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The Rose Hair Tarantula05 Nov 202500:14:01

In the deserts of Chile, a shy, pink-haired tarantula feels an itch she just can’t ignore. Meet Rosie the Rose Hair Tarantula!

In this episode, Mom, Lincoln, and Eliza dig into the world of these gentle, fuzzy arachnids to discover how they sense the world with their hairs, hunt without webs, and bravely face one of nature’s coolest makeovers: molting!

When Rosie tries everything to avoid shedding her exoskeleton, her desert friends help her see that change isn’t so scary after all.


Learn, laugh, and wiggle along as we find out why tarantulas are calm, kind, and part of nature’s Glow Up Gang. 

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For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Kinkajou 21 Oct 202500:13:45

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a golden-furred creature wakes when the moon comes out. ... Meet Tink the Kinkajou!

In this episode, Mom, Lincoln, and Eliza explore how these “honey bears” use their long tongues, twisty feet, and grabby tails to climb and snack their way through the treetops.

When Tink worries she isn’t helping the rainforest like her friends, she learns something amazing: by eating fruit, she’s planting trees!

Learn, laugh, and wiggle along as we discover why Kinkajous are super seed spreaders and true heroes of the rainforest.

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For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Reindeer17 Dec 202500:15:33

In the snowy mountains of Norway, a young reindeer named Aurora loves to race the winter wind. But when a swirling storm rolls in and Aurora wanders too far from her herd, she must learn to listen closely—to the wind, to her clicking hooves, and to the quiet clues that guide her safely home.

Just in time for the holidays, join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they stomp, click, and wiggle into the winter world of reindeer, the hoof-clicking, herd-loving travelers of the Arctic.  

Kids will discover:

  • Why reindeer ankles really do click as they walk
  • How hollow fur works like tiny built-in thermos bottles
  • Why both boys and girls grow antlers
  • And how herds help reindeer survive blizzards, long migrations, and the deep Arctic night

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The Tiger Salamander04 Dec 202500:18:11

In the swampy wetlands of Montana, two tiger salamander friends are training for the biggest event of the year: The Salamander Games! But when Finn’s perfect, shiny tail suddenly snaps off, he’s sure his dreams of winning are over ... until nature shows him something unexpected.

Join Mom, Lincoln, and Eliza as they wiggle into the wonderful world of tiger salamanders, one of North America’s biggest, silliest, and most superpowered amphibians. 

Kids will discover how these “wiggly sausages with legs” start life underwater with frilly gills; why their skin helps them breathe; and how salamanders can regrow tails, legs, and even parts of their jaw!

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Narwhal24 Dec 202500:15:15

Way, WAY up north lives one of the ocean’s most fantastical creatures: the narwhal! (Sometimes called the unicorn of the sea.)  

In this episode, Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza dive into the icy Arctic Ocean to explore how narwhals survive in one of the coldest, darkest places on Earth. Along the way, they uncover incredible real-life narwhal facts: like how their famous “horn” is actually a tooth, how long they can hold their breath, and why they’re such expert deep-sea divers.

This episode features an original story about Tuk, a curious narwhal who swims a little differently from the rest of his pod. When Tuk flips upside down, his pod gets confused. But they all soon discover that being different is often exactly what the moment needs. 

Learn, laugh, and float along as we discover how curiosity, kindness, and real science come together beneath the Arctic ice.

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The Baboon22 Apr 202600:23:04

On the sunlit savanna near Arusha, Tanzania, a troop of baboons is on the move … headed straight for a breakfast of juicy mangoes. But when they arrive, something is wrong. The mangoes are gone! 

All eyes turn to Bunky, the troop’s most mischievous member. But did he really take them? Or is there more to the story? With the help of an unlikely detective, Bunky sets out to clear his name and the entire troop learns an important lesson about teamwork, trust, and paying attention before jumping to conclusions.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the social, chatty world of baboons, where communication, cooperation, and community are everything.

Kids will discover:

  • How baboons communicate using sounds, faces, and body language
  • Why baboons live in large groups called troops
  • How baboons are built for survival, from super big cheek pouches to bottoms that help them sit and patrol for hours 

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For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Sea Otter01 Apr 202600:23:28

Among the waving eelgrass and shifting waters of Elkhorn Slough in California floats one very happy sea otter named Mixy.

