In the Season 1 Finale Bonus, Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with squid expert/muralist, Dr. Sarah McAnulty. They talk more about squid ink art, squid with built-in puppets, Skype A Scientist, and MORE!

Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and street artist working to connect people with wildlife through art. She collaborates with neighborhood groups and local artists to create murals on philly biodiversity, and hosts events that bring science and art together to encourage environmental action. Her "Squid facts" sticker and wheatpaste project has reached over 186,000 people with facts about squid and cuttlefish since 2018.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

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• Learn more about Sarah
• Check out Skype a Scientist
• Shop the Squid Facts online store
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
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• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

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Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Dr. Sarah McAnulty
• Question-Asker: Patrick
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Patrick & Patrick's family, Sarah McAnulty, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and all of the squids on Earth!

Patrick asks: How Much Ink Can A Squid Hold? What a GREAT question for our SEASON ONE FINALE EPISODE! Luckily, Mike and Chanel are joined by Sarah McAnulty, an artist/squid expert to answer Patrick's question.

Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist and street artist working to connect people with wildlife through art. She collaborates with neighborhood groups and local artists to create murals on philly biodiversity, and hosts events that bring science and art together to encourage environmental action. Her "Squid facts" sticker and wheatpaste project has reached over 186,000 people with facts about squid and cuttlefish since 2018.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Learn more about Sarah
• Check out Skype a Scientist
• Shop the Squid Facts online store
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Dr. Sarah McAnulty
• Question-Asker: Patrick
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Patrick & Patrick's family, Sarah McAnulty, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and all of the squids on Earth!

Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Chris Ballew, the brains behind Caspar Babypants and lead singer of The Presidents of the United States of America. They go deeper into Chris's music, inspiration, influence, and close things out with a fun Weird Al story.

Chris sings about the animal kingdom on his children's albums under the name Caspar Babypants and in his music for grown-ups with The Presidents of the United States of America. Chris also releases albums under his own name that can be found on all streaming platforms.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

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• Visit Chris's website
• Learn about Chris on Wikipedia
• Listen to Caspar Babypants • Spotify | Apple Music
• Listen to The Presidents of the United States of America • Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
• Listen to Chris Ballew's solo recordings • Spotify | Apple Music
• Follow Chris/PUSA on Instagram: @pusaband
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
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• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Dr. Chris Ballew
• Question-Asker: Gabriella
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Gabriella & Gabriella's family, Chris Ballew, Kate Endle, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and all of our little buggie friends!

Gabriella asks: Why Do Bookworms Eat Books? That's such a fascinating question. It also makes us wonder, what isa bookworm?? Mike and Chanel get to the bottom of Gabriella's question with iconic musician Chris Ballew.

Chris sings about bookworms and the entire animal kingdom on his children's albums under the name Caspar Babypants and in his music for grown-ups with The Presidents of the United States of America. Chris also releases albums under his own name that can be found on all streaming platforms.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Visit Chris's website
• Learn about Chris on Wikipedia
• Listen to Caspar Babypants • Spotify | Apple Music
• Listen to The Presidents of the United States of America • Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
• Listen to Chris Ballew's solo recordings • Spotify | Apple Music
• Follow Chris/PUSA on Instagram: @pusaband
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Dr. Chris Ballew
• Question-Asker: Gabriella
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Gabriella & Gabriella's family, Chris Ballew, Kate Endle, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and all of our little buggie friends!

Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Dr. Jann Vendetti, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Associate Curator of Malacology (AKA Snail & Slug expert). They discuss the difference between snails and slugs, the fascinating world of mollusk teeth, and GIGANTIC members of the snail & slug family.

Dr. Jann Vendetti is the Associate Curator of Malacology (Mollusks) and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Twila Bratcher Chair in Malacological Research. She is a founding member of the Urban Nature Research Center. Jann's focus is on collections-based research and the Snails and slugs Living in Metropolitan Environments (SLIME) project, championing the important role of community science to understanding urban-living biodiversity.

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• Learn more about Jann Vendetti
• Follow The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on Instagram: @nhmla
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Dr. Jann Vendetti
• Question-Askers: Phoebe & Manaal
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Phoebe & Phoebe's family, Manaal, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and all of our slimy snail friends!

Phoebe and Manaal ask: How Do Snails Make Slime? Not only is this an incredible question, but it's our first from the UK! It also gives Mike and Chanel an opportunity to chat with snail expert, Dr. Jann Vendetti!

Jann is the Associate Curator of Malacology (Mollusks) and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Twila Bratcher Chair in Malacological Research. She is a founding member of the Urban Nature Research Center. Jann's focus is on collections-based research and the Snails and slugs Living in Metropolitan Environments (SLIME) project, championing the important role of community science to understanding urban-living biodiversity.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Learn more about Jann Vendetti
• Follow The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on Instagram: @nhmla
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Dr. Jann Vendetti
• Question-Askers: Phoebe & Manaal
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Phoebe & Phoebe's family, Manaal, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and all of our slimy snail friends!

Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with Gretchen and Thomas of Carol Cleveland Sings! They talk about cats, their ideal animal collaborators, and writing podcast theme songs.

