Episode 083—The Great Emu-Potomus

If you're wondering where to find fantastic beasts, may we suggest The Great Emu War of 1932 and The Hippo Bill of 1910. Cass and Nat both coincidentally bring tales from the animal kingdom this week showcasing the failure of the Australian army to defeat the pesky Emus and the failure of American congress to pass a bill that would've filled our nation's bayous with hippos. These are real things. We hope you learn something.

[photos coming soon]

SOURCES:
Miller, Greg. “The Crazy, Ingenious Plan to Bring Hippopotamus Ranching to America.” Wired, Conde Nast, 20 Dec. 2013, https://www.wired.com/2013/12/hippopotamus-ranching/.

Mooallen, Jon. “American Hippopotamus.” The Atavist Magazine, 20 Nov. 2021, https://magazine.atavist.com/american-hippopotamus/.

“Western Australia Makes War on Emus.” YouTube, AP, 21 July 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1wA0PKeJqc.

CREDITS: Original Theme: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
Animations: The Banditry Co.

SPONSORS: This season of Shared History is sponsored by & The Banditry Co.