The Animal Nerd Podcast brings you a brand new true story every single week, shedding light on the world’s most incredible animals past and present and the people who dedicate their lives to helping them. Sharing stories that range from beautiful and inspiring to lighthearted and funny, and sometimes downright heartbreaking. If you love animals, learning, history, conservation, or just listening to a good story, this is the podcast for you! New episodes come out every single Tuesday.
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The full story of Sam the koala
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In 2009, Australia faced the worst bushfires it had ever seen. And yet in a time of such intense darkness, there was a glimmer of light in the form of a small, badly-burnt koala, whose rescue photo went viral. Sam would go on to become a symbol of hope for those who had lost everything, and her story is a beautiful example of the power of one small…
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The big life of the world's smallest horse - Thumbelina's story
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Thumbelina was perhaps the most unique horse to have ever lived, but most people have forgotten that she ever existed, and even at the peak of her fame the majority of media coverage of her was very surface level, so join me for a deep dive into the full life story of this incredible little animal and the impact she had on the world! Show notes com…
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The dark truth behind the beautiful golden tabby tiger
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There's no doubt that the rare golden tiger colour mutation is one of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world, but despite that their presence in the wild is a major red flag for conservationists. Dive into all of this and more in this week's episode of The Animal Nerd Podcast! Show notes coming soon…
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History's Goodest Boys - The Heartwarming True Story of Bummer and Lazarus
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In the 1860s, two stray dogs became unlikely celebrities in the US city of San Francisco thanks to their uniquely strong bond. They would go on to become so endeared to local residents that they were officially declared to be property of the city and laws were changed to ensure their protection. Honestly, their story is probably one of the cutest y…
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Meet Wisdom, the bird old enough to be your grandma!
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At over 70 years old, Wisdom the laysan albatross is the oldest wild bird in the world, and she's still going strong to this day. She has a pretty incredible story and has completely rewritten everything experts thought they knew about her species. And yes, this is the episode I was working on when I got sidetracked by laysan albatrosses and made t…
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Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with our first ever minisode, because I guess sometimes self care means nerding out about birds for five minutes straight. Happy Pride Month, my darlings 💕An Animal Nerd tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Hilarious Hoax of Pierre Brassau
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In the 1960s the art world was abuzz with discussion of a brand new star on the scene, Pierre Brassau. Hailing from France, Pierre was an up-and-coming abstract artist whose work was taking Europe by storm... but there would turn out to be a lot more to this story than a few cool paintings, and in this weeks episode of The Animal Nerd Podcast we de…
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How a rescued stray became the world's richest cat
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It's often said that black cats are unlucky, but Tommaso the Italian cat very much proved that's not true when he was first adopted by a kind-hearted woman and then again when he became the world's richest cat. Learn more about his incredible true story in this episode of the Animal Nerd Podcast!An Animal Nerd tarafından oluşturuldu
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The mysterious migration of Huberta the hippo
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In the early 1900s Huberta the hippo (also known in her lifetime as Hubert and Billy) became an international celebrity when she began a now-legendary trek across South Africa. But where was she going and why? In this episode we attempt to answer those questions as well as, of course, sharing all of the hijinks she got into along the way. It's goin…
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A Real Life Angel - Faith the Two-Legged Wonder Dog
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Faith was once declared to be the most famous dog in the world, but since then Faith's story has faded further and further into obscurity. In this episode we tell Faith's whole story, from a puppy who almost died to global stardom and beyond. Content warnings, sources, etc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5SVGi0NpRGi-a80PtXOL15f8SRWsRK0etAJH4b…
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The mind-blowing adaptions of the humble wood frog
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This week we're focusing on the adorable little wood frog, a species who freezes solid every year, clinically dies, and then comes back to life each spring. But how do they survive such an incredible feat? You'll have to listen to find out! Sources, content warnings, socials, etc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nb6myKpAA6DwIhUVbypNX59g1fnn85oK…
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The REAL genius behind Clever Hans the 'Equine Wonder'
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In the early 1900s, a celebrity horse took Europe and beyond by storm. Hans was famous for his abilities to perform complex mathematical equations, spell out full sentences, and so much more. But was he really a master at maths? Or was this all just an elaborate hoax? Well... it was actually neither, and far more interesting (and genius!) than anyo…
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The incredible survival of Thandi the rhino
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Today for our first ever episode I'm going to be sharing with you the story of Thandi the southern white rhino, who in 2013 made history when she became the first rhino in the world to fully recover after being attacked by poachers. For our social media & contact info, detailed content warnings, and a list of our sources: https://docs.google.com/do…
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