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Strange Animals Podcast

Katherine Shaw
Australia
South America
Invertebrates
Conservation
Bears
Mantis Shrimp
Frog
Cetaceans
Hoatzin
Wallaby
Smilodon
Hominins
Elephant Seal
Emu
Echidna
Termites
Gloucester Sea Serpent
Therizinosaurus
Marine Biology
Fire Ants

A podcast about living, extinct, and imaginary animals!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded10 years ago
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Natural SciencesLife SciencesScience

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Latest Episodes

Further reading:

How did a tiny bee get to French Polynesia? Eight new species help solve a scientific mystery

Secrets in the canopy: Scientists discover 8 striking new bee species in the Pacific

Canopy specialist Hylaeus bees highlight samplin... more

Further reading:

Gauguin’s Magical Mystery Koao

Show transcript:

Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I’m your host, Kate Shaw.

The French painter Paul Gauguin moved to the island of Hiva Oa in 1901, less than two years before he died. Hiva Oa ... more

Further reading:

New species of extinct vampire-squid-like cephalopod

When teeth grow on the body

Fossil shark turns into mystery pterosaur

Scientists Had Never Seen This Elusive Whale Alive—Until Now

Show transcript:

Welcome to Strange A... more

Yes, this is a NEW episode! Thanks to Eesa, Grace, and Viki for their suggestions this week. (Actual episode starts at 3 minutes 28 seconds.)

Find the Backerkit campaign here!

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Nix Illlustration: Esconichthys

The southern hogn... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 562 ratings
  • Sounds like it's for kids.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    tamaha
    2 months ago
  • Epic

    Would be great if there was one about platypuses! Really interesting podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Australian stegosaurus
    Australia3 months ago
  • Amazing

    Hi I'm katiln (Kate) June, 9, I live in Melbourne, Australia and I love your your podcast can you also please make a podcast about koalas or butterflys or deer I hope you can consider my ideas but your podcast is my favorite ever in the whole wide world, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ARApinkrose
    Australia4 months ago
  • Great

    Very much enjoy this relaxed, personable podcast. Definitely worth a listen for those interested in different creatures on Earth. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doe joke
    United States7 months ago
  • Kids’ favorite, and I love it too!

    This podcast has become a regular play in our family car, because I have a six year old who is obsessed with animals. We all enjoy listening, from the toddler to the adults. I love learning something new each time, and the narrator is fun and personable to listen to. Thank you for making this podcast, and we look forward to episodes to come!

    Apple Podcasts
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    TinyT-Rex
    United Statesa year ago

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Audiences value accessible science without jargon, suitable for classroom use.
Listener feedback highlights host's soothing voice and engaging storytelling.
Families appreciate kid-friendly explanations and approachable science.
Fans love the breadth of topics from fossils to living animals and curious behavior.

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Episode 420: The Sea Bunny
Q: Can you keep a sea bunny as a pet?
No, because the sea bunny is toxic and needs specialized care.
Episode 420: The Sea Bunny
Q: What does the sea bunny eat?
It mainly eats sea sponges and absorbs their toxins.

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A science-focused series exploring living, extinct, and fantastical animals through engaging storytelling and approachable natural-history explanations. Across episodes, the show covers wide-ranging topics from paleontological life histories and anatomical adaptations to regional biodiversity and curious animal behavior, often blending clear explanations with light humor. The host's personable narration and a steady stream of varied subjects—erosions of myth, evolutionary quirks, and notable fossil finds—create a reliable, educational experience that appeals to curious listeners, families, and educators seeking accessible science content about the animal kingdom.

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