Melhores podcasts sobre Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole (2024)

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Unearthing Cheddar Man: Britain’s Ancient Mystery and Modern Connections 9:36

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Send us a text In this captivating episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole delve into the ancient history of Cheddar Man, a 9,000-year-old skeleton discovered in the Cheddar Gorge caves of England. Known for his unexpectedly dark skin, blue eyes, and curly hair, Cheddar Man has puzzled scientists and enthusiasts alike. Un…

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Glow in the Dark: Bioluminescence Wonders of the Deep and Beyond 52:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence, exploring how animals, plants, fungi, and even bacteria light up the natural world. From deep-sea fish with built-in flashlights to fungi glowing in forests, discover the surprising science and evolution behi…

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Inside Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave: Science and Survival Below the Surface 10:42

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole venture into one of Earth’s most extreme environments: the Cave of Crystals in Naica, Mexico. Discovered in 2000, this surreal underground world holds colossal gypsum crystals, some reaching over 30 feet in length and weighing as much as 55 tons. With temperat…

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Uncovering Subterranean Secrets: The Ancient Underground City of Derinkuyu 10:30

24d ago10:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore the ancient underground city of Derinkuyu, a massive subterranean metropolis in Turkey. Accidentally discovered in the 1960s, this hidden city could house up to 20,000 people and features everything from stables to chapels. Learn how this Byzantine-era marve…

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Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures 58:16

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Send us a text In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole put their stealth skills to the test in a hilarious exploration of what animals they think they could sneak up on and jump. From cows to quokkas, and even houseflies, the duo breaks down the science, strategy, and surprises behind the animals' senses …

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Unveiling the Qumran Caves: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Secrets 13:11

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Send us a text Join Katy and L in this Wildly Curious episode as they dive into the Qumran Caves, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, one of the most significant finds in biblical archaeology. Discover the ancient Jewish sects, including the Essenes, who may have lived in these caves, and the remarkable manuscripts they left behind. From the Isaiah Scrol…

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Mastering the Skies: The Secrets of Bird Flight Revealed 44:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the fascinating world of bird flight and explore the physics behind it. From the elegant gliding of the albatross to the record-breaking speed of the peregrine falcon and the astonishing agility of the hummingbird, t…

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Why We’re Changing Our Name: From For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious 15:24

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Send us a text In this special episode, hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the big decision behind changing the podcast name from For the Love of Nature to Wildly Curious. After 3.5 years of exploring quirky nature facts, science, and conservation, the hosts share why this renaming was crucial for expanding their reach and improving …

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Unicorns of the Ice Age: The Cave That Rewrote History 13:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole continue their Cave Chronicles series by uncovering the remarkable discovery of the so-called Siberian unicorn. Found in a cave in Kazakhstan, this prehistoric animal was a massive, rhino-like creature that roamed the Earth…

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Odd Animal Friends: Heartwarming Stories of Unlikely Companions 36:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole share heartwarming stories of odd animal friendships. From capybaras hanging out with birds to Koko the Gorilla’s special bond with her kitten All Ball, this episode dives into the unlikely companionships formed in the anim…

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Secrets of a Sunless World: Inside Earth's Most Isolated Cave 10:22

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole kick off their mini-series on caves by exploring one of the most isolated and unique caves on Earth—Movile Cave in Romania. Discovered in 1986, this cave has been sealed off from the outside world for over 5 million years. …

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We're Back! Exploring Pocket-Sized Ecosystems in Nature 42:54

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole return after a break with an exploration of pocket-sized ecosystems, also known as microcosms. From tiny worlds hidden in moss to intricate ecosystems found in epiphytes, they discuss how these small habitats thrive and sup…

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Call to Climate Action: he Biggest Challenge and What You Can Do 41:12

1y ago41:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. They break down what climate change really means, how it’s impacting our planet today, and what everyday people can do to help mitigate its effects. From t…

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Mournful Creatures: How Animals Grieve and Mourn the Dead 35:02

1y ago35:02

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Send us a text Warning: this episode contains examples and anecdotes of death and loss regarding both humans and animals. In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore how animals, from elephants to lemurs, demonstrate behaviors that resemble mourning and grief. With anecdote…

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Tiny But Lethal: Nature’s Smallest Deadly Predators 48:38

1y ago48:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore some of the tiniest but most dangerous creatures in the natural world. From the venomous blue-ringed octopus to the ultra-efficient hunting tactics of the black-footed cat, they break down how small animals pack a b…

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Beastly Ballers Week…Idk 18:36

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Send us a text Join Laura and Katy for....we don't know what week it is.....but this week on Beastly Ballers we're going to face off University of Georgia vs. University of Kentucky for college football. For the NFL this week, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the LA Rams......or is it the other way around? Find out who Laura and Katy pick and why th…

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Beastly Ballers - Week 3 12:33

