
Does the perfect museum specimen exist? What's the squishiest? The most exuberant? Or even the most noxious? We're taking a look through 80 million specimens to find the 'perfect' examples for you. Join us each episode as Josh and Natalie try to surprise each other with their choices from the collections, their only prompt? A single word.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatural SciencesComedy | |||

Josh weighs up the benefits of giant swans and miniature elephants, whilst Natalie is salivating over one plant that produces many vegetables.
Join us for another episode of The 'Perfect' Specimen, this week Josh and Natalie have brought four speci... more
Josh and Natalie have gifts for each other and we learn how competitive carving radishes can be.
Join us for another episode of The 'Perfect' Specimen, this week Josh and Natalie have brought four specimens all relating to the word 'festive'.
Doe... more
Josh brings a specimen that started life in a car park, and Natalie isn't being rude when she talks about big noses.
Join us for another episode of The 'Perfect' Specimen, this week Josh and Natalie have brought four specimens all relating to the w... more
We welcome our first guest to discuss their perfect specimen, Josh brings a very unique fossil and we take a look at some fascinating flies.
Join us for another episode of The 'Perfect' Specimen, this week Josh and Natalie are joined by Dr Erica Mc... more
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I love this podcast. It’s like listening to your friends having a natter, but it just happens to be about the fascinating happenings in nature.
It’s a delightful listen! Love trying to guess what each of the hosts are showing and learning such nerdy weird stuff.
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This podcast offers a unique exploration of natural history through the lens of museum specimens, sparked by various engaging and humorous prompts. Hosts engage in lively discussions, tackling topics such as biodiversity, peculiar animal behaviors, and the ecological significance of unique specimens. With a blend of educational content and playful banter, the episodes often highlight interesting anecdotes, scientific research, and the quirky nature of the collections. Listeners are treated to fascinating insights into the natural world, making it both an entertaining and informative listen.
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