Wes Larson
Mentioned in 22 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.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jun 1, 2026
The Two Brothers and the Biscuit Basin Brown Bear Attack + Other Animal News Stories
“Co-host and bear biology expert who provides scientific context for grizzly bear incidents and wildlife management policy”
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · May 25, 2026
Grizzly Bear Attack - Bram and the Brown Bear
“Primary host and professional wildlife biologist specializing in bears; narrates and analyzes the attack story”
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · May 11, 2026
Mothers, Heroes - The Tooth & Claw Mothers Day Special: 2026 Edition
“Co-host presenting animal attack stories and wildlife behavior analysis”
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · May 4, 2026
The Tiny Bite That Rarely Kills
“Co-host who conducted extensive research on brown recluse spiders, reading 60+ browser windows of sources”
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Apr 13, 2026
Clavicular Shoots an Alligator and Other Recent Animal News Stories
“Co-host specializing in wildlife avoidance strategies and ecosystem management; provides expert analysis on bear behavior and wildlife policy”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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.”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”