Cool Facts About Animals

Earth Day is April 22! You may not know this, but all of us *love* the earth. It’s where all the animals we love live! In this episode we talk about five different animals (polar bear, Adelie penguin, sea turtle, coral, and monarch butterfly) and how they’re affected by climate change. This made us a little sad, so we also came up with five ways that all of us – even kids! – can make a difference. No creature quiz this time guys, but submit your idea for how you can make a difference – or better yet, send a picture! – and we will send you a sticker. This episode is done in conjunction with some other Kids Listen podcasters. Check out Earth Day episodes from Ear Snacks, Little Stories for Tiny People, and Tumble Science Podcast for Kids. Email: coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook @coolfactsaboutanimals Internet: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

The fox is the most widespread and abundant wild carnivore in the world. On this episode, we’re talking about the red fox, which is like a compass in some important ways. It can also pounce higher and farther than any of us—we tried. Find out more about the red fox on this episode, and thanks to Sangam for the listener request! Here are some links to check out. Here’s the red fox using the magnetic field to hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2SoGHFM18I And here’s the red fox with the golf ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul_fxYUgurg Find us on Twitter: @coolanimalspod On Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals On the web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

On this episode we are taking about the five species of rhinos, how some are on the brink of extinction, and why. We also talk about poop, because that's what we do best.  Thanks so much to Chaitanya for the suggestion! Follow us on Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook @coolfactsaboutanimals And check out our website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

So many cool facts about this animal. It can change color for multiple reasons, and on multiple parts of its body, it can change sex based on chromosomes and how hot it is outside, and it makes a great pet too! Check it out here.  Find us on Twitter @coolanimalspod On Facebook @coolfactsaboutanimals And on the web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

There aren't many tigers left in the world, but most of the ones that remain are Bengals. This beautiful striped animal is a ferocious hunter, excellent camouflager, and tricked by something as simple as a rubber mask. Hear all about this magnificent animal here! Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals  Web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

It's the most venomous snake in the world, but not the most deadly! This reclusive snake can deliver a punch of poison powerful enough to kill 100 men and a quarter of a million mice! Wow! Learn about the reason behind its coloring, its deadly strike, and more on this episode.  Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

This episode we are talking about the elusive moose. (Thanks Aunt Martha for the suggestion!) In this episode we learn surprising facts about how often the moose attacks, when the moose is in prime antler mode, how they make their antlers nice and shiny, and their ability to use their hooves like tools. They're super tall and super cool. Learn more about them here.  Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

On this episode, we learn about the unicorn of the sea - also known as the narwhal. The narwhal is probably most known for its distinctive tusk, or tooth, that spirals out from its mouth. That tusk can do all sorts of things, including maybe even being able to sense danger from forming ice floes. Check out the episode, and don't forget to answer our creature quiz to get a Cool Facts About Animals sticker.  Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com Thanks for listening, rating and subscribing. 

The flying fish. It's a fish that flies! A fish. That. Files. How cool is that? It's so cool that at least one country has worked its entire calendar around it. Check out the episode to find out which one.  Special thanks to our buddy Finn for suggesting the animal! We will be sending a Cool Facts About Animals sticker his way. If you want one too, let us know!  Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals On the web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

We get a little silly this episode talking about Jaguar's favorite animal, the jaguar. You'll learn how to spot (no put intended) the differences between a jaguar and a leopard, whether a black panther even exists, and hear once more about animals that like to pee and poop to let other animals know to stay back. Come learn and have fun with us! Don't forget to answer our Creature Quiz for your free cool facts about animals sticker! Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

With it's massive wingspan, beautiful white feathers, and eerie yellow eyes, the snowy owl is a beauty. It's also the star of one of our favorite books, The Christmas Hat.  In this episode we talk about dissecting the equivalent of cat hairballs, imitate owl sounds, and are joined by a very prestigious panel of stuffed owls.  Don't forget to listen to the end to take our creature quiz! Send your answers to coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com Find us on Twitter: @coolanimalspod On Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals And on the web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

