Sound on for the dulcet tones of the American alligator. Video: an alligator arches its head and tail out of the water while making a loud deep rumble underwater. By Laura Bonneau/USFWS at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

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If you haven't checked out our "Discovering Cryptids" episode, you should really get on that... #mothman #cryptids

We humans have social ties to family, friends, communities, & other human beings, but we aren't the only animal to have complex social lives. Katy & Laura explore the social intelligence of of several species who have more in common with us than many would think. #sociallife

One last chance!

As incredible, complicated and sometimes even brutal as nature is, we don't have to always take it seriously. Join Katy and Laura for a "try not to laugh" challenge and hear some of the corniest nature jokes out there. #SunsOutPunsOut!

These are some epic roly-polies!

From creating the first sparks of a manmade fire, to making a call on a cell phone, minerals have shaped our history and culture. In this episode, Laura and Katy discuss what exactly minerals are and what makes gems so special.  #mineralogy #Gemstones #Gems

"Bee" good to pollinators. National #PollinatorWeek 2023 is this week! June 19-25. Learn how you can help the insects, birds and bats we need to feed our planet: ow.ly/AKWv50OGKRu Photo of Hunt's bumblebee at Seedskadee Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming by Tom Koerner/USFWS

😍 #naturenerdsunite

If only there were a word for these novel devices that help ships sail across the waves. Someone should really come up with a name.

#Happy4thofJuly to all our American listeners! Because nothing says "America" like blowing stuff up... Join Katy & Laura as they go over the origin of #fireworks and the science behind what creates those beautiful, loud explosions.  Season 8, Ep 6: The Science of Fireworks

In this episode, Laura interviews Dr Lauren Alexander, co-founder of Champion Chiropractic Clinic. Lauren explains how similar chiropractic care is for both humans & animals, how it can improve overall quality of life & how to tell if your animal companion could use a visit.

Yesterday, our podcast friend Vikram Baliga, PhD🌵 over Planthropology Podcast🌵 released his book, Plants to the Rescue!!🌿 Make sure to snag a copy and listen to our episode Inside the Mind of the Plant Prof to learn more! #PodNation Neon Squid

Are you as intrigued bycryptids as much as we are? Listen to either our Discovering Cryptids or our Cryptozoology episodes! #cryptids

Since Laura is in the thick of moving and unavailable for recording, we wanted to rerelease an old episode. We'll give you a clue...

A black bear naps in a bald eagle nest on JBER, AK during an eagle productivity survey. This work, led by Steve Lewis of the USFWS, is part of a partnership between the Service and JBER Environmental Conservation. Photo Credit: Cayley Elsik, JBER Environmental Conservation.

🏈🌿 Calling all nature & football fans! We need YOUR help to score the perfect title for our *new* mini-series that's mixing the gridiron with the great outdoors! Cast your vote at the link below! #podcast #podcastfun #podcasthumor docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We're back for Season 9! Katy & Laura discuss how some of nature's most lethal predators come in #funsize