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Episode 403 – Giant Owl Buttery: The Sincerest Form of Flattery

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Life, Death, and Taxonomy
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Jan 17, 2026
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Summary

“…and today we’re asking hoo is this bug? But more on that later.” In nature, mimicry allows some creatures to ride the coat tails of others. You get the aura–the vibe of a dangerous, poisonous, or disgusting critter without having to put in the hard work of developing those traits. But the Giant Owl Butterfly […]