WTFaunaPod

WTFauna

Science EN ↓ 31 episodes

A podcast where we chat about obscure, unusual, or otherwise often overlooked animals. The world is full of amazing creatures; join us to explore some of them!

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Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilus) 28.04.2026 33:52

This week we discuss an animal from an ancient lineage. This submarine cephalopod has some fascinating traits and behviours that have allowed species in this group to persist for about 500 million years, although demand for their shells has made them vulnerable to harvesting in the present day.

Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) 25.04.2026 31:58

This week we talk about a familar species in urban Australia: the white ibis. Often called a 'bin chicken' due to their tendency to eat human food scraps, these birds are actually a lot more interesting than mere pests.

Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) 25.04.2026 30:28

This week we discuss a ground-licking, insect-eating hyena species (it's not actually a wolf, despite the name).

California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) 25.04.2026 35:34

Today we discuss a species named after one of Jon's home states in the USA. These snakes are quite common yet may be unfamiliar even to their human neighbors!

Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) 25.04.2026 33:26

In this episode, we chat about an endemic reptile from New Zealand that - despite appearances - is not a lizard but rather the last member of a distinct evolutionary order, the Rhynchocephalia.

Welcome to the show! 25.04.2026 2:00

Just a quick introduction to what this show is about and who the voices belong to