Wildly Curious
By Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole
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Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25+ years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors, unexpected scientific discoveries, and bizarre natural phenomena. With a knack for breaking down complex topics into fun and digestible insights, Katy and Laura make science accessible for all—while still offering fresh perspectives for seasoned science enthusiasts. Each episode blends humor with real-world science, taking listeners on an engaging journey filled with quirky facts and surprising revelations. Whether you're a curious beginner or a lifelong science lover, this podcast offers a perfect mix of laughs, learning, and the unexpected wonders of the natural world.
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The Real-Life Dragon You've Probably Never Heard Of
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Mutations Explained: The Tiny DNA Changes That Can Change Everything
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May 21, 2026 |
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The Poisonous Bird You've Probably Never Heard Of
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May 12, 2026 |
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Real Life Zombies: How Parasites and Fungi Control Animal Minds
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May 05, 2026 |
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Why Are They Called Crows and Ravens?
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Why Is It Called a Chickadee? The Surprising Story Behind Bird Names
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Cassowary vs Emu: The Surprising Origins of Their Bird Names
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Why Is It Called an Albatross? The Surprising History of Bird Names
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Can Cats Talk? The Science Behind Meows, Purrs, and Human Manipulation
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Echinoderms Explained: Sea Stars, Sea Urchins, and the Ocean’s Weirdest Hydraulics
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Snail Racing Science: Why Studying Slime Is a Big Deal
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Natural Navigation: How Humans Find Direction Without GPS
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Scientists Who Studied Pee, Poop, and Won Prizes
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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DNA Explained: How Genetics Shape Who You Are (and Why It Matters)
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Whale Earwax Holds a Hidden History of the Ocean
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Science of Swearing: Can Cursing Actually Help You?
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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The Science (and Chaos) Behind Turkeys, Pumpkins, and Thanksgiving
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Could You Fight That? Round 2 – Science, Strategy & Total Chaos
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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The Taos Hum: The Sound Science Can’t Explain
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Hessdalen Lights: Science’s Strangest Unexplained Glow
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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The Truth About the Bermuda Triangle: Science vs. Mystery
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How the Moon Was Formed: A Science Cosmic Mystery
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Crabs on the Move: The World’s Strangest Mass Migration
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Nature’s Self-Destruct Button: When Death Means Survival
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Swarms: Why Army Ants Are the Forest’s Most Ruthless Hunters
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Seeds on the Move: How Plants Travel the World Without Legs
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Swarms: Why Killer Bees Are So Scary (and So Misunderstood)
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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How Animals Navigate Without GPS (Magnetic Fields, Instinct & More)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Swarms: The Science Behind Biblical Locust Plagues
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Swarms: Why Thousands of Sharks Suddenly Gather
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Why You Smell What You Smell: The Science of Scents, Skunks & Memory
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Swarms: Why Starlings Move Like Liquid
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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The Wildlife in Your Walls: Hidden Ecosystems Inside Your Home
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The Volcano That Won’t Quite Sleep: Vesuvius’ Eruption History
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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This Snail Built Its Own Metal Armor (Thanks, Volcanoes)
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May 21, 2025 |
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Obsidian: The Sharpest Rock on Earth (and in Surgery)
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May 06, 2025 |
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The Hidden Caves Beneath Antarctica’s Volcanoes
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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A Volcano Buried the World’s Largest Pyramid?!
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Volcanoes: Agents of Chaos or Planet Builders?
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Cosmic Critters: The Chimp Who Survived Space—and Changed Everything
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Cosmic Critters: The Spiders Who Spun Webs in Space
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Why We Sleep, Dream, and Lose Our Minds Without It
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Cosmic Critters: The Monkey-nauts Who Paved the Way for Space Travel
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Weather Gone Wild: Lightning, Haboobs, and Animal Rain—Oh My!
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Cosmic Critters: The Frogs That Went to Space
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Could You Train a Dinosaur? Science Says… Maybe!
