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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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 "funny" jokes from Jaguar.
Albatross (00:17:34)
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 unusual mating dance. Check it out here. https://www....
Star-nosed Mole (00:19:57)
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 one of the oddest looking. It's also an excellent h...
Cochineal Beetle (00:24:09)
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 ink for the Aztecs to coloring Starbucks Frappuccinos. It ...
Replay: Cicadas (00:30:24)
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 forward to putting out a new episode in May! In the...
Portuguese Man of War (00:17:52)
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 sting, and an interesting backstory. Thanks to our Pa...
Animal Defenses with OMSI (00:29:11)
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 affectionately call OMSI. A few weeks ago, we got the ch...
Cheetahs Reboot (00:20:57)
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, and introduced two new podcasters - Jaguar and Co...
Scorpions (00:23:19)
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 one episode? Learn all about scorpions in our latest...
World of Jaguar Premiere! (00:01:52)
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 your podcasts. Apple link here. MAKE ME RICHER AND...
Sea Otters (00:19:14)
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-sized otter. We'd love to hear from you! Send us you...
Sheep, Cloning, and an Interview with Dr. Bill Ritchie (00:33:28)
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 scientists behind the cloning of Dolly the Sheep. ...
Rebroadcast: Dracomax on Dragons (00:36:05)
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 of all. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this r...
Four Truths and a Lie – Bug Edition (00:21:21)
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. Four are real, one is fake. Can you spot the fake? ...
All About Cooking: Dinosaurs (00:22:47)
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 those times. In this episode, Jaguar prepares Dinos...
Rebroadcast: The Schmidt Sting Pain Index with Dr. Justin Schmidt (00:26:47)
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 archives to replay an episode you may have missed...
Axolotls - plus interview with Dr. S. Randal Voss (00:31:08)
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 facts about axolotls, then we share our interview w...
T-Rex v. Ankylosaurus (00:21:35)
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 these two face off, we learn key facts to better pre...
Domestic Cats (00:27:45)
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 smart they are, how much they sleep, how well they ...
Jaguar's ABCs (00:03:38)
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 (00:25:56)
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 for the deaths of tens of millions of Europeans. But...
Rats and Plague with Prof. Monica Green (extended cut) (00:29:20)
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 detail about the plague and its continued existence, s...
Interview with National Geographic Author Julie Beer (00:18:57)
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-rexes have short arms, and some of her favorite ani...
Rebroadcast - Mega Plastic Episode with Dr. Jenna Jambeck (00:43:11)
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 interviewed for this episode, Dr. Jenna Jambeck, was named as...
Jaguar and Corduroy and Jaguar Present: Laughtown Game Olympics (00:10:17)
In this special episode, Jaguar and Teddy play some games. You'll never guess who wins! Thanks to our Patreon sponsors, Magdalena, Kellan, and George! If you'd like to be our Patreon sponsor, you can...
