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The Animal Nerd Podcast

The Animal Nerd Podcast

By: The Little Rescue Zoo
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The weekly celebration of animals and the humans who love them!

Join me each week (and sometimes twice a week!) as we deep-dive into incredible true stories from across the world and throughout history. Sometimes it's cute and wholesome, other times educational, and, frankly, sometimes the stories we cover are downright heart-breaking. But I promise you it's always a good time! Whether you want to discover forgotten stories from history, learn about science & conservation, dive into a spooky unsolved mystery, or just listen to some light-hearted animal tales, if you're an animal lover you'll find something for you here!

Plus, 100% of money made through this podcast goes directly to animal sanctuary The Little Rescue Zoo, so just by listening to the show, you're also helping us to rescue animals in need, which is pretty cool (if I do say so myself!)

If you'd rather get your podcast fix in the form of video essays, then check out my YouTube channel, Eutierria

This podcast, like all of my content, is proudly 100% AI-free

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Episodes
  • These birds are both kinds of gay! 🌈 Pride month special

    These birds are both kinds of gay! 🌈 Pride month special
    Jun 16 2026

    Look, sometimes self-care means rambling about lesbian albatrosses for five minutes, and that was definitely the case for me today! Happy Pride month, my loves 💕

    Original air date: 23rd June 2024

    Important note: Unfortunately I wasn't able to import my show when I was switching hosting platforms, and as a result I'm having to re-upload my podcast from the start. Because of that, these early episodes are not indictive of the show's current quality - both in terms of the equipment used and my own skills as a writer & presenter - so apologies for that! Hopefully before too long I'll have caught up to my current output. In the meantime, you can check out my full back catalogue of episodes, and catch up with my newer content, over on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6MWEI1w5ZrPiEM7zZKmgvtqhmWWbpeB

    Show notes: (for content warnings, sources used, related non-profits, etc)

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/14edYDABGp9xnKLtlOMA334u7jV5kb6DjMAmY-sPCHeA/edit?usp=sharing

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    6 mins
  • How a rescued stray became a multi-millionaire

    How a rescued stray became a multi-millionaire
    Jun 11 2026

    It's often said that black cats are unlucky, but Tommaso very much proved that that's not true when, as a stray kitten living rough on the streets of Rome, he was adopted by a kind-hearted elderly woman - and then went on to become the world's richest ever cat! Learn all about his story in this week's episode of the Animal Nerd Podcast.

    Original air date: 11th June 2024

    Important note: Unfortunately I wasn't able to import my show when I was switching hosting platforms, and as a result I'm having to re-upload my podcast from the start. Because of that, these early episodes are not indictive of the show's current quality - both in terms of the equipment used and my own skills as a writer & presenter - so apologies for that! Hopefully before too long I'll have caught up to my current output. In the meantime, you can check out my full back catalogue of episodes, and catch up with my newer content, over on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6MWEI1w5ZrPiEM7zZKmgvtqhmWWbpeB

    Show notes: (for content warnings, sources used, related non-profits, etc)

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/195mCDz9obddPWmLsVyhvfb2PK8zoCbswvqvWx7cWgKY/edit?usp=sharing


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    13 mins
  • The mysterious migration of Huberta the hippo

    The mysterious migration of Huberta the hippo
    Jun 9 2026

    In the early 20th century, Huberta the hippo became an international celebrity when she set off on a now-legendary trek across South Africa. But where was she going? And why? In this week's episode, we attempt to answer those questions - as well as sharing all the hijinks she got up to on her journey, of course! It's going to be a fun one!

    Original air date: 4th June 2024

    Important note: Unfortunately I wasn't able to import my show when I was switching hosting platforms, and as a result I'm having to re-upload my podcast from the start. Because of that, these early episodes are not indictive of the show's current quality - both in terms of the equipment used and my own skills as a writer & presenter - so apologies for that! Hopefully before too long I'll have caught up to my current output. In the meantime, you can check out my full back catalogue of episodes, and catch up with my newer content, over on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6MWEI1w5ZrPiEM7zZKmgvtqhmWWbpeB

    Show notes: (for content warnings, sources used, related non-profits, etc)

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/11D8X9DkOh0XaVEIVM7eqN07ESpLfoZrC496lpV2ML4g/edit?usp=sharing


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    17 mins
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