Encore: Counting Crocodiles

Heather Burns (Bored to Death, Manchester by the Sea) and Ajay Naidu (Office Space, Blindspot) headline a Bantu, Zulu and Tumbuka tale about why the hyena's coat is spotted and scraggly. 

Recorded live at Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this tale with roots in India, Mongolia, Siberia and the Philippines is all about thinking outside the box... and inside the jar. 

Recorded live at Tanglewood with Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians and a star-studded cast, this Afghan tale follows a savvy seamstress and her chatty kitty on a royally epic adventure. 

Alligators and Crocodiles.  Join us today as we learn what characteristics these two animals share and what makes them different.   Sources: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles/american-crocodile/ https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alligator-hunting https://www.e ... Show More

Hong Kong’s urban jungle was once regularly visited by wild tigers, with sightings of the big cats until the 1960s. While local history books only mention tiger killings in 1915 and 1942, the animals appear in oral accounts, newspapers and John Saeki's 2022 book The Last Tigers o ... Show More

In world news this week… Wild “super pigs” are on the rampage in North America, bears are on attack in rural Japan, blue whales return home to the Indian Ocean and a green mamba venomous snake is on the loose in the Netherlands - all that and more this week! 

🎨Join Kai, a brave 8-year-old who recently moved from China to Australia, as he discovers the magic of being unique. ✨From nervous first days at school to wowing everyone at the talent show, Kai's story is filled with heartwarming moments and lots of laughs! 🌟💃 ✨Stay tuned for ... Show More

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 The ... Show More

Le conte La Vengeance du Lièvre, issus des légendes japonaises raconte l’histoire d’un lièvre maltraité par trois pêcheurs cruels qui le jettent dans de l’eau bouillante. Usant de ruse, le lièvre survit et attire les pêcheurs dans un piège en leur promettant un trésor au sommet d ... Show More

Why do lizards have scales? Why are reptiles cold-blooded? Why do lizards have long tongues? How do lizards grow their tails back? Are crocodiles dinosaurs? What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Why do crocodile eyes look like they have mirrors in the back? ... Show More

Three Mythical Stories about Lizards filled with ancient wisdom. Lizards. Mysterious, quick, and capable of extraordinary feats, like regenerating their tails. But what if I told you that these humble creatures also carry ancient wisdom? folklore, lizards are celebrated as symbol ... Show More

Stitch loves the ’ohana (family) he found on Earth, but he has a lot to learn about being polite and minding his manners! Join his humorous adventure as Lilo, Nani, and their friends from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch try to teach Stitch how to show respect and care for himself and the ... Show More

🕷️🎉 Big news: A tiny spider just became super famous! How? Let’s just say it involves a tiger, a snake... and a very hungry pig. 🐍🐷😅 🎧 Hear how Anansi spun his way to the top!