Flora & Fauna - Podcast Details

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Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce Show From Collapse to Comeback: How HealthPost Rescued Flora & Fauna and Nourished Life (Without Losing Its Soul), with CEO Abel Butler | #526In this episode of Add To Cart, Nathan Bush chats with Abel Butler, CEO of HealthPost, the New Zealand natural health retailer that’s quietly built a 36-year legacy and is now breathing new life into Aussie favourites Flora & Fauna and Nourished Life. Abel shares the wild ride of acquiring the brands just two weeks after raising the idea in a board meeting, and what it really took to rebuild them from scratch: new warehouse, new tech stack, new team. He talks through the tools he swears by (Shopify, Klaviyo, ProfitPeak, NetSuite), how they’ve taken an “AI-first” approach to retai...

2025-06-0846 min

Iron Shirt Recordings IRON058 Victim - Flora & Fauna EP - OUT NOW!➤ CAT# NAME & FORMAT IRON058 Victim - Flora & Fauna EP Format: Digital ➤ RELEASE DATE • Junodownload exclusive available on 25/01/2025 • Official Release Date: 08/02/2025 ➤ DESCRIPTION Introducing Victim’s debut release on Iron Shirt Recordings, a bold journey into the shadowy realms of sound straight from New Zealand. This EP showcases a masterful blend of neuro-inspired beats and deep, dark textures, pushing the boundaries of bass-forward music. The lead track, "Flora & Fauna," shines with its intricate sound design and driving rhythms, setting an exhilarating tone for the entire collection. "Hooded Figure" features a stunning remix from Canadian artist and ISR boss L Nix, transforming it into a hypno...

2025-01-0309 min

Culinary Historians of Chicago Flora, Fauna and Foodways with Nancy Webster, ArchivistFlora, Fauna and Foodways with Archivist Nancy Webster Researching the early 20th century images of local flora and fauna by Jesse Lowe Smith and E. E. Parratt led to further investigation. Twenty-first century publications including Andreas Viestad’s Dinner in Rome a History of the world in one Meal and Arbres et arbustes sauvages des trottoirs toulousains (Wild trees and plants and shrubs of the sidewalks of Toulouse) by Boris Presseq inspired further research of these plants as food sources for humans. We will share selected early 20th century, local images and documentation of these plants’ in early recipes. Nancy Webs...

2023-07-0744 min

Keeper Chat 206: Crabeater sealWeird teeth, weird teeth, weird teeth! Tune in to learn about the Crabeater seal, an Antarctic krill-lovin' pinniped. We dive into questions such as Does this thing eat crabs? What are Flora and Fauna's recurring nightmares? Where in the world does this seal end up when it gets lost? and What is life like out on the free-floating pack ice?

2023-04-1852 min

Keeper Chat 203: LobsterHow many legs do you have? And are they walking legs or mouth legs? Now how many do you think a lobster has? We discuss this biblical being and have one big ask of all of you. :) Participation is required. Tune in to hear all about this crusty crustacean and how Fauna dreams of lobster fan fiction.

2023-03-071h 06

The Inner Chief #270 Bootstrapping a business from start to $30m exit - Julie Mathers, Founder of Flora & Fauna and now CEO of Snuggle Hunny"Do you want to work in a company where your values align or are you okay with the fact that they don't?" In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we speak to Julie Mathers, Founder of Flora and Fauna and CEO of Snuggle Hunny, on being adventurous, bootstrapping a business, and first mover advantage. 🎧👉 chiefmaker.com/270 👂 REGISTER INTEREST FOR THE NEXT MINI-MBA INTAKE: chiefmaker.com/minimba Julie and her husband Tom co-founded Flora & Fauna in 2014, an online store specialising in vegan and eco-friendly products, with a clear vision to be the most re...

2023-02-0952 min

Keeper Chat 198: American woodcockRounding out 2022 with one of the most unhinged episodes to date. Who's ready to learn about the original internet-famous funky fresh bird? We learn about the American woodcock and answer questions like Why are all of this bird's nicknames absolutely buckwild? What insane ideas does James Cameron have in store for Avatar fans? When does this crepuscular cutie migrate? What are Flora and Fauna's 2023 resolutions? and LITERALLY WHAT is a peent??

2022-12-2757 min

Keeper Chat 196: Dik-DikWhat would a Keeper Chat episode be if it wasn't 2% informative and 98% nonsense - asking for a friend. This week we learn about the dik-dik, a little deer with some interesting habits. We ponder questions like how did the dikidik get its name? What is going on with that preorbital gland? Why are ungulates buckwild? What are Flora and Fauna's worst qualities? and Will scent-marking ever not be heinous?

