The Critter Shed

Collie Ennis & Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media

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If you like learning about the weird and wonderful side of nature - about things like spider sex, venom-packing frogs, or mind-controlling parasites, and more - then this is the podcast for you! Oh, and it's in a shed.

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58 episodes

Bedfellows

NEW SEASON Today we meet an unusual bedfellow with extraordinary survival skills. Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or tell us about some of the oddly toxic animals in your life. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Natural Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. The Critter Shed is produced by Colette Kinsella for RED HARE MEDIA. https://www.redharemedia.i * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

19m
Mar 07
New Newt News

Collie and Colette chat to research scientist Éinne Ó'Cathasaigh about a new species of newt that has mysteriously appeared deep in the Irish countryside... The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella and produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious PHOTO: Creative Commons image https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Alpine_newt_%E2%99%82_%28Ichthyosaura_alpestris%29%2C_Rocherath%2C_Ostbelgien_%2840909766513%29.jpg * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

40m
Mar 20, 2023
Pimp my pond!

Is your wildlife pond a bit overgrown? Well, pop in your headphones and clean it up along with Collie as he prepares his own pond for the breeding season. Questions or queries? Hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, and Dr. Steph Maher. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. THE WARREN: The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

14m
Feb 09, 2023
Predatory Plants

This episode is about plants that eat.... INSECTS! Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or tell us about some of the oddly toxic animals in your life. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Thanks to Marie Förg for taking us on a tour of the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden University, The Netherlands PHOTO: Triona - CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6463757 MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

36m
Jan 30, 2023
An ode to goldfish

So, here's a joke for you: My friend's goldfish died the other day So I surprised her and got her an identical one! She was furious, saying “what am I supposed to do with two dead goldfish?” TODAY! We bust the many myths about goldfish and learn how they're so much more than fairground prizes that die as soon as you put them in a glass bowl. And also about why they should NEVER be put into a traditional goldfish bowl, how goldfish have better memories than many of us... AND, they're smart. Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Belfast IMAGE: GOLDFISH: By Benoît Prieur - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16152756 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

28m
Dec 02, 2022
Stupendous sticklebacks!

Today we meet a remarkable fish and an energetic puppy. Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it! The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. It's a Red Hare Media production. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

26m
Nov 17, 2022
The Scoop on Sliders

Collie introduces us to some of his new, rescued critters: red-eared sliders. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious IMAGE: Creative commons image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red-eared_Slider_(14585091976).jpg The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it! The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. It's a Red Hare Media production. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

33m
Mar 09, 2022
The curious case of the frog and your granny's pregnancy

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21m
Jan 12, 2022
Christmas Crabs

This festive season we visi an island in the Indian ocean where crabs and ants battle for dominance. Prsented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Christmas Island red crab image: By DIAC images - Christmas Island, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24284778 * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

31m
Dec 23, 2021
Dublin's dear old deers...

We visit the Phoenix Park in Dublin to learn about its iconic wild residents. We also hear what happens to these animals when humans just won't leave them the heck alone. Spoiler alert: it's not good. IMAGE: By Daveleicuk - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22830244 CREDITS: The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, and produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

44m
Dec 09, 2021
The Creepy Shed - a Hallowe'en Special

Matricidal spiderlings, zombie tarantulas and intestine-splurging sea cucumbers... welcome to THE CREEPY SHED Hallowe'en special! The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, and produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. You can watch the Suriname toad doing its thing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7b4spjXhw Footage of the tarantula hawk wasp immobilizing a tarantula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq8916ZbjfE Assassin bug, Acanthaspis petax: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-insect-uses-its-victims-carcasses-as-camouflage-83656246/ As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

13m
Oct 28, 2021
Wildlife Saviours

Ireland has one dedicated wildlife rehabilitation and teaching hospital. It's run by volunteers and is an incredibly demanding, emotional and tireless job, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They get very little government support and they need help to help our wildlife. If you have a few quid to spare, please think about supporting them: www.wri.ie You can also report wildlife crime here: https://wildlifecrime.ie/ The Critter Shed is presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, and produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

