Podcasts by Cool Facts About Animals

Animal Defenses with OMSI from 2023-11-19T15:27

Here in Portland, Oregon, we're lucky to live so close to a world-class science museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which we all affectionately call OMSI. A few weeks ago, we got ...

Cheetahs Reboot from 2023-11-09T14:52

Way back in our first episode - over 5 years ago now! - Grady chose cheetah for our first episode. We've learned a lot more about cheetahs since then, and introduced two new podcasters - Jaguar ...

Scorpions from 2023-09-14T03:52

These little arachnids pack a mean sting. But how dangerous are they? What does a scorpion sting feel like? And how many times can Jaguar evolve in one episode? Learn all about scorpions in our ...

World of Jaguar Premiere! from 2023-08-28T20:18

Jaguar is starting his own podcast! Listen to the promo on this episode, and then listen to universe premiere of World of Jaguar wherever you find your podcasts. 

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Sea Otters from 2023-07-09T21:04

You’re in for an adorable treat on this sea otter episode of Cool Facts About Animals! Learn about their special fur, tool use, and an ancient lion-sized otter.

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Sheep, Cloning, and an Interview with Dr. Bill Ritchie from 2023-06-12T02:27

On this special episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we got to interview one of the scientists who changed the world! Dr. Bill Ritchie was one of the scientists behind the cloning of Dolly the S...

Rebroadcast: Dracomax on Dragons from 2023-05-31T14:13

We're almost done with our episode on sheeps, featuring a very special interview with a scientist who was involved with perhaps the most famous sheep of all. 

In the meantime, we hope you...

Four Truths and a Lie – Bug Edition from 2023-04-23T15:23

We had so much fun with our last four truths and a lie (ocean animals) that we decided to do it again! This episode features five unbelievable bugs. Four are real, one is fake....

All About Cooking: Dinosaurs from 2023-03-21T20:03

Every once in a while, Jaguar prevails and we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for an All About Cooking episode. This is one of those times.

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Rebroadcast: The Schmidt Sting Pain Index with Dr. Justin Schmidt from 2023-02-28T14:26

We've had some sickness in our house that has interfered with our podcast schedule. (Don't worry, we're all ok!) So this month we're reaching into our archives to replay an episode you may have ...

Axolotls - plus interview with Dr. S. Randal Voss from 2023-01-31T17:11

Axolotls are territorial, regenerative, and maybe hold the secret to eternal youth. Oh, and they're suuuuper cute. In this episode, we share 10 cool facts about axolotls, then we share our inter...

T-Rex v. Ankylosaurus from 2022-12-28T20:31

In this episode, one of the most fearsome predators of all time and a living tank go head-to-head. Yes, the T-Rex and the Ankylosaur battle! Before these two face off, ...

Domestic Cats from 2022-11-28T00:55

If you are a regular listener of our show, you know that we LOVE cats – we even have three! In this episode, we learn all about domestic cats – how smart they are,  how...

Jaguar's ABCs from 2022-11-28T00:54

In this bonus mini episode, Corduroy tries to teach Jaguar the ABCs... but it doesn't go quite according to plan. 

Rats! With Special Guest Professor Monica Green from 2022-10-25T00:20

In this episode, we dive into the world of rats. Sure, they can crawl up sewer pipes into your toilet and may have been at least partly responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of European...

Rats and Plague with Prof. Monica Green (extended cut) from 2022-10-24T23:55

In this episode, we include many of the facts from our interview with Professor Green that we couldn't fit in our Rat episode. We do go into some detail about the plague and its continued existe...

Interview with National Geographic Author Julie Beer from 2022-10-16T18:37

In this episode, we speak with National Geographic author about all sorts of cool animals facts. We talk about why pandas are black and white, why t-rexes have short arms, and some of her favori...

Rebroadcast - Mega Plastic Episode with Dr. Jenna Jambeck from 2022-10-13T13:15

Today we are rebroadcasting our mega plastic episode.

We’re replaying this episode now because we just found out that one of the people...

Jaguar and Corduroy and Jaguar Present: Laughtown Game Olympics from 2022-09-24T13:56:26

In this special episode, Jaguar and Teddy play some games. You'll never guess who wins! 

Thanks to our Patreon sponsors, Magdalena, Kellan, and George! If you'd like to be our Patreon spo...

Cool Facts About Animals Visits the Redwoods! from 2022-08-31T20:48:10

It was a long time coming, but we finally made it to the Redwoods! We got to learn all about this amazing habitat and see the forest in person, as well as meet with two...

Bonus: Interview with National Geographic Author and Wildlife Vet Dr. Gabby Wild from 2022-08-20T16:59:55

In this bonus episode, the Cool Facts About Animals Crew gets the chance to speak with National Geographic author and wildlife vet Dr. Gabby Wild. We speak about her ne...

