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Wildly CuriousAuthor: Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole
Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25 years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors, unexpected scientific discoveries, and bizarre natural phenomena. With a knack for breaking down complex topics into fun and digestible insights, Katy and Laura make science accessible for allwhile still offering fresh perspectives for seasoned science enthusiasts. Each episode blends humor with real-world science, taking listeners on an engaging journey filled with quirky facts and surprising revelations. Whether you're a curious beginner or a lifelong science lover, this podcast offers a perfect mix of laughs, learning, and the unexpected wonders of the natural world. Language: en-us Genres: Natural Sciences, Nature, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Good News! We Found New Species!
Episode 2
Thursday, 29 October, 2026
Send us Fan MailA new penguin species AND a tiny wildcat mistaken for a house kitten? Science is delivering some seriously good news and we need it!We're kicking off Season 15's Good News! minisodes with two fascinating animal discoveries: the southeastern gentoo penguin and the newly identified wildcat from Bolivia's cloud forests, Leopardus tilcayo (commonly known as the tilcayo cat or tilcayo).Katy and Laura dive into how DNA and genetics are changing what we know about animal species, why scientists are still discovering new wildlife, and how these discoveries could help protect endangered animals.New species, penguins, wildcats, wildlife conservation, and a little taxonomy drama. Turns out there's still plenty of good news in science!Subscribe to Wildly Curious for more wildlife discoveries, fascinating animal facts, and science worth getting excited about. Support the show🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!Track a real wild animal. Support conservation. Feel slightly cooler than you did five seconds ago. Visit www.myfahlo.com to get 20% off tracking bracelets with code WildlyKaty.
