Relax With Animal Facts

Hoatzin: The Burping Bird With a Cow's Stomach

What if I told you there was a bird that burped methane and digested food like a cow? Wind down with me as we learn about the Hoatzin. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife....

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Secretary Bird: Africa's Strangest Snake-Stomping Bird

Hows about a bird that stomps snakes to death? Hows about a bird that has learned to exploit wildfires? Wind down with me as we learn about the Secretary Bird. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on...

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Sperm Whale: The Marine Mammal With The Largest Brain Ever (Literally)

If there's a big-brain animal, it's this one. In fact, this creature has the largest brain of any animal in history (that we know of so far of course). Wind down with me as we learn about the Sperm Whale. You can listen attentively, let your mind wand...

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Fossa: Madagascar's Largest Native Carnivore

We don't have time for folks that don't like civets, and particularly, the largest carnivorous civet in Madagscar. Wind down with me as we learn about the Fossa. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect...

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Aardwolf: The World's Smallest Hyena

I don't mean to alarm you, but there's a miniature hyena in the African savannah. Wind down with me as we learn about the Aardwolf, which is neither Aardvark nor wolf. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we re...

Why The Megalodon Went Extinct (Patreon Teaser)

In this Patreon exclusive, we learn about why one of the most successful apex predators went extinct. To unwind with me as we learn about the Megalodon's history, head to the Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfacts) at patreon.com/rela...

Groundhog: The Marmot We Thought Could Predict The Weather

It's not Groundhog Day, but who cares; these guys are awesome. Wind down with me as we learn about the Groundhog (also known as the Woodchuck), the animal we thought could predict the weather with great accuracy. You can listen attentively, let your m...

Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus: One of the World's Most Venomous Marine Animals

Wind down with me as we learn about the Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus, one of the most venomous animals on earth. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things l...

Chinese Water Deer: The Herbivore With a Pair of Sabre Teeth

Cozy up with a tea and learn with me as we learn about the Chinese Water Deer, also called the Vampire Deer. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or go to sleep while we reflect together on the wonders of wildlife. Today we explore things...

Leafy Seadragon: Why You Can Barely See This Creature in the Wild

Wind down while we learn all about the Leafy Seadragon, the animal that pretends to be kelp. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect together on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore the Sea Dragon's s...

Blobfish: The Single Most Misunderstood Fish In History

The title isn't an exaggeration; they really are the most historically misunderstood fish to date. Wind down with me as we learn more about them, that is, about the Blobfish—the most slandered animal in history. Listen attentively, let your mind wande...

Dachshund: How Wiener Dogs Were Once A Badger's Worst Nightmare

Cozy up with a tea and your dog as we learn about the Dachshund, the most specialized badger hunter. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We explore the Dachshunds special...

Red Imported Fire Ants: The Ant That Conquered An Entire Continent

Wind down with me as we learn about the Red Imported Fire Ant, the empire-building chemists. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We explore this species of Fire Ants' anatomy, complex social rul...

Grey Heron: Nature's Most Patient Wetland Assassin

Come relax with me as we learn about the Grey Heron, the assassin of the wetlands. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We explore their highly specialized anatomy, spring-loaded neck mechanics,...

GIVEAWAY: Two Sets of Oh So Wonderful Pajamas

I am so excited to celebrate our five years together, and give away two pairs of the Oh So Wonderful Pajama Set to keep you warm during our adventures! Here are the rules, and make sure you read them fully; good luck! If you’re a listener on Spotify:...

Eastern Lowland Gorilla (200 Episode AMA): The Largest Gorilla on Earth

Unwind with me as we learn about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla, the largest living primate on earth. Strap on your hiking shoes and prepare for a trek to a rainforest in the Congo. This is a show for you and by you. You request the animals, and I do m...

Atlas Moth: The Giant Moth With Snake-Shaped Wings

Unwind with me as we embark on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Atlas Moth, the largest moth on earth. Strap on some hiking boots, and prepare for a journey to a forest in the Philippines. Whether you're looking to sleep, feeling a little anxio...

Bornean Orangutan: The Great Ape That Builds a New Bed Every Night

Wind down with me as we go on a wildlife adventure together to learn about the Bornean Orangutan, the objectively best animal ever (no bias). Okay maybe some bias. Strap on some hiking boots, and prepare for a journey to a jungle in Borneo. Whether yo...

Takin: The Shaggy Mountain Goat You've Never Heard Of

Wind down with me as we go on a wildlife adventure together to learn about the Takin, the wildly muscular goat-antelope. Strap on some hiking boots, and prepare for a journey to the Eastern Himalayas. Whether you're looking to sleep, feeling a little...

Vaquita: The Rarest Marine Mammal on Earth

They really are one the rarest marine mammals on earth; estimates sit at around only 10 remain today. Wind down with me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Vaquita—the world's smallest porpoise. Whether you're looking to sleep, feeling a little...