43m
Oct 19, 2021
Dragonflies

Collie and Colette visit a local pond in search the elusive dragonfly larvae. FURTHER READING: For more information on how to identify dragonflies, click here https://www.catchments.ie/citizen-science-online-learning-to-identify-irelands-dragonflies-and-damselflies/. Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella, produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Rope Swing IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dragonfly_15.jpg#filehistory * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

39m
Aug 10, 2021
Ponds, quails and duck tales

SUPPORT THE CRITTER SHED: https://www.patreon.com/thecrittershed We enter the wilds of the Co. Wicklow countryside on the east coast of Ireland to visit Collie's new home. We find out how to build a very simple pond to attract amphibians, and there's an investigation into a curious duck tale. Thanks to Geoff McQueen for sharing his duck tales with us. If you want hilarious Twitter content with updates about his garden shenanigans, running adventures, and father-in-law woes, follow him here: @theGeoffMcQ As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Camp, Curious, Galoshes The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

27m
Jun 07, 2021
Seduced by Sharks

SHARKS ARE NOT JAWS!! We set the story straight on sharks, seriously misunderstood and maligned ocean dwellers. We chat to shark researcher Jenny Bortoluzzi who fell in love with sharks a long time ago and now studies them at Trinity College Dublin. We think you'll fall in love with them too, once you've heard her stories about sharks and how they survive in one of the world's toughest environments, the open sea. You can follow Jenny on Twitter to access gorgeous underwater images: @SharkyJenny Become a citizen scientist! If you spot shark egg cases (mermaid's purses) on the beach, you can report your find online at the websites of Marine Dimensions https://marinedimensions.ie/ if you're in Ireland and The Shark Trust https://www.sharktrust.org if you're in the UK. If you want to find out more about the fish you eat and how it's caught, you can get some good information here: The Good Fish Guide https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/ As usual, don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Seashore, Funk, Belfast, Glitter, Swale. Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. IMAGE: Creative Commons: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Hammerhead_shark%2C_Cocos_Island%2C_Costa_Rica.jpgs THE WARREN: The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

41m
Apr 29, 2021
On the Trail of the Thylacine

Collie gets excited about reported sightings of an animal that was declared extinct in the early 20th century. Are the stories true? Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or, leave us a voicemail on our website https://www.podpage.com/the-critter-shed/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com WEB: https://www.podpage.com/the-critter-shed/ MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Camp, Algo Rhythm Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. THE WARREN: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

26m
Apr 05, 2021
Of Mice and (Wo)Men

A peek into the private lives of one of our oldest companions, the house mouse. Produced by Red Hare Media Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella The Critter Shed is now on Patreon! We make this show for free, in our own time, but it does incur costs for us. A donation from you - even the price of a cup of coffee - will help us stay afloat and allow us to keep sharing stories about the weird and wonderful side of nature. We are grateful for every donation, however small. If you want to buy us that coffee, you can do it here: https://www.patreon.com/thecrittershed You are TOADLY awesome! Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nat_mouse_-_Christopher_Watson.jpg Music: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm, Sunset, Tuxes   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

49m
Mar 13, 2021
A Valentine's Day Short.

For the romantic day that's in it, we're chatting about one of nature's greatest lovers...   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7m
Feb 14, 2021
Animal Games in Ancient Rome

A very special chat with Kathryn Murphy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmvsjBrwpM4 from Trinity College Dublin about the way exotic animals were used for entertainment and hunting in ancient Rome. With a particularly gruesome (i.e. fascinating) tale of a human-bull mating. Yeah, we know. The Critter Shed is now on Patreon! We make this show for free, in our own time, but it does incur costs for us. A donation from you - even the price of a cup of coffee - would help us stay afloat and allow us to keep sharing stories about the weird and wonderful side of nature. We are grateful for every donation, however small. https://www.patreon.com/thecrittershed Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Gizmo, 808 and Moog Out, Juliette Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of The Warren podcast network. https://www.thewarren.ie The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. Our newest member, the Hazbeanz Show, is here. https://www.thewarren.ie/the-hazbeanz-show AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

37m
Jan 30, 2021
On zoos

Today we chat with Dublin Zoo keeper Brendan Walsh about the role of zoos in modern society and modern conservation. For more information on Dublin Zoo conservation projects: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/ The Critter Shed is now on Patreon! We make this show for free, in our own time, but it does incur costs for us. A donation from you - even the price of a cup of coffee - would help us stay afloat and allow us to keep sharing stories about the weird and wonderful side of nature. We are grateful for every donation, however small. If you want to buy us that coffee, you can do it here: https://www.patreon.com/thecrittershed You are TOADLY awesome! Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Tuxes, Algo Rhythm Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of The Warren podcast network. https://www.thewarren.ie The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

