Episodes

  • TRAILER: Constant Wonder KIDS — Nature Adventures for Young Explorers!

    TRAILER: Constant Wonder KIDS — Nature Adventures for Young Explorers!
    Aug 9 2024
    Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature. Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games. Each episode of Constant Wonder KIDS is a bite-sized story taken from our parent podcast, Constant Wonder. Perfect for road trips, bedtime listening, or when your brain’s got an itch that needs to be scratched. Listen to Constant Wonder KIDS starting September 9, 2024. New episodes every Monday! Hosted by Paige Krumperman, Constant Wonder KIDS is a BYUradio podcast.
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    2 mins
  • A Quest for 1000 Plants

    A Quest for 1000 Plants
    Feb 17 2025
    When enthusiastic nature-lover Mike Dilger was stuck at home during Covid, he came up with his next big project: finding 1000 plants across Great Britain in one year. Listen in as Mike tells us about his adventures while accomplishing his goal, as well as his general love for the natural world. Guest: Mike Dilger, BBC Presenter and author of “One Thousand Shades of Green”
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    17 mins
  • Discovering Fireflies

    Discovering Fireflies
    Feb 10 2025
    Lynn Faust has always loved to watch fireflies at her family cabin. When she discovers that these fireflies are unknown in the scientific community, she sets out to share her family lightning bugs with the world. Guest: Lynn Faust, author of “Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada"
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    16 mins
  • Saving Baby Peregrine Falcons

    Saving Baby Peregrine Falcons
    Feb 3 2025
    Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals in the world, but when baby peregrines start going missing, George Smith has the data and expertise to track down the chick-nappers. Guest: George Smith, Peregrine Coordinator for the Scottish Raptor Group
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    14 mins
  • Arctic Explorer

    Arctic Explorer
    Jan 27 2025
    Though cold and remote, the Arctic is explorer Jonathan Waterman’s favorite place. His encounters with bears, caribou, and beautiful landscapes introduce you to the Arctic through an adventurer’s eyes. Guest: Jonathan Waterman, author of "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis."
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    15 mins
  • Owl and Me

    Owl and Me
    Nov 11 2024
    When Carl met Alfie the baby owl, she was sick and about to die. With his help, Alfie grew healthy and strong, proving that good comes when we help animals one by one. Guest: Carl Safina, author of “Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe" and Professor for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University
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    15 mins
  • River Snorkeling

    River Snorkeling
    Nov 4 2024
    You might think that snorkeling is just for coral reefs, but Keith Williams knows that we can see amazing wildlife when we snorkel in the rivers and streams near our homes! Get to know candy darters, salmon, and other interesting freshwater creatures. Guest: Keith Williams, author of "Snorkeling Rivers and Streams: An Aquatic Guide to Underwater Discovery and Adventure" and guide at Freshwater Journeys
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    16 mins
  • The Batman of Mexico

    The Batman of Mexico
    Oct 28 2024
    Listen to bat-lover Rodrigo Medellin share his love for the flying mammals. Known as the Batman of Mexico, his enthusiasm and love for bats make him their greatest defender. Guest: Rodrigo Medellin, Professor of Ecology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico
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    15 mins