Mixy has the perfect collection of treasures tucked into her pocket: a just-right rock, a smiling shell, even an extra snack. But when another otter swims close and asks to borrow something, Mixy isn’t so sure. After all, it’s her perfect tool. 

Soon, she discovers that the perfect tool isn’t just for helping yourself; it might be even more powerful when it’s shared.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the playful, splashy world of sea otters, where tools, teamwork, and tiny pockets make a big difference.

Kids will discover:

  • How sea otters use tools (yes—real tools!)
  • What makes sea otter fur the thickest in the animal kingdom
  • How sea otters are made for a life in the water
  • Why sea otters are a keystone species in their ecosystem

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Groundhog27 Jan 202600:20:18

Every February, Walter the Magnificent takes center stage on Groundhog Day to predict the seasons, soaking up the cheers, the cameras, and the spotlight. But when it’s time for him to retire, his shy son Archie suddenly finds himself pushed toward a future he’s not sure he really wants. With some gentle encouragement, he learns that sometimes you have to follow your own path and not just what feels like destiny. 

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dig, design, and discover the surprising world of groundhogs in this week’s episode.

Kids will discover:

  • Why groundhogs build underground homes called burrows
  • How scientists excavate burrows to learn about animal behavior
  • If groundhogs really predict the weather 
  • Why respecting animal homes helps keep wildlife safe

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Emperor Penguin21 Jan 202600:16:41

As icy winds sweep across Antarctica, a curious young emperor penguin named Pip can’t stop asking one very important question: why?

When Pip joins a cozy group of penguin kids called a crèche, everything feels warm and safe. But when the group slowly shifts and Pip suddenly finds themself on the chilly outside, Pip feels confused, surprised, and just a little unsure. Why would penguins take turns standing in the cold? And how does this swirling penguin pile actually keep everyone safe?

Through giggles, wonder, and a big “aha” moment, Pip discovers the powerful magic of teamwork, bravery, and looking out for one another.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they waddle, wonder, and bundle up with the incredible world of emperor penguins. 

Kids will discover:

  • How emperor penguins stay warm in one of the coldest places on Earth
  • What a penguin crèche and huddle really are
  • How penguins use teamwork and sharing to survive
  • How small actions can help protect ocean animals and their habitats

Keep exploring:

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Garter Snake14 Jan 202600:18:17

As winter creeps into the forest, two garter snake brothers named Zip and Zap are busy pulling off the silliest pranks around. But when the air turns cold and it’s time to slow down, Zip isn’t so sure that resting is the right move.

Determined to keep going, Zip sets off on his own, trying (and failing) to copy how other forest animals survive the winter. Along the way, he learns something surprising: slowing down isn’t a problem at all. It’s a smart way to stay safe, warm, and strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they slither, wonder, and cozy up to the surprising world of garter snakes. Kids will discover:

  • Why reptiles slow down in winter
  • Where garter snakes live and what they eat
  • Why sharing space and resting together can be a powerful survival strategy

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Peregrine Falcon07 Jan 202600:18:58

High above rocky cliffs and glassy city skyscrapers, one of the fastest animals on Earth rules the sky. 

Meet Perry, a peregrine falcon who loves speed, daring dives, and pushing the limits. One day, a powerful storm sweeps Perry far from his lakeside home and into a bustling city he’s never seen before. Lost, nervous, and completely out of his comfort zone, Perry must learn new ways to fly, hunt, and survive with the help of a clever city falcon named Penny. Along the way, he discovers that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is adapt.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they soar, swoop, and explore the incredible world of peregrine falcons. 

Kids will discover:

  • Why peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth
  • How falcons hunt other birds in midair using special beaks and talons
  • How animals use adaptations to survive when their environment changes
  • How scientists helped peregrine falcons make an amazing comeback after facing extinction

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The Monarch Butterfly31 Dec 202500:15:00

Wrapped in a quiet chrysalis, a young monarch named Seraphina bursts into the world with brand-new wings and a love for flying. But when the air begins to change and it’s time for the great journey south, Seraphina worries: What if she gets lost? With instinct, warm rising air, and the help of her fluttering flock, she learns she doesn’t have to fly alone.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they flap, float, and glide into the amazing world of monarch butterflies. 

