In a sandy, sun-baked desert in Australia, a friendly bearded dragon named Ziggy just wants to make friends. But every time he lifts his arm to say hello, the other animals scatter. Follow along as Ziggy discovers that different animals communicate in different ways and that kindness sometimes means learning someone else’s language.

In this episode, Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza explore the world of bearded dragons with fun facts and an original, kid-friendly story.

Kids will discover:

• What’s behind that “bearded” name
• How bearded dragons communicate
• The unique way that bearded dragons stay hydrated in the desert

Keep exploring:

• Download a bearded dragon coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Bearded Dragons: Facts and photos (National Geographic)
• Central Bearded Dragon (Cosley Zoo)
• Bearded Dragon (Elmwood Park Zoo)

In a warm seagrass meadow near the Philippines, a small seahorse named Mina is determined to be the fastest swimmer in the ocean. There’s just one problem … seahorses are some of the slowest swimmers around. When the water shifts and Mina must rely on her unique strengths, she discovers the power of trusting herself and learns that steady can be strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they drift, wiggle, and learn about seahorses in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about confidence, identity, and caring for the ocean.

Kids will discover:

· Why seahorses swim upright and move so slowly

· What a prehensile tail is and how it helps them hold on

· How seahorse parents care for their babies

· How seahorses camouflage to stay safe

· Why they need healthy seagrass habitats

Keep exploring:

· Download a seahorse coloring sheet

· Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod

· Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com

· Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

· Seahorse facts! (National Geographic Kids)

· 10 fun seahorse facts to discover (Sea Life London Aquarium)

· This heartbreaking photo reveals a troubling reality (National Geographic)

In the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, a young tiger named Lilia has a roar that can be heard for miles. It sounds impressive … but it’s also kind of a problem. When Lilia learns that her roar can be too big for some moments (and exactly right for others), she discovers the power of choosing when to use her voice.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they prowl, listen, and learn about tigers in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about communication, courage, and care.

Kids will discover:

• Why tigers roar and how they use sound to communicate
• How far a tiger’s roar can travel (hint: really far!)
• