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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 32 MIN

Systems: Dust Crossing Oceans, Shrinking Iguanas and a Tiny Earth Experiment

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This week on That’s Just Wild, Steve, Sarah and Lizzie dive into the natural systems that keep our planet running — the hidden forces connecting oceans, weather, and life itself 🌍✨🌊 The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt keeps our planet in motion — a vast, globe-spanning current system circulating water, heat, and nutrients across the seas… quietly shaping climates and life on Earth.🌦️ From swirling weather systems to extreme survival hacks, marine iguanas can actually shrink their bodies during tough times — tightening their energy use when food runs scarce. Adapt or shrink trying.🛰️ And from space, a surprising link: NASA satellites reveal Saharan dust crossing the Atlantic to fertilise the Amazon rainforest — while experiments like Biosphere 2 attempt to recreate Earth itself under glass.📝 Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team 💚🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode 🎧Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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