Constant Wonder KIDS

The Search for a Sunken Ship

Over 100 years ago, explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship The Endurance sank to the bottom of the sea. Join archaeologist Mensun Bound to hear about how he set sail to find t

Saving Wild Salmon

Alexandra Morton began studying whales in British Columbia, but her research led her to discover troubling changes in wild salmon near salmon farms. Learn how Alexandra b

Getting to Know Wild Critters

Naturalist David Mizejewski from PBS Nature's "Wild Critters" podcast shares amazing insights about alligators and what it means to be a champion for wildlife. He also sh

The Magic of Plants

Plants may seem quiet and still, but there's amazing science happening inside them every day! Scientist Raffael Jovine shares his love of photosynthesis and helps us disc

A Panda and Her Friend

When giant panda Qian Qian needed help, conservation biologist Jake Owens was there—first as her teacher, then as her rescuer, and always as her friend. Discover how thei

Volcanoes Beyond Earth!

Did you know that volcanoes can erupt deep under the ocean and on faraway planets? Robin Andrews takes us on an incredible journey to discover underwater volcanoes, giant

Finding Flow through Surfing

What does it feel like to be so focused that the rest of the world fades away? Join surfer and ocean champion Hugo Tagholm to discover the magic of a flow state and how h

Treasure Hunting with Truffle Hounds

Truffles are rare mushrooms that grow hidden underground and are prized by chefs around the world. Join us as author Rowan Jacobsen introduces us to amazing truffle hound

Chicken Talk and Friendly Flocks

Sy Montgomery shares her most recent group of animal friends—a flock of chickens! Learn about how chickens think and behave and what we can do to experience wonder throug

Saving the American Chestnut Tree

The American chestnut tree was once one of the most important trees in North America, but a deadly fungus nearly wiped it out. Join Emmett Hoops to discover why this rema

Secrets of the Oarfish

Scientist Misty Paig-Tran is fascinated by oarfish, one of the ocean's longest and most mysterious creatures. In this episode, we dive into the deep sea to discover how t

Finding Peace with Elephants

Conservationist Françoise Malby-Anthony cares for elephants at her wildlife preserve, Thula Thula, where she has learned just how intelligent, social, and caring these an

How Dogs Won Our Hearts

Behavioral scientist Clive Wynne studies why dogs are so good at connecting with humans. In this episode, we discover how dogs’ loving and social personalities helped the

Finding Moments of “Wow!”

Writer Anne Fadiman shares how moments of wonder and time spent outdoors can help people through difficult seasons of life. In this episode, we explore how curiosity, nat

Wonder Across Time: Exploring Megaliths

Writer and explorer Fiona Robertson is fascinated by ancient megalith monuments and the mysteries surrounding them. In this episode, we discover how standing among giant

Introducing: The Pizzly Bear!

Paleontologist Larisa DeSantis studies pizzly bears, the rare hybrid offspring of polar bears and grizzly bears. In this episode, we explore how animals can adapt to chan

Winter Wonders: Cuddle Up with A Fur Seal Pup

After sharing her experiences with powerful leopard seals in a previous Winter Wonders episode, field biologist Naira de Gracia returns to take us even deeper into life o

Winter Wonders: A Polar Bear Surprise on Arctic Waters

While kayaking through the remote Arctic, explorer and author Jon Waterman had an unforgettable—and unexpected—meeting with a wild polar bear. In this Winter Wonders mini

Winter Wonders: Get Silly with Penguins

Field biologist Naira de Gracia has spent seasons working in Antarctica’s icy world, where penguins rule the shoreline. In this Winter Wonders mini-episode, she shares he

Winter Wonders: Meeting Wolves in the Far North

Arctic explorer Jon Waterman has spent years traveling through some of the coldest, wildest landscapes on Earth—places where wolves still roam free. In this Winter Wonder