On birds, fathers and fairy possums

Judy grew up on a farm in north-east Victoria.When she was seventeen, a family tragedy saw her thrust into life as a farmer for the first time.Being a young farmer led her into local politics, and eventually into a burgeoning friendship with a lanky, much-loved local politician n ... Show More

The world's leading eucalyptus expert, Professor Steve Hopper, on what science and culture say about these spectacular trees, and how Noongar elders in WA's South West led his 'second education' in botany.Australia is one of the richest places on earth when it comes to botanical ... Show More

UK writer Zadie Smith became a world-wide sensation with the publication of her first novel White Teeth when she was 24. Now aged 50, she's bringing her trademark intelligence and wit to the subject of midlife.Her latest work is Dead and Alive, a new book of essays, where she wri ... Show More

Kirra wakes up early in the deep bush and uses bird calls to find her way the top of the mountain where she meets Elena Emu who will show her the way to the Sydney Opera House. In this episode, children can march through the bush, and learn how the flute and the piccolo make warb ... Show More

The hunter becomes the hunted in this story about a screeching cryptid in the forests of Indonesia. With a 10-foot wingspan, the Ahool invites the awe and terror of a scientist determined to get out from under his father’s shadow, and make his own name. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More

<p>Le petit écureuil Noisette et son ami le hérisson Picotin partent à la recherche d&#39;un trésor caché dans la forêt. Avec l&#39;aide d&#39;une vieille carte, ils surmontent de nombreux obstacles et rencontrent de nouveaux amis avant de découvrir le trésor tant convoité. Une a ... Show More

The vagrant spiders are unique to Aotearoa. They are big and hairy, and they like to roam around in search of a meal. When they're not wandering around at night in native forests or suburban gardens, they hunker down under logs or stones. Ellen Rykers joins Jesse to tell us all a ... Show More

Forrest Galante is a 6X world record spear fisherman, wildlife biologist, conservationist & explorer. He hosts 'Extinct or Alive' on Animal Planet, and 'Mysterious Creatures' on Discovery Channel. EPISODE LINKS: https://youtube.com/@ForrestGalante https://instagram.com/forrest.ga ... Show More

Kirsty Young's castaway for the 70th anniversary edition of Desert Island Discs is Sir David Attenborough. He has seen more of the world than anyone else who has ever lived - he's visited the north and south poles and witnessed most of the life in-between - from the birds in the ... Show More

<p>L’île française d’Amsterdam a subi de violents incendies, mettant en péril son écosystème fragile et sa faune endémique rare.</p><br><p>Traduction : </p><p>France’s Amsterdam Island has been ravaged by severe wildfires, threatening its delicate ecosystem and rare endemic wildl ... Show More

Ecologists have discovered a population of the rare sea slug, Smeagol in Otago. Emile Donovan speaks to science manager at the Otago Regional Council, Tom Dyer. 

<p>Flip and Mozi take an adventure to Indonesia, home of one of the most patient creatures on earth, the Komodo Dragon. Join Flip and Mozi as they discover how this lizard hunts veryyyy slowlllyyy... and how they use fangs to help catch their prey. Featuring original music from T ... Show More

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this episode, the wizard will con ... Show More