
The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature - especially the ones that make you go What the Duck?!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNatural Sciences | |||

Forget feathered friends — these are our feathered foes.
They can wield knives, get involved in the world of organised crime and drug dealing, and even shut down the Large Hadron Collider.
But the most pressing question is, why did the duck cross t... more
The fear of being eaten by an animal is so visceral that a mass psychosis, featuring a monkey man, once swept across Delhi.
But in the event of an actual attack, investigators look for specific forensic clues to identify which predator was responsib... more
Leonardo da Pinchy is a literal cat burglar with more than 350 pieces of evidence against him — evidence that's easy to confirm because when he steals his neighbour's underwear, he brings it home with a satisfied look of great pride.
Steven Seagull ... more
Pigs tried for murder, weevils expelled from heaven and how a bloke dressed as an executed French monkey became mayor of an English town.
Topsy the elephant travelled the US performing for cheering circus-goers, but when her drunken trainer rode her... more
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This is probably the best nature podcast to exist. I found this in late winter, 3 years ago, and I’ve loved it ever since! Ann communicates info in a comedic and easy to understand way, and I found out about a ton of stuff I didn’t even know before. 10000/10!
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Such a great pod! Interesting topics, funny asides, and always fascinating people as guests - I really appreciate learning about awesome female scientists in their fields.
I think he teaches lots of people on animals
Love, love, love this show. Interesting, informative, the presenter is as engaging as she is succinct.
Ann Jones is my favourite person in the media. Love this podcast.
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The show combines curiosity-driven nature science with accessible storytelling, exploring oddball phenomena, wildlife behavior, ecology, and conservation through expert interviews and lively host-led conversations. Recent episodes span topics from post‑mortem animal risks and urban rewilding to amphibian mysteries, fungal biology, and unusual animal interactions, all delivered with humor and clear explanations. Listeners get practical insights into real-world science, environmental issues, and how researchers study strange phenomena, making complex ideas approachable for curious minds and professionals alike. A standout trait is the host's knack for connecting niche research to widespread natural-world wonder, often featuring fieldwork, con... more
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What The Duck?! launched 4 years ago and published 202 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on What The Duck?! include:
1. Mary Roach
2. Neeltje Boogert
3. Sindhu Radhakrishna
4. Stuart Drummond
5. Katy Barnett
6. Dr. Michelle Granden
7. Aaron Agostini
8. Trish Koh
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