Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Episodes
Moto Lions
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff leads another instant classic subscriber episode, this time about a strange period of time when motorcycles and lions were mixed to the great del...
Vampires and Bloodsucking Leeches with Sammy Smart
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an audacious move, Wes decides to tell the grossest set of stories that Tooth & Claw has covered yet as the guys are joined by first-time guest Sam...
Toothie Tales - Gibbons Guarding a Bridge, a Scorpion Sting on the Face, and More Animal Encounter Stories from Listeners
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of a new series entitled Toothie Tales, Wes, Jeff, and Mike read a batch of wild animal encounter stories submitted by listeners ...
Brazilian Wandering Spider Bite - Die Hard
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes prepared something of a horror anthology wherein he shares a couple of true tales of spider bite victims, some of whom suffer a cruel and unusual ...
A Hawk Drops a Snake on a Woman - News Stories Including a Polar Bear Attack, a Brave Cow Herder, and a Shark Attack at Rockaway Beach
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss a handful of recent animal attack stories, including a nearly unbelievable sequence of events that left a Texas woman being rushed to...
The Attacks That Inspired Jaws - The 1916 Shark Attacks Part 3: The Hunt for the Maneater
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The third and final installment of the series has Wes covering what is still described as the "largest scale animal hunt in history" to try and finall...
The Attacks That Inspired Jaws - The 1916 Shark Attacks Part 2: Blood in Matawan Creek
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes continues the story of the shark attacks that inspired the movie Jaws, and how the mounting terror reached its peak over a two day stretch in the ...
The Attacks That Inspired Jaws - The 1916 Shark Attacks Part 1: Terror on the Jersey Shore
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes decides it time to tell the guys the horrifying story of the shark attacks that occurred off the shores of New Jersey that would go on to inspire ...
Shark Attack in the Red Sea - News Stories Including a Recent Fatal Bear Attack in Yellowstone, an Otter Eating Surfboards, and a Boy Calling 911 About His Own Alligator Attack
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes, Jeff, and Mike cover some more recent animal attack stories, most notably the tragic fatal shark attack that occurred in Egypt, as well as a host...
Snake Island - The Crowded Home of the Deadly Golden Lancehead Viper
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes puts on his explorer hat for this episode to see whether Ilha da Queimada Grande, aka Snake Island, would be a good place for the guys to take a g...
Grizzly Bear Attack - The Soda Butte Camp Site Grizzly Bear Attack
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes shares another tragic story of a grizzly bear attack, once again taking place in Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, the guys talk about their ...
A Black Bear, Tiger Shark and Rattlesnake Bite the Same Person
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff leads another episode, this time about a young man who has been attacked by more deadly animals than most. The episode is concluded with a discus...
How Animals Perceive the World ft. Kendall Long
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are joined by Kendall Long of the podcast Little Curiosities to discuss the ways in which animals perceive the world differently than humans....
Nature is Metal - News Stories Including Orcas Ramming Boats, an Alligator Biting a Man's Arm Off, and an Interview with the creator of the Nature is Metal Account
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rick, the man behind the Nature is Metal Instagram account, joins Wes, Jeff, and Mike for an interview, where he talks about which animal he thinks is...
Amazon Pink River Dolphin Attack - Claire Bye and the River Dolphin Who Fancied Her Feet
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A British woman was on a river tour in Bolivia when she had an encounter with a dolphin that would see her vacation cut short. Meanwhile, Jeff has a l...
Mothers Day 2023 Special - One Mom against a Swarm of Yellowjackets
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes and Jeff's mom Cindy is back yet again for the annual Mothers Day special, this time to talk about one mother's epic struggle to save her family f...
Black Bear Attack - The Worst Black Bear Attack in History: Part 2
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of what is considered to be the worst black bear attack in history, once again taking place at the Liard River Hot Springs. The guys then get i...
Black Bear Attack - The Worst Black Bear Attack in History: Part 1
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 1 of the horrifying black bear attack that took place at the Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park in 1999. The guys then talk about th...