Is the zebra black with white stripes, or white with black stripes? What would you call a zebra crossed with a cow? How long does it take before a baby zebra can run? We'll answer all these questions on this episode!  Don't forget to enter our Creature Quiz and snag your free sticker.  Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

The red panda has adapted in lots of cool ways to cool temperatures. It is also an expert at hanging out in trees, eats a massive amount of food, and puzzled scientists for centuries. Hear more about them here! Thanks to Peace Out podcast for the suggestion! If you have a suggestion, email us at coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com Or send us a tweet at @coolanimalspod And find us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

It's Corduroy's lucky day! Today we are learning all about the massive brown bear. This is a special episode because we actually get to talk to someone (Grandpa!) who has seen a few brown bears in person. We hear about his experiences with them, and then give you some cool facts about them - including how many moths they eat (you won't believe it) and how tiny the cubs are when born (you won't believe that either). We end the podcast with an interview with a volunteer from the Audubon Society about the upcoming backyard bird count.  And don't forget to take our creature quiz for a chance to get a free Cool Fact About Animals sticker! Find us here: Twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals On the web: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com  

The frogfish is a genius at camouflaging. In fact, it's one of the world's best aggressive mimickers. It also uses a trick we've seen before... see if you can guess what! Be sure to listen to the end for our CREATURE QUIZ! Answer the questions correctly and send them to coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com for your chance to win a sticker! And as always - we really appreciate you taking the time to rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes.  Follow us on Twitter: @coolanimalspod On Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals And check out our website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

On this episode, we talk about the snow leopard, thanks to a suggestion from the Peace Out podcast. The snow leopard is a beautiful, solitary animal that has learned a lot of ways to adapt to the cold. It can also jump way longer than we can—we tried! We also introduce the Creature Quiz. Submit your answers to us at coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com and get a sticker! Links: Peace Out: https://bedtime.fm/peaceout Snow Leopard Trust: https://www.snowleopard.org Find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ (We have some cool Facebook live videos up there on beaver dams!) And we have a website! coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com Thanks for listening! Please rate/review/subscribe!

What animal never ages, might have the cure to cancer, and acts like an ant despite being a mammal? The naked mole rat! This is one of the coolest animals we've done so far. Check it out! And join us in our celebration of Animal Day on February 10! Post pictures of the animals you see to our Facebook (@coolfactsaboutanimals) or Twitter (@coolanimalspod)feeds. Suggestions for animals? Questions? Comments? Email us at coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com

The blue shark is built like a super skinny airplane, can have an amazing amount of babies at a time, and has booger-like stuff in its pores. What's not cool about that? Thanks to Sawyer for this listener request! We're running low on listener suggestions! Luckily have about 6003 suggestions of our own, but we like yours better! Send them our way! Thanks to all our listeners, and for the lovely reception our podcast has received this past week. If you haven't yet, please rate and review us, and subscribe so you can get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals Twitter: @coolanimalspod Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com

On this episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we get to our next listener request: the African Wild Dog (thanks Ingram!). These dogs are so neat - they are very social, they vote by doing something super weird, and they sometimes kidnap their pups. Yup, it's a cool one. Thanks for the suggestion, Ingram! If you have a suggestion, email us at coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com Find us on twitter: @coolanimalspod Facebook: @coolfactsaboutanimals And of course, don't forget to rate/subscribe/review us on iTunes!

On this episode of Cool Facts About Animals, the kids and I share lots of cool information about the beaver. Just a few of the things we learned--they have a "mud room" in their "lodge," along with a mini-fridge (nice man cave!), their teeth never stop growing--nor do their bodies, and they can keep water from getting into their ears and noses. There's lots more fun facts about the beaver in this episode. Check it out! Please rate and review us on iTunes. We really appreciate it! You can find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod On the web: https://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com And email us at coolfactsaboutanimals@gmail.com