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Wildly Curious — 186 episodes

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The Poisonous Bird You've Probably Never Heard Of

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Real Life Zombies: How Parasites and Fungi Control Animal Minds

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Why Are They Called Crows and Ravens?

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Why Is It Called a Chickadee? The Surprising Story Behind Bird Names

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Cassowary vs Emu: The Surprising Origins of Their Bird Names

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Why Is It Called an Albatross? The Surprising History of Bird Names

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Can Cats Talk? The Science Behind Meows, Purrs, and Human Manipulation

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Echinoderms Explained: Sea Stars, Sea Urchins, and the Ocean’s Weirdest Hydraulics

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Snail Racing Science: Why Studying Slime Is a Big Deal

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Natural Navigation: How Humans Find Direction Without GPS

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The Scientists Who Studied Pee, Poop, and Won Prizes

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DNA Explained: How Genetics Shape Who You Are (and Why It Matters)

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Whale Earwax Holds a Hidden History of the Ocean

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The Science of Swearing: Can Cursing Actually Help You?

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The Science (and Chaos) Behind Turkeys, Pumpkins, and Thanksgiving

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Could You Fight That? Round 2 – Science, Strategy & Total Chaos

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The Taos Hum: The Sound Science Can’t Explain

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The Hessdalen Lights: Science’s Strangest Unexplained Glow

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The Truth About the Bermuda Triangle: Science vs. Mystery

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How the Moon Was Formed: A Science Cosmic Mystery

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Crabs on the Move: The World’s Strangest Mass Migration

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Nature’s Self-Destruct Button: When Death Means Survival

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Swarms: Why Army Ants Are the Forest’s Most Ruthless Hunters

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Seeds on the Move: How Plants Travel the World Without Legs

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Swarms: Why Killer Bees Are So Scary (and So Misunderstood)

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How Animals Navigate Without GPS (Magnetic Fields, Instinct & More)

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Swarms: The Science Behind Biblical Locust Plagues

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Swarms: Why Thousands of Sharks Suddenly Gather

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Why You Smell What You Smell: The Science of Scents, Skunks & Memory

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Swarms: Why Starlings Move Like Liquid

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The Wildlife in Your Walls: Hidden Ecosystems Inside Your Home

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The Volcano That Won’t Quite Sleep: Vesuvius’ Eruption History

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This Snail Built Its Own Metal Armor (Thanks, Volcanoes)

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Obsidian: The Sharpest Rock on Earth (and in Surgery)

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The Hidden Caves Beneath Antarctica’s Volcanoes

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A Volcano Buried the World’s Largest Pyramid?!

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Volcanoes: Agents of Chaos or Planet Builders?

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Cosmic Critters: The Chimp Who Survived Space—and Changed Everything

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Cosmic Critters: The Spiders Who Spun Webs in Space

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Why We Sleep, Dream, and Lose Our Minds Without It

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Cosmic Critters: The Monkey-nauts Who Paved the Way for Space Travel

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Weather Gone Wild: Lightning, Haboobs, and Animal Rain—Oh My!

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Cosmic Critters: The Frogs That Went to Space

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Could You Train a Dinosaur? Science Says… Maybe!

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Cosmic Critters: The Spacefaring Cat Who Defied Gravity

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Dinosaurs Uncovered: Myths, Misconceptions, and Mind-Blowing Discoveries

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Cosmic Critters: Laika—The Stray Who Became a Space Pioneer

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Freaky Freshwater Giants: Vampire Fish, Giant Salamanders, and More

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The Gundestrup Cauldron: Mysteries of an Ancient Silver Treasure

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Pickled Dinosaur Brains: A Fossilized Glimpse into Prehistoric Intelligence

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The Tale of Tollund Man: Unraveling Rituals and Mysteries of Iron Age Bogs

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Food Science for the Holidays: Staying Safe and Healthy

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Bog Mysteries: Mummified Bodies and Frankenstein-Like Discoveries

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Bog Chronicles: Butter, Bodies, and Bizarre Finds Beneath the Peat

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Exploring the World's Largest Cave: Son Doong’s Hidden Wonders

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ADHD Unmasked: Understanding Strengths, Struggles, and Science

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Unearthing Cheddar Man: Britain’s Ancient Mystery and Modern Connections

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Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence Wonders of the Deep and Beyond

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Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface

