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Wes Larson

Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Wildlife biologist and host of the Tooth and Claw podcast, which focuses on animal attacks and wildlife behavior. Featured across multiple episodes of What Was That Like as an expert contributor and sponsor, providing insights into animal attack stories and wildlife encounters.

Episode Appearances

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. · Feb 6, 2026

245: Honor encountered an angry hippo

Wildlife biologist and host of Tooth and Claw podcast; mentioned as expert in wildlife behavior and animal attack stories

Wildlife safety in African safarisHippo behavior and territorial aggressionMokoro canoe poling techniques and training
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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. · Feb 3, 2026

TQ56: What are you starting to hate as you get older?

Wildlife biologist and host of Tooth and Claw podcast about animal attacks, mentioned in sponsor segment

Hormonal changes and tolerance in perimenopause and menopauseBoundary-setting and saying no to social obligationsSmall talk avoidance and preference for deep conversations
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What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People.

What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. · Jan 30, 2026

244: Justin found his mom

Wildlife biologist and host of Tooth and Claw podcast, mentioned in sponsor segment about animal attack stories

Adoption reunion and family reconnectionClosed adoption records and information accessAdoptee identity and sense of belonging
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Dec 22, 2025

The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of Sting? ft. Jack's World of Wildlife

Wildlife biologist and podcast host; experienced accidental bullet ant sting in Costa Rica during canyoning trip

Bullet Ant Biology and BehaviorSchmidt Pain Index and Venom ClassificationAccidental vs. Intentional Insect Stings
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Dec 15, 2025

What the F**k is Going On With Japan's Bears?

Bear biologist and primary host; conducted research on Asiatic black bears and Japanese wildlife management

Asiatic Black Bear Biology and BehaviorClimate Change Impact on Wildlife Food SourcesHuman-Wildlife Conflict Management
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Dec 8, 2025

The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 2

Co-host and bear biologist; serves on Grizzly Bear Foundation board; expert on grizzly conservation

Grizzly Bear Conservation and RecoveryWildlife Reintroduction ProgramsPredator-Human Conflict Management
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Sep 29, 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

Co-host with bear management background; worked at Yellowstone and provides expert analysis on bear behavior and safety

Grizzly Bear Attack Prevention and ResponseBear Spray Effectiveness in Wildlife EncountersBrown Bear Habitat and Human Settlement Conflict
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Sep 8, 2025

Crocodile Attack - Todd, His Dog Dig Dig, and the Saltwater Crocodile

Bear biologist and co-host of Tooth & Claw podcast, currently in Brazil researching maned wolves

Saltwater crocodile attack survivalCrocodilian biology and behaviorWilderness safety in Northern Queensland
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Aug 25, 2025

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

Wildlife biologist and co-host of Tooth & Claw podcast

Trophy hunting ethics and conservation impactCape buffalo behavior and danger assessmentExotic animal ownership and animal welfare
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Aug 18, 2025

Jaguar Attack - A Rare and Deadly Encounter

Wildlife bear biologist and podcast host; has extensive field experience studying jaguars in the Pantanal

Jaguar attack fatality and human-wildlife conflictFood conditioning and habituation of apex predatorsJaguar evolutionary history and biogeography
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Aug 11, 2025

Toothie Tales: A Bat to the Mouth, a Snake at the Gates, and Many More

Wildlife biologist and podcast co-host; shared backcountry trip experiences and provided expert commentary on animal behavior

Rabies transmission and prevention protocolsBear-resistant food storage and wilderness safetyBlack bear behavior and habitat management
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jul 21, 2025

The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 1: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

Decorated wildlife biologist and primary host covering USS Indianapolis history, shark behavior, and episode research.

USS Indianapolis sinking and maritime disaster (1945)Atomic bomb component transport and Manhattan Project logisticsOceanic white-tip shark behavior and predation patterns
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jul 7, 2025

Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchatka Brown Bear

Co-host providing expert analysis on brown bear behavior and attack classification

Brown bear behavior and defensive aggressionMother bear protection of cubs and surprise encounter riskCoastal vs. inland brown bear populations and food availability
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jun 16, 2025

Scorpion Attack - A Paralyzing Sting in the Grand Canyon

Co-host of Tooth & Claw podcast; leads episode discussion and Komodo expedition in January

Scorpion venom neurotoxicology and sodium ion channel mechanismsArizona bark scorpion identification and distributionSystemic vs. localized envenomation reactions
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jun 2, 2025

The First Fatal Florida Bear Attack - A Roundup of Recent Animal Attack News Including Stories About a Bear, an Alligator, a Rattlesnake, and More

Expert host providing analysis of bear behavior, habitat, and wildlife management implications

Bear attack fatalities and wildlife management policyAlligator attacks in recreational water areasKangaroo behavior and human encounters
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · May 26, 2025

Grizzly Bear Attack - The Bear vs. the BFFs

Expert host discussing bear behavior, biology, and conservation; board member of Grizzly Bear Foundation

Grizzly Bear Attack Survival TacticsBear Spray Effectiveness and DeploymentDefensive vs. Predatory Bear Behavior
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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · May 19, 2025

History's Deadliest Sloth Bear: The Sloth Bear of Mysore

Co-authored paper on Bengal tiger-sloth bear interactions and worked with Wildlife SOS on sloth bear research

Sloth bear biology and adaptationsHuman-wildlife conflict in IndiaDefensive vs. predatory animal attacks
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