The Tiny Bite That Sometimes Kills

The Tiny Bite That Sometimes Kills

Author: Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media May 4, 2026 Duration: 1:40:56
Sometimes, even the smallest critters can cause major damage. Thankfully, the one featured in this episode is one that hardly ever does! See if you can guess what animal Wes is talking about before the reveal! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdgFiUXBzGA ~ Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TOOTH Quince - Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use—head to https://quince.com/tooth  for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada. Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/claw Ollie Pet Food - Go to https://ollie.com/tooth and use code TOOTH to get 70% off your first box! LMNT - Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you go to https://drinklmnt.com/tooth ~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what really goes through the mind of a grizzly during a confrontation, or how a seemingly docile animal can turn in an instant? Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks digs into the gripping, and often terrifying, reality of human-wildlife conflict. Hosted by wildlife biologist Wes Larson, who brings a deep understanding of animal behavior to each story, the podcast feels like a detailed debrief with friends. He’s regularly joined by his brother Jeff and their friend Mike, creating a dynamic where intense true stories are balanced with relatable conversation and unexpected moments of humor. Together, they meticulously dissect documented attacks, from mountain lion ambushes to unexpected oceanic encounters, explaining the science behind the animal’s actions without sensationalism. Tuning in, you’ll find yourself gaining a profound respect for the power and instincts of wildlife, alongside practical knowledge that could one day prove critical. It’s a unique blend of true crime suspense, natural science, and candid commentary that transforms each episode into a compelling lesson about our place in the natural world. This isn't just about the shock of the attack; it's about understanding the why, and learning how to navigate a world we share with tooth and claw.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Podcast Episodes
Alligator Attack - Diving for Megalodon Teeth in Gator Country [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:32
What began as a routine dive to search for megalodon teeth on the bottom of a South Carolina river turned into a desperate, oxygen-deprived fight to survive for Will Georgitis. Here's the gofundme link if you are interes…
The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag: Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:07
Wes finishes telling the story of the leopard of Rudraprayag, and Jeff gives a small sample of this years Animal March Madness bracket. Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/47YKr1svj-s ~~ To advertise on the show, c…
The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag: Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:35
In the early 1900s, one leopard was responsible for the deaths of over 100 people in Rudraprayag, India. Wes covers several of the more notable stories of its reign of terror, and explains why leopards can become uniquel…
Polar Bear Attack - Matt Dyer and the Weaponized Flare Gun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:54
In 2013, Matt Dyer ventured out to northern Canada hoping to spot a polar bear. He ended up getting an up-close view of one, and it turned into a fight for his life. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Cl…
Tiger Shark Attack - The Shark Arm Murder Case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:15
Wes covers the too-wild-to-be-made up case of one James "Jimmy" Smith, the man who found himself a little too deep in the organized crime scene of New South Wales, Australia, and at least a part of him a lot too deep in…
Wolverine Attack - Blood in the Snow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:07
Wes gives a rundown on an extremely rare encounter that one man claims to have had with a wolverine, and details why it may or may not have even happened at all. He then invents a new word for wolverine, and it goes over…

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