202: Unexpected Animal Traits

We may have missed October, but that doesn't mean we can skip all of the seasonal spooky traditions! This week Alexis and Ella discuss creatures that suck blood! Did you know there are more than just bats and mosquitos? There's strange blood sucking birds and even an undersea bloodsucker! We also get into pet updates and have a long discussion on the mystery that is the Tooth Fairy. TUNE IN! Or else... Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

Hello! We're back! We missed you! We had a packed October and this week we though it fitting to fill you all in on everything we were up to in October! Featuring: sheep, lots of folklore, and more sheep! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

Yes, you read that title correctly! It's a good ol' fashioned animal trivia episode! Alexis learned some surprising new information about dinosaurs, so Ella decided to find a bunch of animal facts to match! Also, we will be going on a hiatus for the month of October, but we promise to come back with more delightful animal stories! We will miss you! See you in November! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

As mentioned last week, Ella and Alexis have been very busy and it's been tricky to find a time to record, however we didn't want to leave you with no Comfort Creatures at all! Fortunately, we had a couple ready pet goes we've been saving for such an occasion! So, please enjoy these excellent Ready Pet Go's from Beth (feat poison dart frogs and more) and Paige (feat Dash and Frodo)! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

Time flies when you're having fun! We're so proud to have hit the 200th episode mark! This week, Ella explains why Simba has been living his dream life in a small-dog filled apartment AND why he is now a bed dog! We also learn all about SNAILS and the fascinating markers they serve in history. Thank you to everyone for listening to us talk about critters for two hundred entire episodes! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

Ella's wonderful grandmother passed away recently and she was absolutely one of us. She loved dogs (especially Simba), gossip, and flamingos. So, it only seemed appropriate to learn about the pink wonders of the bird world, flamingos. We learn about their color, their preference to stand on one foot, and much more! Tune in! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

Better late than never! Can you believe we nearly missed the Jimothy train? But don't worry we're on it now! Jimothy is a perfectly squished raccoon that is taking the Pacific Northwest by storm! Then, in the spirit of Seattle, Ella does a deep dive into some of the most fun Cryptids in the area! Who might Jimothy get breakfast with? We're leaning towards Batsquash. We also have a wonderful Ready Pet Go from Alex and BB! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

They're cute! They have quality tails! And they come in a myriad of colors and sizes! That's right, this week is all about squirrels! We learn about them, we learn about why humans love them, and we even learn a bit of Nrose Mythology about them! It's squirrel week! Tune in! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

This week Simba is living it up as an apartment dog straight out of a Disney movie and Alexis is gathering animals like Snow White. Alexis and Ella discovered they both watched Sheep Detectives and they both were SHOCKED by how much they loved it so they're taking the opportunity to dig into the film and learn about our new woolly friends! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures

That's right, you read the title correctly and that is in fact the name of a REAL animal! The Pink Fairy Armadillo is a tiny, bright pink armadillo that Ella and Alexis learn all about this week! Plus, Ella struggles with flying ants and we have a wonderful Ready Pet BUG from Chelsea and Twigbert! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures