Animalia

Swans are icons of love and fidelity, but what are their relationships actually like? And does the Queen really own them all? In this short episode, Annie presents a swan-themed Q&A. (With a brief introduction of our recent travels across four continents) Read more about Annie’s research here: http://www.lateralmag.com/columns/ethograms/swans-by-streetlight

What can a mantis shrimp see, and why does a chameleon need to change colour? In this episode, Dr Devi Stuart-Fox shares some surprising facts about animal vision - and about the tricks animals use to hide in plain sight. Read more about Devi's research here: https://devistuartfox.com/

In this episode, Annie and Farley are joined by Izzy Taylor for a three-way debate on whose home country has the "best" animal. Australia versus America versus England, who will win? To check out some of Izzy's work, see this amazing video she made about the humble bumblebee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYkxYQ1d0NE

Nature is beautiful. Learning about wildlife is wonderful. And learning how some animals reproduce is ... well. In this episode, we chat with Dr Therésa Jones about some of the weirdest mating strategies of insects and spiders.

In this short episode, Farley and Annie chat about chilly echidnas, accents and penis fencing.

From dolphins sleeping with half their brain, to birds sleeping while flying...not all animals sleep the way that we do. We chat with Dr John Lesku about the weird and impressive ways that animals sleep - and the big questions that are yet to be answered.

Welcome to Animalia! A podcast all about animals, and the weird and interesting things they do. Meet your hosts in our very first episode.