{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/7307ff07-7cc9-5e1f-97bb-a5c236e6e412/eeec4a32-e798-4d27-817a-d194c138f982?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Do elephants count sheep? ... and other important questions...","description":"<p>Snoring cats, peaceful pachyderms and orgasmic ostriches. This episode has it all!</p><p><br></p><p>We went to <a href=\"https://www.dublinzoo.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dublin Zoo</a> to chat to keeper Brendan Walsh about a study he carried out on the zoo's largest residents, one that gave him new and remarkable insights into their nocturnal lives.</p><p><br></p><p>An elephant-sized THANK YOU to the staff at Dublin Zoo for being so generous with their time and information. It was a wonderful visit.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.dublinzoo.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.dublinzoo.ie/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Photo credit: copyright Ray Mentzel and Niamh Smith</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Warren:</strong></p><p>The Critter Shed is now part of <a href=\"https://www.thewarren.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thewarren.ie</a> podcast network.</p><p><br></p><p>The Warren is a collection of some of the most innovative podcasts in Ireland, all of which are independently owned and produced. Pop on over to discover great new podcasts to listen to and TELL YOUR FRIENDS if you like what you hear.</p><p><br></p><p>The Critter Shed is still available in all the usual places like iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, etc. AND please give us a rating on iTunes if you like the podcast. We really appreciate it!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to hit us up on our various channels with questions, queries or things you'd like us to get nerdy about:</p><p><br></p><p>FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCritterShedDUB/</p><p>TWITTER: @crittershedpod</p><p>EMAIL: crittershed@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Music:</strong></p><p>Podington: Curious, Algo Rhythm, Rope Swing</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Collie Ennis and Colette Kinsella.</p><p>Produced by Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media.</p>","author_name":"Collie Ennis & Colette Kinsella for Red Hare Media"}