A Zebra Bit a Man’s Arm... Off? - News Stories including A Monkey Tearing Off Ears and Ripping Out Hair, Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-owl’s New York Escape, and More
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys once again discuss some of the more notable recent animal attack headlines, covering the man whose arm was the target of an overly aggressive...
Bears in Yellowstone ft. National Park After Dark
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark joined us recently for the first (and hopefully not last) Tooth and Claw Interview Series to talk a ...
Elephant and Giraffe Attacks - Tyke Crashes the Circus & A Giraffe Impersonates a Wrecking Ball
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comprises of two previously released Tooth and Class bonus episodes, wherein Jeff covers the case of Tyke the Circus Elephant, and then M...
Black Widow Bite - The Most Venomous Spider in North America Munches a Man's Toe
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes tells the story of a man whose toe got a little too close for comfort for a black widow, and then gets into a super interesting round of animal re...
Box Jellyfish Attack - A Surfer Stung by a Mystery Assailant Has to Think Outside the Box
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes goes over the story of a North Carolina surfer who came face to face, or actually, chest to tentacles with one of the most venomous creatures on p...
A Hippo Spat Out a 2-Year-Old!? - News Stories Including a Tragic Polar Bear Attack, a Deadly Great White Encounter in Mexico, and Coyotes Continuing to Wyle’
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss several of the biggest animal attack news stories of the previous month, including the toddler that was half-swallowed by a hippo, th...
Tiger Shark Attack - A Mother's Worst Nightmare
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes covers the tragic story of Jordan Lindsey, the young woman who had a tragic encounter with a tiger shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas. Jeff tak...
Komodo Dragon Attack - A Dragon Shows its Basic Instinct
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wes shares a couple of really gruesome komodo dragon attack stories, one involving Sharon Stone's at-the-time husband and a trip that they took to the...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Bear's Got Your Nose and the 2022 Tooth and Claw Awards Show
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes closes out the year with one more Grizzly Bear attack involving a shocking medical technique unlike anything the ghuys have talked about before, a...
Kangaroo Attack - The Kangaroo That Almost Ruined Christmas
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes covers the story of how a kangaroo almost ruins Christmas for a pair of young girls, and kind of actually does ruin Christmas for their dad, while...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Two Wrestlers vs. One Grizzly, a Python Eats a Woman, and a Bear in Japan Attacks a Rock Climber
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Animal Attack News Roundup, the guys each bring a handful of the most noteworthy animal attack stories to hit the news over the pas...
Great White Shark Attack - Rodney Fox and the White Pointer
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Wes tells the story of South Australian man Rodney Fox and his extremely bloody encounter with a great white shark. Jeff makes an inc...
Bigfoot Attack!? - The Tooth and Claw Halloween Special featuring Bigfoot Collectors Club
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since so many of you listeners were asking for it, Tooth and Claw's annual spooky Halloween episode this year is all about cryptids! And who better to...
Piranha Attack - Trapped in a Bus in a River of Piranha
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes takes the gang through a couple of stories involving piranhas that made him, and consequently Jeff and Mike, reconsider just how dangerous the fis...
Kangaroo Attack - A Rare Roo Attack, the Bull Shark Incident, and the Dangers of Disc Golf
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys each bring a handful of noteworthy animal attack stories that hit the headlines recently, and then draft (with varying degre...
Grizzly Bear Attack - A Tragic Trip to Yellowstone
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes tells the story of young Swiss woman Brigitta Fredenhagen, and her fateful trip to Yellowstone National Park. The crew then discusses the myth of ...
Dingo Attack - A Dingo Ate My Baby with Payne Lindsey: Part 2
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are once again joined by Payne Lindsey to wrap up the true tale of a dingo attack that dominated Australian headlines all through the 1980s. ...
