Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Dolphins pass around a puffer fish like it's a blunt. Reindeer dig through snow, fighting over hallucinogenic mushrooms. Bats hit blood alcohol levels three times the legal limit... and fly perfectly fine. Vervet monkeys steal cocktails and develop actual drinking problems. Bees get exiled from the hive for coming home drunk. And deep in the Amazon, jaguars chew on the same vine used in ayahuasca. Turns out getting high isn't a human invention it might be written into nature itself. Kick back and find out just how far down the rabbit hole goes.
#LindsayNikole #animals #dolphins #reindeer #monkeys
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ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Wild World of Animal Drugs
02:18 The Hidden Purpose Of "Magic Mushrooms"
07:23 "Dolphins" Getting High on Puffer Fish
10:33 "Reindeer" and Fly Agaric Mushrooms
12:14 "Bats" Getting Drunk on Fermented Fruit
15:32 "Vervet Monkeys" and Stolen Cocktails
16:28 "Honeybees" Exiled for Coming Home Drunk
17:55 "Cats" and the Science of Catnip
19:40 "Jaguars" Chewing on the Yagé Vine
Stoners of the Animal Kingdom | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
Use code LINDSAYNIKOLEFB50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus free breakfast for 1 year at bit.ly/4f6EKp3
Dolphins pass around a puffer fish like it's a blunt. Reindeer dig through snow, fighting over hallucinogenic mushrooms. Bats hit blood alcohol levels three times the legal limit... and fly perfectly fine. Vervet monkeys steal cocktails and develop actual drinking problems. Bees get exiled from the hive for coming home drunk. And deep in the Amazon, jaguars chew on the same vine used in ayahuasca. Turns out getting high isn't a human invention it might be written into nature itself. Kick back and find out just how far down the rabbit hole goes.
#LindsayNikole #animals #dolphins #reindeer #monkeys
Listen to the podcast here! https://tr.ee/lU71OQWxaa
Oh! And I wrote a book, so definitely make sure to grab it—Epic Earth out now!
Order Here: https://a.co/d/54fdZqI
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1
ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.
Follow Lindsay Nikole here:
Order Lindsay’s new book: geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g
Instagram: instagram.com/lindsay_nikole
Facebook: facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist
TikTok: tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1
Merch: lindsaynikole.com
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Wild World of Animal Drugs
02:18 The Hidden Purpose Of "Magic Mushrooms"
07:23 "Dolphins" Getting High on Puffer Fish
10:33 "Reindeer" and Fly Agaric Mushrooms
12:14 "Bats" Getting Drunk on Fermented Fruit
15:32 "Vervet Monkeys" and Stolen Cocktails
16:28 "Honeybees" Exiled for Coming Home Drunk
17:55 "Cats" and the Science of Catnip
19:40 "Jaguars" Chewing on the Yagé Vine
Stoners of the Animal Kingdom | Lindsay Nikole
youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg
