
The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature - especially the ones that make you go What the Duck?!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesScience | |||

We'll all go to trouble to get a good meal, but some animals take it to the extreme.
Some build architectural masterpieces to entrap their prey, or use body parts as lures.
But what is your cat doing when it makes the 'ek ek ek ek?' Is it trying to... more
Fungi are already hard at work helping trees survive drought, recycling fallen logs, rotting away carcases, and helping human digestive systems, but could they do more?
Is our future made of fungi?
Research has shown the fungi's potential to make m... more
Mushrooms were once lumped in with plants, and they stayed there well after science knew better.
But if a fungus is not a plant… is it a closer relative of yours than you might've thought?
With millions of species on Earth, and many that live insid... more
As daily updates about the 'mushroom murders' monopolised newsfeeds around the country, the What the Duck?! team started questioning the motives. Not the human ones — the fungi ones.
Why would a mushroom need a toxin so powerful it takes just a few ... more
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The Disney film is a blatant ripoff from Kipling’s story which was set in India. The analysis in this episode is as usual light hearted and fun to listen to. Ann has the game totally perfected.
Love this podcast! Been listening from the very start and thought I should put up a review. There’s literally no one I don’t recommend this to. It’s intersecting, funny and family friendly - with just a smidge of naughtiness due to Dr Ann’s great sense of humour.
I have learnt sooo many amazing facts and shared with my primary students over the years.
And now we are seeing more and more of Dr Ann on the ABC. Long may it continue!
I love all that Dr Ann Jones does ❤️
Love this pod so much!
Ann Jones is a delight to watch (on her new ABC TV program) and listen to on WhatTheDuck. She has single handedly brought me back to watch the ABC free to air. May she be in our feed and on our screen as long as David Attenborough. Go Ann you good thing!!
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This podcast takes listeners on an informative and entertaining journey through the mysteries of nature, focusing on topics that spark curiosity and surprise. Each episode is packed with engaging discussions around diverse subjects, from the fascinating world of fungi and stickiness in nature, to the exploration of underrated animals like the dugong and marsupial mole. The unique blend of humor and science communication makes complex concepts accessible, making it appealing to both science enthusiasts and casual listeners. The show's lively approach encourages a sense of wonder about the natural world, making it a resourceful listening experience for anyone interested in wildlife, conservation, and scientific discovery.
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Recent guests on What The Duck?! include:
1. Rishabh Pillai
2. Christopher Clementi
3. Dr. Eleanor Velasquez
4. Bonnie Teece
5. Angus Lawrie
6. Dr. Euan Ritchie
7. Jonathan Webb
8. Dr. Mark Norman
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