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Feb 2021
31m 54s

Primal Protectors

Studio71
About this episode

As human beings we thrive off of our connection to others, it’s key to our survival. Those relationships can be with other people, but often our deepest connections are with animals. They comfort us in our darkest hours, make us feel safe, they are our primal protectors. But like in these stories, you never know if the one who is supposed to protect you, will turn on you.


First, a creepy critter in the woods reveals its true power.

Followed by a dog will risk everything to protect its human.

Then, a guy who will stop at nothing for the attention of his big brother. 

Finally in our featured story, a sweet house cat turned feral hunter. 

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