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Uncovering Subterranean Secrets: The Ancient Underground City of Derinkuyu

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Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures

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Unveiling the Qumran Caves: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Secrets

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Mastering the Skies: The Secrets of Bird Flight Revealed

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Why We’re Changing Our Name: From For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious

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Unicorns of the Ice Age: The Cave That Rewrote History

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Odd Animal Friends: Heartwarming Stories of Unlikely Companions

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Secrets of a Sunless World: Inside Earth's Most Isolated Cave

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We're Back! Exploring Pocket-Sized Ecosystems in Nature

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Call to Climate Action: he Biggest Challenge and What You Can Do

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Mournful Creatures: How Animals Grieve and Mourn the Dead

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Tiny But Lethal: Nature’s Smallest Deadly Predators

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Beastly Ballers Week…Idk

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Beastly Ballers - Week 3

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Two Truths and a Lie Shark Edition: Can You Guess the Real Shark Facts?

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Beastly Ballers - Week 2

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Beastly Ballers - Week 1

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Green Energy: Exploring Solar, Geothermal, and Renewable Resources

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Animal Misconceptions: Debunking Common Myths in the Animal Kingdom

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The Science Behind Disney: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Throwback! Could You Fight That?

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Animal Chiropractic Care with Dr Lauren Alexander

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The Science of Fireworks: Exploding Chemistry and the History Behind the Spectacle

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The Curiosity Network: How One Idea is Connecting Curious Minds

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The Magic of Mineralogy: Gems, Minerals, and Their Hidden Wonders

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Could You Be Serious? Nature Jokes That Will Make You Laugh (or Not)

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Animal Social Lives: Exploring the Complex Bonds of Nature's Creatures

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Living Things Cnidaria: The Hidden World of Jellyfish, Anemones, and Coral

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They're on a Boat Part 4: Plankton Sampling and Nighttime Research

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They're on a Boat Part 3: Marine Data Management and Surprising Discoveries

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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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They're on a Boat: A NOAA Adventure at Sea

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Invasion of the Zebra Mussels: The Impact of Invasive Species in Texas Waters

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Going Batty: Celebrating Bats on International Bat Appreciation Day

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Inside the Mind of The Plant Prof: A Conversation with Dr. Vikram Baliga

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Save the Frogs! How Amphibian Conservation Can Save Our Planet

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Discovering Cryptids: Fact, Fiction, and the Creatures In Between

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Living Things: Gymnosperms the First Trees on Earth

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Living Fossils: Surviving Evolution’s Test of Time

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Could You Measure That? Strange Units of Measurement Explained

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Brains and Bodies in Love: How Love Physically Changes You

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Extreme Animal Foodies: Incredible Adaptations for Eating in the Wild

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Animal Call Charades: Guess That Wild Sound

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Real Origins of the Salamander: Fireproof or Just Misunderstood?

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Real Origins of the Unicorn: From Mythical Beauty to Misunderstood Rhino

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Real Origins of the Kraken: How Giant Squid Sparked Sea Monster Legends

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Real Origins of the Griffin: Myth or Dinosaur Misunderstanding?

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Real Origins of the Hydra: Unveiling the Myth and Science Behind the Multi-Headed Monster

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The Love of Nature: Why We’re Thankful for the Great Outdoors

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Math in Nature: The Hidden Numbers Behind Nature’s Beauty

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A Meeting of Nature Nerds: The Friendship Behind the Podcast

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Kraut and Beer: How Fermentation Shapes Our Favorite Foods and Drinks

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Just Squiddin' with Dr. Sarah McAnulty: Squid Science and Communication

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"Accurate" Fairy Tales: What if Classic Stories Were Scientifically Correct?

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Viruses: Understanding Nature’s Microscopic Invaders

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Weather Folklore Fact or Fiction? Exploring Myths About Predicting the Weather

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Farming Sustainably: How Regenerative Practices Are Changing the Future of Agriculture

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The Science of Fall: How Leaves Change Color and Why It Matters

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Living Things: Mosses and Ferns Modern Impacts of Primitive Plants

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Could You Imagine: Ridiculous Animal Adaptations for Humans

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Nature Near You: Spiders – From Fear to Fascination

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Nature Near You: Trees– Maple Trees and Their Many Gifts

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Nature Near You: Wildflowers – The Secrets of Coneflowers Revealed

