The Natural History Cupboard Podcast
Episodes
A king amongst snakes
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet a King amongst snakes the king cobra.we learn what it takes to be such a regal reptile. In the news their is talk or Wildcats being ...
A beagle that changed the world
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look at the life of another natural history icon Charles Darwin. We examine what made him go from a rather rubbish student of medicine to...
A smelly bear cat
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week meet the large hairy member of the civet family who smells like popcorn the binturong. In the news we count up the number and importance of ...
A superhero of the swamp
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a trip into the swamps of America to meet one of its most important and iconic reptiles, the alligator. In the news we look at red d...
A really early bird
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we deep dive into the world of arguably one of the in most important dinosaur fossil finds ever, the archaeopteryx. In the news this week th...
A prehistoric prosimian
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week head to prehistoric Madagascar to meet the largest lemur ever to exist archioindris. In the news we have the on going saga of nanotyrannus. ...
A pandaemonium of an episode
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we head to the bamboo forests to meet one of the most iconic and endangered bear species ,the panda. We also have news of how public pressur...
New year’s special ( A Fossil foray)
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week for our final episode of the year as for a bit of a change we go mobile and head to the beach to find some fossils. Join us as things don’...
A very Christmassy episode (2023)
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas cupboard dwellers! To celebrate the holidays we bring you three neatly wrapped creature features. So settle yourself down an...
A mountain ghost
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we head into the Himalayas to meet the ghost of the mountains the Snow leopard. Then in the news a new giant pliosaur is revealed...
An Interview that found a way
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we talk to Andrew Pask, Melbourne University professor and head of the Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration and Research Lab ...
A bird not a fruit
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet the iconic New Zealand bird the kiwi. In the news we talk about sleeping dinosaurs and just how bird like they are. All this and mor...
A painted pup
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a safari to meet one of Africas most iconic canids the African painted dog. We then have news about a giant fossil vulture from Aust...
A whopper of a wombat
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet the largest marsupial that’s ever existed the Diprotodon. In this weeks news the Pūteketeke wins bird of the century with a littl...
A microscopic marvel
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we shrink down to meet the tardigrade. A creature that is so tough it can survive in space. In the news Gareth tells us about how a new pang...
A striped anteater
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week to celebrate world numbat day join us as we discuss one of Australia’s rarest and also cutest mammals. In the news Aaron tells us why we s...
A heck of a cow
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go on a trip through time and space to meet the ancestor to all modern cows, the aurochs. We also meet its dark doppelgänger, the heck c...
A spooky species special 2023
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit around the campfire for our Hallowe'en Special 2023. We have terrifying tales of satanic birds zombifying fungus’s and devils that ...
A magnificent marsupial
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take to the trees of southern Australia as meet the koala. A marsupial known to all. Gareth then has news that humans are scarier than li...
A fine fern indeed
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week take a wander into the real fern gully to meet the Tasmanian tree fern a truly ancient giant of the bush. Aaron has news of teams helping to...
A perfectly preserved plesiosaur
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week take a dip in ancient Jurassic seas to come face to face with the Plesiosaur or is it Nessie. Gareth brings us news of a new spider fossil f...
An original sabre tooth
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we travel back to the Permian period to meet the original sabre tooth inostrancivia. Aaron then brings us news of on going palm oil issues a...
A Surface Sailing Symbiote
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the cupboard float along to meet the Portuguese man o war. A creature that’s more than it seems. In the news we look at how for the fir...
A rare ratite
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the cupboard we ask the question Just how deadly is the Cassowary. In the news we look at the alarming issues effecting animals at both o...
A king of the river
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week come sit by the river and try spot the orange and blue blur that is the Kingfisher. In the news Gareth tells us about a new giant eagle that...
A wilder interview
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Katie Wilkinson from the Devon Wildlife Trust. She gives us a rundown of all the different ways the Wilder Community’s Te...
A six foot turkey
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week say hello to the dinosaur that is one of the most famous prehistoric predators of the Cretaceous, Velociraptor! We look at this fascinating ...
A deadly knife tooth
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we travel back in time and to the plains of North America to meet one of the deadliest cats to have ever existed Smilodon . In the news we a...
A household dragon
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we head into the outback to meet a reptile that is globally renowned the bearded dragon. In the news we talk about a tragic shark attack in ...
A desert dwelling rodent
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we journey to the desert to meet a small skilled survivor the Jerboa. Gareth brings us news of an Amazing fossil of a dinosaur fighting a ma...
An interview written in time
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Lindsey Kinsella, author of the Lazarus taxa, to the cupboard to talk time travel, dinosaurs and imaginary Dimetrodons! All this ...
A cunning canid
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Drew's last episode (for now) and, in the news, we talk about orcas and yachts. Then for our feature, Drew takes us on an emotional j...
A world dominating dicynodont
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the annoying news that TV gardeners Monty Don and Alan Titchmarsh are calling wildlife gardening “puritanical nonsense”. Then tr...
