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Terrestrials

WNYC
Radiolab
Nature
Terrestrials
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Stars
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NASA
Tree Stumps
Ecology
Creatures
Evolution
Camels
Sloths
Biodiversity
Maggots
Hibernation
Forest Ecosystems
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Recursive Islands
Symbiosis

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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Lulu has been terrified of snakes all her life. But strangely, her oldest son  has been obsessed with them since he was two. So to understand his fascination, she called a snake expert who might also be one of the least afraid people on Earth: Gowri ... more

The director of horticulture at Madison Square Park, Stephanie Lucas, spends her days caring for over 300 trees in the heart of New York City. One day in 2022, she saw a callout from NASA giving away seeds that had traveled to the moon. This would be... more

What does it really mean to be a dad? In the animal world, fathers have long been painted as aggressive or absent. At best providers and protectors, but certainly not caregivers. And yet for every tale of a lion or chimp dad eating its own young (yik... more

We're back with PURR-T TWO of our big cats journey, and this time, we’re heading even deeper into the cat-iverse.

We travel to India, where conservationist Shatrunjay Pratap Singh introduces us to leopards that live among shepherds and ancient templ... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Middleton
Storyteller and truth-certifier on the Terrestrials team
WNYC / Terrestrials
Episode: The Travelers Update: A Moon Tree Grows in New York
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
Eduardo Fernandez-Duque
Biological anthropologist and behavioral scientist who studies owl monkeys
Universities/Field Research (Argentina)
Episode: The DADventure: Wild Animal Dads from Owl Monkeys to Seahorses
Luke Hunter
Conservationist, Wildlife Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode: BIG CATS 2: Leopards & Jaguars (2 Fast, 2 FURious)
Shatrunjay Pratap Singh
Conservationist and leopard tracker
Episode: BIG CATS 2: Leopards & Jaguars (2 Fast, 2 FURious)
Nyeema Harris
Wildlife biologist and Yale professor
Yale University
Episode: BIG CATS 2: Leopards & Jaguars (2 Fast, 2 FURious)
Laura Lisbeth Jaimes Rodriguez
Biologist studying jaguars
Colombia (local research)
Episode: BIG CATS 2: Leopards & Jaguars (2 Fast, 2 FURious)
Alia Shawkat
Actor, guest questioner
Entertainment
Episode: BIG CATS 2: Leopards & Jaguars (2 Fast, 2 FURious)
Molly Webster
Senior correspondent for Radiolab, specialist in nature storytelling
Radiolab
Episode: The Wicked Smoocha: Anglerfish Break A World Record

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Lulu Miller
Host of Terrestrials; long-time Radiolab contributor; central figure in nature-forward storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • The best podcast EVER

    My 11 year old twins are obsessed with the Terrestrials Podcast. We’ve been to live events (do more please!) been badgers, and are explorers club members.

    We listen to episodes before bed, so much so my daughter knows each episode NUMBER. I love the music ~ Terrestrials, Terrestrials, we are not the worst, we are the ——— (BEST-trials!) ~

    TREE(3) stars! (Look up the value of TREE(3), it’s big.)

    Thank you for creating an amazing and inspiring show, keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TREE(3)Family
    United States14 days ago
  • My new fave!

    There’s so much creativity and passion that goes into every show. Even though the podcast is geared toward a younger audience, I’m in my thirties and still a huge fan. I never miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    premiere01
    United States14 days ago
  • Lllllluuuuullluuuuuuuuu!!!🩷🤩

    ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS !!!🐈🐈🐈🐈 🤠 Yay. 0=|||=0 yay. _| |_

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The biggest fan of TWICE
    United States14 days ago
  • Science

    🧪🧪🧪⚗️⚗️⚗️🔬🔬🔬🧬🧬🧬🤓🤓🤓

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tacoeater45
    United States20 days ago
  • Cool show

    Hi! I love the show I don't if you will read this but I just wanna know if you could do an episode that includes pink armadillos or like a baby animal episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terrestrials lover child
    United States21 days ago

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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.
The DADventure: Wild Animal Dads from Owl Monkeys to Seahorses
Q: Have you ever hugged an owl monkey?
Yes, the guest Eduardo recalls holding them many years ago and finding it a powerful, moving experience.

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Terrestrials offers family-friendly, nature-forward storytelling that blends scientific explanation with immersive soundscapes and musical interludes. Episodes often feature expert guests and renowned artists who help unpack curious natural phenomena—from deep-sea biology to animal behavior and ecosystem interdependencies—while weaving in cultural perspectives and audience questions. The show is notable for its friendly, accessible science communication, high production quality, and a willingness to explore whimsical, human-centered angles on the natural world. This mix makes it appealing to curious families, educators, and science-minded listeners who enjoy beautifully crafted narratives that connect nature with everyday wonder and creativ... more

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Recent guests on Terrestrials include:

1. Natalie Middleton
2. Stephanie Lucas
3. Eduardo Fernandez-Duque
4. Luke Hunter
5. Shatrunjay Pratap Singh
6. Nyeema Harris
7. Laura Lisbeth Jaimes Rodriguez
8. Alia Shawkat

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