Kids will discover: 

  • How monarchs are part of nature’s “Glow Up Gang” 
  • What makes eating a monarch so yucky 
  • How these tiny travelers migrate thousands of miles using instinct, the sun, and teamwork 

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Leopard Seal25 Mar 202600:21:12

In the icy waters of Antarctica, it’s not easy being Jeremy the leopard seal. In fact, it’s downright lonely.

With his long, sleek body, lightning-fast swimming, and a mouth full of sharp teeth, Jeremy is one of the ocean’s fiercest predators. But today, he has a special mission: to make a friend.

Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, animals scatter in fear. It seems no one can look past his teeth to see the lonely creature behind them … until one small, unexpected friend sees something different.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fast, fierce, and fascinating world of one of Antarctica’s top predators: the leopard seal.

Kids will discover:

  • What it means to be an apex predator
  • How leopard seals are built for speed and surprise
  • Why blubber is important for animals in icy environments
  • How curiosity shows up in the animal world

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Quick note: An earlier version of this episode had the wrong seal (oops!) in the image. The artwork has now been updated but may take 24 hours to show in your feed. We've got the right one on our Instagram account. 🦭


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For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Bumblebee Bat18 Mar 202600:20:07

Deep inside a limestone cave in Southeast Asia lives a bat so tiny it could almost sit on your fingertip.

Her name is Twinkle.

Twinkle is a bumblebee bat and tonight she’s ready for her very first big adventure outside the cave. But the night is enormous, the forest is full of strange sounds, and Twinkle soon discovers that being brave doesn’t mean you never feel scared.

As Twinkle flies through the dark, she meets glowing fireflies, a booming frog, and a silent owl … and learns that every creature has its own way of navigating the night.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fascinating world of the bumblebee bat, one of the smallest mammals on Earth.

Kids will discover:

  • How bats use echolocation to “see with sound” in the dark
  • How the bumblebee bat earned its name 
  • How bats help keep insect populations under control and why protecting dark skies helps bats survive

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Rattlesnake11 Mar 202600:18:55

In the hot, dusty Sonoran Desert, a young rattlesnake named Dusty has just gotten something exciting… his very first rattle.

Dusty thinks his new rattle is amazing. So amazing, in fact, that he rattles at everything. Butterflies. Pebbles. Shadows. Even his own tail.

RATTLE RATTLE RATTLE.

But when Dusty rattles all the time, the other desert animals stop paying attention. And one day, when a real danger appears, Dusty learns something important: warnings only work when they’re used for moments that truly matter.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fascinating world of rattlesnakes, one of North America’s most misunderstood reptiles.

Kids will discover:

  • How rattlesnakes sense heat in the dark to find prey
  • Why rattlesnakes have a rattle and how it helps protect them
  • What a defense mechanism is and how animals use them to stay safe

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For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Cheetah04 Mar 202600:17:28

In the golden grasslands of Africa, a young cheetah named Zuri is trying very hard to become something she’s not. A lion. 

Her best friend Hugo the lion is strong. Really strong. He can roar, wrestle, and shove logs with his giant paws. Zuri tries everything to be strong like him … but nothing seems to work.

Until one surprising moment reveals something important: Zuri doesn’t need to be strong like a lion, because cheetahs have superpowers of their own.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the speedy, spotted, super-powered world of the fastest land animal on Earth: the cheetah.

Kids will discover:

• Why cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth
• How their bodies are specially built for speed
• What an adaptation is and how it helps animals survive
• Why different animals are specialized for different jobs in nature

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Hellbender25 Feb 202600:15:07

Deep in a cool Appalachian river, two hellbender siblings named Moss and Pebble are convinced they’ve found the BEST rock in the whole river. It has everything: a mud slide, a pebble garden, and the perfect crayfish trap.

So when their parents say it’s time to move downstream, the siblings protest in every dramatic way they can. But as the water warms, the bugs disappear, and silt begins to settle, Moss and Pebble start to notice something important: sometimes animals move first because they can feel changes others can’t.

Through humor, curiosity, and a big “aha” moment, Moss and Pebble discover how one small choice can help an entire ecosystem.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the weird, wrinkly, wonderful world of the hellbender, one of North America’s most surprising underwater creatures.

