On this episode of Animal Antics, the Hotties fling facts about some sassy divas, consensual murder (is it legal?), and masturbation stations.

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On this episode of Animal Antics, the hotties chat about how to beat Usain bolt, Christmas movie logic, and tuskin with your bros.

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On this episode of Animal Antics, the hotties chat about the benefits of Olmzempic, skin furniture, and Jack Black (the epitome of man).

*Note for listeners: Some slight technical difficulties for this one. Audio is a little rough, but still a good listen!

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On this episode of Animal Antics, the hotties talk about duplicate genitalia, pouch anatomy, and the morality of kangaroo abortions.

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On this episode of Animal Antics, the hotties discuss the pros and cons of worm culture, when it's okay to call the police, and the wonderful sport of penis fencing.

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1.Hammerhead Flatworms Have Been Quietly Invading France for Two Decades | Smithsonian. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hammerhead-flatworms-have-been-quietly-invading-france-two-decades-180969160/.

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3.Meet the hammerhead worm: The invasive species coming to a backyard near you. Animals https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/invasive-hammerhead-worms (2025).4.Ducey, P. K., Cerqua, J., West, L.-J. & Warner, M. RARE EGG CAPSULE PRODUCTION IN THE INVASIVE TERRESTRIAL PLANARIAN BIPALIUM KEWENSE. The Southwestern Naturalist 51, 252–255 (2006).

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