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This week, Alex discusses an animal that’s a little slimy, but extremely captivating. He is joined by expert Willem Dekker, Senior Scientist at the Swedish Agricultural University & Sustainable Eel Group , to learn about these mystical creatures. So grab your scuba gear because we’re diving into the ocean to talk about eels. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so...

In this episode, Alex talks about one of the most dangerous predators on the planet. As the top predators in their ecosystems, they’re also one of the most charismatic and lovable animals. So let’s take a trip down to Africa to talk about lions. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want t...

On this episode, Alex is talking about an animal that you might just want to pick up and cuddle. They’ve become pretty common pets over the years, but not many people know about their lives in the wild. So, you better grab your hiking boots, because we’re heading up to the Andes Mountains to talk about chinchillas. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to sh...

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about one of the largest land mammals in the world. They’re an amazing example of how evolution works because of their unique adaptations. They are the tallest land animal that currently lives on the planet and are so important to the ecosystems that they live in. So you better look up, because we’re talking about giraffes.  For sources and more informati...

It’s spoooooky season! 👻  On this episode, we’re talking about an animal that could be lurking around in your own house right now. They’re pretty commonly associated with Halloween and have a long history with humans dating back thousands of years. So, you better buy a litter box because we’re talking about house cats. 🐈‍⬛ For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so ex...

 This week, Alex is discussing a forest creature that’s tiny, but has a big impact on its ecosystem. You’ve probably seen a few of them if you live in North America or Asia, but probably not for long. These animals are quick to run away if they sense danger. So, join Alex as we head to the forest floor to talk about chipmunks. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so e...

This week’s animal has been around for an inconceivably long time. They look like something from another world, with a variety of amazing adaptations that help them survive in their environment. Although they’ve been thriving for so many years, they are now in need of our help because humans are causing their decline. So join Alex as we dive into the ocean to talk about horseshoe crabs. For source...

This week, we’re talking about one of the most unique animals in North America. Alex brings on expert Adam Burnett, Executive Director at The Beaver Institute, to help us dive deep into the lives of these animals. They have huge teeth, but they’re not meant for taking down prey. So watch out for falling trees, because we’re going to be talking about beavers. For sources and more information, pleas...

This week’s animal can be found in the wild, in gardens, and on farms. They not only help the ecosystems they live in, but they also help humans! With small red and black bodies, they are easy to identify and you have probably seen them many times throughout your life. So grab a magnifying glass because you’re going to have to zoom in to get a closer look at ladybugs. For sources and more informat...

In this episode, Alex is talking about one of the most lovable, but most powerful animals in North America. Alex sits down with expert Coy Blair, Lead Curator at the Appalachian Bear Rescue , to gain all his insights about these amazing creatures and what to do when you see one in the wild. They’ve got an incredible sense of smell, and because of this, you probably don’t want to leave food out at...

In this episode, we’re taking a look at a species that you can only find on specific islands off the coast of Africa. But even though they’re not widely spread throughout the world, you’ve probably seen them in TV shows, movies, or zoos. So get ready to climb high, because we’re heading to the trees of Madagascar to talk about lemurs.  For sources and more information, please visit our website . W...

This week’s animal is a large reptile that you might be wary of if you’re in a state like Florida or Georgia. These reptiles have been around for millions of years, walking the Earth with dinosaurs, so they’ve evolved some amazing adaptations that help them survive in the wild. So keep your distance, because we’re talking about alligators. For sources and more information, please visit our website...

This week, we’re taking you back to the beach to look at another marine animal. These animals like to make their homes out of shells you may have picked up while looking through the sand. But there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. So try not to get pinched because we’re going to be talking about a family of crazy crustaceans: hermit crabs.  For sources and more information, please visit ou...

Celebrate our 100th episode with us! 🎉 To commemorate On Wildlife’s second birthday, this week’s episode is on an animal that you know pretty well. This animal has had the single greatest impact on the world as we know it today. So, get ready to look at your own family tree because we’re talking about humans!  For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share...

If you live near the coast, you’ve probably had run-ins with the animal on today's episode. They may have even tried to steal your food. They also have a call that you can recognize from a mile away. Although you might find them annoying, they are extraordinary birds. So, make sure you pack a towel because we’re heading to the world's beaches to talk about seagulls. For sources and more...

This week, we will be discussing one of the world's smartest animals. They’re also one of the most beloved animals in the ocean, and it’s easy to see why that is. When you go to the beach, you might see their fins popping up out of the water. So make sure you bring your binoculars because we’re talking about bottlenose dolphins.  For sources and more information, please visit our website . We...

This week, we’re talking about an animal that spends time on land and in the sea. These marine mammals have evolved to thrive in their respective ecosystems, and there’s a lot to love about them. To help us learn more about them, Alex is joined by Dr. Lorrie Rea, a Research Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. So, bring your snorkeling gear as we head out to the ocean to talk about sea...

This week, we’re discussing an insect that often raises feelings of summer nostalgia. You probably have memories of chasing them at night, anticipating their bright yellow/green flicker of light. They can create some fantastic spectacles because of their bioluminescence, and they’re also crucial to the ecosystems they’re a part of. So, take a look outside tonight because we’re talking about firefl...

This week, we will be discussing an animal that you have probably seen in aquariums, in tide pools, or in your favorite cartoon! These animals are one of the coolest to look at, and they have amazing anatomy that’s completely different from ours. So join us as we dive into the deep sea and shallow shores to talk about sea stars. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so...

We’re switching things up a little in this week's episode. We’re talking about the well-being of all primates and how keeping them in captivity can impact their behaviors and diminish their quality of life. To learn more about this critical topic, we have invited Devan Schowe, Campaigns Associate at Born Free USA, to talk about it. So join us as we take a closer look at primate welfare.  For...

The animal that we’re talking about in this episode might freak you out, especially if it flies close to you. You might have already had a bad experience with one of these animals, but they are super important to the environment. So try not to get stung, because this week we’re talking about wasps.  For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we&apos...

The animal that we’re going to be talking about today is a large amphibian found in freshwater. They have some pretty cool adaptations that help them survive in the wild, but they’re also in need of our help because their populations are declining. Alex talks with Nick Burgmeier, the Extension Wildlife Specialist at Purdue University , who teaches us all about them. So get ready to hop into some r...

This week, we’re talking about an adorable animal with an amazing adaptation. You might associate them with flying squirrels or bats, but they have a much more unusual relative. So, keep your eyes on the trees because we’re heading to the forests of Australia to talk about sugar gliders. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched...

This week, we’re talking about an animal that you may not have even heard of before. They look strange as they resemble a bunch of different animals combined together. However, they’re extremely vital to the ecosystems that they live in. So, you might want to grab your safari camera because we’re heading over to Central America, South America and Asia to talk about tapirs. For sources and more inf...

The animal that we’re talking about this week is one that you’ve probably heard before. They also have one of the most interesting life cycles on the planet and can emerge in huge swarms. This week, Alex is joined by expert Gene Kritsky, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Behavioral and Natural Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University , to tell you all there is to know about these amazi...