Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
von 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 world
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Deathstalker Scorpion Attack - Gimme Shelter
Wes gives the boys a rundown on what may very well be the deadliest scorpion in the world, and how their search for a space place to hide from the rain led to hundreds of bites. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/43b25otqx4U ~ Hims - Rea
The Tragic History of Witches and Their Furry Friends
Witchy women (and women in general) have historically had a tough go of it. Wes delves into just how unfair things got for those accused of hitching their wagon to Satan, no matter how tenuous the claims turned out to be, even if they weren
Wolf Attack - The Worst Way to Wake Up
To kick off the spookiest of seasons, Wes tells Jeff and Mike about one family's outdoor adventure that ended in violence, and their struggle to make it out alive. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o_XZtVd0inM ~ LMNT - Get a f
The Beast in the Clouds - A Book Report with Jeff
In a bid to make a name for themselves and make a contribution to the world of science, two of Teddy Roosevelt's sons set out to China to find the mythical giant panda. Jeff gives a wonderful little book report about their experiences! He r
Summer of the Bear and More Recent Animal News Stories, Plus a Conversation with Gianmarco Soresi
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The Champawat Tiger Part 2 - The Death of One Legend and the Birth of Another
As the tiger continues its reign of terror over the village of Champawat, a young hunter hears tell of its carnage and figures maybe he can lend the people and the country he loves a hand. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/HEv2jYF6D
The Champawat Tiger - Part 1: The Origins of the Single Deadliest Animal in Recorded History
The Champawat Tiger was a female Bengal tiger responsible for the most human deaths of any animal in history. Wes explains how she might have developed such a proclivity for hunting humans and just how much fear she stoked in the people of
Monsters of God - An Interview with Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about the Shadowy World of Reptile Smuggling
Friends of the show Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride join the guys to talk about their new HBO documentary series Monsters of God, all about the seedy origins of the illegal reptile trade in the United States and beyond. Then they're forced to
That's a Moray - Eels and the Damage They Can Do
Turns out its not just sharks that have a set of chompers that can d-eel some serious damage underwater. Watch us on YouTube here: ~ ~ To advertise on the show, contact us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast ~~ Tooth &
Great White Shark Attack - Kenny Quits His Job
Kenny Doudt quit his miserable and job and found himself with all the time in the world to do what he actually loved. And so with his surfboard and best friend in tow, he ran out into the water off of Cannon Beach, Oregon and had the encoun
Glenn Bohn and the Brown Bear: A Grizzly Face Off in Alaska
Glenn Bohn's hunting trip resulted in one of the most gruesome pictures ever taken, but the truly stunning part of the story comes after the picture was taken. This is the story of what might just be the toughest many who ever lived. Watch
Braveheart and the Bat + More - The July 2026 Animal News Round-up
The guys cover a bunch of notable animal stories and headlines that have happened over the past month or so, including a bunch of bear hijinks, petting a lioness into retreating, and many more! Watch here: https://youtu.be/p0J8p3wR1es ~ Min
The Legend of Gustave, The Killer Crocodile
During one of the most violent stretches in it's country's history, Burundi was terrorized by a massive Nile crocodile that was said to be responsible for the deaths of 300 people. A small team came together and the hunt began. Watch here:
Rattlesnake Attack - A Real Bad Bite in Yosemite National Park
Kyle was busy living his best life with his wife and newborn baby when disaster literally struck while in a remote part of Yosemite National Park. After a lot pain, vomit, and diarrhea, Kyle had another nearly unbelievable animal encounter
Roar - The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made W/ special guest David Dastmalchian
We are so pleased to be joined by a special guest for this week's episode! In this one, we talk about Roar, an insane movie from 1981 that featured over one hundred untrained lions and tigers and that resulted in pretty much everyone involv
Grizzly Bear Attack - The Old-timey Montana Grizzly Attack
A small-town group of hunters goes out in the wilderness and has a run-in with a massive grizzly bear. One terrible, albeit heroic, decision later, the hunt ends in tragedy. Subscribe to us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/tootha
The Two Brothers and the Biscuit Basin Brown Bear Attack + Other Animal News Stories
On this edition of their animal news roundup, the guys discuss the efficacy of bear spray, a couple of unruly elephants, the real dangers that attend combatting poachers, and much more. Watch here: https://youtu.be/CvTH2i_SsQ4 ~ Ollie Pet F
Grizzly Bear Attack - Bram and the Brown Bear
After Bram Schaffer had an unlucky run-in with a brown bear, his chances of surviving the night were looking slim. A torrential storm wasn't going to make things any easier. Would his extraordinary bravery be enough to win the day? Watch he
Mothers, Heroes - The Tooth & Claw Mothers Day Special: 2026 Edition
Wes shares a handful of stories of different kinds of mothers being different kinds of heroes. What can we say, we love moms around here! ~~ Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss
The Tiny Bite That Sometimes Kills
Sometimes, even the smallest critters can cause major damage. Thankfully, the one featured in this episode is one that hardly ever does! See if you can guess what animal Wes is talking about before the reveal! Watch here: https://www.youtub
The Great White Shark Bite Heard 'Round the World
In what might just be the most-seen video ever filmed of a great white shark encounter, 19-year-old Heather Boswell suffered a devastating bite to her lower body. That moment turned out to be just the beginning of an excruciating life-or-de
Clavicular Shoots an Alligator and Other Recent Animal News Stories
Wes, Jeff, and Mike talk about some of the more notable animal news stories to hit the headlines over the past month or two, including a wolf in Hamburg, a California community grieving the death of a mama bear, and a certain looksmaxxing i
Kay, the Bear Lady: North Carolina's Answer to Timothy Treadwell
Now there are two of them (this is a reference to a Star Wars meme, which I am using to communicate the idea that Wes introduces us to a woman whom he likens to Timothy Treadwell, in that she grew a little too comfortable around bears for h
Tooth & Claw Ranks the Wildlife of All 7 Continents
After having visited each of the 7 continents, the guys feel ready to rank them according to the wildlife they each have on offer. Which continent has the best? The worst? Find out here when they give a final vote by the end of the show! Wa
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex -- Part 2
In the aftermath of a strange and violent encounter with a sperm whale, the crew of the whale ship Essex are now left to brave the open ocean with nothing but a few small boats to carry them. Drastic and tragic measures were taken in their
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex -- Part 1
Whaling, it turns out, is not an easy endeavor. One ship found out the very hard way just how deadly the practice can be, covered here by Wes in part 1 of this new series by Tooth & Claw. Watch here: https://youtu.be/hyV6evjgHiI ~~ Remi: Go
Punch the Lonely Monkey and Other Recent Animal Encounter News Stories
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
Grizzly Bear Attack - Short King Colin and the Bear on Mt. Doogie Dowler
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 su
Snow Leopard Attack - The Ghost of the Mountains
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 offerin
Bull Shark Attack - Triathlon Chuck and the Big Bull Shark
When Chuck decided it was time to make some life changes, he didn't figure how prominently a bull shark would be featured in them. One early morning workout in the waters off the coast of Alabama was all it took to alter the course of his l
