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.
Wildly Curious
Latest Episodes
Nature's Worst Nightmares: The Creepiest Animals on Earth
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...
The Real-Life Dragon You've Never Heard Of
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 ...
How Scientists Track Wild Animals (Without Ever Seeing Them)
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...
The Real-Life Dragon You've Probably Never Heard Of
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: th...
Mutations Explained: The Tiny DNA Changes That Can Change Everything
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, fascina...
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