Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
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
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 fight to survive.
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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.
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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 odd case of the poison from a frog being used in an assassination, and more.
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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 survive began.
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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.
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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.
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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 life forever.
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Neurotoxins: They Hurt - A Batch of Listener Stories Including a Snowmobile Moose Flip, Multiplying Bears, and More
In this episode, the guys read through and react to a few more incredibly entertaining, funny, and informative stories from listeners concerning their various wild run-ins with animals.
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The Twisted Tale of Travis the Chimpanzee
Wes tells the horrifying and tragic story of Charla Nash, Sandra Herold, and Travis the chimpanzee.
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The Tragic Tale of a Would-be Lion Tamer and Other Animal Attack News + The Tooth & Claw 2025 End of the Year Wrap-up
The guys talk about a few notable animal encounter headlines from the past few weeks and then get into some of the highs and lows of 2025.
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The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of Sting? ft. Jack's World of Wildlife
Wes covers the history of cataloguing and experiencing the extreme pain of the bullet ant's sting, and then gets into his own brush with one down in Costa Rica. Jack from Jack's World of Wildlife then comes on for an interview with the guys. Yowch!
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What the F**k is Going On With Japan's Bears?
Japan has been seeing a higher-than-usual rate of violent encounters with bears. Wes explains why that might be and what should be done about it.
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The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 2
Wes tells the tale of a man who had one final grizzly bear attack before they disappeared from Colorado altogether.
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How the Goonch Stole Christmas
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On this episode, Wes introduces us all to the goonch, which turns out to be a real animal. He covers a couple of horrifying accounts of attacks by what is essentially a monster catfish, and we all learn something new and terrifying about the world. Meanwhile, Jeff gives out his lowest overall...
The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado Pt. 1
The history of grizzly bears in Colorado is steeped in tradition and tragedy. In this episode, Wes tells the story of how intruding on sacred land led to dire consequences for bears and humans alike.
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Two Bear Attacks in Arkansas - The T&C November Animal Attack News Roundup
Wes, Jeff, and Mike discuss some of the more notable animal attack, encounter, and otherwise noteworthy headlines from the past month or so, including a couple of bear attacks in Arkansas, an especially angry California squirrel, and a coyote intruding on a game of hide and seek.
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A Sierra Foothills Murder Mystery
A 40-year-old woman's body was near the Sierra foothills, mangled and left for dead on the trail where she had been out on a jog. Over time, pieces of evidence began to paint a picture of what exactly had transpired, forever changing the way the local community saw what was thought a peaceful and safe slice of nature.
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King Tut's Curse & Other Horrific Deaths by Animal with Sammy Smart
Wes concocted another episode with which to horrify friend of the show Sammy Smart of Too Scary; Didn't Watch fame. We're lucky to have a friend like her!
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Polar Bear Attack - A Violent Post-Party Polar Bear Encounter
In 2013, Erin Greene was on her way home from a Halloween party when she crossed paths with a polar bear.
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The Humboldt Squid - A Dance with El Diablo Rojo
To kick off the scariest month of the year, Wes thought it appropriate to bring some tentacles into the equation. This intrigued Jeff.
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A Grizzly Encounter in Yellowstone - A Roundup of Recent Animal Encounter News Including a Violent Bear Attack in Yellowstone, an Elephant Pants-ing a Tourist, Big Cats in Thailand, and More
The guys each bring a handful of recent animal attack stories to the table to discuss with each other, and then get into the rarest bird Wes has ever een, Jeff's escape room escapades, and how much they like September.
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Grizzly Bear Attack - The Hunters Become the Hunted
Wilf and his son-in-law Skeet went out on what they were expecting to be a routine elk hunt, but ran into something much, much more dangerous. Wes then takes the opportunity to explore why bear spray is your best chance at deterring, avoiding, and surviving violent encounters with bears.
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Crocodile Attack - Todd, His Dog Dig Dig, and the Saltwater Crocodile
Todd Bairstow held on for dear life as an eleven foot saltwater crocodile bit his legs and began tearing them apart with its signature death roll. In a moment of extreme desperation, he resorted to using an unconventional, albeit sad, weapon.
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The Legend of History's Deadliest Whale: Porphyrios the Purple
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In this one, Mike talks about a handful of animal attacks that happened long ago including a deadly case of baldness, dying of laughter, the ineffective bones of Saint Conleth, and more!