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Nature Near You: Birds – Backyard Birdwatching in Focus

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Right in the Funnies: Top 15 Moments from Seasons 1-5

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Toxic Nature: Deadly Poisons and Venoms in the Wild

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Talking Trails: Navigating Outdoor Recreation and Conservation

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Field Trip: Spelunking Adventures in Laurel Caverns

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Small Worlds: Exploring the Hidden Ecosystems of Tidal Pools

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Could You Nom That? Disgusting and Dangerous Delicacies from Around the World

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Extreme Habitats: Life in the World's Most Inhospitable Places

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Sustainable Living: Small Steps for a Greener Future

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A Pirate's Life for Me: Nature and the High Seas

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Animals I Could Do Without: The Creatures That Push Our Buttons

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Living Things: Diving into the World of Protists

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If I Had a Hammer: Animals That Use Tools

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Cryptozoology: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters

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Bacteria Overlords: The Invisible Power Within Us

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Wild Child: The Impact of Nature on Childhood Development

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Anti-Bucket List: Things You Never Want to Do in Nature

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Birding 101: The Basics of Becoming a Birder

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Rocks Rock: Geology 101 and How Our World is Built

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Symbiotic Relationships: Nature’s Most Unique Partnerships

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Animal Jobs: The Unexpected Roles of Nature’s Workers

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Domestication: From Horses to Gerbils – How Animals Became Our Allies

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Military Animals: Unsung Heroes of the Battlefield

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Badass Women in Science: Uncovering Forgotten Pioneers

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Free Love: Bonobos, Bizarre Reproduction, and Animal Orgies

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Madder Scientists: Wild Experiments and Their Lasting Impact

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Specialty Battle: Herpetologists vs. Entomologists

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Plant Defenses: Nature’s Most Clever Survival Tactics

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Ugly Animal Babies: Defending Nature's Most Unfortunate Looking Offspring

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Vanishing Species: The Race to Save North America’s Endangered Animals

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Amazing Migrations: Nature’s Incredible Journeys

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World Lemur Day: Inside the Duke Lemur Center

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Animals of the Occult: Mystical Creatures in Folklore, Witchcraft, and Mythology

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Could You Fight That? Hilarious Showdowns with Nature’s Toughest Creatures

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How We Influence Waterways: The Impact of Humans and the Hope for Recovery

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Brains: Our Greatest Strength and Weakness

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Mating Rituals: The Wildest, Weirdest Courtship Dances in Nature

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Mimicry Masters: Nature’s Best Impersonators

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International Orangutan Day: Celebrating and Protecting These Great Apes

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They’re Called WHAT?! The World's Weirdest Animal Names and the Stories Behind Them

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Old School Nature: Bizarre Theories That Science Got Totally Wrong

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Could You Be That? Exploring the Wildest Animal Personas

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Natural Remedies: Healing from Plants That Stand the Test of Time

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Folklore of Plants: Superstitions, Myths, and Ancient Beliefs

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Fun, Funky Fossils: Ancient Secrets Buried in Stone

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Make Way for Monarchs: Saving the Iconic Butterflies and Their Habitat

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Better Than Bees: Surprising Pollinators Keeping Our World in Bloom

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Hot or Not? Nature’s Hottest Heroes and Unlikely Hotties

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Who You Talking To? Unlocking Animal Communication Secrets

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Space -d Out Nature: Astrobiology, Aliens, and Nature's Cosmic Connections

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Season 2 Hype

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Season 1 Wrap-Up: Behind the Scenes and What’s Next for Wildly Curious

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EARTH DAY!! Restoring Our Planet One Action at a Time

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HOW Are You Still Alive?! The World's Most Bizarre Survivors

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Deep Water Dwellers: The Wildest Creatures of the Ocean’s Depths

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Could You Ride That? Polar Bears, Tuna, and Tigers - Oh My!

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Fungus Amongus: How Mushrooms Run the World

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Lovable Creepy Crawlies: Bugs You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Mad Scientists: Reanimating the Dead and Other Outrageous Experiments

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Surviving Nature: Incredible Tales of Real-Life Survival

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The Trees Know: Uncovering the Secret Lives of Plants

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Bizarre Animal Research: Drunk Birds, Silk-Spinning Goats, and More

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Sexed to Death: Extreme Animal Mating Rituals

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It Begins: Adventures in Nature and the Origins of Our Wild Journey