Special Rings of Power Bonus Episode
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk Tolkien in this diversionary bonus episode, specifically their hopes and fears for the new Rings of Power series coming out this week. W...
Dingo Attack - A Dingo Ate My Baby with Payne Lindsey: Part 1
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Payne Lindsey of Up and Vanished and Radio Rental fame joins the guys to talk about the shocking origins of the phrase "A dingo ate my baby!" Payne br...
Hippo Attack - Marius and his Pet Hippo Humphrey
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff once again takes the lead to tell the tragic and cautionary tale of Marius, a South African man with a penchant for the outdoors and exotic anima...
The TikTok Bear Encounter - Monkeys, Gators, and Bears in the Latest Animal Attack News Roundup
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes talks about a few recent run-ins with bears, while Jeff and Mike share a handful of other notable recent animal attack news headlines for the July...
Mountain Lion Attack - A Mountain Lion Piggyback Ride
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Campbell got a lot more than he bargained for when he was attacked from behind while pipelining near Grande Prairie, Alberta. Wes takes advant...
Tiger Shark Attack - The Townsville Tiger Shark Shipwreck
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fishing expedition quickly turns into a nightmare when a group of three friends find themselves shipwrecked off the coast of Townsville, Australia. ...
Grizzly Bear Attack - The Todd Orr Double Grizzly Bear Attack
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes covers an oft-requested story concerning Todd Orr and the bear who attacked him two times in a single bloody and unfortunate morning. We then do a...
Rattlesnake Attack - Latest Animal Attack News and Clara Jessup's Run-in with a Rattlesnake
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We start things off by getting into some of the more notable animal attack news stories from the past couple of months, and then have a really fascina...
Bison Attack - Seeking Love in Bison Bison Bison Territory
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two young adults match on a dating app and have a fateful date involving some angry bison that defies the odds. We also cover the bison's historical s...
Mothers Day Special - Animals that Saved the Day
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wes and Jeff's mom is back for another Mothers Day special to talk about a few stories about the times wherein some animals save a human's life. Then ...
Polar Bear Attack - The Cold Campsite Crasher
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What should have been a once in a lifetime excursion paddling around the Svalbard archipeligo turns into a bloody nightmare for two young friends when...
Bonus Episode Unlocked - Macaw
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're releasing two of our bonus episodes this week while we're busy at work on some upcoming exciting stuff. Mike takes the lead and puts a fresh spi...
Bonus Episode Unlocked - Beavers
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're releasing two of our bonus episodes this week while we're busy at work on some upcoming exciting stuff. Jeff takes the lead on this one about be...
Animal Attack News Roundup - Hank the Tank, The Ukraine Zoo Extraction Project, and More
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another roundup of animal attack headlines that have popped up over the past month or so that we thought you'd all be interested in hearing about. Jef...
Camel Attack - The Tennessee Camel Rampage
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking about camels. In light of the recent attack that resulted in the tragic death of two people at a Tennessee petting zoo, Wes put together...
Great White Shark Attack - The Surfer and the Shark at Monterey Bay
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another shark attack on our hands (fins?) and Wes, as always, did a great job researching and preparing to talk through the story of one surfer's unlu...
HARAMBE - The Western Lowland Gorilla
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a first, Jeff takes the lead and does a great job of taking us all through the tragic tale of Harambe, the western lowland gorilla who was shot and...
Animal Attack News Roundup - Eko the Tiger, the Serial Squirrel, and Monkeyin’ Around
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We finally get around to talking about the incident down in a Florida zoo involving Eko the tiger, and share our thoughts on what the fallout of the u...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Night of the Grizzly: Part 3 - The Aftermath
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Third and final episode of Night of the Grizzly. Wes walks us through the immediate aftermath of the worst night in the history of Glacier National Pa...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Night of the Grizzly: Part 2 - Trout Lake
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Night of the Grizzly, the tragic story of two grizzly attacks occurring on the same night in Glacier National Park. Once again, Wes prepared...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Night of the Grizzly: Part 1 - The Granite Park Chalet
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of Night of the Grizzly, the tragic story of two grizzly attacks occurring on the same night in Glacier National Park. Wes prepared like a madm...
