On Wildlife
Episodes
Hummingbirds
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alex is going to take a look at a special group of birds that are found in Alaska and all the way down to South America. With a lightning f...
Mantis Shrimp
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Alex is discussing an animal that’s relatively small, but has one of the most powerful punches in the animal kingdom. Their punch i...
Bats with Angela Stull
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s spooooky season, so Alex is talking about one of the most quintessential Halloween animals. Many people are afraid of them, but Alex is here to...
Moles
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alex is going to be talking about an animal that lives among us, but we rarely ever see. They have extreme adaptations that help them survi...
Dragonflies
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Water-dipper, snake doctor, adderbold, and darning needle. What do all of these words have in common? They’re all different species names of the ani...
Hippos
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re going to learn about an animal that is largely considered one of the most dangerous animals on the planet. They have massive ...
Poison Dart Frogs
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Alex is talking about a tiny animal that is feared by many. Their bright colors may be inviting, but they’re actually a wa...
Chimpanzees
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s animal is known for its extreme intelligence. This episode may hit close to home because these animals are very closely related to us. H...
Anacondas
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The animal that we’re talking about today is the largest snake in the world and it has a reputation that goes along with this fact. They haven’t b...
Beluga Whales with Suzanne Steinert
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking about an ocean animal that has some extremely unique adaptations. A lot of people love these animals, partly because it alw...
Scorpions
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about an animal that is small, but could be deadly. You may be creeped out by them, but by the end of this episode, y...
Sea Turtles with Joanie Steinhaus
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The animal that we’re talking about on this episode may be one of the most beloved creatures on the planet, but their populations are dwindling. Bec...
Hammerhead Sharks with Vital Heim
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Alex is talking about an animal that might have one of the weirdest head shapes in the animal kingdom. Alex got to sit down with expert ...
Predatory Cave Shrimp with Nuno Simoes
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The animal that you will learn about in this episode lives in a place that you wouldn’t even think life could exist. Alex doesn't know much abo...
Iguanas
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The animal that Alex is talking about in this episode is a large reptile that likes the warm weather. In fact, they are the largest lizards in North, ...
Manta Rays with Simon Hillbourne
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re sticking with our ocean theme from last week and heading back into the sea for this episode. The animal were discussing is objectively one of ...
Corals
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex is talking about an animal that you might not have even known is an animal. They come in extremely bright colors, they’re the ...
Flamingos
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's animal is known for its bright pink color. But, there are so many other amazing things about these animals that Alex is going to teac...
Seahorses with David Harasti
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex is heading underwater to talk about some of the most unique animals on the planet. Thankfully, he got to learn from Dr. David Ha...
Bees
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s animal has a love-hate relationship with people. Without them, our environment as we know it would probably collapse, but at the same...
Zebras
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many organisms in the animal kingdom have stripes, but the animal that I’m going to be talking about today might have some of the most recognizable ...
Gray Wolves with Collette Adkins
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Alex is discussing the recent legislation passed in Idaho that allows hunters to kill around 90% of wolves in that state. He got to chat...
Pool Frogs with Ben King
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re learning about a species of frog that you've probably never heard of before unless you live in the UK. Alex got to talk to Ben...
Earthworms
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we're talking about an animal that is oftentimes overlooked, but plays an important role in our ecosystem. If you like dirt, you...
Albatrosses
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we’re talking about one of the most majestic and mystical birds in the world. They have some of the largest wingspans of any bird and ...
On Paleontology: Coprolites with Karen Chin
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, we’re dealing with topics in paleontology. Alex sits down with Dr. Karen Chin, Professor and Curator of Paleontology at the University o...
On Paleontology: Prehistoric Arthropods with Paul Selden
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re changing things up, because we're going to talk about animals that haven’t been around for millions of years. You’ll hear ...
Jellyfish
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s animal is extremely unique, and one of the oldest animals on earth. They don’t have the best reputation because of their dangerous ...
Woodpeckers
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Alex teaches you all about an animal that you may have never seen up close, but definitely heard. So, grab some binoculars, because w...
Tigers
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Alex is going to give whole lot of cool information on an animal that is very familiar. It’s crucial to talk about these animals be...
Special Episode: National Wildlife Week with David Mizejewski
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have an extra special episode because it’s National Wildlife Week, and you’re going to hear about three different animals. In this e...
Mud Turtles with Dillon Jones
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex gets to interview Dillon Jones, also known as Dillon the Biologist, who has conducted field research on this episode’s animal....