Episode Swap! Newsy Pooloozi's Plastic Trees and Animal Poo from 2022-08-03T15:00:32

It’s an episode swap! Today we’re sharing an animal-themed newsy podcast from our Kids Listen pals Newsy Pooloozi! You’ll hear stories about animals, plastic trees, and...

Sled Dogs: Cool Facts About Animals and The Past and the Curious Mashup from 2022-07-31T20:06:44

In this special episode, Cool Facts About Animals and the Past and the Curious team up to learn all about sled dogs! We learn ten cool facts about sled dogs while also learning the history of tw...

Honeybees from 2022-06-30T22:18:52

In this episode, we learn all about honeybees! Learn about the waggle dance, how furry bees are, and other fun facts about these amazing and important pollinators.

Happy World Jaguar Day! from 2022-06-11T23:43:07

Not to be confused with International Jaguar Day, we celebrate World Jaguar Day with Jaguar, his best friend Lunch the spider monkey burrito, and the rest of the crew. 

Not a lot of learn...

VERSUS! Anaconda v. Salt Water Crocodile from 2022-05-16T01:57:05

Two kings of reptiles meet in our mock meetup ... anaconda versus crocodile (versus Jaguar). First, learn cool facts about the anaconda and salt water crocodile, and then let us know if you agre...

Arctic Animals with Dr. Maarten Loonen from 2022-04-10T22:32:29

During our research of the arctic fox, we discovered Dr. Maarten Loonen, a biologist who studies in the Arctic Circle. We learned so many cool things that we hadn't known about before, not just ...

Arctic Fox from 2022-03-28T02:15:51

Ready to learn about the pint-sized, fluffy-tailed arctic fox? Yes, the arctic fox is adorable. But it’s also tough. It's highly evolved to withstand the -50 degree temps of the arctic circle. W...

Introducing Mashups by Kids Listen from 2022-03-20T17:37:54

Hello listeners! We know you've heard us talk about Kids Listen before. Well, we're excited to announce that they're putting out a new podcast series called Mashups. And we're in the first episo...

Four Truths and a Lie from 2022-02-28T00:50:07

We’re very excited about this episode of Cool Facts About Animals. We’re breaking format to present “Four Truths and a Lie.” Four of these sea animals are real. One is not. Can you figure out wh...

Coyotes from 2022-01-28T15:19:17

In this episode, we learn about the trickster coyote. At the end of this episode, you’ll know their defense mechanisms, how dangerous they really are to humans, and what’s so cool about their no...

Vaquita from 2022-01-02T00:21:39

In this episode, we learn about one of the most endangered animals in the world, the vaquita. Vaquitas are the smallest existing porpoise and there are only about 10 o them left. We learn about ...

Vaquita: Bonus interview with Dr. Barbara Taylor from 2022-01-02T00:20:19

In this companion episode to our vaquita episode we speak with scientist Dr. Barbara Taylor. She tells us even more interesting facts about the vaquita than we could fit into our vaquita episode...

Vaquita: Bonus interview with Jonathan White from 2022-01-02T00:19:14

In this companion episode to our vaquita episode, we speak with conservationist Jonathan White. He tells us about his own vaquita spotting, how dangerous it is out there on the Gulf of Californi...

Jaguar Presents: All About Cooking (Vegetarian Version) from 2021-11-14T22:53:05

Unfortunately for Jaguar, the cassowary escaped. So this all about cooking is all vegetarian. 

Cassowary from 2021-11-08T00:55:58

You guessed it listeners! This episode is about the Australian flightless bird the cassowary. Learn about why this bird has been termed the world’s deadliest bird, what that horn thing is all ab...

Goblin Shark - Halloween Episode! from 2021-10-20T15:41:43

We’re featuring a creepy, Halloween-worthy animal in this bonus episode! The Goblin shark gets its name because it really does look like a goblin. Learn more about its impressive mouth gape, lig...

Bonus: One Word Story from 2021-10-12T12:53:53

It's taken a bit longer than we wanted to get our next episode out. We found this goofy recording on my phone from the summer and thought you might enjoy. See you soon with our next episode!

Piranha from 2021-09-12T18:48:55

Piranhas get a bad rap. They’re thought of as vicious, human killing machines. While piranhas do have some impressive teeth and an even more impressive bite force, they’re really not quite as da...

Rhinoceros Viper from 2021-08-29T20:58:16

On this episode, we learn all about the venomous (not poisonous) rhinoceros viper. Learn about its cool retractable fangs, the not one but TWO types of venom it has, and take a listen to Jaguar'...

Episode Swap! Newsy Jacuzzi from 2021-08-09T12:00

Hello listeners! We are doing an episode swap with Newsy Jacuzzi! We think you’ll love this podcast, another kid-grownup collaboration. They help find some of the coolest news stories from all a...