1y ago12:33

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Send us a text Week 3 of the football mascot battle is here! This week in college football it’s Colorado State vs Colorado, and in the NFL, Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts. Mascot Chaos vs Actual Reason, is tied in the series, so let’s see who will come out victorious in today’s episode! Want to see behind the scenes and unedited footage?!🎉 Su…

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Two Truths and a Lie Shark Edition: Can You Guess the Real Shark Facts? 45:59

1y ago45:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole play a fun game of "Two Truths and a Lie" featuring fascinating facts about sharks! From the lightning-fast shortfin mako to the terrifying bull shark, they challenge each other to separate fact from fiction. Tune in for so…

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Beastly Ballers - Week 2 19:31

1y ago19:31

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Send us a text Join Laura and Katy, hosts of For the Love of Nature, for a fun miniseries: Beastly Ballers. They will be joined by a special guest Donnie "Hail Mary Hootenanny" Martin, a football analyst, as they dive into the quirky world of college football and NFL predictions based on mascots. In this episode, they dissect the showdown between A…

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Beastly Ballers - Week 1 17:13

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Send us a text Join Laura and Katy, hosts of For the Love of Nature, for a fun miniseries: Beastly Ballers. They will be joined by a special guest Donnie "Baton Rouge Bruiser" Martin, a football analyst, as they dive into the quirky world of college football predictions based on mascots. In this episode, they dissect the showdown between North Caro…

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Green Energy: Exploring Solar, Geothermal, and Renewable Resources 43:06

1y ago43:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the world of green energy, discussing renewable resources like solar and geothermal power. From the basics of how these energy sources work to their benefits and challenges, Katy and Laura explore the role green e…

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Animal Misconceptions: Debunking Common Myths in the Animal Kingdom 40:38

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole set out to bust some of the most common animal myths you've probably heard your whole life. Do bears really sleep all winter? Can chameleons change color to match their surroundings? Are goldfish really forgetful? Katy and …

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The Science Behind Disney: Separating Fact from Fiction 1:13:14

1+ y ago1:13:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the world of Disney movies, exploring the scientific accuracies and inaccuracies hidden in your favorite animated films. From The Emperor’s New Groove to A Bug’s Life, the duo breaks down which Disney depictions o…

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Throwback! Could You Fight That? 1:00:29

1+ y ago1:00:29

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Send us a text In this fun and fact-filled throwback episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole tackle the wild question: Could you fight that animal? From squaring off against a kangaroo to debating whether you could handle a goose, they discuss hypothetical animal showdowns, mixing humo…

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Animal Chiropractic Care with Dr Lauren Alexander 44:43

1+ y ago44:43

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Laura Fawks Lapole sits down with Dr. Lauren Alexander, an animal chiropractor, to discuss the fascinating world of animal chiropractic care. Dr. Alexander shares her journey into this unique field, the education and certification process, and the incredible…

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The Science of Fireworks: Exploding Chemistry and the History Behind the Spectacle 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole celebrate Independence Day with a fiery exploration of fireworks. Katy takes listeners through the fascinating history of fireworks, from ancient Chinese alchemists to modern-day pyrotechnic displays, while Laura breaks dow…

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The Curiosity Network: How One Idea is Connecting Curious Minds 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the story behind Katy’s new venture, The Curiosity Network. They explore how this podcast network is designed to help individuals and businesses grow through curiosity-driven content creation. Katy shares the insp…

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The Magic of Mineralogy: Gems, Minerals, and Their Hidden Wonders 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole take you on a fascinating journey into the world of gems and minerals. Discover how these natural wonders form, the difference between gems and minerals, and why humans have been captivated by their beauty for thousands of …

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Could You Be Serious? Nature Jokes That Will Make You Laugh (or Not) 19:41

1+ y ago19:41

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole challenge each other to a game of "try not to laugh" with some of the corniest nature jokes you’ve ever heard. From fungi puns to bird-related punchlines, the jokes keep coming—and so do the laughs. Can Katy and Laura keep …

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Animal Social Lives: Exploring the Complex Bonds of Nature's Creatures 58:55

1+ y ago58:55

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the fascinating and complex social lives of animals. From the tight-knit families of orcas to the intricate hierarchies of crows and the cooperative behavior of hyenas, this episode reveals the surprising ways ani…

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Living Things Cnidaria: The Hidden World of Jellyfish, Anemones, and Coral 44:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the fascinating world of cnidarians—a group of animals that includes jellyfish, anemones, and coral. Despite their simple structures, these creatures have complex life cycles and unique adaptations that make them …

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They're on a Boat Part 4: Plankton Sampling and Nighttime Research 5:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss wraps up the mini-series aboard a NOAA research vessel. This time, Allison Black interviews Amanda Jacobson, a plankton lab technician and biological science technician. Amanda shares what it's like working the night shift to collect zooplankton s…

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They're on a Boat Part 3: Marine Data Management and Surprising Discoveries 8:59

1+ y ago8:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss introduces the third part of the mini-series featuring Allison Black aboard a NOAA research vessel. This time, Allison interviews Mary Applegate, a marine mammal observer and data manager. Mary shares her experiences managing data for marine mamma…

