On Wildlife

Sponges

This month, we’re looking at an animal that’s more closely related to humans than you might think. It can't move; it doesn't have a brain, a heart, or even a mo

Clownfish

This month, we're diving into one of the most iconic animals in the ocean. These small but mighty fish have one of the most fascinating relationships in the animal k

Chameleons

This month, we’re diving into one of the most unique animals on the planet. These reptiles have evolved some of nature's most jaw-dropping adaptations, from color-sh

Shoebills

This month, we’re taking a look at an animal that feels like it time-traveled straight from the Mesozoic Era. These large birds have some of the most interesting adaptati

Domesticated Bees with Jennie Durant

This month, we’re talking about one of the most crucial animals in our society. Alex sits down with Jennie Durant, Author and Researcher, to explore why these animals mat

Spotted Hyenas with Lauren Arthur

This month, we’re talking about an animal known for scavenging that has one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom. Alex sits down with Lauren Arthur, Zoologist, Ma

Red Pandas

This month, we’re covering a mammal that’s an expert tree dweller. They share a name with the well-known white and black panda, but unbeknownst to most, they’re not close

Elephants with Nikki Sharp

This month, we’re revisiting an animal that we covered in one of our first episodes. Elephants are one of our world’s largest gentle giant but they are in a lot more dang

Cheetahs with Lindsay Nikole

This month, we’re sprinting into the world of the fastest land animal on Earth. These big cats are built for speed, but there’s so much more to them than their record-bre

Northern Cardinals

This month, we’re talking about an iconic bird with vibrant colors that many of you can spot right in your own backyard. But these creatures are more than just a pretty s

Komodo Dragons

This month, we’re talking about a reptile with a name straight out of mythology. But these creatures are very real, and they’re some of the most powerful predators on the

Capturing the Wild with Nat Geo Photographer Jason Edwards

In this episode, Alex sits down with Jason Edwards, acclaimed National Geographic photographer, conservationist, and storyteller. From his early days as a zookeeper in Me

Sea Urchins

This month, we're talking about one of the oldest sea creatures on the planet. These spiky ocean dwellers are the definition of more than meets the eye. They might n

Lionfish

This month, we’re diving into tropical waters to talk about a sea creature that’s invasive to many habitats. They share part of their name with another beloved animal, bu

150th Episode Special: Pollinators with David Mizejewski

150 episodes of On Wildlife! In this milestone episode, we welcome back one of our favorite guests, David Mizejewski, Naturalist at the National Wildlife Federation. Davi

Parrots with Marco Wendt

This month, we’re featuring an animal that’s bursting with color and known for being quite the chatterbox. These animals are some of the most social and expressive in the

Rabbits

This month, we’re hopping into an episode about a small mammal that’s loved all over the world. You’ve seen them in books, movies, and TV shows, and maybe even in your ow

Tasmanian Devils with Dean Reid

This month, we’re heading down under to talk about an animal that has been seriously misunderstood thanks to cartoons and pop culture. It’s only found on one island in th

Giant Pandas

This month, we're taking a trip into the bamboo forests to hang out with one of the world’s most lovable animals. You might be wondering how it’s taken us this long

Snowy Owls

This month, we’re bundling up and heading into the frosty wilderness to revisit a creature that’s as iconic as the season itself! Imagine a majestic bird, perfectly built