Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

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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 ...

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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex -- Part 1 Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Mar 9

Punch the Lonely Monkey and Other Recent Animal Encounter News Stories Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Mar 2

Grizzly Bear Attack - Short King Colin and the Bear on Mt. Doogie Dowler Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Feb 16

Snow Leopard Attack - The Ghost of the Mountains Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Feb 9

Bull Shark Attack - Triathlon Chuck and the Big Bull Shark Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Feb 2

Neurotoxins: They Hurt - A Batch of Listener Stories Including a Snowmobile Moose Flip, Multiplying Bears, and More Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Jan 19

The Twisted Tale of Travis the Chimpanzee Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Jan 12

The Tragic Tale of a Would-be Lion Tamer and Other Animal Attack News + The Tooth & Claw 2025 End of the Year Wrap-up Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Jan 5

The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of Sting? ft. Jack's World of Wildlife Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Dec 22, 2025

What the F**k is Going On With Japan's Bears? Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Dec 15, 2025

The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 2 Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Dec 8, 2025

How the Goonch Stole Christmas Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Dec 1, 2025

The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 1 Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Nov 17, 2025

Two Bear Attacks in Arkansas - The T&C November Animal Attack News Roundup Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Nov 10, 2025

A Sierra Foothills Murder Mystery Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Nov 3, 2025

The Mummy's Curse & Other Horrific Deaths by Animal with Sammy Smart Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Oct 27, 2025

Polar Bear Attack - A Violent Post-Party Polar Bear Encounter Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Oct 13, 2025

The Humboldt Squid - A Dance with El Diablo Rojo Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Oct 6, 2025

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 Wes Larson, Mike Smith, Jeff Larson · contributed by Lukas · Sep 29, 2025

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Hosts

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Wes Larson Mike Smith Jeff Larson

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Charts

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#22 Overall · United States

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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 wi...

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Rankings

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As of 2026-09-18, Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks ranks #15 in the Science category on Apple Podcasts in Canada.

Chart records

First charted2025-12-06

Best ever#164 on Apple Podcasts (Argentina) · 2025-12-06

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