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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…
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Viruses: Understanding Nature’s Microscopic Invaders
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Weather Folklore Fact or Fiction? Exploring Myths About Predicting the Weather
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Farming Sustainably: How Regenerative Practices Are Changing the Future of Agriculture
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The Science of Fall: How Leaves Change Color and Why It Matters
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Living Things: Mosses and Ferns Modern Impacts of Primitive Plants
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Could You Imagine: Ridiculous Animal Adaptations for Humans
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Nature Near You: Spiders – From Fear to Fascination
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Nature Near You: Trees– Maple Trees and Their Many Gifts
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Nature Near You: Wildflowers – The Secrets of Coneflowers Revealed
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Nature Near You: Birds – Backyard Birdwatching in Focus
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Right in the Funnies: Top 15 Moments from Seasons 1-5
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Toxic Nature: Deadly Poisons and Venoms in the Wild
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Talking Trails: Navigating Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
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Field Trip: Spelunking Adventures in Laurel Caverns
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Small Worlds: Exploring the Hidden Ecosystems of Tidal Pools
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Could You Nom That? Disgusting and Dangerous Delicacies from Around the World
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Extreme Habitats: Life in the World's Most Inhospitable Places
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Sustainable Living: Small Steps for a Greener Future
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A Pirate's Life for Me: Nature and the High Seas
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Animals I Could Do Without: The Creatures That Push Our Buttons
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Living Things: Diving into the World of Protists
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If I Had a Hammer: Animals That Use Tools
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Cryptozoology: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters
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Bacteria Overlords: The Invisible Power Within Us
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Wild Child: The Impact of Nature on Childhood Development
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Anti-Bucket List: Things You Never Want to Do in Nature
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Birding 101: The Basics of Becoming a Birder
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Rocks Rock: Geology 101 and How Our World is Built
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Symbiotic Relationships: Nature’s Most Unique Partnerships
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Animal Jobs: The Unexpected Roles of Nature’s Workers
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Domestication: From Horses to Gerbils – How Animals Became Our Allies
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Military Animals: Unsung Heroes of the Battlefield
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Badass Women in Science: Uncovering Forgotten Pioneers
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Free Love: Bonobos, Bizarre Reproduction, and Animal Orgies
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Madder Scientists: Wild Experiments and Their Lasting Impact
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Specialty Battle: Herpetologists vs. Entomologists
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Plant Defenses: Nature’s Most Clever Survival Tactics
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Ugly Animal Babies: Defending Nature's Most Unfortunate Looking Offspring
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Vanishing Species: The Race to Save North America’s Endangered Animals
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Amazing Migrations: Nature’s Incredible Journeys
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World Lemur Day: Inside the Duke Lemur Center
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), Laura Fawks Lapole and Sara Clark from the Duke Lemur Center dive into…
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Animals of the Occult: Mystical Creatures in Folklore, Witchcraft, and Mythology
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Could You Fight That? Hilarious Showdowns with Nature’s Toughest Creatures
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How We Influence Waterways: The Impact of Humans and the Hope for Recovery
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Brains: Our Greatest Strength and Weakness
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Mating Rituals: The Wildest, Weirdest Courtship Dances in Nature
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Mimicry Masters: Nature’s Best Impersonators
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International Orangutan Day: Celebrating and Protecting These Great Apes
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They’re Called WHAT?! The World's Weirdest Animal Names and the Stories Behind Them
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Old School Nature: Bizarre Theories That Science Got Totally Wrong
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Could You Be That? Exploring the Wildest Animal Personas
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Natural Remedies: Healing from Plants That Stand the Test of Time
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Folklore of Plants: Superstitions, Myths, and Ancient Beliefs
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Fun, Funky Fossils: Ancient Secrets Buried in Stone
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Make Way for Monarchs: Saving the Iconic Butterflies and Their Habitat
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole chat with special guest Kate…
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Better Than Bees: Surprising Pollinators Keeping Our World in Bloom
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Hot or Not? Nature’s Hottest Heroes and Unlikely Hotties
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Who You Talking To? Unlocking Animal Communication Secrets
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Space -d Out Nature: Astrobiology, Aliens, and Nature's Cosmic Connections
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Season 2 Hype
Send us Fan Mail Laura and Katy are discussing some of their big plans for For the Love of Nature, Season 2. Get ready, it is going to be awesome! Season 2…