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What The Duck?!

ABC Australia
Australia
Evolution
Animal Behavior
Sexual Reproduction
Hollywood
Snakes
Evolutionary Biology
Jaws
Ants
Velvet Worm
Brown Tree Snake
Dogs
Dugong
Conservation
Menopause
Cocaine Bear
Shark Behavior
Dog Breeding
Ghost Bat
Fungi

Australia is full of weird plants and animals. And Dr Ann Jones is on speaking terms with most of them! Each week Ann explores the most unusual elements of our natural world — the ones that make you go What the Duck?! Like why do quolls have spots? Who farts (and who doesn't)? And how do snakes climb trees? Join Ann alongside experts and ordinary Aussies alike to solve mysteries, smash myths and u... more

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Latest Episodes

Ann heads to a hunting shop (stay with us) to pick up a UV torch.

What she discovers?

Ewe won’t believe it.

Featuring:

* Linda Reinhold, Zoologist at James Cook University.

* Professor Simon Lewis, Curtin University.

* Dr. Kenny Travouillo... more

Martin was sailing from the UK to Greece when a pod of orcas tried to sink his boat. Sounds like a one-off? Think again. Reports of killer whales attacking ships date back to the 6th century. So, after all these centuries, have we finally figured out... more

Can plants get cancer? Do they get tumours? WAIT.. is that what those big knobbly bits are on trees? Dr Ann Jones pulls on her experience as a broadcaster with a brain, to find out what's going on with plants and cancer.

Won't someone think of the ... more

Two million years ago, our ancestors had tiny ape-like butts. Then something strange happened.. our butts grew bigger. Butt, why?

It turns out humans aren’t the only primates whose butt took a bizarre evolutionary turn.

These peaches have a lot to ... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Reinhold
Zoologist at James Cook University
James Cook University
Episode: It it just me, or is that sheep glow in the dark?
Simon Lewis
Professor at Curtin University who studies fluorescence detection
Curtin University
Episode: It it just me, or is that sheep glow in the dark?
Kenny Travouillon
Curator of mammals at the Western Australian Museum
Western Australian Museum
Episode: It it just me, or is that sheep glow in the dark?
Caitlin Grieve
Sheep farmer at Hillend Dorsets
Hillend Dorsets
Episode: It it just me, or is that sheep glow in the dark?
Martin Evans
UK sailor who encountered orcas while sailing from the UK to Greece
Episode: Killer whales attack boat
Peter Keegan
Professor of history and archaeology at Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Episode: Killer whales attack boat
Rebeca Wellard
Research adjunct at Curtin University and lead researcher at Project Orca
Project Orca
Episode: Killer whales attack boat
Luke Rendell
Cetacean behavioural researcher at the University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
Episode: Killer whales attack boat
Anna Selbmann
PhD candidate at the University of Iceland studying interactions between pilot whales and orcas
University of Iceland
Episode: Killer whales attack boat

Hosts

Ann Jones
Host with a background in nature communication and education; frequently leads conversations with scientists and field experts.
Bel Smith
Co-host bringing a collaborative dynamic and audience-friendly framing to episodes.
Petria Ladgrove
Co-host/producer contributing production insight and on-air presence.
Rebecca McLaren
Co-host/producer focusing on science communication and guest coordination.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 693 ratings
  • Quirky and nerdy

    I love Ann’s quirky sense of nerdy humour!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACIS33
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • ᶠᶸᶜᵏмy ass𓀐𓂸

    Great when you say penis and love sex

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    九歲的李霽 ㄐㄧˋ
    Taiwan6 months ago
  • An amazing podcast

    Highly recommend from family and I’ve loved the funny, and smart content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snakeskins4EVR
    Australia7 months ago
  • AMAZING!

    Ann jones is the best!

    I really recommend this to anybody who’s interested! It’s funny, smart, and you learn some stuff you’d never think you would need to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WHlTE-ST0RM
    Australia7 months ago
  • This is epic

    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!

    🦆🦆🦆🦆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GhostedYT
    Australia8 months ago

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It it just me, or is that sheep glow in the dark?
Q: What is going on with these glowing mammals?
The researchers do not know whether the glow serves a purpose. It may be a by-product, and Reinhold's experiment found no evidence that moonlight-triggered fluorescence affected animals' interactions with rat-skin models.
It it just me, or is that sheep glow in the dark?
Q: What actually is fluorescence?
Fluorescence is photoluminescence: light excites molecules into a higher-energy state, and as they return to the ground state they emit light.
Killer whales attack boat
Q: Why do pilot whales chase or drive orcas away?
Competition and mobbing to deter a potential predator have been proposed, but the researchers say evidence is limited, especially where the species do not share prey.
Killer whales attack boat
Q: Why are orcas interacting with and damaging sailing yachts?
Researchers say there is no established explanation. Revenge is speculative, while play, curiosity, exploration, or sensory stimulation from biting rudders are possibilities.
What's with the electric eel's shocking attitude?
Q: What is actually going on, though? How do eels generate electricity? And look, what even are electric eels?
Electric eels generate electricity mainly through three electric organs—main, hunter's, and sax—composed of electrocytes stacked like batteries to create high voltage; this system serves both predation and defense, and the muscles are temporarily paralyzed in prey during shocks.

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A witty, science-forward show exploring Australia's quirky flora and fauna with a charismatic host and a rotating roster of researchers, conservationists, and field experts. Episodes mix deep dives into unusual species, toxicity and safety notes, and practical field storytelling with lighthearted audience interaction. Notable strengths include accessible science communication, strong emphasis on botany and ecology, and a knack for translating complex biology into entertaining, digestible stories. The format often blends expert context with real-world anecdotes, making it appealing to nature lovers, students, and professionals seeking engaging, reliable science storytelling with a local flavor.

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3. Kenny Travouillon
4. Caitlin Grieve
5. Martin Evans
6. Peter Keegan
7. Rebeca Wellard
8. Luke Rendell

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