Ants and Other Bugs with Dr. Mark Moffett from 2021-08-05T12:42:45

Have you ever watched ants hurry busily along and wonder what they're doing? Dr. Moffett did, and decided to turn that interest into ants and other bugs into a career. In this episode, we learn ...

Animal Facts from Our Listeners from 2021-07-25T13:38:20

We asked, you answered! In this episode, we hear facts about sea slugs, lions, zombie caterpillars, wild horses, and lots more. And of course, Jaguar evolves to become even more powerful.

How Kids Can Stop Plastic Pollution from 2021-07-04T12:57:32

Our plastic episode is here! In this episode, we learn about how much plastic is in the ocean, why that’s a problem for animals, how it all got there, and, most importantly, how you can help. Listen

Jaguar Presents: All About Cooking Meow Meow from 2021-06-11T23:37:58

This is Jaguar meow meow! Learn how to cook endangered meat with just a flame thrower, trebuchet and elbow grease in this best ever episode! 

Hippo/Hippopotamus from 2021-06-06T14:54:20

In this episode we learn all about lake cow bacon, otherwise known as the hippopotamus! You’ll learn about poop-flinging, built-in sunscreen, mouth gape, how huge they are, and more.

Than...

Cicadas - Brood X from 2021-05-10T05:00:54

We at Cool Facts About Animals are pretty jealous of our east coast listeners who are about to get visited by TRILLIONS of cicadas! In this episode, we give you all the information you need to k...

Earth Day! Endangered and Comeback Animals from 2021-04-22T05:24:44

Happy Earth Day! In this special bonus episode, we each choose an endangered or extinct animal to learn about, then we choose an animal that’s making a rebound, and share an idea for how you can...

Herons from 2021-04-12T00:45:10

In this special double episode, we learn all about herons. First, we are joined by Patreon supporter and friend Meryl to learn all about the third biggest heron, the great blue heron. Then, the ...

Just for Fun: Jaguar&Corduroy Present Laughtown - The Trash Debacle from 2021-03-21T16:55:48

Jaguar wants to cover the world in trash. Can Corduroy stop him? 

(No animal facts in this one - this is just for fun!) 

Horseshoe Crabs from 2021-03-07T21:44:12

Horseshoe crabs have been around since before the age of dinosaurs! During the time, they've seen a lot of changes in the world. We talk about these living fossils, including why their blood is ...

Dragons with Mr. Eric and Dracomax of What If World from 2021-02-14T23:11:36

Dragons are one of the most amazing animals in the world - but it's hard to get the facts about them when they are so rare.

Luckily, we were able to speak with Mr. Eric of What If World a...

Toads, Alligators and Turtles with Gina Zwicky from 2021-01-29T14:24:08

We have a really cool special episode for you today.  In this one, we interview Gina Zwicky. Gina is a graduate student at the University of New Orleans, where she studies reptile immuno-evoluti...

Honey Badger from 2021-01-10T20:33:54

This is one tough animal. Smart, recklessly aggressive, equipped with tough skin, stink bombs and sharp claws - even lions run from the honey badger! 

We mentioned a bunch of things in th...

Sea Star Holiday Activity Video! from 2020-12-28T18:35

Learn more about sea stars (aka starfish) while playing along with the Cool Facts About Animals and At Your Level podcasts. During this activity-filled video, you'll learn how to draw the crown ...

Starfish aka Sea Star from 2020-12-24T01:39:46

Grady, Clara, Teddy and mom Ali sit down to talk about the starfish (or is it a sea star?).  You'll learn that this festive-shaped star can come with many, many more arms than you'd imagine, wha...

Gross Facts About Animals from 2020-12-13T22:05:55

In this episode, the crew shares a whole bunch of really, really gross animal facts. If you do not like being grossed out, DO NOT listen to this episode! Animals include a toad that gives birth ...

Opossum from 2020-11-26T04:36:12

In this episode, we get pretty confused talking about opossums v. possums - because they sound the same! We sort it out with the help of Jaguar's helpful poem. We also learn about why they play ...

Episode Swap: Nature Nerds from 2020-11-12T14:24:43

Hi Listeners! We are trying out something new this episode, and swapping an episode with our friend Laine at Nature Nerds, a podcast in the Kids Listen family. We’ve never done this before, but ...

Crows - Halloween Episode! from 2020-10-26T13:38:08

Do you think crows are scary? In this episode, we learn that crows are scary – scary smart! Did you know that crows can solve 8-step puzzles, make and use tools, recognize faces, hold a grudge a...

Peacocks (Peafowl) from 2020-10-05T03:02:34

On this episode, we talk all about peafowl! New fact for me, only the male peafowl is called a peacock. Who knew! We also give lots of info on the peacock's beautiful tail (or train), its flying...

