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Strange by Nature Podcast Strange by Nature
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4.9 • 33 Ratings
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Life is strange, naturally you want to hear about it. Strange by Nature is your guide to the strange, weird and unbelievable side of nature. Professional naturalists present weekly curated stories about just how strange nature can get. Chosen as one of the best science podcasts of 2021 by Find That Pod.
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When Sharks Walk on Land
This week Rachel brings nightmares to life with a land shark. That's right, a shark that walks on land. Listen to this week's show to learn more about epaulette sharks!
Not to be outdone, Kirk tells us about the new discovery of a beetle that can be eaten by a frog and survive a trip through the digestive tract and crawl out the other end.
Truly a bizarre week of stories. Thanks for being along for the ride.
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Everything's Bigger Than We Expected
This week we ended up with the accidental theme of things being bigger than we expected.
Kirk tells us the tale of coming face to face with enormous coastal manta rays while swimming in the ocean at night and Rachel blows Kirk's mind with the world's tallest sunflower.
Everything's huge.
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The Dinosaurs Died in the Spring
This week Victoria tells us all about the strange bird, the Pelican. Did you know they can fit 5 gallons of water in their mouth?
Kirk is up next and blows our minds when it comes to a new find that teaches us about the very last minute dinosaurs spent on Earth.
Rachel is up last and tells us about one of her favorite flowers, the very useful Jewelweed.
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Unbelievable Honey Guides
This week Rachel brings the amazing story of the relationship between humans and birds called Honeyguides. Victoria looks into the strange story of bird respiration and Kirk discusses the process of how volcanic islands become lush and green.
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Can Tapeworms Double Your Life?
This week, Kirk talks about how scientists found a way to double or even triple your lifespan. The catch? You have to be an ant and you have to be infected with tapeworms.
Keeping with the gross topics. Rachel serves up a disgusting bouquet of Ambergris. One of the most valuable substances on earth that smells both wonderful and awful.
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Parachuting Beavers
Rachel's up first this week with a deep dive on the largest toothed whale in the world, the Sperm whale. How did they get that weird name? You'll have to listen to find out.
Kirk shares the bizarre story of the time Idaho parachuted 76 beavers into a remote wilderness as part of operation Beaver Drop. It's an amazing story with some long-term benefits you can even see from space!
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Customer Reviews
Super fun and fascinating
I enjoy this podcast so much. Each episode is utterly fascinating and often very funny. I love learning all about the strangeness and brilliance of nature. Keep up the good work, guys!
Needs work
Rachel lacks knowledge. Her segments are elementary and show her very shallow knowledge of her topic.
Victoria smacks her lips making it very difficult to listen.
Kirk is saving grace of show. He’s knowledgeable, funny and voice is easy to listen to.
Show would benefit from them finding balance of banter and info.
I like what you’re doing here in general but very rough around the edges.
Fascinating and factual
I’d say the sign of a great podcast is skeptically observing your cat from afar after finding out the parasitic power they just may have over your brain from said podcast.