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How strong was a T. rex bite!?
October 7, 2026 · 34 minWe're time traveling this week to get to know one of the most famous wild critters to have *ever* roamed the Earth! We're going back 60 million years to meet the infamous T. rex, the apex predator with an astoundingly powerful bite, huge…
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Sea otters: Superheroes of kelp forests!
September 22, 2026 · 32 minSea otters aren't just adorable! They're a critically important keystone species for a fascinating underwater ecosystem - kelp forests! In this episode of the Wild Critters series, we're joined by marine biologist and sea otter expert…
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The race to save 3 mountain lion cubs!
September 16, 2026 · 28 minThree mountain lion cubs were left orphaned in the California wilderness, and a team of scientists raced to find them before it was too late! In this episode of the Wild Critters USA series on Orbit, families meet wildlife ambassador…
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How tiny corals build underwater cities!
September 2, 2026 · 31 minDid you know a coral reef, one of the largest structures ever built by a living creature, is made by an animal smaller than a grain of rice!? And that corals aren't plants or rocks at all, but tiny animals related to jellyfish and sea…
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A monarch butterfly's 3,000-mile journey!
August 26, 2026 · 29 minEver heard of the SUPER GENERATION of the monarch butterfly!? This little insect goes on one of the most incredible journeys in the whole animal kingdom! To learn more, we're joined in this episode by Dr. Dorothy Borowy, an ecologist…
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The turtle that dances for worms!
August 19, 2026 · 26 minEver wonder how a turtle can trick worms into coming out of the ground just by dancing?! Or how scientists can tell a turtle's age just by looking at its shell?! We're continuing the Wild Critters series to learn all about wood turtles…
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How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
August 5, 2026 · 27 minEver wonder how a fluffy baby bald eagle grows into the majestic bald eagles that soar through the sky!? Or why bald eagles build giant nests that can weigh as a pickup truck!? We're continuing the Wild Critters series to learn all about…
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Ice Age clues frozen in mammoth poo!
July 29, 2026 · 29 minDid you know a giant, dried-out pile of mammoth poop can survive for over 20,000 years!? And still hold the seeds, pollen, and even parasite eggs trapped inside it! Scientists call it "mummified," and it might be the ultimate Ice Age time…