Cobra Attack - Suraj Strikes Twice
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A cobra attack takes place in the South Indian state of Kerala just a couple of months ago. There's a lot of intrigue and an unusual amount of evil go...
Animal Attack News Roundup - Toilet Snakes, A Storm of Scorpions, and The Aporkalypse
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We cover some of the more noteworthy animal attacks that have occurred recently (Jeff breaks this rule. Kind of. But what do we expect at this point.....
Crocodile Attack - The Killer Croc Down Under
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A saltwater crocodile attack that took place South of Darwin, Australia. It involves 3 young friends out for a day of fun on the banks of a flooding r...
Bee Attack - NOT THE BEES!!!
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bees. This story takes place down in the hills of Hueco Tanks down in Texas, and involves two men getting swarmed by bees at a moment of total vulnera...
Vampire Bat Attack - The Spook-tacularly Rabid Halloween Special
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Vampire Bat, one of the signature animals of the Halloween season. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by ...
Animal Attack News Roundup - Leopards, Gators, Bears, and The Big Money Anniversary Quiz
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another roundup of all the wildest animal attack headlines of the past month or so. Plus, Wes quizzes Mike and Jeff as a way to celebrat...
Coyote Attack - The Cape Breton Coyotes and the Folk Music Singer
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the tragic attack that took place up in Canada involving Taylor Mitchell, the unfortunate victim of a very rare, possibly even singular encounter...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Grouchy Glacier Grizzly
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes has another grizzly bear story to share on this one, with a little bit of a mystery twist. Jeff learns that bears probably can't operate cameras, ...
Jaguar Attack - Beware the Jaguars Jaws
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes prepared a few stories to share with us all about the rare but no-less-violent jaguar attack, so strap on your helmets and join us for the ride. ...
Animal Attack News Roundup - The Scales & Tails Alligator Attack with Lindsay Bull, Wildin' Coyotes, and the 100-Pound Beehive
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We cover the past month's biggest headlines concerning wild animal attacks. We are joined for an interview by Lindsay Bull, the trainer at Scales and ...
Bull Shark Attack - What's the Spanish Word for Shark?
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a shark attack that takes place down in Cancun, Mexico. This is an inspiring tale of a woman who was strong enough to survive and go onto...
Horse Attack - Love 'em or Hate 'em
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special guest to talk a little bit about Mike's least favorite animal: horses. Will she be able to change his mind at all, or will he contin...
Grizzly Bear Attack - Al, The Man Who Punched a Bear
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We cover another grizzly bear attack story, this one taking place in a campsite. Believe it or not, this actually makes what would already be a precar...
Animal Attack News Roundup - Whale Gulps Man, Girl Pushes Bear, and More
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The man who was swallowed by a whale, the California teen who pushed a bear off of her wall to protect her dogs, and a handful of other interesting st...
Rattlesnake Attack - Heads and Tails: The Western Diamondback
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes covers what might just be the weirdest animal attack we've talked about so far. (Disclaimer: We had a small hiccup while recording, hopefully none...
Cassowary Attack - Kicking and Screaming
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more unique episodes we've done so far, on an animal that many people haven't even ever heard of: cassowaries. ~~ To advertise on the show,...
Black Bear Attack: Bear vs. Bacon
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Cynthia Dusel-Bacon, who spent her summers working in the wilds of Alaska taking geological samples. But on one fateful day in 1977, she ...
Animal Attacks Monthly Update - Bobcat Tossing, and Animals vs. Humans
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes gathered up a bunch of notable animal attacks that hit the news over the past month. Then, the crew talks about the Animals vs. Humans poll that's...
Mountain Lion and Crocodile Attack - Mother's Day Special
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by the one and only Cindy Larson, the greatest biological mother Jeff and Wes have ever had. Wes prepared two stories of incredible moth...
