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Natural History Museum
Banana Slug
Remora Fish
Mucus
Love Darts
Toxicity
Exuberant
Blue Whale
Spearmint
Ichthyosaur
Potato
Anomalocaris
Blue-Ringed Octopus
Bog Butter
Fish
Baleen
Sphagnum Moss
Structural Coloration
Giraffes
Chameleons

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.

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Josh weighs up the benefits of giant swans and miniature elephants, whilst Natalie is salivating over one plant that produces many vegetables.

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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'.

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Josh brings a specimen that started life in a car park, and Natalie isn't being rude when she talks about big noses.

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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.

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Dr. Natalie Cooper
Co-host and natural history nerd, also serving as a scientist at the Natural History Museum, with a passion for engaging discussions on various specimens.
Josh Davis
Co-host and a natural history expert, known for his humorous takes on various specimens and educating the audience on ecological insights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • A nature natter

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chewy155
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Delightful

    It’s a delightful listen! Love trying to guess what each of the hosts are showing and learning such nerdy weird stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knitloveeat
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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The podcast is praised for its quirky topics and the fascinating insights shared by the hosts, often prompting curiosity and excitement.
Many find it relatable and entertaining, as if they are listening to friends discuss intriguing aspects of natural history.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and humorous storytelling that make learning about nature enjoyable.

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