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WILD Mysteries

by WILD Mysteries Team

Welcome to WILD Mysteries! Investigate nature’s marvelous mysteries with your hosts Lauren and Laura. Each episode investigates the unique story of a really WILD animal, plant, or place around the world. From remarkable rodents to nifty nests and everything in between, solve these mysteries with us while you eat your breakfast, run errands, or enjoy your morning time rhythm. Fostering connection to nature and critical thinking skills, the WILD Mysteries podcast is good, old-fashioned family fun. So, what are you waiting for, go WILD with us!  You might recognize Lauren Giordano and Laura Stroup, along with Stephanie Hathaway as writers of the WILD Mag monthly nature study magazine and authors of Nature School by Quarry books. They bring their love of nature and desire to inspire outdoor exploration to each episode. WILD Mysteries can be used to entertain, teach, and accompany nature study discoveries in your home or classroom. Thanks for exploring with us!

Latest episodes

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S3 Ep5: Summer Series - Not So Secret Garden

Send us Fan Mail What plot of plants attracts 2 million visitors each year? Here's a clue…this well-groomed garden has flora from arid to tropical climates, and eve

Sep 30
11 min

S3 Ep8: Summer Series - Primate Pollinator

Send us Fan Mail What probing primate needs nectar for nutrition? Here's a clue…these cute creatures collect pollen with their furry features. Listen to learn more,

Sep 1
13 min

S3 Ep7: Summer Series - Amazing Anatomy

Send us Fan Mail What plant’s roots run deeper than any other? Here's a clue…these roots seek out sources of water in the dry Kalahari desert. Listen to learn more,

Jul 29
14 min

S3 Ep6: Summer Series - Supportive Surfaces

Send us Fan Mail What are Earth’s most sustaining substrates for growing plants? Here's a clue…they’re packed with powerful nutrients and named for their classic co

Jul 6
14 min

S3 Ep5: Summer Series - Irritating Invaders

Send us Fan Mail What pervasive pest is a record-setting reproducer? Here's a clue…this adaptable amphibian gives off terrifying toxins to would-be predators. Liste

Jun 16
17 min

S3 Ep4: Dandy Dabbler

Send us Fan Mail What brilliant bird is a fast flyer and marathon migrator? Here's a clue…this elegant avian dabbles in duckweed as it moves through marshes around

Jan 29
13 min

S3 Ep3: Unbelievable Ungulate

Send us Fan Mail What magical mammal actually exists in freezing forests and tundra ecosystems around the Northern Hemisphere? Here's a clue…this beautiful beast is

Dec 23 2025
14 min

S3 Ep2: Bog Beauties

Send us Fan Mail What perennial plant persists in North America’s bog ecosystems? Here's a clue…this festive fruit is found in sauces, juices, and treats this time

Nov 26 2025
14 min

S3 Ep1: Spirited Swamp

Send us Fan Mail What wild wetland claims creepy cryptid sightings and a paranormal presence? Here's a clue…this spectral swamp is the largest in its state. Listen

Oct 31 2025
12 min

S2 Ep11: Summer Series - Avian Adventurers

Send us Fan Mail What frequent flyer hunts along coastlines around the world? Here's a clue…its talented tootsies help it to grab some grub. Listen to learn more, a

Aug 8 2025
14 min

S2 Ep10: Summer Series - Buried Treasure

Send us Fan Mail What bristled beauty makes its home at the bottom of the sea? Here's a clue…it’s fabulously flat and scoots with soft spines. Listen to learn more,

Aug 1 2025
14 min

S2 Ep9: Summer Series - Blissful Barrier

Send us Fan Mail What perfectly peaceful place is home to ghost crabs and surrounded by bottlenose dolphins? Here's a clue…it protects the people, plants, and anima

Jul 25 2025
12 min

S2 Ep8: Summer Series - Clever Clicker

Send us Fan Mail What smart cetacean makes its home in warm ocean waters around the world? Here's a clue…it’s a social swimmer that’s named for its shapely snout! L

Jul 18 2025
12 min

S2 Ep7: Summer Series - Wavy Wonder

Send us Fan Mail What monstrous marine species makes its home in the Pacific Ocean? Here's a clue...it floats like flora but isn’t a plant! Listen to learn more, an

Jul 11 2025
12 min

S2 Ep6: Summer Series - Creepy Crustacean

Send us Fan Mail What phantom fauna skulks across the sand at night? Here’s a clue…it’s not really as spooky as its name suggests. Listen to learn more, and see if you c

Jul 4 2025
12 min

S2 Ep5: Legendary Landform

Send us Fan Mail What voluminous vent will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...it spews more than smoke! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this W

Jan 21 2025
11 min

S2 Ep4: Peculiar Parasite

Send us Fan Mail What famous flora will we encounter in this episode? Here's a clue...this enchanting evergreen is a holiday favorite. Listen to learn more, and see

Dec 23 2024
13 min

S2 Ep3: Clever Chiroptera

Send us Fan Mail What mysterious migrator will we encounter in this episode? Here's a clue...they move by the millions. Listen to learn more, and see if you can sol

Dec 3 2024
12 min

S2 Ep2: Dazzling Depths

Send us Fan Mail What amazing abyss will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...this profound pit looks up to the sky. Listen to learn more, and see if you can s

Nov 13 2024
14 min

S2 BONUS: Living or Legend?

Send us Fan Mail What curious cryptid will we encounter in this episode? Here's a clue...the story of this baffling beast is over 1,000 years old! Listen to learn m

Oct 17 2024
14 min

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Position in the Education for Kids chart (US), last 90 days.

#43
all-time peak
2
days in the top 50 since Jan 2025

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#161 NEW Education for Kids US

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My four year old daughter and I so look forward to listening to this together! She frequently quotes both silly moments and fun facts from it. We enjoy listening to them over again too. So fun, and we both learn so much!

jadams14:) · Apr 2024

Both myself and my kids look forward to each episode! We listen to the episodes over dinner and see who can figure out the answer first! It’s been so fun and highly engaging for my 5 and 7 year old!

Scooterbarker · Dec 2023

Days later after listening, and I still hear chatter about interesting things they learned from this podcast. We can’t wait for MORE! Loved by our kids ages 3-11

Picture Book Homestead · Aug 2023

Our family loves this sweet podcast that’s super short with scientific yet exciting creature insights and the kids love guessing! These are perfect for our nature-loving homeschool family!

simple+free · Aug 2023

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