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They're on a Boat Part 2: Life as a Marine Mammal Observer on NOAA's Research Vessel 10:25

1+ y ago10:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss introduces part two of the mini-series featuring Allison Black aboard a NOAA research vessel. In this episode, Allison interviews Heidi Malicia, a marine mammal scientific observer, who shares the highs and lows of working at sea. From breaching g…

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They're on a Boat: A NOAA Adventure at Sea 5:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss introduces a special mini-series featuring interviews conducted by Allison Black, a seabird observer for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Allison and her colleagues share what life is like aboard a NOAA research vessel, wher…

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Invasion of the Zebra Mussels: The Impact of Invasive Species in Texas Waters 45:19

1+ y ago45:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss speaks with hydrologic technician Jeff Seevers about the growing problem of zebra mussels in Texas lakes. Jeff explains how these invasive species, first introduced in the 1980s, have drastically impacted ecosystems by attaching to hard substrates…

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Going Batty: Celebrating Bats on International Bat Appreciation Day 38:35

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day by diving into the world of bats. With over 1,400 species worldwide, bats are second only to rodents in terms of diversity. From microbats with insect-eating abilities to the mas…

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Inside the Mind of The Plant Prof: A Conversation with Dr. Vikram Baliga 1:02:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Katy Reiss is joined by special guest Vikram Baliga, also known as The Plant Prof and host of the Planthropology podcast. Vikram shares his journey from growing up with a love of plants to becoming a professor of horticulture at Texas Tech University. Tune i…

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Save the Frogs! How Amphibian Conservation Can Save Our Planet 50:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole sit down with Dr. Kerry Kriger, the founder and executive director of Save the Frogs. Dr. Kriger shares the story behind the creation of the world’s leading amphibian conservation organization and dives into the urgent need…

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Discovering Cryptids: Fact, Fiction, and the Creatures In Between 1:03:16

1+ y ago1:03:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the mysterious world of cryptids—creatures that exist in folklore but lack definitive proof of existence. From Bigfoot to the Chupacabra, they explore cryptids from around the world, discussing famous sightings, t…

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Living Things: Gymnosperms the First Trees on Earth 31:31

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the ancient world of gymnosperms, the first trees on Earth. Learn how these fascinating plants, like pines, ginkgos, and cycads, have adapted to survive in harsh environments and have thrived for millions of years…

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Living Fossils: Surviving Evolution’s Test of Time 49:23

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore the fascinating world of living fossils, animals that have remained largely unchanged for millions of years. From the ancient tuatara to the resilient horseshoe crab, Katy and Laura dive into the evolutionary histor…

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Could You Measure That? Strange Units of Measurement Explained 46:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole take a humorous deep dive into some of the most bizarre units of measurement you've never heard of. From the origins of "donkey power" to the peculiar notion of being "knee-high to a grasshopper," they explore how we measur…

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Brains and Bodies in Love: How Love Physically Changes You 38:06

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the fascinating science behind how love affects both your brain and body. From the release of dopamine and oxytocin to changes in heart rate and blood pressure, they break down how romantic love physically alters …

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Extreme Animal Foodies: Incredible Adaptations for Eating in the Wild 46:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore some of the most fascinating and extreme adaptations animals have developed to feed themselves. From woodpeckers with shock-absorbing heads to platypuses with electric-sensing bills, this episode is full of surprisi…

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Animal Call Charades: Guess That Wild Sound 13:39

2y ago13:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole challenge each other to a hilarious game of animal sound charades. Can you guess which animals they're trying to imitate? From the bugling of elk to the squeaks of bats, this mini-sode is filled with wild sounds and lots of…

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Real Origins of the Salamander: Fireproof or Just Misunderstood? 8:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-host Laura Fawks Lapole dives into the myth of the fireproof salamander. Once believed to be born from fire and capable of extinguishing flames, salamanders were long surrounded by fantastical stories. But where did these legends come from? Laura explores the rea…

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Real Origins of the Unicorn: From Mythical Beauty to Misunderstood Rhino 8:59

2y ago8:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), host Kim Baker unravels the mystery of one of the world’s most famous mythical creatures: the unicorn. Did early explorers mistake rhinos for these majestic creatures, or was it all just fantasy? From ancient China to medieval Europe, Kim traces the fascinating hist…

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Real Origins of the Kraken: How Giant Squid Sparked Sea Monster Legends 7:18

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), host Kim Baker explores the terrifying legend of the Kraken, the sea monster said to pull entire ships beneath the waves. Was the Kraken just a sailor’s tall tale, or could it have been inspired by real creatures from the ocean depths? Kim dives into the history of …

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Real Origins of the Griffin: Myth or Dinosaur Misunderstanding? 6:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), host Kim Baker explores the fascinating history of the griffin, the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. Was this legendary beast inspired by real-world fossils, or is it purely a product of ancient imagination? Kim delves into theorie…

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