Spider Attack - Yorick, The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes has an only-slightly creepy, a little sad, and surprisingly endearing story about a woman, her family, and a spider. Jeff gets inappropriate again...
Lion Attack - The Lions of Tsavo Part 2
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The wrap up of the story of the Lions of Tsavo. But first, we engage in the age old debate of what’s better: ice powers or tree powers? ~~ To advert...
Lion Attack - The Lions of Tsavo
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The much-requested, long-awaited story of the Tsavo lions. These two lions truly caused about as much havoc as any large predators in history, and bro...
Oceanic White Tip Shark Attack - A Sharky Shipwreck Story
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes takes us out to the ocean to tell a tale of a shipwreck and shark attack. Jeff musters up enough confidence to feel that he could survive the situ...
Monitor Lizard Attack - The Monitor Murder Mystery
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A man named Ron and way too many monitor lizards. Wes takes us through one of the more bizarre and mysterious animal attacks the show has discussed th...
Moose Attack - The Moose, a Dog, Some Gloves, and a Bra
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes takes us to Alaska to tell of a malcontent moose messing up a morning mosey. All we can say is, thank goodness for bras. ~~ To advertise on the ...
Killer Whale Attack - Tilikum's Terrifying Tour
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes gives us all a glimpse into the horrors of killer whale captivity, particularly one mistreated orca and the unfortunate demise of three different ...
Crow Attack - Crows Never Forget
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff takes over for the first Tooth and Claw mini, and has some incredibly bizarre, Hitchcock-ian stories to share about some persistent crows and oth...
Grizzly Bear Attack - A Grizzly Daddy Daughter Date
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes takes us up to Glacier National Park to talk about another grizzly bear encounter, this time involving a man and his recently graduated daughter w...
Python Attack - A Tale of Two Pythons
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wes has some uncomfortable stories to share this time, especially for the male listeners. Some of you weirdos might like this one a lot though, just l...
Justin Bieber Saves a Man's Life - 2020 Wrap-Up
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A year-end special! Wes has a couple of animal attack stories that involve two of the greatest musical acts ever to come out of North America (can't f...
Wolf Attack - The Wolf and the Hound
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wes takes us all the way up to a remote logging camp in Alaska to share a story about two young boys who tread a little too close to a wolf. Jeff take...
Hippopotamus Attack - Angry Angry Hippos
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: a story about one man's death-defying showdown with an angry hippopotamus. Jeff and Mike are chastised by Wes for even think...
Polar Bear Attack - A Bad End to Polar Bear Camp
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wes finally gets to talk about the polar bear, which, alongside literally every other, is his favorite animal. A small group of young campers head up ...
Chimpanzee Attack - Moe the Chimp Has a Really Weird Birthday
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wes navigates the twists and turns of a story about a chimpanzee attack that should probably be made into a movie. Saint James rescues a baby chimp wh...
Mountain Lion Attack - Shannon Parker and the Desperate Cougar
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A young woman was on an innocent hike, but a mountain lion had other plans. Wes, unexpectedly, digs into the relationship drama aspect of this story, ...
Great White Shark Attack - The 19-foot Shark and Rob Rebstock
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out 1975 was a big year for great whites, and not just because of Jaws. Wes does it once again and shares not just one but TWO bonus shark attac...
Alligator Attack - Alligator After Dark
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recount the tale of a 2015 alligator attack in a Texas Bayou, involving Tommie Woodward, a young man beloved in his community, and an 11 foot allig...
Black Bear Attacks - Allena Hansen and Old-Timey Yellowstone Lady
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wes has two stories uncovering the dangers black bears pose to the unprepared. Thankfully, he and Jeff are able to share their knowledge on how to avo...
Amur Tiger Attack - SF Zoo Chaos
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Christmas day in 2007, the Amur Tiger Tatiana leapt from her enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo and attacked 3 young friends. Wes talks Jeff and Mi...