The Animal Nerd Podcast
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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Episodes
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
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-a80PtXOL15f8SRWsRK0etAJH4bBnjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
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/1Nb6myKpAA6DwIhUVbypNX59g1fnn85oKqhj5OCDVmE0/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
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 anyone could have predicted!
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DWoJsp3EEDN96eb6ShFd1MiwvG_cM0UszMpO9_8KvDc/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
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/document/d/1gnCrZWILv5QxdghEbYb4Qvk2NaVH-5vbO3tiAltqH0k/edit?usp=sharing
Saving Animals, One Episode at a Time
The Animal Nerd Podcast is a non-profit venture. 100% of money made through it is donated directly to The Little Rescue Zoo, an animal sanctuary in the east of England that specialises in exotic pets and animals with chronic health issues, disabilities, and behavioural problems.
This means that you can help rescue animals in need just by listening to this podcast! It's an easy way to donate money without spending a penny!