Dragonflies with Dr. Jessica Ware from 2020-09-08T03:50:01

In this episode, we talk to dragonfly and damselfly expert Dr. Jessica Ware about what makes these insects so cool. And there's a lot! Like their eyes, the way they can do math even with their t...

"The Naughty Crew" Music Video from 2020-09-03T23:00:24

Big news, listeners! Jaguar and Corduroy have made their first music video. Now, I'm not sure about the message, but you know Jaguar. Check it out on YouTube, Listen

Pink River Dolphins from 2020-08-17T00:03:37

We're back! With an episode about the pink river dolphin/aka Amazon River Dolphin/ aka Boto. In this episode we learn about why they might be their unusual color, how they look different from ma...

Spider Monkeys, Part II: Interview with Dr. Michelle Rodrigues from 2020-07-30T16:17:23

On this second part to our spider monkey episodes, we have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michelle Rodrigues, who has Jaguar's dream job - getting up close and personal with spider monkeys. (...

Bonus: Corduroy's Origin Story from 2020-07-14T19:00

It's Corduroy turn to share his origin story! Learn about how he found his corduroys and how he got his name. It involves a very famous person - maybe you can figure out who! 

You also he...

Bonus: Jaguar's Origin Story from 2020-07-12T16:14:53

Did you ever wonder how Jaguar became Jaguar? In this bonus episode, Jaguar explains how he became the cat he is today. 

Don't forget to check out his enterprise, Amazon Inn Hub & Grub at...

Spider Monkeys from 2020-06-28T02:18:59

The day has finally come, listeners. Jaguar learns all about spider monkeys. Now, the question is - will he learn to love them so much that he won't eat them again? Listen to find out, as well a...

Elephants Pt. 2: Interview with Dr. Josh Plotnik from 2020-06-12T20:03:52

What animal is so big it takes to podcast episodes to cover it? The elephant! In this follow-up to our first elephant podcast, we interview Dr. Josh Plotnik, an elephant expert who studies socia...

Elephants (Part I) from 2020-05-26T02:08:28

We have been wanting to do elephants for SO long. Just recently, we got a slide show presentation from listener Emily that really inspired us to get moving on it!

In this episode, we chat...

Blue Tailed Day Geckos with Dr. Travis Hagey from 2020-05-15T02:50:16

Back at what seems like the dawn of time (i.e., two months ago when the kids were still at school),  Clara was working on a pollinator project for her second grade class.  Clara chose the blue-t...

Just for Fun: Jaguar and Corduroy Present Laugh Town from 2020-04-25T15:44:50

This one is just for fun, definitely no learning here. Join in Jaguar's adventures as he travels from Transylvania to Washington to the moon to try to track down that rascally Corduroy. 

Earth Day Episode! Cool Animal Facts! from 2020-04-22T07:00

In this special Earth Day episode, the CFAA gangs bring you lots of cool facts about a whole bunch of different animals, including the brown pelican, purple loosestrife beetle, honey badger, dun...

Kids Listen Activity Podcast: Extinct Animals! from 2020-04-20T07:00

Hey Listeners! Happy Earth Day Week! We are hoping to get out an Earth Episode this week, but in the meantime, we wanted to direct you to the Kids Listen Activity Podcast, where we are rebroadca...

Tardigrades/Water Bears from 2020-04-15T22:09:03

On this episode, we learn about a truly resilient animal, the tardigrade (aka the cutely-named moss piglet or water bear). 

This animal can survive anywhere from the moon to a volcano to ...

Rebroadcast: Unicorns (April Fools!) from 2020-04-01T10:00

In honor of one of our favorite holidays, we are rebroadcasting our April Fools Day episode from last year, starring Mr. Eric of What if World. It's our most popular episode of all time and we h...

Giant Clams with Dr. Dan Killam from 2020-03-28T22:06:26

On this episode, we take advantage of the amazing Skype a Scientist program and speak with Dr. Dan Killam, an expert on giant clams. 

We learned so much about giant clams - including how ...

Introducing the Kids Listen Activity Podcast! from 2020-03-18T12:57:10

Starting this week, Kids Listen member podcasts – like What If World, The Past and the Curious, The Good Words Podcast, Book Club for Kids, Little Bedtime Stories, Tumble Podcast, Timestorm, Be ...

How Kids Can Help Animals – Interview with Allyson Shaw of Nat Geo Kids from 2020-03-11T17:30:08

On this bonus episode of CFAA, we speak with Allyson Shaw, an editor and writer at National Geographic Kids.  In this interview we learn about “comeback critters,” animals that were struggling b...

Koalas from 2020-02-28T19:50:07

Hello listeners! On this episode we are learning all about Koalas (not bears).  We learn a number of really gross things that these animals do, despite being so cute, and some other cool facts -...