An Interview to End Extinction
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Tahnee Barnes, founder of End Extinction International in to the cupboard. We discuss climate change; environmental politics; wom...
A crazy chimera
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of how cloning could help save endangered species. Then journey back in time to meet the horse relative that walked like a gori...
A three horned face
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk how peas could help save the planet and then we time travel back to the Cretaceous to meet probably one of the most famous dinosaurs...
A cat of many names
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have shocking news of a Illness that is killing sea urchins in the Mediterranean. Then we meet the puma a cat with so many names it’s a...
A rare red rodent
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of how you can win an award for your eco gardening skills. There’s been new feeding styles discovered from a controversial fo...
A super sized siren
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear from British politicians that’s it’s ok to swim in sewage. Aaron then has news of the importance of Caribou to the ecosystems of...
A wild interview
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome the amazing Derek Gow, from Rewilding Combeshead, into the cupboard to talk all things rewilding as well as the importance of bea...
A household bird
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Natural History Cupboard Podcast we have news of Wonderful Welsh fossils that have been discovered. German wolves look to be under th...
A Micro Thief
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Natural History Cupboard Podcast we have great news of successful Partula snails releases . Scottish lynx take another step closer to...
A extreme extinct earwig
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Natural History Cupboard we talk about newly discovered Sea grass beds right of the Cornish coast. Aaron has the run down on the anno...
A coastal curiosity
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Drew has news of the best daddy of all hellbenders and Gareth talks maniraptorian dinosaur teeth. Then take a dip into the sea with Aaron to...
A king of the Australian sky
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about a newly protected peregrine falcon nest. Drew gives us a review of the controversial Wild isles sixth episode. Then head to Au...
A not so foreign frog
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk T-rex lips, the newest paleo controversy. As well as that we have new sabre tooth cat finds from the USA. Then we meet the European ...
A lethal leaf lounger
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of beavers returning to London for the first time in 400 years and a mysterious Amazonian canid becomes less mysterious. Then h...
A fishy lizard
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the cupboard we hear about the death of Rambo the fox and how this helps Australian wildlife. We also talk spinosaurus brains. Then dive ...
A persistent philanthropic plant
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news about a new species of Pokémon-inspired cockroach and Aaron fills us in about how the government is making bad decisions for t...
A hoofed carnivore
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a new paper that changes what we thought Dunkleosteus looked like, as well as ancient and medieval literature knowing more about wha...
A pioneer of palaeontology
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's International Women's Day this week and to celebrate, our regular creature feature is taking a break so we may look at a real pioneer of palaeont...
A superior sail
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer the question can snakes hear you scream, as well as a new Yorkshire therapod footprint. Then meet the sailed stem mammal often sol...
A scaly superstar species special
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is entirely devoted to the obscure scaly mammal, the pangolin, in celebration of Pangolin Day on the 18th of February. We cover what pangoli...
A giant of the creek
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of a London woodland being protected by people power and can your fish and chip order make a difference to shark populations? T...
An original carnivore
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have double palaeo news with a new pterosaur from Germany and a very well preserved nodosaur. Then we scurry up into the trees to meet th...
A blue giant
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of giant alien toads roaming the north of Australia, and a very naughty duck on the loose in Lancashire. We then go in search o...
A fearless giant
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of the UK banning single-use plastics and the amazing evolutionary gains of a group of tiger snakes. Then meet the animal that ...
100th episode trailer
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here... the 100th episode! Join us 8pm Sunday the 15th of Jan for our first Cupboard livestream. Stay tuned to our social media for a l...
A venerable giant
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for our first episode of 2023. To kick things off we have news of Tasmanian devils being mistaken for cuddly toys and RSPCAs weirdest resc...
A quiz to end the year on (2022)
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our last episode of the year and to round it off, we're excited to have another quiz for you (and us)! Once again, Jess is back to quiz us on sev...
A very Christmassy episode (2022)
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas cupboard dwellers! To celebrate the holidays we bring you three neatly wrapped creature features. So settle yourself down an...
A bird more than its name
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gareth (the Professor) has disappeared (!), Aaron is on holiday, and Drew is left to keep this show on the road. Coming to his assistance is...
A somewhat specialised fish
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear the interesting tale of a man who fell into the sea and maybe swam with sharks, then see how Dartmoor is proving to be a stronghold ...
A true tarantula
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week there's news of Scottish wild cats being released in Devon and a wildlife park has an issue with some swearing parrots. Then follow Aaron do...
A bird imprisoned in poop
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a bird rediscovered 140 years after it was thought extinct, and just how big was T-rex? A new paper has some interesting ideas. Then...
A tale of the Trilobites
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about the Office star who has changed his name to help promote environmental protection. We also hear how wolves are being scared aw...
A flesh eating bull
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear how mass pond digging is helping Swiss frogs, and, if you fancy holidaying to the tarantula capital of America, we have a suggestion...
