The Critter Shed

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The Critter Shed

Show Notes

Snoring cats, peaceful pachyderms and orgasmic ostriches. This episode has it all!

We went to Dublin Zoo to chat to keeper Brendan Walsh about a study he carried out on the zoo's largest residents, one that gave him new and remarkable insights into their nocturnal lives.

An elephant-sized THANK YOU to the staff at Dublin Zoo for being so generous with their time and information. It was a wonderful visit.

https://www.dublinzoo.ie/

Photo credit: copyright Ray Mentzel and Niamh Smith

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Music: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm, Rope Swing

Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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