Bonus! Interview with Dr. Jim Sanderson: Andean Cat from 2020-02-03T22:36:09

We have another bonus episode in store for you today! We speak with Dr. Jim Sanderson, a conservationist and Program Manager of Wild Cat Conservation at the Global Wildlife Conservation. We want...

Bonus! Strange Animals from 2020-01-21T02:32:22

We were excited to receive a copy of “A Book of Rather Strange Animals” by Caleb Compton. Just like it sounds, the book is a collection of unusual, weird, wacky, and just plain cool animals.  In...

Colossal Squid from 2020-01-02T18:40:24

On this episode, we learn all about the colossal squid – an animal that no one has actually seen move around in the ocean.   In this episode you’ll learn about their predators, how they attack p...

Bonus: Jaguar and Corduroy Holiday Traditions from 2019-12-05T19:51:15

Learn more about Spider Monkey Burrito Creator Day and Green Overall Day(s) with Jaguar and Corduroy. Things get a little heated, but it ends up with everyone coming together with some holiday s...

Velociraptor - Dinosaur Terrorist of the Cretaceous! from 2019-12-01T19:25:48

On this episode, we go way back in time to learn about the velociraptor! If your knowledge about the velociraptor comes from the movie Jurassic Park (like Jaguar) then you’ll be surprised to kno...

Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula Halloween Special from 2019-10-31T00:30:36

You can’t get much spookier than this spider, the largest of all spiders.  It’s legs alone get be up to a foot long, and it’s so hairy and creepy and…. I need to stop. 

On this episode, y...

Orca/Killer Whale from 2019-10-19T23:00:21

In this episode, we talk about new discoveries about orcas (aka killer whales), learn more about how smart they are (learning words!), and Jaguar gets a little jealous.

We’ve got lots of ...

Bonus! Exquisite Creatures from 2019-10-05T16:16:09

The Cool Facts About Animals crew got the opportunity to head to Oregon’s science museum (OMSI) to check out the new exhibit, Exquisite Creatures, and interview the artist behind the exhibit, Ch...

Whale Shark from 2019-09-16T03:16:30

It's a whale! It's a shark! It's not a whale at all, it's the biggest fish in the sea! It's a whale shark! 

On this episode we get way too silly talking about filter feeding, the differen...

Bonus: Fill in the Blanks with Jaguar and Corduroy from 2019-09-01T17:43:22

Just for fun this long weekend, we're doing filling in the blank word games with Jaguar and Corduroy! We'll be back with more cool animal facts in a week or so - stay tuned!

Thanks so muc...

Sea Pigs from 2019-08-27T04:22:16

Another special summer episode, this time featuring Tristan and Quinn.  Besides being Sea Pig experts, they are also cousins to Grady, Clara, and Teddy. 

We learn lots of cool facts about...

Tarantula Hawk Wasps with Dr. Justin Schmidt from 2019-08-04T23:45:12

A long, long time ago we got a request from James—who was 5 at the time—to do an episode about tarantula hawk wasps. When we started researching the insect, we kept coming across the name Dr. Ju...

Bonus! Luna Moth from 2019-07-18T01:47:36

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon, we are celebrating a moon-themed animal--the Luna Moth! Learn about its fierce defense tactics as a caterpillar, the one important th...

Versus! Oregon Birds of Prey v. Songbirds from 2019-07-04T13:06:39

On this episode, we travel all the way to… Grady’s elementary school to do a “versus” episode. This past school year, Grady’s third-grade class did a unit on Oregon bird, where each kid in the c...

Bald Eagle (Bonus 4th of July episode!) from 2019-07-04T12:42:57

This episode was originally part of the Kids Listen sampler, which you can also find on our feed. But to celebrate the 4th, we are bringing you 5 minutes packed with facts about the United State...

Golden Poison Dart Frog from 2019-06-23T18:39:25

Happy Summer! On this episode, we are talking about a sunny-colored frog, which happens to be one of the most toxic animals in the world – the golden poison dart frog.  We discuss the difference...

Our listeners speak! from 2019-05-31T04:05:22

It’s our first ever listener episode! We learn from you listeners lots of cool facts about animals, including king cobras, goats, sand cats, and more—plus answer some questions about frogs and h...

Bald Eagle + Summer Sampler (Kids Listen Bonus!) from 2019-05-22T19:12:05

Cool Facts About Animals has teamed up with a bunch of other kids’ podcasts to bring you an hour of high-quality kids audio programming – just in time for the long weekend, or to listen to throu...

Green Bomber Worms from 2019-05-12T16:22:16

The bomber worm was only discovered about 10 years ago, but it’s not rare. This deep, deep underwater creature has one of the coolest defense mechanisms we've seen yet: releasing bioluminescent ...

Extinct Animals - Special Earth Day episode from 2019-04-21T21:03:31

Happy Earth Day, listeners! On this special episode we talk about four cool animals that have been impacted by humans and climate change: the dodo bird, Tasmanian tiger, white lemuroid ...