2022-11-2955 min

Formby Podcast Flora & Fauna - Evening Primrose here Dr Phil Smith our Flora specialist tells about Formby DunesDr Phil Smith Specialist in Flora, Fauna and insects on the Sefton Coast which includes Formby. Here he talks about the flower - evening primrose . The yellow trumpet flowers you will see towering on the Formby dunes. Contact us to tell your story FormbyPodcast@gmail.com For more information about Formby @absoluteformby instagram Formby Podcast is an independent production. Contact us to tell your story FormbyPodcast@gmail.com #forestrycommission #opencountry #accessforall #nationaltrust #access #naturalengland #woodlandplan #woodlandplanformby

2022-08-0205 min

Keeper Chat 186: UakariThis episode is the epitome of struggle - not all of them can be winners. Listen to Flora and Fauna try to be normal humans and....maybe fail. We answer questions about this New World monkey, like what is this arboreal friend up to? Where in South America is it found? Why did Darwin decide to give him a RED BALD HEAD? Did the writers of American Horror Story take hair inspo from the uakari? and Do you look like this monkey after 30 seconds of exercise or are you a fitness influencer?

2022-07-1241 min

Keeper Chat 182: QuollWe say this a lot....but this episode is something else. And for what?? This week we learn about the quoll and answer your questions, like What's the vibe of this nocturnal carnivorous marsupial? What shapes of meat are most upsetting to Flora? Is Invisalign a nightmare? What is the size of a quoll pup? Where do cane toads fit into this puzzle? and What does RuPaul's Drag Race have in common with quoll parenting?

2022-05-3153 min

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 34Mmm the soothing sounds of Flora & Fauna ranting. We go to the archives and answer a listener question from....last year. What are our opinions on interactive exhibits at zoos? Are they worth it? Are they manageable? Are they the single worst idea anyone has ever had in the entire universe? What do you think?

2022-05-0347 min

Keeper Chat 178: Mexican free-tailed batIn honor of the new Batman movie, we learned about the Mexican free-tailed bat. Actually that's a lie, we just wanted to talk about a bat. We answer questions like What is a patagium? How does this species use echolocation to one up other bats? Who on earth is in charge of the M&M wiki and are they ok? What about Texas makes this bat go buck wild? How would Flora and Fauna send secret messages to one another? and WHY does this man zoom around so fast?

2022-04-051h 00

Keeper Chat 177: LemmingThings lemmings don't do: commit suicide. Things Disney does: kills animals for profit. This week we learn about the wildly misconstrued lemming. Where did the idea that they commit suicide come from? Do they really not do it? How does Disney come into play and what atrocities did they commit? Why is Flora's soul mate probably a lemming and when does Ole Worm come knockin? Tune in to find out.

2022-03-2949 min

Keeper Chat 176: KraitIt's been a hot minute since we dished on a reptile! Come learn about the Krait, a noodle with an edge. We answer questions like: What does it mean to be ophiophagous? Why does this snake genus have THE BEST name (#bungarus)? Where in the world can kraits be found? How does the venom of the krait affect its victims? Are Flora and Fauna claustrophobic? (spoiler: yes) and How does the krait fit into the Ninjago universe?

2022-03-1545 min

Keeper Chat 172: GibbonWhat about a little ape, huh? What about a little furry friend? This week we learn about some of our favorite primates, the gibbon! Learn answers to some your burning questions like What is brachiation? On a scale of 1 to 10 how much do the babies look like aliens? What is a gibbon song and why is it BEAUTIFUL? and What are some of Flora and Fauna's experiences working with gibbons?

2022-02-1544 min

Keeper Chat 171: Flying LemurIt doesn't fly and it's not a lemur, we are off to a great start. Tune in to hear about a little critter that yeets itself off limbs to forage for tasty leaves. We answer questions like: Where are flying lemurs found? What actually is a flying lemur? Where are Flora & Fauna's umbilical cords? What if steering wheels were made of skin? Are flying lemurs endangered?

2022-02-081h 05

Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce Show CHECKOUT Julie Mathers from Flora & Fauna | #141In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Julie Mathers from Flora and Fauna. She is eCommerce royalty in Australia after placing as the #1 person in eCommerce multiple times - including last year - and successfully sold her vegan, ethically sourced, cruelty-free and low impact eCommerce business, Flora & Fauna to BWX earlier this year. Now Julie is the Managing Director of both Flora & Fauna and Nourished Life. She’s also on multiple retail Boards and Advisory including National Retail Association Aus Post and NORA. Nothing like selling your business and doubling your responsibilities! Th...

2021-12-0911 min

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 31*HOT TAKE ALERT* Flora and Fauna want all keepers to have safe and fair working conditions and to be paid a livable wage. RADICAL. In this episode, we discuss salary transparency in job postings, red flags in job interviews, the fallacy of competitive passion and its role in exploitation, and how to set healthy boundaries at work that prioritize personal well-being. You can be professional and promote animal welfare without working yourself to death, babe

2021-10-2640 min

Keeper Chat 155: DholeDid you think we were done talking about fox-adjacent creatures? Think again! This week, we learn all about the dhole and answer some questions like are these things related to wolves and is there an aLpHa?? what is the most purchased item at Wal-Mart? how many teats does a female dhole have? could you push one over if you needed to? And why did Rudyard Kipling have such huge beef with these animals? Heads up, there is an unholy amount of background noise in this episode, stemming from Flora's cat and Fa...