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Cosmic Critters: The Spacefaring Cat Who Defied Gravity
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Dinosaurs Uncovered: Myths, Misconceptions, and Mind-Blowing Discoveries
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Cosmic Critters: Laika—The Stray Who Became a Space Pioneer
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Freaky Freshwater Giants: Vampire Fish, Giant Salamanders, and More
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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The Gundestrup Cauldron: Mysteries of an Ancient Silver Treasure
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Pickled Dinosaur Brains: A Fossilized Glimpse into Prehistoric Intelligence
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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The Tale of Tollund Man: Unraveling Rituals and Mysteries of Iron Age Bogs
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Food Science for the Holidays: Staying Safe and Healthy
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Bog Mysteries: Mummified Bodies and Frankenstein-Like Discoveries
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Bog Chronicles: Butter, Bodies, and Bizarre Finds Beneath the Peat
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Exploring the World's Largest Cave: Son Doong’s Hidden Wonders
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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ADHD Unmasked: Understanding Strengths, Struggles, and Science
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Unearthing Cheddar Man: Britain’s Ancient Mystery and Modern Connections
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence Wonders of the Deep and Beyond
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Uncovering Subterranean Secrets: The Ancient Underground City of Derinkuyu
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Unveiling the Qumran Caves: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Secrets
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Mastering the Skies: The Secrets of Bird Flight Revealed
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Why We’re Changing Our Name: From For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Unicorns of the Ice Age: The Cave That Rewrote History
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Odd Animal Friends: Heartwarming Stories of Unlikely Companions
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Secrets of a Sunless World: Inside Earth's Most Isolated Cave
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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We're Back! Exploring Pocket-Sized Ecosystems in Nature
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Call to Climate Action: he Biggest Challenge and What You Can Do
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Mournful Creatures: How Animals Grieve and Mourn the Dead
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Tiny But Lethal: Nature’s Smallest Deadly Predators
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Beastly Ballers Week…Idk
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Beastly Ballers - Week 3
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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Two Truths and a Lie Shark Edition: Can You Guess the Real Shark Facts?
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Beastly Ballers - Week 2
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Beastly Ballers - Week 1
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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Green Energy: Exploring Solar, Geothermal, and Renewable Resources
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Animal Misconceptions: Debunking Common Myths in the Animal Kingdom
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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The Science Behind Disney: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Throwback! Could You Fight That?
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Animal Chiropractic Care with Dr Lauren Alexander
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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The Science of Fireworks: Exploding Chemistry and the History Behind the Spectacle
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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The Curiosity Network: How One Idea is Connecting Curious Minds
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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The Magic of Mineralogy: Gems, Minerals, and Their Hidden Wonders
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Could You Be Serious? Nature Jokes That Will Make You Laugh (or Not)
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Animal Social Lives: Exploring the Complex Bonds of Nature's Creatures
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Living Things Cnidaria: The Hidden World of Jellyfish, Anemones, and Coral
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May 30, 2023 |
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They're on a Boat Part 4: Plankton Sampling and Nighttime Research
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May 23, 2023 |
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They're on a Boat Part 3: Marine Data Management and Surprising Discoveries
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May 16, 2023 |
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They're on a Boat Part 2: Life as a Marine Mammal Observer on NOAA's Research Vessel
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May 09, 2023 |
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They're on a Boat: A NOAA Adventure at Sea
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May 02, 2023 |
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Invasion of the Zebra Mussels: The Impact of Invasive Species in Texas Waters
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Going Batty: Celebrating Bats on International Bat Appreciation Day
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Inside the Mind of The Plant Prof: A Conversation with Dr. Vikram Baliga
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Save the Frogs! How Amphibian Conservation Can Save Our Planet
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Discovering Cryptids: Fact, Fiction, and the Creatures In Between
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Living Things: Gymnosperms the First Trees on Earth
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Living Fossils: Surviving Evolution’s Test of Time
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Could You Measure That? Strange Units of Measurement Explained
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Brains and Bodies in Love: How Love Physically Changes You
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Extreme Animal Foodies: Incredible Adaptations for Eating in the Wild
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Animal Call Charades: Guess That Wild Sound
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Real Origins of the Salamander: Fireproof or Just Misunderstood?
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Real Origins of the Unicorn: From Mythical Beauty to Misunderstood Rhino
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Real Origins of the Kraken: How Giant Squid Sparked Sea Monster Legends
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Real Origins of the Griffin: Myth or Dinosaur Misunderstanding?
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Real Origins of the Hydra: Unveiling the Myth and Science Behind the Multi-Headed Monster
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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The Love of Nature: Why We’re Thankful for the Great Outdoors
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Math in Nature: The Hidden Numbers Behind Nature’s Beauty
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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A Meeting of Nature Nerds: The Friendship Behind the Podcast
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Kraut and Beer: How Fermentation Shapes Our Favorite Foods and Drinks
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Just Squiddin' with Dr. Sarah McAnulty: Squid Science and Communication
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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"Accurate" Fairy Tales: What if Classic Stories Were Scientifically Correct?