Thorny Devil from 2019-04-17T22:26:09

It’s Teddy’s favorite animal, the Thorny Devil! Join us as we learn all about this six-inch mountain dragon. It’s got more defense mechanisms than any other animal we’ve studied (including a fak...

Unicorns from 2019-04-01T02:26:28

We looked high and low for the information we needed to research our episode on unicorns. But try as we might, we could not find even basic facts like what unicorns eat, what the horn is for, an...

Little Blue Penguin from 2019-03-28T03:47:45

Clara’s class has spoken! This week’s episode is all about the Little Blue Penguin (aka Fairy Penguin). This adorable little dude weighs in at just about two pounds, and stands only about a foot...

And the winner is.... from 2019-03-15T14:50:50

Last week, CFAA went on the road to Clara's 1st grade classroom. Her class has been studying penguins for the past month -- and wow, did they know a lot about them! We asked the students to brea...

Interview with a Jaguar (Bonus) from 2019-03-02T03:42:28

Ever wonder what makes Jaguar... well Jaguar? We dive deep into the mind behind the feline in this interview. We cover favorite foods, vacation spots, Thanksgiving carols (what?) and more in thi...

Squirrels from 2019-02-27T18:27:07

In this episode, we speak to squirrel expert Amanda Robin, a PhD student at UCLA. She taught us about the fascinating world of squirrels, including how they decide to store or eat their nuts, wh...

Duck-Billed Platypus from 2019-02-09T23:34:56

It's our most requested episode ever AND our most-answered riddle ever!  You guessed it - it's the platypus. 

This is one seriously cool animals you guys. I mean, how many venomous, egg-l...

Blue-Ringed Octopus from 2019-01-27T23:41:35

On this episode we are exploring the deadly but adorable blue-ringed octopus. This little guy is only the size of a golf ball, but has enough venom to kill 26 grown men in its saliva. We talk ab...

Porcupines from 2019-01-12T17:24:56

It's our one-year anniversary! We are celebrating with an episode about... porcupines! Okay, it has nothing to do with our anniversary, but still... porcupines! 

For this episode, we had ...

Gray Whales with Oregon State Parks Ranger Luke Parsons from 2019-01-01T01:59:06

Ahoy, CFA listeners! We took a road trip to the Oregon Coast to meet with Luke Parsons, an interpretive ranger with Oregon State Parks and see the great gray whale migration.  Over 20,000 of the...

Bonus! Interview with Oregon Zoo Expert Travis Koons About Condors! from 2018-12-16T00:15:08

How cool would it be to get a chance to bring a species back from the brink of extinction? Travis Koons of the Oregon Zoo tells us all about it in this bonus interview episode. 

We...

California Condors from 2018-12-16T00:12:10

This bird isn't cool just because its wingspan rivals the length of a grizzly bar on its hind paws. Nope, this bird battled its way back from the brink of extinction - just 22 in the wild to now...

Blue Whale Expert Bruce Mate from 2018-12-04T23:44:23

We were so honored to get a chance to Skype with Dr. Bruce Mate of Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute. He is the expert on marine mammals, including blue whales. We learn...

Blue whales from 2018-12-04T23:41:11

This episode is part of a double episode. Be sure to check out our interview with Dr. Bruce Mate of Oregon State University's Marine Mammal Institute too! 

In this episode, we di...

Turkey from 2018-11-20T02:54:42

Want to impress the adults at the Thanksgiving table with lots of cool facts and jokes about turkeys? You're in luck! We cover 12-ish terrific facts about turkeys in this episode (we lose count ...

Orca versus Great White Shark from 2018-11-13T05:24:39

We're doing a bonus episode as we wait for an exciting special guest to return from Russia to talk to us about blue whales.

Jaguar and Grady deliver a spooky mystery about underwater gian...

Vampire Bats from 2018-10-23T04:37:54

It's our first Halloween episode! To celebrate this spooky holiday, we are bringing you a rather creepy animal - the vampire bat. Because the mom on this show does not much like vampire bats, th...

Lemurs from 2018-10-14T22:01:12

We tackle two listener requests in this episode - the ring tailed lemur and the aye aye, another type of lemur. Some of the coolest things we talk about in this episode are stink fights (yes, th...

Bonus! 20 Cool Facts About Animals from 2018-09-30T17:13:57

Happy International Podcasting Day! We're celebrating with this bonus episode, where we share 20 super cool facts about animals. You'll learn what big animal is born only the size of a jellybean...

Giraffe from 2018-09-24T02:57:52

Have you ever wondered why a giraffe has those spots? Or why its tongue is purple? Or why it has such a long neck - or hey, how blood gets all the way up to its head? We answer all these questio...

Mountain Lion from 2018-09-07T03:06:55

It's a mountain lion! It's a puma! It's a cougar! No... it's all of them! (But not you, jaguar.) Learn more about this large cat on this silly episode of Cool Facts About Animals. We talk about ...

