Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature. Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games. Each episode of Constant Wonder...
Latest episodes
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14 min
Nature's Most Extreme!
Journalist Matthew LaPlante introduces us to some of nature’s most extreme organisms, from powerful elephants to venomous cone snails and ancient aspen trees! Discover what humans…
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14 min
Foraging for Wonder
Forager Tama Wong shares the fascinating discoveries she makes while searching for edible plants in the world around her! Hear how these surprising plant finds become delicious tre…
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13 min
Chasing the Northern Lights
Tom Kerss studies the aurora borealis—the glowing northern lights that ripple across the night sky in brilliant colors. Learn what causes this magical light show, how humans have t…
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14 min
My Fox Friend
Writer Catherine Raven tells the story of an unexpected friendship with a fox who lived in her backyard. Discover how getting to know her fox friend helped Catherine understand the…
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13 min
Sharing Plant Stories
Horticulturalist Rebecca McMackin explores how each plant has a story. Discover how choosing special plants can create spaces where people, wildlife, and all kinds of living things…
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13 min
Dogs with Jobs!
Historian Mike Loades tells us what it's like to meet amazing dogs whose ancestors were bred to do all kinds of important jobs, from pulling sleds to hunting gazelle. Discover what…
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18 min
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 the lost En…
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16 min
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 became a sc…
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16 min
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 shows us how…
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12 min
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 discover how p…
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13 min
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 their special…
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14 min
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 supervolc…
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15 min
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 his love fo…
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14 min
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 hounds, whose i…
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17 min
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 through our anim…
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15 min
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 remarkable tre…
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14 min
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 these shimm…
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17 min
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 animals can…
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14 min
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 them become o…
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14 min
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, nature, and p…