2021-09-2158 min

Keeper Chat 150: Wolf eelDo you love tiny crevices, man lips, and crunchy foods? Well...then this guy is probably for you. This week we answer questions about the wolf eel, such as: is it an eel? Why do his teeth look like that? Does he have a rebellious teenage phase? How has the movie Ghost wormed its way into the wolf eel's life? What secret crimes has Sega committed? And what are some of Flora and Fauna's favorite 90s vibes?

2021-08-101h 02

Keeper Chat 147: AddaxTime for your regularly scheduled dose of even toed ungulate. Let's chat about a dry kinda guy. And before you come @ us check out Sahara Conservation Fund if you're interested in helping these dudes out, Flora forgot to mention it in the episode.... But we do mention stuff like: Where are addax found? How many are left in the wild? How many are found in captivity? Is hunting weird or nah? Is it possible there is a weird curse put on the addax that is making them all die, or is it just humans? How a...

2021-07-2059 min

Keeper Chat Zoo Wrap up pt.2Here is part 2 of 2 where we talk about our past zookeeping experiences. If you're new to the game, Flora and Fauna have roughly 19 years of zoo experience between them and recently left the field for other pursuits. These episodes will be a deep dive into our rationale behind leaving such a coveted career field, how we knew it was time to go, and what led us to that decision. BIG DISCLAIMER: we have wicked mad respect for all animal care professionals out there, in zoos and in other fields. We also deeply care about animal conservation and...

2021-07-131h 08

Keeper Chat Zoo Wrap Up pt. 1Hey hey heyyy Grime Family! You've been asking for this one for a long time and we finally got around to it. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode wherein we talk all about our zookeeping experiences - the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you're new to the game, Flora and Fauna have roughly 19 years of zoo experience between them and recently left the field for other pursuits. These episodes will be a deep dive into our rationale behind leaving such a coveted career field, how we knew it was time to go, and what led us...

2021-07-0651 min

Keeper Chat 146: Tiger BeetleThis episode is chaotic, but, when are they not. Flora's mom makes a brief appearance. But we mostly talk about a BUG. This one is weird, he gave up on flight, and became an Olympian, but he paid the price. So what's up with tiger beetles? How many subspecies of tiger beetle are they? Do they have mustaches? Do they have bones? How fast can the fastest tiger beetle run? Do we want to go to the past or the future? Is there a future? Listen now for the answers to all of these burning q...

2021-06-2952 min

Keeper Chat 144: HoatzinKC coming at ya with a weird bird! I mean, all birds are kinda weird but this one takes the cake. Also maybe someone call Flora a doctor. She needs help. We chat about things like, What makes a hoatzin so weird? Where are they found? Do hoatzin share similarities with cows? Would we rather go flying or eat pizza? If there was a really bad horrific world ending event, what would we like it to be? How do you even say hoatzin? And more!

2021-06-1555 min

Keeper Chat 140: LampreyIt's an eel! It's a noodle! No, it's actually a sinister cartilaginous tube, grow up. This week we answer your burning questions about the lamprey, including: what is up with this tube boy? Why are some lampreys parasitic carnivores and others peaceful angels? Are the dots on the sides of their face gill pores or very cool edgy facial piercings? How powerful is their suck? What is a buccal gland and how does it aid in their sin? (hint: it involves anticoagulant and disturbing imagery) Heads up, minor Attack on Titan sp...

2021-05-111h 02

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 27Time to play the training game! Everyone dig up your clickers, whistles, target poles, and fave treats, this week's Q&D is all about training! We're gonna give you the HOT TIPS needed to finally teach your caterpillar how to do a push up. We answer the questions: what are the basics of animal training and what are some of Flora & Fauna's favorite zoo training stories?

2021-04-131h 13

Keeper Chat 136: Puffer fishPossibly the most aptly named animal out there, this week is all about the Puffer fish! Have you ever wanted to know: How does a puffer fish puff? Why are his lips so luscious? Is the puffer fish Agatha Christie's most infamous literary murderer? Who needs a stomach when you can become a globe? Tetrodotoxin - what is that? What qualities are *required* in Flora's ideal partner? What is GOING ON with the puffer fish life cycle and WHY does it involve humiliating a man? Well then you're in luck! Learn an...