Gorilla from 2018-08-21T14:05:04

Gorillas get a pretty bad rap in movies and tv shows. They’re usually shown as being aggressive, violent, and not very intelligent. In fact, gorillas are super smart, communicative, peace-loving...

What Can Kids Do To Protect Animals? from 2018-08-07T15:43:03

In this episode, we are so incredibly thrilled to bring you our interview with our local congressperson, Rep. Earl Blumenauer. We talk about salmon, polar bears, sharks, and the adorable panda. ...

Salmon from 2018-08-07T04:16:45

Wow, what a packed episode! In this one, you'll learn about spawning, what baby fish are called (hint: not hamburgers), how many miles they can travel, how big they get, and more interesting fac...

Sloth from 2018-07-30T00:12:46

This episode comes to you from our camping trip at Fort Stevens at the very top of Oregon. Sloths have a bad reputation for being lazy, but they really aren't. They evolved to be as slow as they...

Barn Owl from 2018-07-15T23:11:24

In our goofiest episode to date, the CFAA crew talks about the barn owl aka ghost owl aka demon owl aka you get the point owl. We talk about how it hunts so well in the dark, what it absolutely ...

BONUS! More Mosquito Madness! from 2018-07-03T04:13:50

In this bonus episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we interview Kathryn Olivarius, a professor of history at Stanford University who studies the spread of diseases through mosquitoes, particular...

Mosquitoes from 2018-06-28T19:07:53

On this episode, we bring you all sorts of cool facts about the deadliest animal on earth- the mosquito. We will be talking about how they spit on you, pee on you, and just generally make you it...

Lion from 2018-06-12T03:38:20

On this episode, we tackle a listener request from Grace. The lion has a roar that can be heard for miles, a mane that gives clues to their age, and - most importantly to jaguar - jaguar and lio...

Mantis Shrimp from 2018-06-01T04:30:21

Wow, this is one cool animal - although it has had over 400 million years to evolve to its level of coolness. It has the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom, packs a punch as fierce as a bul...

Bonus Episode: Schools of Fish from 2018-05-21T23:45:28

We are bringing you this bonus episode as part of the #kidslistensweeps for #schoolsalmostout! In keeping with the school theme, we are talking about schools of fish. You'll learn about the diff...

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake from 2018-05-18T18:26:59

On this episode, we learn about a beautiful, venomous creature that lives in the southern United States. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake can do some cool things, like portion out the amount ...

Raccoon from 2018-05-05T01:17:08

On this episode, we’re taking a listener request from Charlie, all the way out in Australia! The creature he chose doesn’t actually live in Australia, but we’ve had a lot of experience with it h...

North American Bullfrog from 2018-04-27T04:47

Did you know that the North American Bullfrog gets its name because its call sounds a lot like a cow? We put your ears to the test with an audio challenge. You'll also learn about frog toes, fro...

Special Earth Day Animal Episode! from 2018-04-21T01:13:20

Earth Day is April 22! You may not know this, but all of us *love* the earth. It’s where all the animals we love live! In this episode we talk about five different animals (polar bear, Adelie pe...

Red Fox from 2018-04-12T00:48:56

The fox is the most widespread and abundant wild carnivore in the world. On this episode, we’re talking about the red fox, which is like a compass in some important ways. It can also pounce high...

The Rhino and Its Horn from 2018-04-03T00:10:42

On this episode we are taking about the five species of rhinos, how some are on the brink of extinction, and why. We also talk about poop, because that's what we do best. 

Thanks so much ...

Bearded Dragon from 2018-03-26T02:28:25

So many cool facts about this animal. It can change color for multiple reasons, and on multiple parts of its body, it can change sex based on chromosomes and how hot it is outside, and it makes ...

Bengal Tiger from 2018-03-20T00:33:48

There aren't many tigers left in the world, but most of the ones that remain are Bengals. This beautiful striped animal is a ferocious hunter, excellent camouflager, and tricked by something as ...

Inland Taipan from 2018-03-17T00:42:59

It's the most venomous snake in the world, but not the most deadly! This reclusive snake can deliver a punch of poison powerful enough to kill 100 men and a quarter of a million mice! Wow! Learn...

Moose from 2018-03-10T03:06:28

This episode we are talking about the elusive moose. (Thanks Aunt Martha for the suggestion!) In this episode we learn surprising facts about how often the moose attacks, when the moose is in pr...

Narwhal from 2018-03-06T00:42:42

On this episode, we learn about the unicorn of the sea - also known as the narwhal. The narwhal is probably most known for its distinctive tusk, or tooth, that spirals out from its mouth. That t...