A hungry hungry water horse
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about a new sun bird and Drew has some choice things to say about fireworks. Then travel to an African river bank and meet one of th...
A spooky species special (2022)
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the spooky cupboard we have a trio of hellish creatures: everything from devils and demons to harbingers of death. All this and more, the...
A bouncy shrew
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the cupboard, we have: black holes throwing up their dinner; a sad tale of, if one man had got his way, how things could have been very d...
A god amongst fish
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about Pterosaur relatives found in Scotland, how the waxworm's ability to eat plastic could help recycling in the future, and Aaron ...
A crest frozen in time
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news about: the UK government effectively declaring war on environmental protections, and brown bears and other mammals make a comeb...
An imp of darkness
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome back into the cupboard the missing members of our trio, as Drew and Aaron are back, bringing with them tales from far flung place...
A bird back from the brink
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have just Gareth as the other two have abandoned him. Stepping in to co-host is Gareth’s better half, Paris. In the news, we look at an...
A ravenous river monster
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of pine martins in London for the first time in over 100 years. Then we take a look at the energy crisis and how it could be le...
A delightful dromaeosaur
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of a new dinosaur from Zimbabwe, Paige de Polo sends us her paper on a new pantadont variety, and we lament the end of Bristol ...
A beast of an interview
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a massive Mesozoic episode! Gareth tells us about a second asteroid that might have hit the dinosaurs. Aaron then has news of a new ...
An enormous eagle
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk prehistoric European pandas, to which Gareth has an opinion. Drew has news of home-breaking New Zealand fur seals. Then journey back...
A real sting in the tail
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gareth has a rant about shark week, Aaron has news about where Covid19 likely started and the future implications for the world and Drew tri...
A world tree
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about why conservation matters, the BBC is desperate to link a new plesiosaur to the Loch Ness monster. And then discover a tree tha...
A stunning sapphire spider
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have good news from Nepal as their tiger numbers are booming. Drew then tells us how Bird flu and Brexit have delivered unexpected benefi...
A winged messenger of the gods
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the show takes on a slightly new format. In the news, we talk about the cloning of the once oldest tree in Wales, and ask if pine martens co...
Moor trouble for hen harriers
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear how zoos are competing to count wildlife. How (thankfully) the Black Jaguar White Tiger organisation has been shut down. Then, to ce...
A very British dinosaur
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear news of dogs helping dormice and as what is happening to one of the people featured in the tiger king series. Then we meet the very ...
A palaeo presentation
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to the fascinating Paige DePolo from Edinburgh university about all things palaeo and her work with a mostly unheard of group of mam...
A spiked species special
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have put together a special spikey species show to celebrate porcupine appreciation day! Don’t get too prickly as we look at a trio of ...
A foolish dog
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Aaron breaks his good news streak by telling us how the UK Government is failing its woodland targets. Gareth tells us about how you can dig...
Merchandise Release Trailer
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A quick announcement of our merchandise, which you can find on https://thenaturalhistorycupboard.teemill.com/ ! Thank you to all our listeners for you...
A deadly dazzling octopus
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have news of a new giant Isle of Wight spinosaurid. Drew tells us about the reintroduction of northern pool frogs in the UK. Aaron then t...
A horn worth more than gold
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk Sumatran Rhino IVF and how it could help save the species. Drew tells us why scientists are watching youtube to learn more about ani...
A story of survival oyrx-tinction
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk skydiving salamanders and North Devon getting a surfing reserves. Drew then tells us about the conservation success story that is th...
A warm elephant
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about NFT frogs and super nature reserves, which isn't an idea for a new cartoon superhero show. Aaron then takes us back in time to...
A sad tale of an aukward bird
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about an aescalopian snake discovery that isn’t really a discovery, Drew tells us about the new GCSE in natural history and Gareth...
A supersized salamander
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week: Gareth tells us about a new dinosaur with a very cool name, Drew tells us of supersized species of salamander that needs our help, and Aaro...
A bird that is the word
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Aaron returns from his trip away with tales of the Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch. In the news, we talk No Mow May and sea eagles getting the b...
A reptile not a lizard
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Aaron is away, so we have shipped in friend of the podcast, Phil Barber, to join us as guest host. He brings us the tale of a man bitten by ...
Earth day special
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Earth Day everyone! To celebrate, the Earth is the subject of our "creature" feature this week, looking at its past, present and future. We then...
A different dinosaur
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear about the exciting new discovery of a dinosaur fossil from the day the meteor hit, then we discuss the awful actions of a Cathedral ...
A riparian feline
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have good reptile news in the form of more protections for slow worms and adders, as well as a first for UK Galapagos Tortoises. We then ...
An anomaly of an episode
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go on the hunt again for Big cats roaming Britain with guest host, Shane. We hear about some Venetian gulls causing trouble in restaurant...