2021-03-301h 03

Keeper Chat 134: Domestic rabbitBun Bun time!!!! Round. Soft. Little nose. SMOL tail. Ears. What more could you want?? We learn answers to your BURNING rabbit (and non-rabbit) questions like: what is the difference between a rabbit and a hare? Do Flora and Fauna EVEN like each other? What is tonic immobility and why do rabbits do this? Why should you NEVER gift someone a rabbit for Easter? What is a hindgut fermenter and WHY do we talk about eating poop? Are these things rodents and what is going on with those teeth? Please, handle this man with care

2021-03-161h 07

Keeper Chat 133: Visayan Warty PigLet's talk about pigs, baby. Although, we actually talk a lot more about nothing this episode, sorry. Did you know Flora loves pigs? She does, and she's gonna tell you all about it. We chat about: Where Visayan Warty Pigs are found. What won't a pig eat? How many warty pigs are there? What even is the difference between pigs, hogs, and boars.

2021-03-0954 min

Keeper Chat 130: Tawny FrogmouthBig eyes...big mouth...flat head...who is she? The tawny frogmouth! Join us as we learn about another really great bird. We answer questions like: Is this the week Flora finds love? Is this thing a potoo...does anyone know what a potoo is? Where does the frogmouth get its name? What is your Furby up to these days? How does the frogmouth use cryptic plumage to blend into its environment? And what are your most cringe middle school memories? As a bonus you get some wild anime recs, some ri...

2021-02-091h 02

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 25Time for another quicky! Tune in to get some fun information straight from these two horses mouths. Wanna rant about Star Wars? Wanna hear about weird things Flora found? This is the place for you. But we also answer an email from Abs! What is some advice we have for Keeper Talks and dealing with unruly guests?! We gotchu guys.

2021-02-0251 min

Keeper Chat 117: SawfishSpooky month continues with the man, the fish, the weapon. This week we learn all about the sawfish! Learn answers to burning questions, such as: What the heck are ampullae of Lorenzini and what the double heck do they have to do with the sawfish? What's going on with that knife on his face? How does being a euryhaline species allow the sawfish to live all over the world? Which came first, the sawfish or the saw? And what would you do with a saw strapped to your face? We also include a Fl...

2020-10-201h 05

Keeper Chat 114: Naked mole ratWrinkles? Yes. Naked? Yes. Kind of unnerving? Oh yes. This week we learn about the naked mole rat! An underground rodent that holds the secret to the fountain of youth, but is it worth it?? We answer questions like: What is eusociality and how does it function? Are they a mole and/or a rat? What American girl dolls would Flora and Fauna be? Just how much body horror is involved in this episode? WHY are naked mole rats resistant to poison and cancer damage?? And how well can you naked mole rap?

2020-09-221h 13

Herpreneur Show Flora & Fauna – The Largest Vegan, Eco-Friendly Online Store In The World It took 2 years before Julie made the decision to burn her full-time employment bridges to play full out with Flora & Fauna. Until then, she had been working on her business at night. Only 3 short years after that decision, Flora & Fauna became known as the largest vegan, eco-friendly store in the world. Julie found herself gracing the stages of accepting awards for Telstra Small Business in NSW, Best online retailer 2018 ORIAs as well as Top 50 People in Australia for eCommerce. How did it all start? Julie Mathers found herself looking at the...

2020-09-1500 min

Herpreneur™HP 79: Flora & Fauna: The Largest Vegan, Eco-Friendly Online Store In The WorldIt took 2 years before Julie made the decision to burn her full-time employment bridges to play full out with Flora & Fauna. Until then, she had been working on her business at night. Only 3 short years after that decision, Flora & Fauna became known as the largest vegan, eco-friendly store in the world. Julie found herself gracing the stages of accepting awards for Telstra Small Business in NSW, Best online retailer 2018 ORIAs as well as Top 50 People in Australia for eCommerce. How did it all start? Julie Mathers found herself looking at the ingredients of...

2020-09-151h 00

Keeper Chat 112: Snow leopardDreaming of cooler days and fluffy kitties - perfect time to learn about the snow leopard! This cold weather cutie is found in high elevations and high on our list of poofiest goofiest babes. We answer questions like: How on earth does this goofball keep from freezing to death? What would they order off the Skyline Chili menu? Are snow leopards considered big cats? How likely is it that a vampire named them? (hint: most definitely probably very likely) How good are Flora and Fauna at chuffing? And is anyone willing to buy us a h...

2020-09-081h 01

Keeper Chat 111: ShoebillA big birb boy! A muppet with a ponytail! Join us in the lake behind Sesame Street and meet the Shoebill. Everyone says he is the scariest bird in the world, but that makes no sense and we are just mad about it. We talk things like: Where do shoebill live? Can a shoebill stick its spine out of it's throat? What do they eat? What's a super fun fact about shoebill? Is he a stork, a pelican, or something else? Are shoebill anymore evil than any other bird?

2020-09-0158 min

Keeper Chat 110: Marine FlatwormWho doesn't love a worm? Particular a very small, very wet, very fragile one? This week, we investigate a tiny ocean man and get all up in his business. Whip out those microscopes and take a peep at this paper-thin pal. Join us and learn answers to your burning questions, like: how'd he get so thin? What's up with his butt, or lack thereof? How is he different from nudibranchs and sea slugs? Why ON EARTH does he have two penises? And why is penis fencing now a part of my search history?