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Early Access - The Dangers of Hunting Cape Buffalo - A Roundup of Recent Animal Encounter Headlines Including a Really Dumb Tonia Haddix Update, the Japanese Bear Safety Drill, and More
The guys talk about a bunch of recent animal-related headlines they thought would be educational, entertaining, or otherwise worth discussing. Stay safe out there!
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Jaguar Attack - A Rare and Deadly Encounter
Jaguars are an incredibly powerful cat who usually keep to themselves as far as humans are concerned. But not always.
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Toothie Tales: A Bat to the Mouth, a Snake at the Gates, and Many More
Our listeners have had some sticky, sharp, and dangerous encounters with some animals, it turns out! These are a few stories you all sent in for us to read through and discuss.
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The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 3: The Rescue and the Trial
This is the third and final episode in the horrifying saga of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The bravery and perseverance shown by the men was matched only by the tragic aftermath that many of the men faced long after the ordeal was over.
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The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 2: The Ordeal
After a torpedo sinks their ship, the surviving sailors of the USS Indianapolis now find themselves lost at sea and surrounded by sharks. With seemingly everything now working against them, a long fight to survive now begins.
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The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 1: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
Tooth & Claw is back with another multi-part series, this time concerning the men of the famed United States heavy cruiser that was sunk during the efforts of World War 2, and the sharks who couldn't pass up the tragic but opportune feast that now floated helplessly in the ocean water. This one gets intense, so prepare for some graphic conversation and content.
In the second half of the episode, the guys are joined by Dan Abbott, an underwater cinematographer that specializes in sharks as well as one of the stars of the hit Netflix show All the Sharks.
...The Bear and the Biker - A Roundup of Recent Animal Attack News Including Stories About a Bear and a Motorcyclist in Romania, Cowboy Cody's Raccoon Toss, and More
The guys discuss some of the most notable animal attack news that have happened over the past few weeks. Nate Peterson's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nates-medical-bills-a-familys-plea?lang=en_US&ts=1750546714&v=amp14_t2 Beckham's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/prayers-and-donations-for-beckham
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Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchatka Brown Bear
Olga and her step-father Igor were out in the Kamchatkan wilderness when they inadvertently committed the cardinal sin of recreating safely in bear country. The ensuing tragedy was captured through what might just be the most horrifying phone call a mother has ever received.
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Manatees & Mermaids
Mike explores just how manatees ended up in Florida and then tells the strange tale of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid. Watch here: https://youtu.be/rtBKJoU9FZU
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Scorpion Attack - A Paralyzing Sting in the Grand Canyon
Abigail Barronian assumed her life probably wasn't in any danger when she was stung by a scorpion while on a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. But then she lost her ability to see and speak, and a very long and painful night began.
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"Jeffisode" About Penis Injuries: The Pacu Fish, the Candiru Fish, and Lorena Bobbitt
In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt severed her husband's penis with a kitchen knife while he was asleep in bed. But before getting to that story, Jeff covers a couple of fish that may or may not have a habit of going after male genitalia.
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The First Fatal Florida Bear Attack - A Roundup of Recent Animal Attack News Including Stories About a Bear, an Alligator, a Rattlesnake, and More
The guys discuss some of the most notable animal attack news that have happened over the past few weeks.
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Grizzly Bear Attack - The Bear vs. the BFFs
Ann Quarterman and Christine Bialkowski were hiking in Glacier National Park when they experienced an unusual but still violent encounter with a momma bear and her two cubs. Wes talks about what we can learn from their experience, especially as it comes to bear spray.
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History's Deadliest Sloth Bear: The Sloth Bear of Mysore
Wes tells the story of how in 1957, an unusually aggressive sloth bear is thought to have caused the death of at least 12 people and the mauling of several others. Jeff wonders about how often sloth bears bonk their heads. Mike gets angry about The Jungle Book.
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Amazing Mothers of the Animal Kingdom - Mother's Day Special 2025
T&C is joined by Cindy, the Larson family matriarch, to once again impart all of the wisdom the guys would allow her to as Wes covers some of the more dedicated animal moms out there in the wild.
Thanks for listening, especially all you moms! Thanks for all that you have done, are doing, and will continue to do for us all.
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A Venomous Conversation with Dr. Spencer Greene - A Toxic Tooth & Claw Interview
Wes and Mike are joined by a leading member of the toxicology community; one Dr. Spencer Greene. Jeff hops in on the back end of the episode to help round things out with some fun venom-related categories.
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