When one of our listeners wrote in with an animal sound mystery (What sound does a giraffe make?) we set out to find an answer. We came back with lots of other fascinating animal sounds, so we decided it was time for an all-animal mystery sound extravaganza! Open up your ears and get ready to play!
Plus, our Moment of Um answers the question: Why do daddy l ... Show More
Apr 7
Sport science: softballs, baseballs, and curve balls
Baseball and softball are both a feat of physics, from the curve of a pitch to the swing of a bat. Today, we’re exploring the science of these popular pastimes. Join Molly and co-host Kian as they learn about curve balls and the stuff inside a ball. Plus, our listeners share thei ... Show More
29m 57s
Jan 2023
Why do bison run fast but walk slowly?
<p>What do bison, moose, Gila monsters, parrots and snails have in common? Well….nothing, except they all appear in this episode! We’re rounding up some of the animal questions you’ve sent us lately. Why do bison walk slow but run fast? What’s the thing hanging down from the neck ... Show More
18m 48s
May 2021
A Dracomax Q&A (on Cool Facts About Animals)
By popular request, we’re finally bringing you an interview with Dracomax! And it gets better, because this interview was conducted BY KIDS! Specifically, the amazing hosts of Cool Facts About Animals.
Lessons include: we all have a little dragon inside us, and it’s important to ... Show More
34m 41s