2020-08-2549 min

Keeper Chat Keeper Chat TrailerA quick and dirty trailer to play for friends and family to help spread the Grime Gospel!

2020-08-2201 min

Keeper Chat 109: DugongDugongidae is pretty fun to say so let's talk mermaids. This aquatic herbivore is very large and very different from manatees. Tune in to hear us put the Dugong song on blast because hey wow it had no correct information in it at all. Flora and Fauna talk about their secret tattoos and what their Kentucky Derby names would be. We answer stuff like: How well can a dugong kiss? Is a dugong related to dolphins? Aren't manatees the same thing? How much does a human brain weigh? How do you pronounce the word scarce? Is the...

2020-08-181h 03

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 21It's time for another Quick & Dirty, where we answer questions we receive from our listeners! This week, we set aside our general bitterness and take a stroll down memory lane to relive some of the more heartwarming, exciting, and flat out INSANE experiences from our zoo careers. Take an inside look into Flora & Fauna's pasts, and learn plenty of dumb tidbits about your two favorite zookeepers! We answer: - Any advice for new keepers? - What is your favorite zoo memory?

2020-08-1156 min

Keeper Chat 108: TuataraThe beak headed baby godzilla that scooted its way into our hearts. He isn't a lizard!!! I'm not a monkey!!! Pay attention. This little man is going to blow your mind. We answer questions like: Wait, what, is the tuatara really not a lizard? Why is the tuatara the way that it is? Where can I find one? How many rows of teeth does he have. How many eyes does the tuatara have? What is going on with it's genitals. Is this finally about the illuminati? Why did it take so long to mention the illuminati. Also, i...

2020-08-041h 00

Keeper Chat 107: Colobus monkeyThis week we learn about the colobus monkey! This thumb-less monochromatic man had us asking questions like: why do they have a ruminant style digestive system? Is life harder without a thumb? Why are they considered holy in some parts of Africa? According to the colobus, what are the best ways to socialize with friends post-pandemic? And why do their babies look exactly like Voldemort? Join us to find out the answers to these questions, and more!

2020-07-2858 min

Keeper Chat 106: Pink Fairy ArmadilloA little man! We asked for something ugly and you delivered. Come learn about the smallest armadillo. Do we like it or hate it? The jury is still out. We both have worked with dillos in past and it didn't go that well. Also, we chat about some cool news about Rat Raves, stick around to the end to hear what's up. We answer questions like: Hey, what's a pink fairy armadillo? Is it just Donald Trump's wig come to life? Is it able to be defeated? What does the fairy armadillo eat? Why is i...

2020-07-2155 min

Keeper Chat 105: Scorpion flyThis bug man is neither a scorpion or a fly...so what's up with that name? We answer those questions that keep you up at night, such as: Excuse me...what is a genital bulb? What would you present as your nuptial gift? Is Jennie Maria Arms actually a Spiderman villain? What does the scorpion fly have in common with Hannibal Lecter? (Hint: it's a lot) How does he play in to forensic entomology? And what do we have to do to earn our girl scout badge for cryptids? We talk Flora's roller-skating tips, Fauna's m...

2020-07-1454 min

Keeper Chat 104: White IbisBIN CHICKEN time. This stupid thing. It's a white plague doctor looking bird. We chat about both the American White Ibis and the Australian White Ibis. We answer questions like: Why do Australian's gotta say weird stuff all the time? Were Flora and Fauna once conjoined twins? What's the difference between an Australian and American white ibis? Why do they call the ibis a bin chicken? Are they sinners or not?

2020-07-0759 min

Keeper Chat 103: BinturongHow can it be Binturong, when it feels so Binturight? This week we learn all about this popcorn-smelling boy and answer some of your burning questions, like: Was Jacob from Twilight actually a binturong all along? What is up with guts? Why do binturongs smell like popcorn and does this mean they love movies? and Can I actually just poop in my garden though? Both Flora and Fauna's cats make special appearances. Yay?

2020-06-301h 03

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 20Welcome to another Quick & Dirty, where we answer questions we receive from our listeners! We talk life after zookeeping, how to live your best glowing life among the hAtErZ, some promising job prospects, and we answer some OUTRAGEOUS Would You Rathers. There are plenty of background cat sounds, cat lovers rejoice! We answer: - What point should someone move on from zookeeping? And how to navigate short-term vs long-term workplace issues? - How to leave keeping when it's such a specialized job and how to relate current skills to non-animal jobs?

2020-06-2347 min

Keeper Chat 102: Leopard SealLet's finally talk about something that exists in Antarctica. Great idea, but why did it have to be Satan's son? Flora has feelings about wet boys that eat tuxedo boys. We answer questions like: What is a pinniped? What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion? How many krillion krill are there in the ocean? Do seals do the worm or can they walk on their flippers? Does the leopard seal need conservation help? Or should we just leave it to it's own devices since it has chosen a life of absolute sin?

