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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

By: Wes Larson Jeff Larson Mike Smith | Daylight Media
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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 worldTooth & Claw Biographies & Memoirs Biological Sciences Science True Crime
Episodes
  • Punch the Lonely Monkey and Other Recent Animal Encounter News Stories

    Punch the Lonely Monkey and Other Recent Animal Encounter News Stories
    Mar 2 2026
    The guys talk about a few of the more notable recent animal attack and encounter stories, including the first mountain lion fatality in Colorado since at least 1999, a macaque in a Japanese zoo whose story will pull on your heartstrings, an odd case of the poison from a frog being used in an assassination, and more. Thanks for listening! Watch here: ~~ ButcherBox: Get your choice of organic ground beef, chicken breast, or ground turkey in every box for a year plus $20 off your first box at https://butcherbox.com/tooth with free shipping—use our link so they know we sent you. Ollie Pet Food: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/tooth and use code tooth to get 60% off your first box! LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/tooth Quince: Go to https://quince.com/tooth for free shipping and 365-day returns on premium wardrobe essentials from Quince, now available in Canada. Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TOOTH and use the code TOOTH to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 16 mins
  • Grizzly Bear Attack - Short King Colin and the Bear on Mt. Doogie Dowler

    Grizzly Bear Attack - Short King Colin and the Bear on Mt. Doogie Dowler
    Feb 16 2026
    The intrepid Colin Dowler embarked on a mission to summit the mountain that was named after his grandfather, but a grizzly bear had other ideas. With only a small knife and presumably a normal-sized bike at his disposal, Colin's fight to survive began. Watch here: https://youtu.be/j0OgmeF86hQ ~~ Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/CLAW Graza Olive Oil: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil—visit ⁠https://graza.co/TOOTH⁠ and use promo code TOOTH for 10% off your first order! Nutrafol: Visit ⁠https://Nutrafol.com⁠ and enter promo code TOOTH for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Mint Mobile: New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 permonth. Switch now at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/tooth⁠ Hims: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit ⁠hims.com/TOOTH⁠ for your free online visit ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 36 mins
  • Snow Leopard Attack - The Ghost of the Mountains

    Snow Leopard Attack - The Ghost of the Mountains
    Feb 9 2026
    The guys are joined by big cat biologist Imogene Cancellare to discuss the recent case of a skier's violent encounter with a snow leopard in Xinjiang, China. Watch here: https://youtu.be/-n6PF8HJ3ls ~~ Coast: Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at ⁠https://coastpay.com/CLAW⁠ Smalls: Get 60% off your first order plus free shipping at ⁠https://Smalls.com/TOOTH⁠ ButcherBox: Get your choice of organic ground beef, chicken breast, or ground turkey in every box for a year, plus $20 off your first box and free shipping when you go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/tooth⁠ and use code tooth. Remi: Go to ⁠https://shopremi.com/TOOTH⁠ and use code TOOTH at checkout for 50% off LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/tooth⁠ ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ 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 37 mins
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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.

Absolutely Brilliant

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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 :)

Favorite podcast!

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

A brilliant podcast!

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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!

more maulings plz

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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 😂

Literally the BEST

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