Flying Fish from 2018-03-03T03:10:27

The flying fish. It's a fish that flies! A fish. That. Files. How cool is that? It's so cool that at least one country has worked its entire calendar around it. Check out the episode to find out...

Jaguar from 2018-02-27T00:16:16

We get a little silly this episode talking about Jaguar's favorite animal, the jaguar. You'll learn how to spot (no put intended) the differences between a jaguar and a leopard, whether a black ...

Snowy Owl from 2018-02-23T00:26:17

With it's massive wingspan, beautiful white feathers, and eerie yellow eyes, the snowy owl is a beauty. It's also the star of one of our favorite books, The Christmas Hat. 

In this episod...

Zebra from 2018-02-20T01:42:21

Is the zebra black with white stripes, or white with black stripes? What would you call a zebra crossed with a cow? How long does it take before a baby zebra can run? We'll answer all these ques...

Red Panda from 2018-02-17T01:37:27

The red panda has adapted in lots of cool ways to cool temperatures. It is also an expert at hanging out in trees, eats a massive amount of food, and puzzled scientists for centuries. Hear more ...

Brown Bear from 2018-02-11T20:46:05

It's Corduroy's lucky day! Today we are learning all about the massive brown bear. This is a special episode because we actually get to talk to someone (Grandpa!) who has seen a few brown bears ...

Frogfish from 2018-02-09T01:51:13

The frogfish is a genius at camouflaging. In fact, it's one of the world's best aggressive mimickers. It also uses a trick we've seen before... see if you can guess what! Be sure to listen to th...

Snow Leopard from 2018-02-07T01:00:48

On this episode, we talk about the snow leopard, thanks to a suggestion from the Peace Out podcast. The snow leopard is a beautiful, solitary animal that has learned a lot of ways to adapt to th...

Naked Mole Rat from 2018-02-05T00:12:17

What animal never ages, might have the cure to cancer, and acts like an ant despite being a mammal? The naked mole rat! This is one of the coolest animals we've done so far. Check it out! And join ...

Blue Sharks from 2018-02-03T01:24:09

The blue shark is built like a super skinny airplane, can have an amazing amount of babies at a time, and has booger-like stuff in its pores. What's not cool about that? Thanks to Sawyer for this l...

African Wild Dog from 2018-02-01T01:16:44

On this episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we get to our next listener request: the African Wild Dog (thanks Ingram!). These dogs are so neat - they are very social, they vote by doing something ...

Beaver from 2018-01-29T23:00:42

On this episode of Cool Facts About Animals, the kids and I share lots of cool information about the beaver. Just a few of the things we learned--they have a "mud room" in their "lodge," along with...

Pangolin from 2018-01-28T16:52:29

The pangolin might just be the cutest animal you've never heard of. Some of the many cool things about this animal: its tongue can be as long as a house cat; it can roll itself into a ball so pr...

Tokay Gecko from 2018-01-26T00:53:59

Even if you aren't a big reptile fan, you should check out this episode on tokay geckos. Besides being adorable, they can also lick their eyelids, climb vertically up walls, eat their dead skin, wa...

Sea Animals that Glow in the Dark from 2018-01-23T00:20:57

We are breaking our usual format today to talk about a whole bunch of animals that all have something in common: bioluminescence. Bioluminescence, besides being very hard to spell, is also very ...

Mako Sharks from 2018-01-20T23:08:19

On this episode, we dive deep into the world of Mako sharks, thanks to a request from our listener friend Finn. These speedy, toothy animals are not only creepy looking, but also super cool. Unl...

Praying Mantis from 2018-01-19T00:01:46

This week we tackle our first listener request - the praying mantis. Other than, oh I don't know, EATING BIRDS, there are a lot of cool things about this insect. Check out the episode, and if yo...

Golden Snub - Nosed Monkeys from 2018-01-17T16:41:05

In this episode, Grady and Clara share some information about the silver long-nosed giraffe. No wait--golden snub-nosed monkey. These primates live in cold weather, snuggle at night, and are sup...

Assassin Bugs from 2018-01-15T23:20:54

In this episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we are talking about the seriously creepy assassin bug. You won't believe how they kill their prey - or what they eat for breakfast! Subscribe to our...

UPDATED Burrowing Owls from 2018-01-14T20:59:32

In this episode, Grady, Clara and Theo talk about burrowing owls. Burrowing owls have lots of cool things about them, but one of the coolest has to do with poop! This episode contains a correcti...

Galapagos Tortoise from 2018-01-13T00:30:49

This is the second episode of our kid-made podcast "Cool Facts About Animals." This week, we will be discussing the Galapagos Tortoise - a very slow, very heavy, very cool animal. Email us at co...

Cheetah from 2018-01-12T00:38:26

Animal-lover Grady, age 7, is joined by his 5-year-old sister Clara, 3-year-old brother Theo, and cough cough year-old mother Ali to discuss cool things about animals. A different animal will be...