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Apr 2016
22m 18s

How Do Bears Sleep All Winter?

Vermont Public
About this episode
In our very first episode, we've got owls and turtles and bears, oh my! It's all about animals. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids is a show led by you. Kids ask questions and we find someone who can give you an answer. And that way all the rest of us listening get to learn something cool! 
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