Kids will discover:

  • Why hellbenders are sometimes called “snot otters”
  • How these giant salamanders breathe through their skin
  • What it means to be a bioindicator 

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Bearded Dragon18 Feb 202600:18:28

In a sandy, sun-baked desert in Australia, a friendly bearded dragon named Ziggy just wants to make friends. But every time he lifts his arm to say hello, the other animals scatter. Follow along as Ziggy discovers that different animals communicate in different ways and that kindness sometimes means learning someone else’s language.

In this episode, Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza explore the world of bearded dragons with fun facts and an original, kid-friendly story.  

Kids will discover:

  • What’s behind that “bearded” name 
  • How bearded dragons communicate 
  • The unique way that bearded dragons stay hydrated in the desert 

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Seahorse11 Feb 202600:17:25

In a warm seagrass meadow near the Philippines, a small seahorse named Mina is determined to be the fastest swimmer in the ocean. There’s just one problem … seahorses are some of the slowest swimmers around. When the water shifts and Mina must rely on her unique strengths, she discovers the power of trusting herself and learns that steady can be strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they drift, wiggle, and learn about seahorses in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about confidence, identity, and caring for the ocean. 

Kids will discover:

·       Why seahorses swim upright and move so slowly

·       What a prehensile tail is and how it helps them hold on

·       How seahorse parents care for their babies 

·       How seahorses camouflage to stay safe

·       Why they need healthy seagrass habitats

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·       Seahorse facts! (National Geographic Kids) 

·       10 fun seahorse facts to discover (Sea Life London Aquarium) 

·       This heartbreaking photo reveals a troubling reality (National Geographic) 

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The Tiger04 Feb 202600:17:08

In the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, a young tiger named Lilia has a roar that can be heard for miles. It sounds impressive … but it’s also kind of a problem. When Lilia learns that her roar can be too big for some moments (and exactly right for others), she discovers the power of choosing when to use her voice.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they prowl, listen, and learn about tigers in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about communication, courage, and care.

Kids will discover:

  • Why tigers roar and how they use sound to communicate
  • How far a tiger’s roar can travel (hint: really far!)
  • Why tiger stripes are perfect camouflage
  • How tigers are adapted for swimming, even in mangrove forests
  • What it means when an animal is endangered

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Axolotl20 May 202600:22:35

Deep beneath the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico lives one of the strangest (and cutest) creatures on Earth: the axolotl.

Meet Ralph, an axolotl who is VERY tired of looking like a baby.

While the other animals zoom around the canals having fun, Ralph is determined to become a serious grown-up. He grows a moss mustache. Carries an important-looking briefcase. Attends “business meetings.” And even tries disgusting grown-up food.

There’s just one problem: being a grown-up is exhausting.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the weird and wonderful world of the axolotl: the smiling salamander who never grows up. 

Kids will discover:

  • How axolotls can regrow legs, tails, and even parts of their hearts
  • Why scientists study axolotls to learn about healing and regeneration
  • How axolotls slurp up food like underwater vacuum cleaners
  • Why wild axolotls are critically endangered in Mexico

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Shortfin Mako Shark13 May 202600:21:32

Far out in the shimmering ocean lives Rosa, a young shortfin mako shark from the Marvelous Makos, a family famous for one incredible thing: flying.

Not with wings, of course. With leaps.

Rosa’s family can burst from the water like silver rockets, twisting high above the waves before crashing back into the sea with giant splashes.

There’s just one problem. Rosa can’t do it.

No matter how hard she tries, she belly flops, skims the surface, or sinks back into the ocean while the other makos soar overhead. And when her mother tells her the secret is remembering two magic words, Rosa is determined to figure them out.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the speedy, surprising world of the shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark in the ocean.

Kids will discover:

  • How mako sharks zoom through the ocean at over 45 miles per hour
  • Why some sharks have to keep swimming to stay alive
  • How sharks grow endless rows of replacement teeth
  • Why mako sharks sometimes launch completely out of the water

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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The Pangolin06 May 202600:21:42

Deep in a warm, moonlit rainforest in Africa lives Penny the pangolin, a quiet, scaly explorer with a secret she’s not so sure about.

Her tongue is … long.  Like, really long. Longer than her head. Longer than her legs. Maybe even the longest in the whole forest.

But there’s just one problem: she has no idea what it’s for.

