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by Stefan Wolfe
Unwind with me as we discover the wonders of wildlife together. Perfect for animal lovers of any age looking to learn more about our furry, scaly, or slimy friends and relax in the meantime. Fall asleep, study, or be attentive; it's all up to you. This is a show made entirely for you, and in a great sense, made by you. That's because every week we cover an animal that someone in our animal podcast family requested, and every episode is dedicated to one (or many) of you.
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- Aug 16, 202633 min
Hoatzin: The Burping Bird With a Cow's Stomach
What if I told you there was a bird that burped methane and digested food like a cow? Wind down with me as we learn about the Hoatzin. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the Hoatzin's unique digestive system, bad manners, and special diet.This show is for you and, in a very meaningful way, by you. I mean it. You request the animals, and I do my best to facilitate the best relaxation experience possible. To support my (our) work and mission in a special way, you can become a Patron. You get extended versions of regular episodes like this one, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. Support today: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send a direct message to Relax With Animal Facts on Instagram, or send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.comA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences. It is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.Timestamps for our Hoatzin adventure to help you navigate and relax the way you want to: - Intro - Adventure Prep - Journey Begins - Animal FactsResources Used:https://animalia.bio/hoatzinhttps://factanimal.com/hoatzin/Intro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Aug 11, 202629 min
Secretary Bird: Africa's Strangest Snake-Stomping Bird
Hows about a bird that stomps snakes to death? Hows about a bird that has learned to exploit wildfires? Wind down with me as we learn about the Secretary Bird. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the Secretary Bird's unique hunting style, strategies for dealing with snakes, and specialized scale-mail anatomy.This show is for you and, in a very meaningful way, by you. I mean it. You request the animals, and I do my best to facilitate the best relaxation experience possible. To support my (our) work and mission in a special way, you can become a Patron. You get extended versions of regular episodes like this one, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. Support today: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send a direct message to Relax With Animal Facts on Instagram, or send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.comA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences. It is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.Timestamps for our Secretary Bird adventure to help you navigate and relax the way you want to: - Intro - Adventure Prep - Journey Begins - Animal FactsResources Used:https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/secretary-birdhttps://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/secretary-birdhttps://marybatessciencewriter.com/home/the-creature-feature-10-fun-facts-about-the-secretary-birdIntro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Aug 6, 202631 min
Sperm Whale: The Marine Mammal With The Largest Brain Ever (Literally)
If there's a big-brain animal, it's this one. In fact, this creature has the largest brain of any animal in history (that we know of so far of course). Wind down with me as we learn about the Sperm Whale. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the Sperm Whale's unique name and history, hunting behaviors, and the things that make them super special.This show is for you and, in a very meaningful way, by you. I mean it. You request the animals, and I do my best to facilitate the best relaxation experience possible. To support my (our) work and mission in a special way, you can become a Patron. You get extended versions of regular episodes like this one, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. Support today: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send a direct message to Relax With Animal Facts on Instagram, or send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.comA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences. It is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.Timestamps for our Fossa adventure to help you navigate and relax the way you want to: - Intro - Adventure Prep - Journey Begins - Animal FactsIntro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Jul 19, 202628 min
Fossa: Madagascar's Largest Native Carnivore
We don't have time for folks that don't like civets, and particularly, the largest carnivorous civet in Madagscar. Wind down with me as we learn about the Fossa. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the Fossa's arboreal hunting style, cool sleep schedule, and anatomical adaptations to hunting the way they do.This show is for you and, in a very meaningful way, by you. I mean it. You request the animals, and I do my best to facilitate the best relaxation experience possible. To support my (our) work and mission in a special way, you can become a Patron. You get extended versions of regular episodes like this one, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. Support today: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send a direct message to Relax With Animal Facts on Instagram, or send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.comA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences. It is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.Timestamps for our Fossa adventure to help you navigate and relax the way you want to: - Intro - Adventure Prep - Journey Begins - Animal FactsIntro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Jul 12, 202629 min
Aardwolf: The World's Smallest Hyena
I don't mean to alarm you, but there's a miniature hyena in the African savannah. Wind down with me as we learn about the Aardwolf, which is neither Aardvark nor wolf. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the Aardwolf's burrow renovations, peculiar eating habits, and amazing adaptations to eating the way that they do.This show is for you and, in a very meaningful way, by you. You request the animals, and I do my best to facilitate the best relaxation experience possible. To support my (our) work and mission in a special way, you can become a Patron. You get extended versions of regular episodes like this one, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. Support today: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com.A huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences. It is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.Timestamps for our Aardwolf adventure to help you navigate and relax the way you want to: - Intro - Adventure Prep - Journey Begins - Animal FactsIntro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Jul 9, 20265 min
Why The Megalodon Went Extinct (Patreon Teaser)
In this Patreon exclusive, we learn about why one of the most successful apex predators went extinct. To unwind with me as we learn about the Megalodon's history, head to the Patreon at patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts. When supporting the show in this way you get access to two bonus episodes a month, extended and intro-free versions of regular episodes, and you can vote on the next animal every month!I am grateful for your listenership and continued support. I couldn't ask for a better audience! To request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com.A huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.The music used in the intro is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Jul 5, 202629 min
Groundhog: The Marmot We Thought Could Predict The Weather
It's not Groundhog Day, but who cares; these guys are awesome. Wind down with me as we learn about the Groundhog (also known as the Woodchuck), the animal we thought could predict the weather with great accuracy. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the Groundhogs' reputation, architectural ability, and defense mechanisms.This is a show for you and by you. You request the animals, and I do my best to facilitate the best relaxation experience possible. To support my (our) work and mission in a special way, you can become a Patron. You get extended versions of regular episodes like this one, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. Support today: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo request an animal, head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and head to the Animal Request section.To contact Stefan Wolfe for any other reason, you can send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com.A huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences. It is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.Timestamps for our Groundhog adventure to help you navigate and relax the way you want to: - Intro - Adventure Prep - Journey Begins - Animal FactsIntro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
- Jun 28, 202636 min
Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus
Wind down with me as we learn about the Greater Blue-Ringed Octopus, one of the most venomous animals on earth. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife.We'll explore things like their anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and venomous capabilities.To contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: Head to relaxwithanimalfacts.com and click on "Animal Request", send an e-mail to relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on Instagram.Become a Patron to support the show's mission while getting extended versions of regular episodes, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. To join the Patreon, follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.References1) https://www.barrierreef.org/the-reef/animals/blue-ringed-octopus2) https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/blue-ringed-octopus-small-vibrant-deadly.html3) https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/wildlife-and-ecosystems/marine/marine-parks/fun-facts/blue-ringed-octopus4) https://greatsouthernreef.com/blueringed-octopusIntro Music: Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unwind with me as we discover the wonders of wildlife together. Perfect for animal lovers of any age looking to learn more about our furry, scaly, or slimy friends and relax in the meantime. Fall asleep, study, or be attentive; it's all up to you. This is a show made entirely for you, and in a great sense, made by you. That's because every week we cover an animal that someone in our animal podcast family requested, and every episode is dedicated to one (or many) of you.
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