2020-06-1658 min

Keeper Chat 101: Sea OtterTake a deep dive into the ocean this week and learn about the Sea Otter! You all have been BUGGING us to do them so we HOPE it was WORTH the WAIT. We answer your tantalizing questions like: Do they really hold hands when they sleep? Are they the fluffiest animal in existence? Why are the males insane? What ON EARTH is spraint? Why can't I have an armpit pocket? and Are sea otters basically the dogs of the ocean?

2020-06-091h 04

Keeper Chat 100: CentipedeWhat else were we supposed to do for the big 100?! Filled with fun information and a confirmation that Flora hates these very much. We answer your burning bug facts like: How many legs do centipedes actually have? If locked in a room with a Nintendo Switch, would we eat it? What is the love life of a centipede even like? Does gravity have an effect on centipedes? Tune in to find out.

2020-06-0259 min

Keeper Chat 99: Diamondback RattlesnakeSweet slamma jamma, check out this root tootin' man! We learn all about the Diamondback rattlesnake in this week's episode, and have the answers to all of your burning questions, like: What's the rattle made of and why do they have it? Who gave them permission to be SO GOOD at swimming? What that venom do? What should you do if you're bitten by a rattlesnake? Why should you avoid killing any rattlesnake you come across? and Is he just one big meat tube? This week we also have our first *lost episode* experience, which r...

2020-05-261h 07

Keeper Chat 98: Manta RayA big beautiful ocean boy! We chat about the biggest ray in the world and how absolutely cool it is. We also chat about Jigsaw and some kind of evil batman. We answer your burning questions like: How big is a manta ray? Are mantas self aware? How many species of manta ray are there? What would Flora do for $5? When is length not length, but width? Does tourism have an affect on manta ray populations?

2020-05-191h 06

Keeper Chat 97: Ducks*Heads up, in this episode we discuss the sexual violence present within duck communities, so please listen with caution if this subject may be triggering for you. Discussion begins around the 36 minute mark and lasts until the 47 minute mark.* Duck the patriarchy! This week we take a stand with our waterfowl sisters and learn all about ducks (and a bit of their problematic nature). We answer questions like: Why do ducks waddle? Why should you avoid feeding them bread at the park? Why are their genitals absolutely WHACK? And we find a great new way to make...

2020-05-121h 06

Keeper Chat 96: Elephant pt. 2Elephant continues with talk about intelligence, human/elephant conflict, and the entertainment industry. We answer questions like: Does an elephant recognize itself in a mirror? If I make an elephant do my math homework, will I pass? When was the term Jumbo coined? Did Edison electrocute an elephant? And, should elephants be in zoos?

2020-05-051h 30

Keeper Chat 95: Elephant pt. 1Get comfy, we chat about African and Asian elephants in part one of this mega episode. This part focuses on description, habitat, and general facts. We answer questions like: Do elephants cry? Do they want no scrub? How can you tell African and Asian elephants apart? How long are their genitals? Do they out bone us? Is there more goo inside a school bus or an elephant? What do elephants eat? Basically all the stuff that's been keeping you up at night!

2020-04-281h 17

Keeper Chat 94: Bombardier beetleMixing chemicals? In his butt?? It's more likely than you'd think! Slap on your PPE and join us as we learn about the bombardier beetle, a certified chemistry ace, as he shows us how to one up our enemies and gain some major street credit. We answer burning questions like: Will a bombardier beetle eat a leaf if offered one? Are they master chemists? Do bombardier beetles prove creationism is real? Or is that the dumbest thing ever? Is shooting liquid acid fire out of your butt the coolest? (Yes).

2020-04-2149 min

Keeper Chat 93: PitohuiHe looks like a little Halloween Oreo but he tastes like a spicy meatball. This is some kinda bird? We answer questions like: What's a bird wave? Is Poison by Bell Biv Devoe one of the greatest songs ever? What are Flora & Fauna's favorite cookies? Can I lick this bird? Does a pitohui get it's poison from it's diet or something else?

2020-04-1451 min

Keeper Chat 92: Coconut CrabThe moment you've all been waiting for - It's crab time. Learn about this LARGE boy who has been framed for some crimes and maybe needs to go to jail for others. He big, he molt, he crab. What more is there to say? We answer questions like: Are coconut crabs left or right handed? Where do we draw the line between robbing and grocery shopping? Did coconut crabs eat Amelia Earhart? Are spermatophores nature's gushers? Is eating a live bird the world's worst crime?

2020-04-0755 min

Keeper Chat 91: Surinam ToadWe are all frogs and only some of us are toads. But toads aren't really even a thing, it's just a frog. Anyway, anyone have Trypophopia because this is NOT made for you. Made for everyone but you, actually. We talk about things like: What is the difference between a frog and a toad? What do surinam toads eat? Have aliens visited Earth previously, and are they disguised as a toad? Why is it bad to fondle and molest amphibians? Why should you use vocal chords when you can rattle your hyoid bone instead? How do...

