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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 13 MIN

Frogs in spas and winter sports stars

from ABC KIDS News Time · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

On today’s episode, we’ll strap our skis on and head to Italy for the Winter Olympics.Plus, we’ll bliss out in a spa with some frogs and meet a scientist bringing a little bit of stardust down to planet Earth. Quiz Questions1.According to the Chinese zodiac, this year is the year of which animal?2.In which country are the winter Olympics being held this year?3.How far did Austin swim to get help for his family?4.What sort of disease do they hope the frog spas will cure?5.Can you name one of the ingredients in the earth-made cosmic dust?Answers1.It’s the year of the horse2.Italy3.4km, or the length of 22 football fields4.Fungus (Chytrid Fungus to be exact!)5.Nitrogen, carbon dioxide or acetylene gas… or 10,000 volts of power!

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