43m
Jan 10, 2021
Christmas 2020: An ode to the robin

A special Christmas episode celebrating an iconic seasonal bird, the robin. If you have queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about, we'd love to hear from you. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of https://www.thewarren.ie/ podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

16m
Dec 23, 2020
Saucy, sex-crazed space beetles: it's the ladybird show!

We meet some lucky garden ladies who are literally out of this world - it's the ladybird show! If you'd like to donate to Dublin Zoo to help them through their COVID-induced financial bottleneck, you can do that here: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/ Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Dimmy Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

35m
Nov 23, 2020
Oddly Toxic Critters

Have you heard the one about the cuddly Australian mammal that has a venomous spur on its heel? Or, how about the gorgeous bird whose feathers contain toxin? Today we're all about creatures that pack a toxic - and unexpected - punch. More on the blue-capped ifrit here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-capped_ifrit. Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about. Or tell us about some of the oddly toxic animals in your life. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious, Sunset, Texus Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. THE WARREN: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

26m
Oct 26, 2020
Sindbad the stowaway

Meet Sindbad the Stowaway, Collie's newest housemate. And we have an update on Sam the Fox from Trinity College Dublin. Click here for more information on the Kildare Animal Wildlife Unit: https://www.facebook.com/Wildlifeunitkildare/ Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

22m
Jul 31, 2020
Vampire fish

Collie finds a living fossil, and also becomes a surrogate mother to 15 feathery offspring... Image: Creative Commons Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Lamprey_mouth.jpg FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Tuxes Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

23m
Jun 27, 2020
African Wild Dogs: a love story

Holly English watched a wildlife documentary when she was 10 and it changed her life. The documentary was about the beautiful and enigmatic African wild dogs and now she studies them for a living. This episode is an ode to African wild dogs. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Sunset Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it! Wild Dog image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:African_wild_dog_(Lycaon_pictus_pictus)_play_fighting.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/African_wild_dog_%28Lycaon_pictus_pictus%29_play_fighting.jpg Charles J Sharp / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

29m
Jun 07, 2020
The Eggselence of Nests

Which came first, the chicken or the nest? Collie and Colette talk turkey about nests, who made the first one, and who makes the biggest one. Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

28m
May 27, 2020
Animal Crossing meets The Critter Shed

There's a Nintendo Switch video game doing the rounds now that is basically Collie's life in digital: Animal Crossing. Podcaster and writer Rosemary Mac Cabe and producer Liam Geraghty are both big fans of the game, and they take us to their digital islands and show us around. Also: we meet an Animal Crossing character who is a REAL digital version of COLLIE ENNIS!!! This is fun! FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

34m
May 09, 2020
Lockdown nature around the world

Isn't nature sounding amazing at the moment? Now that many of us are in lockdown, and there are fewer noisy machines on the road or in the air, we can actually hear nature more clearly than ever. Collie and Colette listen in to the nature sounds collected and sent in by listeners from around the world, and it's a treat. Also, if you can spare the price of a cup of coffee, the folks at My Lovely Horse Rescue in Ireland would be delighted for any support you can give them. The do amazing work. You can donate here: https://www.mylovelyhorserescue.com/pages/donate Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com Music: Podington: Curious, Sunset Blue Dot Sessions: Beignet; Calisson Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. The Warren: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the show. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

29m
Apr 30, 2020
Budgie Business

Today we soothe your corona-isolated soul with one of the most beautiful sounds of all: chattering budgies! And, we delve into their fascinating natural history. Do you know where they are native to? Well, struth, we have the answer! Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/ TWITTER: @crittershedpod EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com MUSIC: Podington: Curious; Tuxes; Little Black Cloud IMAGE: Reproduced under Creative Commons license: Shiv's fotografia / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella. Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media. THE WARREN: The Critter Shed is a founding member of thewarren.ie podcast network. The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear. The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on Apple Podcasts if you like the podcast. We really appreciate it!   * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

21m
Apr 05, 2020