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Viruses: Understanding Nature’s Microscopic Invaders
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Weather Folklore Fact or Fiction? Exploring Myths About Predicting the Weather
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Farming Sustainably: How Regenerative Practices Are Changing the Future of Agriculture
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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The Science of Fall: How Leaves Change Color and Why It Matters
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Living Things: Mosses and Ferns Modern Impacts of Primitive Plants
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Could You Imagine: Ridiculous Animal Adaptations for Humans
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Nature Near You: Spiders – From Fear to Fascination
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Nature Near You: Trees– Maple Trees and Their Many Gifts
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Nature Near You: Wildflowers – The Secrets of Coneflowers Revealed
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Nature Near You: Birds – Backyard Birdwatching in Focus
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Right in the Funnies: Top 15 Moments from Seasons 1-5
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Toxic Nature: Deadly Poisons and Venoms in the Wild
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Talking Trails: Navigating Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Field Trip: Spelunking Adventures in Laurel Caverns
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Small Worlds: Exploring the Hidden Ecosystems of Tidal Pools
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Could You Nom That? Disgusting and Dangerous Delicacies from Around the World
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Extreme Habitats: Life in the World's Most Inhospitable Places
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Sustainable Living: Small Steps for a Greener Future
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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A Pirate's Life for Me: Nature and the High Seas
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Animals I Could Do Without: The Creatures That Push Our Buttons
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Living Things: Diving into the World of Protists
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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If I Had a Hammer: Animals That Use Tools
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Cryptozoology: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Bacteria Overlords: The Invisible Power Within Us
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Wild Child: The Impact of Nature on Childhood Development
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Anti-Bucket List: Things You Never Want to Do in Nature
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Birding 101: The Basics of Becoming a Birder
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Rocks Rock: Geology 101 and How Our World is Built
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Symbiotic Relationships: Nature’s Most Unique Partnerships
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Animal Jobs: The Unexpected Roles of Nature’s Workers
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Domestication: From Horses to Gerbils – How Animals Became Our Allies
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Military Animals: Unsung Heroes of the Battlefield
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Badass Women in Science: Uncovering Forgotten Pioneers
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Free Love: Bonobos, Bizarre Reproduction, and Animal Orgies
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Madder Scientists: Wild Experiments and Their Lasting Impact
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Specialty Battle: Herpetologists vs. Entomologists
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Plant Defenses: Nature’s Most Clever Survival Tactics
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Ugly Animal Babies: Defending Nature's Most Unfortunate Looking Offspring
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Vanishing Species: The Race to Save North America’s Endangered Animals
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Amazing Migrations: Nature’s Incredible Journeys
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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World Lemur Day: Inside the Duke Lemur Center
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Animals of the Occult: Mystical Creatures in Folklore, Witchcraft, and Mythology
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Could You Fight That? Hilarious Showdowns with Nature’s Toughest Creatures
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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How We Influence Waterways: The Impact of Humans and the Hope for Recovery
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Brains: Our Greatest Strength and Weakness
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Mating Rituals: The Wildest, Weirdest Courtship Dances in Nature
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Mimicry Masters: Nature’s Best Impersonators
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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International Orangutan Day: Celebrating and Protecting These Great Apes
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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They’re Called WHAT?! The World's Weirdest Animal Names and the Stories Behind Them
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Old School Nature: Bizarre Theories That Science Got Totally Wrong
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Could You Be That? Exploring the Wildest Animal Personas
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Natural Remedies: Healing from Plants That Stand the Test of Time
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Folklore of Plants: Superstitions, Myths, and Ancient Beliefs
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Fun, Funky Fossils: Ancient Secrets Buried in Stone
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Make Way for Monarchs: Saving the Iconic Butterflies and Their Habitat
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Better Than Bees: Surprising Pollinators Keeping Our World in Bloom
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Hot or Not? Nature’s Hottest Heroes and Unlikely Hotties
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Who You Talking To? Unlocking Animal Communication Secrets
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Space -d Out Nature: Astrobiology, Aliens, and Nature's Cosmic Connections
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Season 2 Hype
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May 20, 2021 |
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Season 1 Wrap-Up: Behind the Scenes and What’s Next for Wildly Curious
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May 06, 2021 |
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EARTH DAY!! Restoring Our Planet One Action at a Time
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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HOW Are You Still Alive?! The World's Most Bizarre Survivors
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Deep Water Dwellers: The Wildest Creatures of the Ocean’s Depths
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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Could You Ride That? Polar Bears, Tuna, and Tigers - Oh My!
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Fungus Amongus: How Mushrooms Run the World
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Lovable Creepy Crawlies: Bugs You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Mad Scientists: Reanimating the Dead and Other Outrageous Experiments
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Surviving Nature: Incredible Tales of Real-Life Survival
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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The Trees Know: Uncovering the Secret Lives of Plants
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Bizarre Animal Research: Drunk Birds, Silk-Spinning Goats, and More
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Sexed to Death: Extreme Animal Mating Rituals
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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It Begins: Adventures in Nature and the Origins of Our Wild Journey
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Feb 04, 2021 |