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Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

Cumbre Kids
Giant Pacific Octopus
Ocean Conservation
Titanoboa
Atoms
Dental Hygiene
Paleontology
Marine Biology
Mammals
Science Education
Molecules
Cavities
Baby Teeth
Sedimentary Rocks
STEM Education
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sleep
Teeth
Dreams
Chemicals
Tooth Fairy

Science made simple to help kids better understand the world around them.

Publishing "Wild Critters," a series with PBS Nature and the National Wildlife Federation! 🦬

For kids ages 3-11. Perfect for car rides, family adventures, and learning on the go!

'Orbit' sparks curiosity, builds STEM vocabulary, and inspires kids to think like scientists as they explore the amazing world we live in! 🚀... more

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Latest Episodes

Three mountain lion cubs were left orphaned in the California wilderness, and a team of scientists raced to find them before it was too late! 

In this episode of the Wild Critters USA series on Orbit, families meet wildlife ambassador Marco Wendt fr... more

Did you know a coral reef, one of the largest structures ever built by a living creature, is made by an animal smaller than a grain of rice!? And that corals aren't plants or rocks at all, but tiny animals related to jellyfish and sea anemones!?

In ... more

Ever heard of the SUPER GENERATION of the monarch butterfly!? This little insect goes on one of the most incredible journeys in the whole animal kingdom!  

To learn more, we're joined in this episode by Dr. Dorothy Borowy, an ecologist with the U.S.... more

Ever wonder how a turtle can trick worms into coming out of the ground just by dancing?! Or how scientists can tell a turtle's age just by looking at its shell?!

We're continuing the Wild Critters series to learn all about wood turtles with turtle b... more

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Recent Guests

David Mizejewski
Science advisor for Ranger Rick Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
Episode: How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
Ulgonda Dunlevy
Eagle biologist
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
Justin Tweet
Paleontologist with the National Park Service
National Park Service
Episode: Ice Age clues frozen in mammoth poo!
Rudy Rodriguez
Agricultural science and welding instructor at Weimar High School
Weimar High School, Weimar, Texas
Episode: Why does welding create sparks? ⚡
Tyler Hern
Atry Complex Manager for the US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?
Yvette Cano
Director of Education at Everglades National Park
National Park Service
Episode: Why are alligator moms so awesome?
David Mizajewski
Science advisor for Ranger Rick magazine, National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
Episode: Why are alligator moms so awesome?
Dr. Andy Boyce
Research ecologist at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Episode: Why do bison body-slam trees?
Brianna Fogel
Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: The tortoise that saved the rabbit!

Hosts

Rob Carpenter
Host of the show and primary interviewer, often guiding segments and introductions.
Milam
Co-host and facilitator of dialogue and questions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • We love to learn with Orbit!

    We love all cumbre kids’ podcast. In a one parent one language household, it’s nice to have Craneo for me and Orbit for my spouse to share with the kiddos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LinaDMckellar
    United States3 months ago
  • Great for Kids

    Kids learn a lot with you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nugat.2
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Amazing work from Cumbre!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sega.91
    Canadaa year ago
  • The perfect mix

    Love love love this podcast. So educational and so fun. The perfect blend for kids (and adults)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mscurrm
    Australiaa year ago
  • Is the best program for kids

    Great content and great people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nashi3_18
    Mexicoa year ago

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Listeners highlight engaging hosts and smooth conversational flow that makes science approachable for families.
Positive sentiment around content variety and family-oriented, curiosity-driven format.
Audience praises educational value and kid-friendly explanations, noting trust in expert guests.

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How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
Q: What makes the bald eagle get in danger of extinction?
The episode explains that pesticides like DDT weakened eggshells, leading to low hatch rates, and that habitat loss, hunting, and pollution also contributed to endangerment, with the Endangered Species Act helping to drive recovery.
How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?
Q: How do freshwater mussels help the water?
They pull in water through their gills and siphons, filter out dirt and algae, and return cleaner water to the river; they also create habitats and indicate how healthy a river is.
How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?
Q: What are freshwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels are animals with hard shells that live at the bottoms of rivers or streams and they filter water to feed and breathe, helping keep the water cleaner.
Why are alligator moms so awesome?
Q: How many eggs does a mother alligator lay?
Mother alligators lay about 35 eggs in a nest; the nest heats up as it decays, aiding incubation, and the moms protect their hatchlings as they move to water.
Why are alligator moms so awesome?
Q: How long have alligators been around?
Alligators are reptiles from the crocodile family, with ancestors dating back about 95 million years, and the modern American alligator evolved around 8 million years ago.

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The show roots episodes in kid-friendly science, often featuring expert guests from national parks, federal agencies, and museums to explain topics like bald eagles, Ice Age fossils, welding, freshwater mussels, alligator ecology, bison, Mojave desert tortoises, rock cycles, hurricanes, floods, ultrasound in medicine, decision making, and pollinators. Each episode blends hands-on demonstrations, audience questions, and practical takeaways for families, with a strong emphasis on conservation, STEM learning, and real-world careers. Noteworthy is the consistent format that makes complex science approachable for children while highlighting credible experts and institutions, which helps parents and educators find trustworthy, educational content... more

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1. David Mizejewski
2. Ulgonda Dunlevy
3. Justin Tweet
4. Rudy Rodriguez
5. Tyler Hern
6. Yvette Cano
7. David Mizajewski
8. Dr. Andy Boyce

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