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Terrestrials

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Welcome, nature lovers, to the home of the Terrestrials podcast and family-friendly Radiolab episodes about nature. Every other week, host Lulu Miller will take you on a nature walk to encounter a plant or animal behaving in ways that will surprise you. Squirrels that can regrow their brains, octopuses that can outsmart their human captors, honeybees that can predict the future. You don’t have to ... more

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Ervin Carlson grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana hearing stories about buffalo (aka American bison) who once roamed the land by the hundreds of thousands. These giant beasts weighed up to 2000 pounds, were almost 7 feet tall, and had two... more

Meet François Tranquille. He's a snail. He's French. And this is the first episode of a little experiment we're calling Celestials: Bedtime Stories from Terrestrials. Restful tales, bedtime meditations, and the occasional lullaby, designed to help yo... more

Artist Ashley (Ash) Eliza Williams was so shy growing up that they found it hard to speak to people.  Instead, they withdrew from the world of humans and found comfort in the forest, where they spent hours exploring, scavenging, and collecting — even... more

If you’ve been on the internet recently, you might’ve heard of Jimothy—a raccoon from Seattle who went viral. Jimothy t-shirts, murals, tattoos, and tribute songs popped up across the country. We wanted to understand why this raccoon had captured so ... more

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François Tranquil
Normal-sized snail narrator in a bedtime story
Episode: Celestials: A Bedtime Snail Story Experiment
Ashley Eliza Williams
An artist who paints lichens and is obsessed with them.
Episode: The Fuzzy Ruckus: The Power of Lichen (Replay)
Prashant Kanaal
Author of a cookbook featuring recipes from Nepal, including lichen dishes.
Episode: The Fuzzy Ruckus: The Power of Lichen (Replay)
Ben Trammell
Forestry ecologist who filmed Jimothy
Self/Seattle backyard observer
Episode: The Jimothy: Seattle Raccoon Steals Hearts
Elsa Hunesson
Seattle-based writer, deaf-blind activist
Self
Episode: The Jimothy: Seattle Raccoon Steals Hearts
Ellen Weatherford
Co-host of Just the Zoo of Us, guest on this episode to discuss dung beetles
Just the Zoo of Us
Episode: Dung Beetles from Just the Zoo of Us
Christian Weatherford
Co-host of Just the Zoo of Us, guest on this episode to discuss dung beetles
Just the Zoo of Us
Episode: Dung Beetles from Just the Zoo of Us
Gowri Shankar
King cobra expert, herpetologist
Self-employed/Field researcher in India
Episode: The Charmer: King Cobras' FANGtastic Powers
Stephanie Lucas
Director of Horticulture and Park Operations at Madison Square Park Conservancy
Madison Square Park Conservancy
Episode: The Travelers Update: A Moon Tree Grows in New York

Host

Lulu Miller
Host of Terrestrials; long-running Radiolab contributor with a focus on nature storytelling and science communication.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Amazing 🤩

    7 star / 5 show but could you don some episodes on big cats and worms 🪱. Is that 🆗 and I am turning 9️⃣ years old today I’m a 1️⃣2️⃣ / 0️⃣8️⃣ birthday guy 😎 ( 12th august). I really like Alan govinski

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luca L7Y7
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Bestrrestrials!

    I love the build a dragon! And also, what is the baby‘s name?🐲🐲🐲🐲🐲🐉🐉🐉🐉🔥🔥🔥🐦‍🔥🐦‍🔥🐦‍🔥🐦‍🔥 recommended podcast for kids! Best podcast ever!💯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    newadventurer11
    United States20 days ago
  • ?

    Love the show but why in a smash boom best was lulu miler against latef nasser?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheep witch is my real name
    United Statesa month ago
  • I like all them but if I had to pick

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snakes 🐍 4 ever
    United Statesa month ago
  • TERRESTRIAL ~ TERRESTRIAL~ WE ARE NOT THE WORST WE ARE THE-

    BESTERRSTIALS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JAXX from the AMaZing DiGItaL-
    United Statesa month ago

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Audience notes the show often feels hopeful and wonder-forward, with strong musical elements.
Listeners praise the imaginative mix of nature stories and science with accessible language.
Fans value diverse guests and the blend of Radiolab-style science with Terrestrials' storytelling.
Many appreciate family-friendly tone and high production value.
Some feedback calls for more coverage of big-cat and earth-worm topics.

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The Jimothy: Seattle Raccoon Steals Hearts
Q: Are raccoons really able to open trash cans with human-like dexterity?
Yes, they use opposable-like thumbs and clever hand movements to manipulate lids and latches, making them highly effective at getting into trash cans.
The Travelers Update: A Moon Tree Grows in New York
Q: Have all of Smokey's original Moon Tree seeds been found?
No, just over a hundred locations are known today; many Moon Trees remain unlocated and may still be growing unknowingly.
The Travelers Update: A Moon Tree Grows in New York
Q: What happened to the Moon Tree seeds after the return to Earth?
Most seeds sprouted into dozens of Moon Trees planted across the country, though many locations remain unrecorded and occasionally discovered anew by locals.
The Travelers Update: A Moon Tree Grows in New York
Q: Would NASA ever plant seeds in space?
Yes, space-grown plants have been studied on the ISS as part of Veggie experiments to understand how microgravity affects watering, growth, and plant health.
The DADventure: Wild Animal Dads from Owl Monkeys to Seahorses
Q: Can owl monkeys see differently at night, and what would it be like to view the world through their eyes?
Eduardo explains owl monkeys see in black and white with very sharp detail and night vision; under full moon conditions, eyesight improves with gradual light adaptation.

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What is Terrestrials about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A nature-forward show that blends science, storytelling, and music into engaging, family-friendly episodes. Topics range from lichen artistry and moon trees to big cats, deep-sea life, and animal parenting, all presented with vivid narration, on-site field reports, and audience Q&A. A hallmark is pairing rigorous science with imaginative storytelling and occasional original songs, making complex ideas approachable for curious listeners of all ages. The format often leans into wonder, cross-disciplinary guests, and a warm, exploratory vibe that appeals to both kids and grownups who love nature and science.

Noteworthy is the show's ability to mix original Terrestrials storytelling with acclaimed Radiolab science coverage, creating a unique h... more

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Recent guests on Terrestrials include:

1. François Tranquil
2. Ashley Eliza Williams
3. Prashant Kanaal
4. Ben Trammell
5. Elsa Hunesson
6. Ellen Weatherford
7. Christian Weatherford
8. Gowri Shankar

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