As night falls and the forest comes alive, Penny watches other animals use their amazing abilities to swing, fly, and find food. Meanwhile, her tongue just … hangs there.

That is, until a curious bushbaby shows up with a big idea: what if they run a few tests to figure it out? 

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the strange, surprising, and super-powered world of one of Earth’s most unique animals: the pangolin.

Kids will discover:

  • How pangolins use their long, sticky tongues to eat insects
  • Why scales are a pretty smart adaptation for a mammal 
  • Why pangolins are called the “guardians of the forest”

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This summer, we're inviting you to join the FREE Wild and Kind Kids Club!

For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

At summer’s end, you can send us a Wild and Kind Mission Report to earn a real Wild and Kind patch!

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The Whale Shark29 Apr 202600:21:15

In the warm, shimmering waters of Thailand swims Atlas the whale shark, a gentle giant who likes things just the way they are: quiet, calm, and solitary. 

With a body the size of a school bus, a mouth wide enough to scoop up clouds of tiny food, and a slow, steady way of moving through the sea, Atlas spends his days drifting and thinking big thoughts.

But everything changes when a tiny, cheerful hitchhiker named Renea shows up … and refuses to leave.

At first, Atlas just wants his space back. But as he tries (and fails!) to shake his new companion, he begins to discover something surprising: sometimes the friend you didn’t ask for might be exactly the one you need.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the calm, curious, and captivating world of the ocean’s largest fish: the whale shark.

Kids will discover:

  • How whale sharks eat using filter feeding (even with giant mouths!)
  • Why these slow swimmers travel thousands of miles across the ocean
  • What makes each whale shark’s spot pattern unique
  • How animals can help each other through special relationships in nature

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The Mexican Wolf27 May 202600:26:14

Far out in the mountains and forests of the American Southwest lives one of the rarest wolves on Earth: the Mexican wolf.

More specifically, this is the home of Luna, a young Mexican wolf who loves being part of a pack even if she secretly longs for some new blood. 

One night, Luna hears a howl echoing through a canyon and becomes convinced she’s discovered another wolf pack. But as Luna continues exploring the mysterious canyon, she discovers something surprising about echoes, loneliness, and hope.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the wild world of the Mexican wolf, also known as el lobo.


Kids will discover:

  • How wolves use howls to communicate across long distances
  • What Mexican wolf packs are like 
  • How wolves are built to hunt 
  • Why Mexican wolves nearly disappeared from the wild


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The Duck-Billed Platypus03 Jun 202600:25:33

Deep in the rivers and streams of Australia lives one of the strangest animals on Earth: the duck-billed platypus.

More specifically, this is the home of Sam, a furry creature with a duck bill, webbed feet, a beaver-like tail, and absolutely no idea what he is.

When Sam discovers a flyer for the Great Splash & Quack, he comes to a very reasonable conclusion: he must be a duck.

Determined to win the grand prize of unlimited freshwater shrimp, Sam enters the competition and quickly becomes the most confusing contestant in Splash & Quack history. He can't quack. He can't fly. But when it comes to swimming, diving, and finding hidden things underwater, Sam might just have a few surprises up his sleeve.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the wonderfully weird world of the duck-billed platypus.


Kids will discover:

  • How platypuses use a real-life "sixth sense" to hunt underwater
  • Why male platypuses are one of the few venomous mammals on Earth
  • How their amazing adaptations help them thrive in rivers and streams


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The King Cobra10 Jun 202600:21:20

Amongst the forests of India and Southeast Asia lives one of the most famous snakes on Earth: the king cobra.

This is also the home of a very confused group of animals who are convinced that a king cobra is building something mysterious.

A throne? Perhaps.

A trap? Maybe.

A castle? Well … probably not.

When a king cobra begins carrying leaves and twigs to a clearing in the forest, a langur, an Indian giant squirrel, and a hornbill become determined to solve the mystery. But the truth turns out to be far more surprising—and far more heartwarming—than any of them imagined.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fascinating world of the king cobra.

Kids will discover:

  • How king cobras create their famous hoods
  • Why king cobras can sometimes look grown-ups right in the eye
  • How king cobras use venom and powerful warning displays to protect themselves

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For six special episodes, we'll explore amazing animals and their habitats. Each week, your grown-ups will receive ideas for fun crafts, games, and activities that help extend the learning. 

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