2020-03-311h 01

Keeper Chat 90: BabirusaHope everyone is staying safe out there! What better way to take your mind off of the current state of things, than by learning about a big weird bald pig?? Join us as we argue at length over some weird teeth, discuss our zoo guest pet peeves, and identify gaps in Darwin's theory. Yee-haw

2020-03-2451 min

Keeper Chat 89: ArapaimaEveryone staying safe out there?? F&F are here to help you through the apocalypse! Join us as we learn about the arapaima, a BIG ol' fish who has the AUDACITY to breathe air. We try (and fail) to do math, chat Pokemon (what's new), and don't actually talk about this fish until 17 minutes in (yikes). This one's a real winner, folks.

2020-03-171h 06

Keeper Chat 88: GorillaBig? Check. Strong? Check. Intimidating? CHECK. Scaredy cats? Ehhhh yes. This week we learn about the gorilla, the bodybuilder of the natural world. Think you can beat them in an arm wrestling competition? Think again, sucka.

2020-03-101h 37

Keeper Chat 87: African PenguinIt's a long one. Flora has a lot to say about this wet idiot. Mainly that she hearts them.

2020-03-031h 31

Keeper Chat 86: KakapoNew Zealand's got the wildest birds, y'all. This week we learn about the Kakapo, the world's heaviest parrot! Join us as we dive deep into this gif-generating bird, discuss our fear of big sweaty dudes, and learn more about Flora's musical past.

2020-02-251h 08

Keeper Chat 85: Mantis ShrimpHe can see everything. He can punch everything... including possibly One Punch Man himself. This thing is actual peak performance but also peak murder, so thank Darwin he is in the bottom of the ocean.

2020-02-181h 09

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 19This week, Flora and Fauna have a pre-vacation breakdown and answer more of your questions! Listen to the madness ensue as we touch on tips for getting the most out of kindle, Edgar Allen Poe prequels, and mullets. We discuss: - Our favorite (and least favorite) parts of the job and why? - If we could work with any other species or in any other section, what would it be and why?

2020-02-0433 min

Keeper Chat 84: Funnel Web SpiderWhat do Rumplestiltskin, Gordon Ramsay, bungholes, and lower back tattoos all have in common? They're all prominently featured in this week's episode. Learn about the Funnel Web Spider, a venomous babe from Australian who just wants to soak.

2020-01-2856 min

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 18Time for more advice! For whatever reason, you guys keep asking for our advice when in actuality, we're just little slug women doing our best. TLDL: We love our volunteers and you should too, end of story. Also, name your animals, because why the heck not? This week, we discuss: - Our experiences with volunteers, our thoughts on their role in the zoo, and advice on how not to be a dirtbag to the people donating their time to help out the zoo - The pros vs cons of naming zoo a...

2020-01-2147 min

Keeper Chat 83: AxolotlHim BABY! Small amphibian with big smoothie energy. Resistant to cancer, yes, regrow limbs, yes, cute, yes.

2020-01-141h 02

Keeper Chat 82: Titi MonkeyNot gonna lie, there's a lot of nipple talk in this episode...we also attempt basic math and roast a patron. It's GREAT.

2020-01-0758 min

Keeper Chat 81: RaccoonLittle Robber Boy. Tiny masked bandit with hands of a man. The sneaky rabid raccoon.

2019-12-311h 03

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 17Ho ho ho! Check out our special festive quick and dirty where we discuss how zookeepers spend their holidays, we toss out some last minute gift ideas, and talk about our favorite holiday traditions. We answer: - What do zookeepers do on holidays and days when the zoo is closed? - What are Flora and Fauna doing for their holiday?

2019-12-2448 min

Keeper Chat 80: Sumatran RhinoSumatran Rhinos are small, hairy, and vocal. We can relate. But let's get depressing, these things are dying, and it's all our fault.

2019-12-171h 25

Keeper Chat 77: Tree LobsterThis week, Flora and Fauna get religious, unintentionally slip in an ad for Clif bars, and plan the next Keeper Chat meet-up. Buckle up, it's time to bug.

2019-11-1959 min

Keeper Chat 73: Vampire SquidThis week we get spooky and talk about a deep ocean boy. WARNING! Flora screams at 10:13 so prepare your eardrums. RIP

2019-10-1559 min

Keeper Chat 71: CassowaryThis week, learn about a real life dinosaur! Flora and Fauna get excited about caruncles and uncover the mystery of this big bird.

2019-09-2442 min

Newnan FUMC 9.15.19 | Connect | Season of Creation: Flora & Fauna SundayPsalm 104:14-23 | Season of Creation: Flora & Fauna Sunday | Rev. Vince McGlothin-Eller

2019-09-1614 min

Keeper Chat 66: Whale SharkThis week we answer the eternal question, is it a whale or a shark?? Flora and Fauna have slug brain and scream about chickens. Take a big ocean sip babe!

