# Animal Behavior on The No Agenda Show Animal Behavior comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** September 2011 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [Abc News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [Bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [Chickens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chickens.md), [Crows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crows.md), [David Wright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-wright.md), [Deer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deer.md), [Dolphins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dolphins.md), [Ducks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ducks.md), [Eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Animal Behavior, TikTok Content and Social Media Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-03 - **Time:** 1:07:28–1:09:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/animal-behavior-tiktok-content-and-social-media-anecdotes.md A viral TikTok clip sparked a discussion regarding claims about homosexual behavior in nature, specifically among dogs and dolphins. The segment critiqued the type of content prevalent on the platform, questioning whether such videos would survive if a corporate entity like Amazon acquired the service. The hosts shared personal anecdotes about their own pets and the "vibes" they receive from them. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md), [dolphins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dolphins.md), [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Orca Attacks on Yachts and "Gladys" the Whale - **Episode:** [1559: COBALT](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1559-cobalt.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-28 - **Time:** 2:33:29–2:37:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1559-cobalt/chapter/orca-attacks-on-yachts-and-gladys-the-whale.md A group of orcas near Gibraltar has been intentionally sinking yachts, a behavior reportedly led by a whale named "Gladys." Experts believe the behavior may have started as a defensive reaction to a collision before being taught to other members of the pod. The hosts discuss the intelligence of orcas and recount historical anecdotes of the animals in captivity. Keywords: [orcas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orcas.md), [gibraltar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gibraltar.md), [yachts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yachts.md), gladys, [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md) ### NPR Bumblebee Gaffe, Mammal Comparison - **Episode:** [1502: Shood Fortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-24 - **Time:** 3:09:23–3:12:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1502-shood-fortage/chapter/npr-bumblebee-gaffe-mammal-comparison.md The hosts highlight a gaffe in an NPR report about bumblebee behavior. The reporter mistakenly refers to bees as "other mammals" when comparing their playfulness to humans. The hosts use this as a final example of the declining quality of mainstream media reporting before signing off. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), bumblebees, [mammals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mammals.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md), science reporting ### Deer Overpopulation, Duck Behavior, and Mimi's Feminist Ducks - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 1:06:55–1:09:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/deer-overpopulation-duck-behavior-and-mimi-s-feminist-ducks.md The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes about deer and duck behavior. One host describes the aggressive mating habits of bucks and ducks, leading to a story about "Mimi" in Port Angeles who got rid of her ducks because she could not tolerate the "rapist" behavior of the males. The segment concludes with a discussion on the culinary uses of duck and goose. Keywords: [deer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deer.md), [venison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venison.md), [ducks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ducks.md), [port angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/port-angeles.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md), [feminism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/feminism.md) ### Amsterdam Zoo, Adam the Giraffe - **Episode:** [1337: Adam's Storytime](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-11 - **Time:** 1:25:20–1:28:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1337-adam-s-storytime/chapter/amsterdam-zoo-adam-the-giraffe.md The Amsterdam Zoo named a baby giraffe "Adam" as part of a promotional press event for a local radio host. During a photo session inside the enclosure, the host stood directly under the mother giraffe, unaware of the danger. Zookeepers intervened, explaining that giraffes are highly territorial and capable of killing humans with a single kick. Keywords: amsterdam zoo, giraffe, [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md), [safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety.md), press event ### Hurricane Irma, Pet Management in Shelters - **Episode:** [963: Born This Way](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-10 - **Time:** 27:12–28:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way/chapter/hurricane-irma-pet-management-in-shelters.md The influx of pets at hurricane shelters has created significant noise and sanitation issues for evacuees. Many people arriving at shelters with multiple dogs have led to reports of fighting, barking, and hygiene problems. The segment emphasizes the difficulty of managing large numbers of animals in confined emergency spaces. Keywords: pet friendly shelters, [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md), hurricane evacuation, [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md) ### Golden Eagle vs. Seagull, Crow Intelligence - **Episode:** [738: Busted Router](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-12 - **Time:** 2:24:53–2:29:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/738-busted-router/chapter/golden-eagle-vs-seagull-crow-intelligence.md Dvorak describes an encounter with a golden eagle in his backyard that had consumed an entire seagull. He notes the eagle's territorial behavior and contrasts it with the intelligence of crows, who reportedly protect chickens from predators to ensure their own access to chicken feed. Keywords: golden eagle, seagull, [crows](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crows.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md), [nature](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nature.md) ### Chicken Farming, Aggressive Behavior of Roosters - **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-23 - **Time:** 27:36–29:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/chicken-farming-aggressive-behavior-of-roosters.md A personal anecdote about keeping chickens deconstructs the "idyllic" image of farm life, noting that fresh eggs require time to congeal and that chickens are often aggressive, reptilian animals. The story highlights the difficulty of retrieving eggs from protective and pecking roosters. Keywords: [chickens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chickens.md), roosters, [farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/farming.md), [eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eggs.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md) ### Pet Restraint Laws, Dog Sensory Perception - **Episode:** [415: Om the Dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/415-om-the-dome.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-07 - **Time:** 2:33:14–2:39:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/415-om-the-dome/chapter/pet-restraint-laws-dog-sensory-perception.md States including Hawaii, Arizona, and Connecticut are implementing fines for drivers who do not restrain their pets in vehicles. The hosts discuss the sensory experience of dogs sticking their heads out of car windows, suggesting the high volume of smells acts as an intense experience for the animals. The segment concludes with a final appeal for listener support and a sign-off from the hosts. Keywords: [pet safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pet-safety.md), highway safety, [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [sensory perception](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sensory-perception.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md) ### Wayward Dolphin Bullying, ABC News Mind Control - **Episode:** [405: Piles of Pelicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-03 - **Time:** 41:49–45:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/405-piles-of-pelicans/chapter/wayward-dolphin-bullying-abc-news-mind-control.md ABC News reports on a wayward dolphin in Orange County, California, suggesting the animal is a victim of "bullying" by other dolphins. The hosts deconstruct the report as a form of "mind control" intended to normalize anti-bullying laws and social engineering through anthropomorphized animal stories. Keywords: dolphin, [bullying](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bullying.md), [abc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abc-news.md), [david wright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-wright.md), [orange county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orange-county.md), [animal behavior](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/animal-behavior.md) ### Elephant Intelligence, Sudan Migration Patterns - **Episode:** [339: Cocked Pistol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-15 - **Time:** 1:18:39–1:20:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol/chapter/elephant-intelligence-sudan-migration-patterns.md Elephants in the Sudan demonstrated remarkable intelligence by migrating from the south to the north at the onset of war and returning immediately after a peace agreement was signed. Researchers believe elephants use subsonic stomach vibrations to communicate across hundreds of kilometers. 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