Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

By: Wes Larson Jeff Larson Mike Smith | QCODE
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  • 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
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Episodes
  • The Dire Wolf "De-Extinction" Situation - News Stories Including Dire Wolves(?), the Algae that Turns Sea Lions Violent, a Bear Swipe to the Face, and More

    The Dire Wolf "De-Extinction" Situation - News Stories Including Dire Wolves(?), the Algae that Turns Sea Lions Violent, a Bear Swipe to the Face, and More
    Apr 21 2025
    The guys talk about some of the more notable animal news stories to hit the mainstream during the past month or so. Watch here: https://youtu.be/YDW_wKFDRcI ~~ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Great White Shark Attack - Andrew Carter and the Shark Who Bit Him

    Great White Shark Attack - Andrew Carter and the Shark Who Bit Him
    Apr 14 2025
    Wes takes the guys through a violent encounter that two surfers had with a great white shark. One got lucky, and one didn't. ~~ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Who is the Real King of the Jungle? - Lions vs. Tigers

    Who is the Real King of the Jungle? - Lions vs. Tigers
    Apr 7 2025
    A recent argument between Jeff and Wes now manifests itself in the form of an episode, wherein they present their case before the honorable(?) judge Mike as to which big cat truly reigns as the king. Sorry for any audio issues, we recorded packed around a small table in a big echoey room with thin walls and construction work happening outside. Hope it sounds okay! Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TOOTH and use promo code TOOTH today for 10% off of TRIO! For a limited time only, get 35% off plus an additional 50% off your first order when you head to Smalls.com and use code TOOTH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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Absolutely Brilliant

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this podcast. Wes, Jeff, and Mike are hilarious and I feel like I'm hanging out with my brothers when I'm listening.

They have really interesting information, and they use stories that, while sometimes have tragic ends, as teachable moments.

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Animal Knowledge and Giggles

I’ve been following Owlfaceowlface & Bryce on Instagram for a couple of years and just recently started following Wes for his bear quizzes on Instagram. I had no idea Wes had a podcast! Or that it was GREAT! I laugh more listening to Jeff’s commentary than I have with any other podcast in a while. I feel like I’ve finally found my podcast niche! Reminds me of the nerdy Adventure Zone podcast but with expert animal knowledge. I love all of the animal knowledge I now have prepared for any awkward encounters at parties.

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Fun!

The most fun you will have while listening to a podcast - and you’ll learn something too!

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Can’t stop listening!

You guys work so well together, and every single episode gives me at least 1 laugh. The teasing and joking I’d hilarious at times, also super informative. Keep up the awesome job!

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Helps me get through my boring day job

I love podcasts with biologists giving info and education, as well as good stories. These 3 guys have a natural dynamic that is fun to listen to and easy to follow during the course of my day. There are times I have to rewind, but the clarity of their voices and speaking along with their tempo means I'm not messing with my volume to catch what people are saying. It may seem small, but that can get annoying really fast.

If there was one thing I could change, the goofy 'categories' games would be at the END instead of right between the animal encounter story and the 'what to do' part of the episode. Having the best response to an attack explained right after hearing about the attack feels like the best way to teach people.

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Favorite podcast!

I am an aspiring wildlife biologist who's just finished my college degree and working for my states conservation department. This podcast is incredible! I love the true crime aspect of the animal attacks combined with the incredible biology of each animal that manages to shed good light on every animal involved in the encounters. The storytelling is great and all the guys are so funny. Fantastically paced podcast that caters to basically my main interest which is human wildlife conflict :)

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A brilliant podcast!

I’m hooked. You three are brilliant together! So fun and interesting. Keep producing please. Thank you for great entertainment and information.

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more maulings plz

i’ve just started listening and i’m hooked! i have a morbid curiosity about animal attacks so love the podcast for that but ALSO i love the way they break it down and also give it much needed context to understand why these things happen. can’t wait to listen to more!

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Literally the BEST

I normally listen to crime podcasts... but one day I decided to give this show a shot. By far the best decision ever. I LOVE how all 3 guys have different takes and views yet blend so well. We have Wes, the smart biologist, Jeff, the hilarious smart-ass with horrible ideas (who also causes me to laugh way too much) and Mike, the one who is experiencing this all through them 😂 Let's just say Wes would be crawling in the den, Jeff would be outside giving bad advice while Mike is at home editing this whole scene 😂

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One of my absolute favorites podcasts

The guys are thorough in their research. They're advocates for all animals and obviously care. They're also hilarious. Even their collabs are top notch listening.

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