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by 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 all—while 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.
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- 1 weeks ago49 min
The World's Okayest Dog Trainer
Send us Fan Mail What do dog trainers, invasive insects, and cheese sticks have in common? More than you'd think. Wildly Curious is BACK for Season 15! We're joined by longtime friend, professional dog trainer, and author Melissa McCue-McGrath to explore the fascinating science of dog training, canine behavior, and scent detection. From the hilarious realities behind her new book, Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer, to training dogs to sniff out invasive spotted lanternfly eggs,...
- Jul 28, 202651 min
Nature's Worst Nightmares: The Creepiest Animals on Earth
Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. Some animals are majestic. Others... ...should probably stay very, very far away. In this hilariously horrifying episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole debate the animals they could absolutely live without. From parasites that replace organs to frogs that break their own bones, this episode dives into some of evolution's strangest—and most disturbing—creations. Along the wa...
- Jul 14, 202610 min
The Real-Life Dragon You've Never Heard Of
Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. What if dragons were real... and they could run across water? In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore one of the most incredible reptiles you've probably never heard of: the sailfin dragon, also known as the sailfin lizard (Hydrosaurus). Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea, this dragon-like reptile combines the best features of an iguana, a ...
- Jul 7, 202649 min
How Scientists Track Wild Animals (Without Ever Seeing Them)
Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. How do scientists study animals that spend their lives hiding, migrating thousands of miles, or living deep underwater? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore the incredible technology that's transforming wildlife research. From radar that detects millions of migrating birds to satellites tracking whales from space, conservation has become a real-life spy mission....
- Jun 9, 20269 min
The Real-Life Dragon You've Probably Never Heard Of
Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. What if dragons were real? In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole explore one of the strangest reptiles on Earth: the Armadillo Girdled Lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus), a tiny armored lizard from South Africa that looks like it crawled straight out of a fantasy novel. Covered in spiky scales and equipped with one of the most unusual defense strategies in the animal...
- May 21, 202657 min
Mutations Explained: The Tiny DNA Changes That Can Change Everything
Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. What happens when your DNA makes a typo? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the strange, fascinating world of genetic mutations—the tiny changes in DNA that can shape evolution, alter proteins, create disease, or sometimes do absolutely nothing at all. From harmless genetic quirks to serious inherited disorders, this episode breaks down some of the mos...
- May 12, 202612 min
The Poisonous Bird You've Probably Never Heard Of
Send us Fan Mail Most birds are harmless. This one is poisonous. In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into one of the strangest birds on Earth: the pitohui, a brightly colored songbird from New Guinea that carries powerful neurotoxins in its skin and feathers.  The toxin is chemically similar to the same compounds found in some poison dart frogs, making the pitohui one of the very few known poisonous birds in the world. But how does a bird become p...
- May 5, 202653 min
Real Life Zombies: How Parasites and Fungi Control Animal Minds
Send us Fan Mail Subscribe and unleash your inner science goblin. We see you. We respect it. What if “zombies” weren’t just fiction? In this Season 14 kickoff episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the real science behind “nature zombies”—organisms that can hijack behavior, manipulate brains, and turn animals into living tools for their own survival. From parasitic fungi to mind-altering parasites, this episode explores how evolution has produced some of the mo...
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About Wildly Curious
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 all—while 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.
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