25. Tapeworms and Fennec Fox

Weird Animal Facts: Explicit

Before you just slide on past this episode because the word tapeworm makes you cringe, I'd like to also let you know that once you listen to the tapeworm segment and its entirely you will be rewarded with cuteness! FENNEC FOX! Also these are two separate segments. I'm not talking about tapeworms foxes get, nor do all foxes have tapeworms, we're just learning about both independently of the other.
With over 5,000 tapeworm species in the world (and multiple intestines) its no wonder they can grow to all sorts of sizes. And yes, the tapeworm that dogs and cats can get is different then those beautiful ones found in the ocean. The tapeworms we are talking about in this episode are cestodes. With their lovely hooked mouths the hold on to your gut wall and get to work. And due to that and their baby making ability it makes it very important for everyone to pick up your dog's poop.
Speaking on dogs, the fennec fox maybe in the canidae family but they are NOTHING like your dog at home. Your dog is domesticated. The fennec fox isn't. And as cute as those big ears make them, the fennec fox should not be a pet. They are built for the desert; the Sahara Desert! And with it so hot we talk about just how those ears and blood work to help to keep the fennec fox so gosh darn cool!
Here are the scientific names:
Tapeworm in cow:
1) Moniezia benedeni
2) Moniezia expansa
Tapeworm in dogs and cats: Dipylidium caninum
Fennec Fox: Vulpes zerda
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