Wild and Kind Kids Podcast

What if the thing that makes you feel a little out of place is exactly what makes you good at something else? This week, we’re heading into the Amazon rainforest to meet the green anaconda, the heaviest snake in the world. These enormous reptiles spend much of their lives in and around water, where their long, muscular bodies make them powerful swimmers. Then it’s time to meet Ana, a green anaconda and proud member of the Midnight Slitherers. Her friends zip between roots, climb trees, ...

What if your brain could sleep while you were still swimming? For spinner dolphins, rest works a little differently than it does for us. And after a busy night of hunting, swimming, and spectacular spinning, they need it. Spinner dolphins can twist around up to seven times in a single leap! In this episode, we travel to the warm waters around Hawaii, where a young spinner dolphin named Dash has one thing on his mind: five spins. He’s come so close, and he’s sure that if he tries just on...

What if you lived so deep in the ocean that sunlight never reached you at all? For the humpback anglerfish, the answer is simple: bring your own light. This week, we’re heading hundreds of meters beneath the ocean’s surface to meet the humpback anglerfish, a deep-sea fish with needle-like teeth, a stretchy stomach, and a glowing lure dangling right above her mouth. Then, meet Glimmer. Glimmer loves playing games with her deep-sea friends, but there’s one problem. She is TERRIBLE at hide-and-s...

What if one of the most powerful birds in the rainforest was afraid to leave the nest? High in the Amazon rainforest, a young harpy eagle named Tupi has enormous feet, powerful wings, and talons that look like they belong on a dinosaur. There’s just one problem. Tupi does not want to fly. When an unexpected visitor discovers her secret, Tupi begins to wonder if being brave means waiting until you’re no longer scared, or trying something new while the scared feeling is still there. Together, w...

Why, in the world, is that Komodo dragon flicking his tongue all the time? There’s a search underway! On the dry, golden hills of Komodo Island, a young deer named Timber has gone missing. Everyone sets off to search, including two neighbors who would rather not work together. Coco the yellow-crested cockatoo can soar high above the trees and see for miles. Dodi the Komodo dragon has another way of finding clues, one that involves a whole lot of flick, flick, flicking his tongue. ...

What would you do if you heard a blood-curdling scream coming from the forest? For Wally the wombat and Padma the pademelon, there’s only one reasonable answer: go find out what made it. As night falls over the forests of Tasmania, the two friends hear something strange among the eucalyptus trees. First comes a scream. Then a growl. Then the unmistakable CRUNCH of something eating a bone. Whatever is hiding behind those ferns must be enormous. Ferocious. Possibly bigger than a house. Or … may...

What if you met a potential friend ... and they couldn’t understand a word you said? Off the coast of Vancouver Island, a young orca named Kai has never met a stranger. He’ll race a dolphin, splash a sea lion, and try to turn just about anyone into a new friend. So when another pod of orcas swims into his family’s waters, Kai can hardly contain himself. A whole pod of new friends? Game. On. But when Kai races over to introduce himself, something strange happens. The other young orcas just sta...

Have you ever wondered why one of the world's most elusive big cats is called the "ghost of the mountain?" This week on Wild and Kind Kids, we're climbing high into the snowy peaks of Nepal to meet a remarkable animal that's built for life where few creatures can survive. But while real snow leopards are experts at staying hidden, one young snow leopard wishes everyone would notice her. In our original story, you'll meet Nima, a playful snow leopard who dreams of becoming the hero of the moun...

Could a tree be a whole neighborhood? High in the Australian bush, a barking owl named Bram thinks of his old eucalyptus tree as home. But when a bright red ribbon appears around its trunk, he realizes that home may be in danger. With the help of sugar gliders, possums, rainbow lorikeets, and a few clever ideas, Bram must find a way to help the humans see that this isn't just one tree. It’s a neighborhood. In this episode, kids will learn: Why we call them “barking” owls How ...

What if one giant splash could help an entire neighborhood? American alligators may look fierce, but the biggest alligators often play an important role in helping other animals survive. This week, we're heading into the wetlands to discover how one muddy hole can become a lifeline. When the water begins disappearing from Wild Marsh, the other animals can't understand why old Boone the alligator keeps digging, scraping, and making such a mess. His noisy work seems to chase everyone away. But ...

Could moving slowly make you a superhero? In this episode of Wild and Kind Kids, we climb into the rainforests of Costa Rica to meet Benny, a gentle two-toed sloth who dreams of having adventures like her fast-moving friends. But when a tiny tree frog needs help, Benny discovers that sometimes the greatest heroes aren't the fastest ... they're the ones who slow down long enough to notice what everyone else misses. Along the way, kids will learn amazing sloth facts, including: Why sloths move ...

Would you trade your paws for a pair of sneakers? In this episode of Wild and Kind Kids, we journey to the deserts of North Africa to meet Tazzy, a curious fennec fox who loves collecting mysterious treasures left behind by humans. When she discovers a pair of sneakers, she's convinced she's finally found the secret to becoming faster, stronger, and more adventurous. But as Tazzy soon learns, the desert has a funny way of reminding every animal that it was designed for its own amazing home. A...