2019-08-141h 04

Keeper Chat 64: HornbillRaise your hand if the Lion King traumatized you as a child. This week we dive into that fave flick and talk about the bird behind Zazu - the red billed hornbill! Hear about Flora and Fauna's sordid past, all the dumb stuff their cats do, and listen as they do some investigative journalism on air.

2019-07-3048 min

Keeper Chat 60: KookaburraThis week we discuss an emotional crisis, start planning a worm party, and deal with an obnoxious amount of background noise from Fauna's kitten. Oh, and we talk about these Aussie birds. Congrats on the full time job, Meghan!

2019-06-2047 min

Keeper Chat 58: FossaFawsa. Foosa. FOUCHE. DYK Flora was a big idiot nerd child? How about that anal pouches are a thing? Or that there is a super secret special way to lick someone? No?! Then boy howdy do we have the episode for you.

2019-06-0458 min

Keeper Chat 56: WolfEverybody can relate to body horror, yes? This week listen to Flora and Fauna wrap up the Game of Thrones themed episodes and vow to never do anything like this again.

2019-05-211h 05

Keeper Chat 53: LionContinuing the Game of Thrones mania, this week learn all about the Lion! House Lannister chose the best sigil because lions are dope AF. Fauna is back from death and basically a white walker, and Flora is all business.

2019-04-301h 21

Keeper Chat 52: Komodo DragonFauna pulls a fkn Lannister. Learn about BIG DRAGON BOYS.

2019-04-1758 min

Keeper Chat 51: HerringWas it worth the wait? WAS IT WORTH THE WAIT? Guess you're just gonna have to listen to find out. Check out this week's episode where Flora and Fauna try to play a hilarious prank on the audience and it backfires on their stupid faces. #thxinternet #techsavvy

2019-04-1139 min

Keeper Chat 46: OrangutanThis episode is BIG like this big ape. Hear about butt stuff, art skills, and one of Fauna's most fav animals. :)

2019-02-191h 39

Keeper Chat 15: OxpeckerLearn very little about a little birdy. Learn a bit more about Flora's complete lack of ability in communicating with live humans.

2018-06-1239 min

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 4Flora goes BAD cop, Fauna saves the day as GOOD cop. We answer a question from a listener: Any advice for interns?

2018-06-0831 min

Keeper Chat 12: LorisFauna teaches about the loris which is VENOMOUS. I'm screaming, thats wild.

2018-05-2254 min

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep: 3We answer listener submitted questions. How do Flora & Fauna like being zookeepers? Is it a good job? Is it what you thought it would be when you first started looking into zookeeping? What degrees do you both have? More importantly, would you rather be stung by an irukandji on your foot or have a falcon stoop into the back of your head?

2018-05-1727 min

Keeper Chat 10: JackalFauna teaches us about jackals. They eat literal actual garbage. We definitely don't talk about Monster's High for like 10 minutes. We talk about things like: What's the difference between a jackal and a coyote? Where do wolves fit into this? Is the jackal smol and cute. How do jackal feed their young? And what do jackals even eat?

2018-05-0853 min

Keeper Chat 9: IrukandjiIt's jellyfish time. Prepare to have your mind blown. Also hear about the jelly hit that is out on Flora's life. We answer jelly questions like: How many eyes does a jellyfish have? How many butts does a jellyfish have? How fast can the irukandji swim? Do jellyfish hunt fish? What are the symptoms of a jellyfish sting?

2018-05-011h 00

Keeper Chat 8: HorsesWe discuss horses and some things that are definitely not horses. Flora learns she pronounces every word incorrectly. We answer questions like: How do you pronounce Przewalski's horse? What have zoos done to help animals from going extinct? What are the best horses in media? How many chromosomes does a horse have?

2018-04-241h 00

Keeper Chat Quick & Dirty Ep:1First Quick & Dirty episode! Ask questions, we answer! David asks us if zookeeping is real life. Both Flora and Fauna have annoying pet noises in the background. Everyone loves it. We answer David's Q and things like: Is zookeeping a job I can fall back on, or is it something you need a lot of experience to get? Is zookeeping for me? How can I get started in the zookeeping field? Do zookeepers live in khaki 24/7?

2018-04-0825 min

Keeper Chat 3: CheetahLet’s talk Cheetahs. Cheetahs can see through all space time - past and present, this is confirmed. They are slendermen and they hold a special place in Flora & Fauna’s heart. We answer questions like: Are cheetahs big cats? What’s the difference between leopard and cheetah print? Would a cheetah dress as a honey badger for Halloween? Would a cheetah win in a fight? Can a cheetah purr or roar? Are cheetah dumber than a box of rocks?

2018-03-271h 06

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2017-10-2242 min