Today

The Monstrefact Redux: Hortus the Rotting Mermaid

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the mermaid Hortus as described and illustrated in the book “Dr. C. Lillefisk's Sirenology” by Jana Heidersdorf. (originally published 1/15/2025)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/li ... Show More

5m 16s

Yesterday

From the Vaults: A Case of the Urine Sweats

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss urohidrosis: the avian habit of urinating and/or defecating onto the scaly parts of one’s own legs. Find out what it’s all about… (originally published 11/19/2024)See <a href=" ... Show More

52m 25s

Nov 24

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe consider the 1974 Thai co-production "Hanuman vs. & Ultraman," in which the hindu god Hanuman teams up with the Ultra Seven to defeat evil monsters and dastardly human plots. (originally published 5/28/2021)S ... Show More

1h 2m

Jun 2022

Galapagos Tortoise: The Zoo’s Oldest Friend!

Amazing Wildlife spotlights its oldest species at the San Diego Zoo… the Galapagos tortoise! The animal is credited with possibly helping to inspire Darwin’s theory of natural selection. Hosts Rick and Ebone explore the connection between the Galapagos tortoise and the famous the ... Show More

19m 13s

Nov 2023

Washington y George en las Islas Galápagos (Washington & George in the Galápagos) - Revisited

The giant Galápagos tortoise is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and Lonesome George was the last of his particular species when he met conservationist Washington Tapia. They would go on to develop a bond that would inspire Washington to dedicate his life to prote ... Show More

23m 1s

May 2019

Washington y George en las Islas Galápagos (Washington & George in the Galápagos)

The giant Galápagos tortoise is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and Lonesome George was the last of his particular species when he met conservationist Washington Tapia. They would go on to develop a bond that would inspire Washington to dedicate his life to prote ... Show More

22m 34s

Jan 2021

Baby iguanas born inside a volcano

We’re back with new discoveries and awe-inspiring moments, taking you to a world far beyond your own four walls.The wildlife photographer and adventurer Tui De Roy explores one of the most hostile spots on Earth: the mouth of a volcano on Fernandina Island. The inside of the volc ... Show More

30m 29s

Feb 2024

Le massacre des Rhytines de Steller (et des Dodos)

Une étrange créature est découverte en 1741 dans le Pacifique Nord, une sorte de vache de mer. Elle est nommée "Rhytine de Steller", prenant le nom du naturaliste de l'équipage, Georg Wilhelm Steller. Un quart de siècle plus tard (seulement !), cette espèce a été complètement ... Show More

3m 55s

Nov 2022

Turtle Voices, a Pandemic Retrospective and a Nose-Picking Primate

New recordings featuring the voices of 53 species of turtle, caecilian and tuatara previously thought to be silent have illuminated the evolutionary origins of vocal communication. Gabriel Jorgevich-Cohen a PhD student at the University of Zurich has travelled the world collectin ... Show More

31m 18s

Apr 2021

Saving the world's rarest marine mammal

In this episode, we’re delving into the topic of extinction. We'll be finding out about some of the animals who are critically endangered, meeting the people trying to rescue them, and exploring species who may be able to make miraculous comebacks.Perhaps one of the most endanger ... Show More

32m 7s

Feb 2021

Science News Briefs from around the World

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the world, including one from Costa Rica about decoy sea turtle eggs with the potential to catch poachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3m 19s

Jan 2021

Saving a species through sound

In this week’s episode of the BBC Earth podcast we’ll be looking to solve some of the natural world’s mysteries.Starting off in North West Honduras, we’ll hear from ethnobiologist and sound artist Ben Mirin who set out to discover the voice of a previously voiceless animal. The e ... Show More

32m 20s

Sep 2021

Playback: The Frozen Zoo

San Diego is home to the world’s first frozen zoo—a genetic library where scientists are racing to bank the tissues and stem cells of disappearing animals. As scientists begin to clone endangered species, we revisit an episode from our archives that delves into what conservation ... Show More

28m 59s

From the Vault: Reptiles of Galapagos, P...