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Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes, collectively known as Carol Cleveland Sings, are a music, video, and art duo from Philadelphia, PA. Known for their clever toy instrument videos across social media, Carol Cleveland Sings combines their talents with curated backdrops and the occasional cat to capture the attention of their many online followers. Carol Cleveland Sings is also the creator of The Zooquarium Podcast's incredible theme song!

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Check out Carol Cleveland Sings on BandCamp
• Follow Carol Cleveland Sings on TikTok: @carolclevelandsings
• Follow Carol Cleveland Sings on Instagram: @carolclevelandsings
• Watch Carol Cleveland Sings' cat videos HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE
• Learn about the Portland Aquarium
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guests: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Question-Asker: Lita
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Lita & Lita's family, Gretchen Lohse, Thomas Hughes, Rags, Harpo, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and cats all around the world!

Leta asks: Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? We've all seen them and they look so cool, but WHY are they there? Mike and Chanel are all set to answer Leta's question and talk all about cat whiskers with Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings!

Gretchen Lohse and Thomas Hughes, collectively known as Carol Cleveland Sings, are a music, video, and art duo from Philadelphia, PA. Known for their clever toy instrument videos across social media, Carol Cleveland Sings combines their talents with curated backdrops and the occasional cat to capture the attention of their many online followers. Carol Cleveland Sings is also the creator of The Zooquarium Podcast's incredible theme song!

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Check out Carol Cleveland Sings on BandCamp
• Follow Carol Cleveland Sings on TikTok: @carolclevelandsings
• Follow Carol Cleveland Sings on Instagram: @carolclevelandsings
• Watch Carol Cleveland Sings' cat videos HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE
• Learn about the Portland Aquarium
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Question-Asker: Leta
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Leta & Leta's family, Gretchen Lohse, Thomas Hughes, Rags, Harpo, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and cats all around the world!

Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with ecologist Tim Eppley about aye-ayes, all other lemurs, what it's like to study animal and plant-life in Madagascar, and they learn about his journey from animal-lover to Chief Conservation Officer at Wildlife Madagascar.

Dr. Timothy Eppley is a conservation biologist and primatologist who has spent nearly two decades studying wildlife in Africa, with a particular focus on the lemurs and ecosystems of Madagascar. As Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar, he leads research and conservation programs that help protect some of the world's most endangered species while supporting local communities. Tim's passion for wildlife began at an early age and has taken him from studying bonobos and lemurs in the field to publishing more than 100 scientific papers and helping shape conservation efforts across Madagascar. He loves sharing stories about the incredible animals he works with and helping people discover why biodiversity matters.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

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• Learn more about Wildlife Madagascar
• Check out Wildlife Madagascar's Aye-Aye page
• Follow Wildlife Madagascar on Instagram: @wildlifemadagascar
• Learn about the Portland Aquarium
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Tim Eppley
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Milo & Milo's family, Dr. Tim Eppley, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and every single aye-aye!

Milo asks: Why Are the Middle Fingers of Aye-Ayes So Long? What a fascinating question about a fascinating animal! Mike and Chanel are joined by ecologist Tim Eppley, the Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar, to answer Milo's question and teach us more about these elusive animals!

Dr. Timothy Eppley is a conservation biologist and primatologist who has spent nearly two decades studying wildlife in Africa, with a particular focus on the lemurs and ecosystems of Madagascar. As Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar, he leads research and conservation programs that help protect some of the world's most endangered species while supporting local communities. Tim's passion for wildlife began at an early age and has taken him from studying bonobos and lemurs in the field to publishing more than 100 scientific papers and helping shape conservation efforts across Madagascar. He loves sharing stories about the incredible animals he works with and helping people discover why biodiversity matters.

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Learn more about Wildlife Madagascar
• Check out Wildlife Madagascar's Aye-Aye page
• Follow Wildlife Madagascar on Instagram: @wildlifemadagascar
• Learn about the Portland Aquarium
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: Tim Eppley
• Question-Asker: Milo
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Milo & Milo's family, Dr. Tim Eppley, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and every single aye-aye!

Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with author John Sazaklis about red-eyed tree frogs, Mad Magazine, the joy of animal education, and how John became a best selling children's book author!

John Sazaklis is the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 titles. He has illustrated Spider-Man books for Marvel, made pop-culture props for MAD magazine, written for the BEN 10 animated series, and even voiced The Grinch for a Dr. Seuss audiobook. John loves to learn. Art and Science are two of his favorite subjects. He loves animals and nature and creatively combines them in his work. John lives in New York City with his wonderful wife, dazzling daughter, and a bunch of books!

Be sure to visit thezooquarium.com/podcast to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!

RECOMMENDED: WATCH this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!

• Learn more about John Sazaklis
• Buy John's books
• Follow John on Instagram: @johnnysaz
• Learn about the Portland Aquarium
• Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
• Follow us on Instagram: @thezooquarium
• Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebennettart
• Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikebennettart
• Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @pschanel
• Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org

The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and thezooquarium.com/podcast

Credits

• Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
• Guest: John Sazaklis
• Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
• Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
• Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
• Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain

Special thanks to

Maybelline & Maybelline's family, John Sazaklis, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and red-eyed tree frogs all over the world!