Cool Facts About Animals
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Cool Facts About Animals
This is a podcast by and for kids giving you the coolest facts about the coolest animals. We research our episodes carefully, distilling the information into manageable segments, focusing on the things that really make these animals unusual. Thanks for listening!
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Milk Snakes
Learn all about the milk snake, including its cool defense mechanisms, how to tell it apart from its dangerous cousins, and lots more. Plus, some "fun...
Albatross
In this episode we learn about a super cool sea bird, the albatross. The albatross has a huge wingspan, can soar for hundreds of miles, and has an unu...
Star-nosed Mole
In this episode, we learn all about the amazing star-nosed mole. This super-smeller has one of the most incredible noses in the animal kingdom - and o...
Cochineal Beetle
We're back! With a brand new episode on the Cochineal Beetle.
This beetle has an ancient past - and has been used to do everything from make in...
Replay: Cicadas
Hello friends! It's been a while! We've been on hiatus while the kids have been busy with various school and personal obligations, but we're looking f...
Portuguese Man of War
We're back with a new episode on the Portuguese Man of War. Wow, this is one cool animal/colony of organisms, with super long tentacles, a deadly stin...
Animal Defenses with OMSI
Here in Portland, Oregon, we're lucky to live so close to a world-class science museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which we all affect...
Cheetahs Reboot
Way back in our first episode - over 5 years ago now! - Grady chose cheetah for our first episode. We've learned a lot more about cheetahs since then,...
Scorpions
These little arachnids pack a mean sting. But how dangerous are they? What does a scorpion sting feel like? And how many times can Jaguar evolve in on...
World of Jaguar Premiere!
Jaguar is starting his own podcast! Listen to the promo on this episode, and then listen to universe premiere of World of Jaguar wherever you find you...
Sea Otters
You’re in for an adorable treat on this sea otter episode of Cool Facts About Animals! Learn about their special fur, tool use, and an ancient lion-si...
Sheep, Cloning, and an Interview with Dr. Bill Ritchie
On this special episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we got to interview one of the scientists who changed the world! Dr. Bill Ritchie was one of the...
Rebroadcast: Dracomax on Dragons
We're almost done with our episode on sheeps, featuring a very special interview with a scientist who was involved with perhaps the most famous sheep...
Four Truths and a Lie – Bug Edition
We had so much fun with our last four truths and a lie (ocean animals) that we decided to do it again! This episode features five unbelievable bugs. F...
All About Cooking: Dinosaurs
Every once in a while, Jaguar prevails and we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for an All About Cooking episode. This is one of t...
Rebroadcast: The Schmidt Sting Pain Index with Dr. Justin Schmidt
We've had some sickness in our house that has interfered with our podcast schedule. (Don't worry, we're all ok!) So this month we're reaching into our...
Axolotls - plus interview with Dr. S. Randal Voss
Axolotls are territorial, regenerative, and maybe hold the secret to eternal youth. Oh, and they're suuuuper cute. In this episode, we share 10 cool f...
T-Rex v. Ankylosaurus
In this episode, one of the most fearsome predators of all time and a living tank go head-to-head. Yes, the T-Rex and the Ankylosaur battle! Before th...
Domestic Cats
If you are a regular listener of our show, you know that we LOVE cats – we even have three! In this episode, we learn all about domestic cats – how sm...
Jaguar's ABCs
In this bonus mini episode, Corduroy tries to teach Jaguar the ABCs... but it doesn't go quite according to plan.
Rats! With Special Guest Professor Monica Green
In this episode, we dive into the world of rats. Sure, they can crawl up sewer pipes into your toilet and may have been at least partly responsible fo...
Rats and Plague with Prof. Monica Green (extended cut)
In this episode, we include many of the facts from our interview with Professor Green that we couldn't fit in our Rat episode. We do go into some deta...
Interview with National Geographic Author Julie Beer
In this episode, we speak with National Geographic author about all sorts of cool animals facts. We talk about why pandas are black and white, why t-r...
Rebroadcast - Mega Plastic Episode with Dr. Jenna Jambeck
Today we are rebroadcasting our mega plastic episode.
We’re replaying this episode now because we just found out that one of the people we inter...
Jaguar and Corduroy and Jaguar Present: Laughtown Game Olympics
In this special episode, Jaguar and Teddy play some games. You'll never guess who wins!
Thanks to our Patreon sponsors, Magdalena, Kellan, and...
Cool Facts About Animals Visits the Redwoods!
It was a long time coming, but we finally made it to the Redwoods! We got to learn all about this amazing habitat and see the forest in person, as wel...
Bonus: Interview with National Geographic Author and Wildlife Vet Dr. Gabby Wild
In this bonus episode, the Cool Facts About Animals Crew gets the chance to speak with National Geographic author and wildlife vet Dr. Gabby Wild. We...
Episode Swap! Newsy Pooloozi's Plastic Trees and Animal Poo
It’s an episode swap! Today we’re sharing an animal-themed newsy podcast from our Kids Listen pals Newsy Pooloozi! You’ll hear stories about animals,...
Sled Dogs: Cool Facts About Animals and The Past and the Curious Mashup
In this special episode, Cool Facts About Animals and the Past and the Curious team up to learn all about sled dogs! We learn ten cool facts about sle...
Honeybees
In this episode, we learn all about honeybees! Learn about the waggle dance, how furry bees are, and other fun facts about these amazing and important...
Happy World Jaguar Day!
Not to be confused with International Jaguar Day, we celebrate World Jaguar Day with Jaguar, his best friend Lunch the spider monkey burrito, and the...
VERSUS! Anaconda v. Salt Water Crocodile
Two kings of reptiles meet in our mock meetup ... anaconda versus crocodile (versus Jaguar). First, learn cool facts about the anaconda and salt water...
Arctic Animals with Dr. Maarten Loonen
During our research of the arctic fox, we discovered Dr. Maarten Loonen, a biologist who studies in the Arctic Circle. We learned so many cool things...
Arctic Fox
Ready to learn about the pint-sized, fluffy-tailed arctic fox? Yes, the arctic fox is adorable. But it’s also tough. It's highly evolved to withstand...
Introducing Mashups by Kids Listen
Hello listeners! We know you've heard us talk about Kids Listen before. Well, we're excited to announce that they're putting out a new podcast series...
Four Truths and a Lie
We’re very excited about this episode of Cool Facts About Animals. We’re breaking format to present “Four Truths and a Lie.” Four of these sea animals...
Coyotes
In this episode, we learn about the trickster coyote. At the end of this episode, you’ll know their defense mechanisms, how dangerous they really are...
Vaquita
In this episode, we learn about one of the most endangered animals in the world, the vaquita. Vaquitas are the smallest existing porpoise and there ar...
Vaquita: Bonus interview with Dr. Barbara Taylor
In this companion episode to our vaquita episode we speak with scientist Dr. Barbara Taylor. She tells us even more interesting facts about the vaquit...
Vaquita: Bonus interview with Jonathan White
In this companion episode to our vaquita episode, we speak with conservationist Jonathan White. He tells us about his own vaquita spotting, how danger...