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This is the main subject of the interview. Doug Emlen is the guest discussing his book about extreme animal weapons and their evolutionary parallels with military weapons. The book is referenced throughout the conversation, including discussions of specific pages, quotes, and concepts from it.

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Steve Rinella mentions Blood Meridian in a discussion about book titles, comparing it to Doug's book title 'Animal Weapons' by noting that some titles (like Blood Meridian) don't necessarily tell you what the book is about, while 'Animal Weapons' is more direct.

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At the end of the interview, Doug Emlen mentions his upcoming book aimed at teenagers (ages 10-14), which tells the backstory of his research adventures. It's described as narrative nonfiction about how a biologist studying beetles ended up visiting aircraft carriers and speaking to military brass. The book was set to come out in December.