Strange Animals Podcast

Recent Episodes

Episode 105: The Hagfish and the Sea Spider

Posted February 4, 2019 •

This week's episode is about two strange animals of the sea: the hagfish, which isn't a fish, and the sea spider, which isn't a spider. A curled-up...

Episode 104: Tiger Salamanders

Posted January 28, 2019 •

Thanks to Connor who suggested this week’s topic, tiger salamanders! Not only do we learn all about the Eastern tiger salamander and the banded tiger...

Episode 103: Trace Fossils

Posted January 21, 2019 •

You may know what fossils are (I hope), but have you heard of trace fossils? You have now! A giant ground sloth footprint with a human footprint inside...

Episode 102: Three Mystery Apes

Posted January 14, 2019 •

It's mystery ape time! Learn about de Loys' ape and two other mystery apes this week! The only photograph we have of de Loys' ape: A white-fronted spider...

Episode 101: Flying Without Wings

Posted January 7, 2019 •

What better way to start out the new year than by learning about some animals that fly (or glide) without wings! Thanks to Llewelly for suggesting the...