events of the second episode. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about the dangers of keeping chimpanzees in captivity. Then they are joined by writer Dan P. Lee whose 2011 New York Magazine story, Travis the Menace, paints a nuanced view of events that led up to the infamous attack.  Watch Episode Two of the HBO Documentary Series Chimp Crazy on Max.

08-26
01:01:02

The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode One

In the first episode Wes, Jeff and Mike dive into the wild world of private primate ownership in the United States. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about the genesis of this series and what it is about chimpanzees that make them so irresistible to the people who love them.  Watch Episode One of the HBO Documentary Series Chimp Crazy on Max.

08-19
58:18

Warthog Attack - With Friends Like Waylon the Warthog, Who Needs Enemies

Wes "The Warthog" Larson tells the sad and violent story of Austin Riley and his pet Waylon, a warthog who decided one day to turn his tusks on his caretaker and friend. Jeff reveals a somewhat tragic nickname he had when he was younger, and Mike might have made up a word. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

08-12
01:08:42

A Bear Bites a Can of Bear Spray!? - News Stories Including a Spate of Shark Bites, Some Unpatriotic Bald Eagles, a Killer Bee Swarm on the Golf Course, and More

The guys talk about some of the more notable animal attacks that have happened in the recent weeks, but first are joined by the incredibly pleasant Shayne Patrick and his wife Chloe to talk a little bit about their experience of Shayne being attacked by a bear and the crazy (and fortunate) way he was able to fend it off. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Introduction + Wes Gets Scammed (00:10:34) Interview with Shayne and Chloe Burke (00:47:45) Animal Attack News Stories ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ 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

07-29
01:30:33

Lala Adams

OMG I'm so stoked to listen to ya'll tell this one! 🫶🏻

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Hillary-Heidi Berndt

screw the negative comments. I love you guys. I learn a lot, appreciate animals more, and find Wes to be amazing, soothing, and easy to follow. all the little side conversations are cute and usually share fun information. I don't care for chitchat on podcasts, but yours feels natural and suits the podcasts. keep it the way it is. by the way, I got a T-shirt and absolutely love it.

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Lenora Thorium

This is why big dogs are better than little dogs

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Dianne Porter

Counting Crows!!!!! 😅

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Lenora Thorium

GOAT athlete: Simone Biles

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