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The MeatEater Podcast

MeatEater

Ep. 838: How To Translate Animal Language

FEB 23, 2026141 MIN
The MeatEater Podcast

Ep. 838: How To Translate Animal Language

FEB 23, 2026141 MIN

Description

Steven Rinella talks with naturalist, writer, and sculptor George Bumann, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylore, and Corinne Schneider.  Topics discussed: George's book, Eavesdropping On Animals; Animal vocalizations; subscribe to the new Bear Grease YouTube channel; laws on game retrieval; just how pungent skunk odor really is; stay tuned for MeatEater TV's new "12 in 26" hunt series, starting with Jani's Manitoba bear episode; how absurd it is that guys called better than turkeys themselves; what various raven calls mean; how the birds gossip about everything; wolf howling and squirrel chirping translations; all the animals are talking about and know you; silence as the most important alarm that exists; The 2026 Yellowstone Summit; and more.  Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.