Sharks are known as scary creatures, but to Rachel Graham, they’re charming friends who need our help. Get to know some of Rachel’s shark friends and hear how she helped inspire her human friends to help endangered sharks.
Guest: Rachel Graham, Founder and Executive Director of MarAlliance
Originally aired September 9, 2024
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Chicken Talk and Friendly Flocks
Sy Montgomery shares her most recent group of animal friends- a flock of chickens! Learn about how chickens think and behave and what we can do to experience wonder through our animal neighbors.
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Inside the Mind of a Bee
A bee brain might be tiny, but Dr. Lars Chittka knows there’s a lot more to these buzzing pollinators than meets the eye. Learn how bees can solve problems, play with toys, and even feel emotions!
Guest: Lars Chittka, professor of Sensory and Behavioral Ecology at Queen Mary University of London and author of “The Mind of a Bee”
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How to Grow a Naturalist
When Paula Whyman first started working on the land in her backyard, she had no idea how to turn it into a healthy ecosystem! With lots of help and hard work, Paula is now growing into the title of "naturalist"- and you can, too!
Guest: Paula Whyman, author of “Bad Naturalist: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop"
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Say Cheese, Hummingbird!
Eric Pittman loves taking pictures of the hummingbirds in his backyard. Over the years, he’s become a citizen scientist, documenting hummingbird societies up close and learning more about these amazing little birds.
Guest: Eric Pittman, Hummingbirds Up Close
Photo credit: Eric Pittman
Hummingbird audio courtesy of Eric Pittman
HUMMINGBIRD VIDEO HERE:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJXdtoJzsjb/?igsh=NTcxY3FhZGVwdHlm
Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature.
Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games.
Each episode of Constant Wonder KIDS is a bite-sized story taken from our parent podcast, Constant Wonder. Perfect for road trips, bedtime listening, or when your brain’s got an itch that needs to be scratched.
Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington, Constant Wonder KIDS is a BYUradio podcast.
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