Why Do Animals Play?
Why do some animals play-and some don't? That's what Evelyn wants to know. In this special collaboration with Outside/In, we investigate...
Why Are Capybaras So Big?
Why do capybaras have such big teeth? Adrian had to know! To get to the bottom of this, we spoke to a biologist named Santiago Herrera...
The Wild Axolotl
Why are there so many axolotls living in fishtanks (and in Minecraft), but so few in the wild?
Are Cats Evil?
Oops… Did we get cats all wrong? 🙀In last year’s Halloween episode, we may have called cats “evil” - and listeners had something to say...
The Poopologist
We’re kicking off Season 10 with our guest POOPOLOGIST Laurel Wescott 💩 Listen on your fav pod player to find out why she studies poop...
Why Do Cicadas Live Underground for So Long?
You may have heard their song, but have you heard their story? In our latest episode, cicada scientist Chris Simon helps us dig into the...
The Songs of Spiders
Welcome to the amazing world of spider sounds! 🕷️ Check out our latest episode to learn how spiders make music. Engineer and materials...
What If There Were No Animals?
What if there were no animals? 🦅 This week, ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant tells us what the world would be like without animal life, along...
The Mind-Control Cat Parasite
It’s a cinematically horrifying Halloween 🎃 and there’s a movie-like monster lurking in your kitty litter! 🎬 This week you’ll hear the...
What Do Dogs Think?
How do we find out what dogs are thinking? With a play, of course! 🎭 For our Season Eight finale, researcher Dr. Zachary Silver will...