Praying Mantises
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alex talks about an amazing creature that many of us have seen in the wild before, but don’t know much about. So, you might want to put o...
Pelicans with Yaritza Acosta
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Alex sits down with Yaritza Acosta, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager at the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. She’s been rehabilitating a...
Piranhas
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alex is heading into the water to uncover an animal that's been labeled as vicious, ruthless, and dangerous. So, grab your fishing pol...
Dogs with Wendi Re
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 25th episode of On Wildlife! To celebrate this milestone, Alex is going to hit a little closer to home. In this episode, Alex is joined ...
Rhinos with Emma Pereira
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rhinos are some of the most threatened species on Earth. Have you ever wondered what they eat? Or how they communicate with each other? In this episod...
Rattlesnakes with Tony Daly-Crews
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do rattlesnakes catch their prey? And what is their tail made out of? Alex is joined by Tony Daly-Crews, Executive Director at The Rattlesnake Con...
Lobsters
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can lobsters really live forever? Do they mate for life? In this episode, Alex explains these common conceptions about these clawed creatures. Grab ...
Groundhogs
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Groundhog Day, Alex sits down to teach you all the facts on these large rodents. Punxsutawney Phil isn’t the only groundhog worth talkin...
Armadillos with Jim Loughry
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Armadillos have that hard outer shell? Where do they dig their burrows? In this episode, Alex is joined by Dr. Jim Loughry, Professor of Biolog...
Penguins
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's winter, so this week Alex is talking about animals that are known for living in one of the coldest ecosystems on Earth. Grab a warm jacket b...
Pangolins with Huyen Nguyen
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is a pangolin? What is causing them to be endangered? This week, Alex sits down with Huyen Nguyen, Researcher for Save Vietnam’s Wildlife, who ...
Lemon Sharks with Félicie Dhellemmes
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where did the lemon shark get its name? Do they have their own personalities? Grab your scuba gear, because this week, Alex sits down with Félicie Dh...
New Year's Resolutions for 2021
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! For this episode, Alex is shaking things up and giving you 11 new year's resolutions to promote animal conservation for 2021. Che...
Holiday Special: Reindeer
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are reindeer actually real? In this episode, Alex teaches you that there's a lot more to reindeer than what you've heard in stories. Grab a ...
Fennec Foxes
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is a fennec fox? Why are their ears so big? Get your shovels ready because this week, Alex is heading underground into the deserts of Africa to t...
Butterflies
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does a caterpillar transform into a magnificent butterfly? How do they utilize their patterns for survival? Join Alex to learn about insects with ...
Koalas with Deborah Tabart
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many hours do koalas sleep in a day? What's their relationship like with each other? In this episode, Alex sits down Deborah Tabart from The ...
Thanksgiving Special: Turkeys
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! 🦃 We're getting into the Thanksgiving spirit, so you can probably already guess what this episode is about. Keep ...
Salamanders with Mark Mandica
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a salamander different from a lizard? Why do they have such cool coloration? In this episode, Alex is joined by Mark Mandica from The Amphi...
Sloths with Sam Trull
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are sloths good swimmers? Do they make good parents? In this episode, Alex sits down with Sam Trull from The Sloth Institute to answer all of your que...
Halloween Special: Tarantulas
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Halloween, so things are getting a little creepy. 🎃Don’t blame us if your skin starts to crawl. In this Halloween special, Alex discusses ...
Otters
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Otters are known as one of the cutest animals, but are also extremely intelligent. In this episode, Alex teaches you all about these social creatures ...
Owls with Chris Soucy
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what makes owls good hunters in the dark? In this episode, Alex is joined by Chris Soucy from The Raptor Trust to discuss every...
Great White Sharks with Kristen Kibblehouse
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a fear of sharks because of what you've seen on TV and in movies? In this episode, Alex sits down with expert Kristen Kibblehouse fro...
Ants
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You may think of ants as pests, but have you ever thought about their importance to the environment? During this episode, Alex might make you think tw...
Snapping Turtles
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how snapping turtles are able to survive during the cold winter months? Or if they grow out of their shells throughout their li...
Elephants
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much does an elephant actually weigh? How do they survive in the heat of the Savanna? If you want to know the answers to these questions and more,...
Killer Whales (Orcas)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let us take you on a journey into the lives of the ocean's top predator: orcas aka killer whales. How do they sleep? What do they eat? Is it wron...
Welcome to On Wildlife
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Wildlife takes you on a journey into the shocking world of animals. Your host, Alex Re is here to teach you everything you've ever wanted to k...