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Team Players: Termite Snow, Starling Skies and Flying Ant Day
How do birds know how to fly in formation? Why do flying ants all seem to appear at once? And what on earth is termite snow?! This week wildlife legends Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dig into the critters that operate as one. We meet the team players: from cicadas synchronising their song to ants that perform surgery on each other - and survive! Follow wherever you get your podcasts so that you never miss an episode - and don’t forget to listen out for our Q&A eps every Friday. If you have a question you want answering e-mail the team at [email protected] to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Q&A: Great Whites, Hammerheads and Shark Hypnosis
Can you hypnotise a shark? 🌀🦈 Join Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts to find out in this week's Q&A, as the team answer your questions on everything Shark... 🤔 Why do Hammerhead Sharks look like they do?⏳ How do some sharks live so long?🇬🇧 And will we ever see Great Whites in British waters?If you have a question you’d like our expert trio to answer, e-mail the team at 📧 [email protected] or reach out on Instagram or YouTube @thatsjustwildpod.🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an answer.Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sharks: Jaws, Netflix, and Misconceptions
How did Jaws change public perception of sharks? What makes something a shark? And why is Sarah travelling the world looking for them? Explorers Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly and Sarah Roberts are talking all things sharks. Watch Sarah and "Shark Man" Dan on All The Sharks, live globally now on Netflix, check it out here. Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Q&A: Dolphins, Sharks, and Toxic Relationships
Do shark nets work? Which animal has the most toxic relationship? And why dolphins have the best PR of the animal world... It's time for another Q&A where Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly and Sarah Roberts answer your wild questions.Plus, here are the books mentioned in this episode for any keen readers:The Malay Archipelago - Alfred Russel WallaceClimbing Mountain Probable - Richard DawkinsSomebody Swallowed Stanley - Sarah RobertsThe Secret - Rhonda ByrneComing of Age with Elephants - Joyce PooleThe Explorer - Katherine RundellFollow wherever you get your podcasts so that you never miss an episode - and don’t forget to send your questions to [email protected] to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Punks: Honey Badgers, Bearded Vultures, and Mohawked Turtles
Who are the punks of the animal kingdom? Why do honey badgers scare lions? Why are Cassowary birds so badass?Wildlife legends Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly and Sarah Roberts bring serious attitude to this episode of That's Just Wild.This week we meet the rebels, including: devil fire fish (taking over the Caribbean), turtles with Mohawks (that can breathe from their bum), and headbutting tenrecs (note, NOT a hedgehog) ...And that time Steve Backshall had a ponytail.Watch Lizzie's documentary VULTURE: The Story of the Bearded Vulture.Follow wherever you get your podcasts so that you never miss an episode - and don’t forget to listen out for our Q&A eps every Friday. If you have a question you want answering e-mail the team at [email protected] to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About That's Just Wild

Welcome to That’s Just Wild. A wildly entertaining nature show filled with adventure, behind-the-scenes stories, and fascinating facts, told by the people who’ve seen it all for themselves. Every Tuesday join adventurer, explorer and broadcaster Steve Backshall, wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly, and journalist Sarah Roberts as they dive deep into the wonders of the natural world. From braving Arctic extremes to swimming with sharks, each episode begins with a bold superlative—Spiky, Freezing, Venomous—and unfolds into remarkable tales of the wild. Think: unexpected encounters, jaw-dropping science, and nature like you’ve never heard it before. Then, every Friday, it’s your turn. Our Q&A episodes tackle your most need-to-know nature questions—from how not to become bear food to how long is an elephant’s trunk? Because the world is wild, its wonders are endless—and we’re here to tell the stories that prove it.For ad-free listening and special episodes, support the podcast at thatsjustwild.com.Produced in the wild by Fresh Air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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