Animals with Aimee

Grab your scuba gear, explorers, because today we are diving deep into the dark, freezing waters of the open ocean! We’re looking for a massive friend who loves to dive, loves to click, and has the biggest brain on planet Earth. On this episode of Animals with Aimee , we’re talking all about the amazing, gigantic, and wonderful Sperm Whale ! Discover how these champion deep-sea divers can hold the...

🐹 New Episode: The Guinea Pig—The Popcorning Potato! Grab your backpacks and a handful of fresh veggies, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us high up into the grassy Andes Mountains of South America to meet a fluffy little friend who loves to chat and isn't actually a pig at all! In this episode, we’re tuning our ears to listen for the squeaks of the adorable Guinea Pig . You’ll learn: The Name M...

Grab your flashlights and hiking boots, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us deep into the beautiful ferns and forests of New Zealand to meet a parrot that is completely unlike any other bird on Earth. In this episode, we’re quietly tracking the mossy-green Kākāpō . You’ll learn: The Grounded Parrot: Discover why the Kākāpō is the only parrot in the entire world that cannot fly, and how they use t...

Grab your snorkels and surfboards, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us out into the open ocean waves to meet a real-life dragon... but this one is smaller than a silver dollar and floats completely upside down! In this episode, we’re diving into the bizarre and beautiful world of the Blue Dragon (also known as a sea slug!). You’ll learn: The Upside-Down Surfer: Discover how the Blue Dragon swallo...

Put on your armor, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us into the deep forests and sweeping savannas to meet an animal that looks like a cross between a tiny dinosaur and a pinecone. In this episode, we’re following the wobbly tracks of the incredible Pangolin . You’ll learn: The Only Scaly Mammal: Discover how pangolins are the only mammals on Earth completely covered in tough armor. Nature's Suit...

Grab your binoculars and lace up your hiking boots, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us on a walking safari across the tall grasses of Africa to meet a bird that looks like a supermodel but hunts like a ninja! In this episode, we’re keeping our eyes peeled for the amazing Secretary Bird . You’ll learn: An Unusual Office Outfit: Discover the funny story behind their name and how the dark feathers...

Grab your flashlights and submarines, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us on an adventure to the midnight zone, the deepest, darkest part of the ocean, to meet a creature with a very spooky name... but a surprisingly gentle heart. In this episode, we’re diving into the glowing world of the Vampire Squid . You’ll learn: Not a Real Dracula: Discover why this deep-sea acrobat doesn't actually drink...

Get ready to travel back in time, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us across the massive, sweeping grasslands of Central Asia to meet an animal that lived right alongside the Woolly Mammoth... and it has the most hilarious nose you’ve ever seen! In this episode, we’re lacing up our running shoes to keep up with the Saiga Antelope . You’ll learn: The World’s Funniest Nose: Discover how their big,...

Pack your parkas, explorers! Today, Aimee is taking us on a chilly adventure to the very top of the world: the sparkling, frozen Arctic Circle. We’re searching for a creature so magical that for hundreds of years, people thought they were real-life unicorns! In this episode, we’re diving deep (over 5,000 feet!) to uncover the secrets of the Narwhal . You’ll learn: The Tooth Truth: Why that famous...

In this episode of "Animals with Aimee," listeners travel to the jungles of Southeast Asia to discover the majestic King Cobra. As the longest venomous snake in the world, the King Cobra is a record-breaker that can reach up to 18 feet in length. Despite its name, Aimee explains that it isn't a "true cobra" and highlights its unique scientific name, Ophiophagus hannah , which translates to "snake-...

Join Aimee in this episode of Animals with Aimee as she explores the world of the clever and mysterious Raven . Often mistaken for crows, these "feathered Einsteins" are elite problem-solvers, aerial daredevils, and legendary tricksters. Episode Highlights: Identification : Learn the key differences between ravens and crows, including their size, "V"-shaped tails, and deep, guttural "grrr-ronk" ca...

This episode of "Animals with Aimee" explores the friendly and energetic world of the Labrador Retriever. Host Aimee Fritz takes listeners on a journey from the breed's true origins in Newfoundland to their modern roles as beloved family pets and essential service animals. Key Episode Highlights: Origin Story: Discover why these "St. John's Dogs" from Newfoundland, Canada, are called Labradors and...

Join Aimee as she travels to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America to uncover the secrets of the tiny, brilliantly colorful Poison Dart Frog. In this episode, you’ll learn why being bright blue or fiery orange is actually a "warning label" to predators—a survival strategy known as Aposematism . Episode Highlights: Rainbow Warriors : Discover how these 1-inch-long frogs use vibrant...

This episode of Animals with Aimee dives into the life of the capybara , the world’s largest rodent and South America’s "master of the grasses". Host Aimee Fritz explores why these "giant swimming hamsters" are considered the chillest neighbors in the animal kingdom. Key Episode Highlights: The King of Rodents: Learn about their impressive size—comparable to a large dog—and their ever-growing fron...

Join Aimee as we dive deep into the swamps of West Africa to meet one of nature's most elusive creatures: the Pygmy Hippo . Often called "Water Cows" in Liberia, these semi-aquatic wonders may look like mini-versions of their giant cousins, but they have a unique story all their own. In this episode, we’ll discover: The "Mini" Difference : How these 350–600 pound "Mini Coopers" compare to the scho...

Dive into the ancient canals of Mexico with Aimee to meet the Axolotl ! In this episode, discover why these "Mexican Walking Fish" aren't actually fish at all, but incredible amphibians that never grow up. Learn all about their mind-blowing "superpowers," including the ability to regrow lost limbs, hearts, and even parts of their brains! From their vacuum-powered eating habits to their status as a...