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Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25+ years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors, unexpected scientific discoveries, and bizarre natural phenomena. With a knack for breaking down complex topics into fun and digestible insights, ... more

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What if dragons were real?

In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore one of the strangest reptiles on Earth: the Armad... more

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What happens when your DNA makes a typo?

In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the strange, fascinating world of ... more

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Most birds are harmless.

This one is poisonous.

In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into one of the strangest birds on Earth: the pitohui, a brightly colored songbird from New Guinea that car... more

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What if “zombies” weren’t just fiction?

In this Season 14 kickoff episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the real science ... more

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Dr. Richard Stephens
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Laura Fawks Lapole
Co-host of Wildly Curious; wildlife expert and conservation educator
Katy Reiss
Co-host of Wildly Curious; wildlife expert and conservation educator

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Question!

    The new song in the intro (the lyrics are nice btw :] ) kiiinda sounds like it was made by ai? The voice just seems kinda off to me… I’m not upset or anything I’m just wondering and if you see this could you answer it in the next episode?

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    United States10 months ago
  • CONGRATS 🍃🦊

    CONGRATULATIONS ON A FULL 5 STARS!!!! YOUR PODCAST IS SO FUNNY AND EDUCATIONAL! YOUR DOING SO WELL! <3

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    AGangOfSeventeenTurkeys
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    They really matched the new album art to the hosts’ personalities! How did they do it? Podcast magic.

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    5
    SpiderDan1979
    United States2 years ago
  • So much fun!

    It’s like I’m chatting with my best friends about nature, animals, science, the environment, etc! The topics are informative, the hosts are hilarious, what more could you want?! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    5
    MeganJ0406
    United States2 years ago
  • Really funny!

    I’m glad they are back after a break! I missed listening to their antics and I can learn without it being boring

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    5
    myrrhmorbidity
    United States2 years ago

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Loved the balance of humor and science; easy to listen to with the whole family.
Education-forward and entertaining—great for sustainable living fans.
Engaging and funny while teaching me something new about animals and ecosystems.
Chemistry between hosts is great and the content is accessible for nature newbies and enthusiasts alike.

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#181
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#59
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#88
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#117
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#134
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#240
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Two wildlife experts bring science to life with humor, covering a wide range of natural phenomena, biology, and animal behavior. Episodes balance accessible explanations with entertaining anecdotes, making topics from genetics and parasites to birds and marine life engaging for curious listeners who want practical insights and real-world conservation context. The show stands out for its blend of lighthearted banter and solid educational content, helping both science newcomers and enthusiasts feel connected to the natural world while showcasing practical conservation perspectives.

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