Animals that mine

The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature. 

Nineties kids didn't dawdle on the way home from school in the afternoon. This was the age of appointment television, and that appointment was with Totally Wild.From 1992 it was beloved afternoon viewing for almost 30 years, hosted with a massive smile (and a decent fringe) by Ra ... Show More

The influence of selective breeding by humans has created a doggo for every occasion, but it's not without problematic results.Some breeds have breathing difficulties, hip problems, aggression, or anxiety. There are dogs with ADHD and others with depression.Does our longest-term ... Show More

Sharks are known for their big toothy "grins". But what do we really know about shark teeth?  Dr. Lisa Whitenack, associate professor at Allegheny College and a shark expert, is here to chat with us about a few of the very interesting shark teeth she has discovered and what type ... Show More

This week we tell you how to prepare your zookeepers to deal with a rogue panda. 

Si les mammifères ont évolué pour capter l'air de la surface jusqu'à un certain degré, les poissons ont développé un tout autre système respiratoire dont la caractéristique principale est la branchie. Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d ... Show More

How to introduce yourself, get rid of that whale on the beach, plus the one thing you should be afraid of this week. 

Sharks are truly amazing creatures. They can find prey using electricity. Their skin is made up of tiny teeth that act like scales. And they don’t have any bones! But can sharks smell a tiny drop of blood in the water from miles away? We asked shark scientist Melissa Cristina Már ... Show More

<p>Why do sharks have multiple sets of teeth? Why do sharks lose so many teeth? Do sharks eat fish? How do sharks breathe underwater? Do sharks sleep? Give a listen to this totally jaw-some conversation about sharks with Dr. Kady Lyons, shark researcher at the <a href="https://ww ... Show More

What do you know about snakes in your local area? Do you know what to do if you see one? How many myths do we believe? And how much do we know about the science behind venom? 

Do you love going to the zoo? Want a behind-the-scenes peek into how zookeepers keep their animals safe and happy? Listen to this fascinating episode with Zookeeper Susan Summers as she tells us what it's like to take care of some amazing animals!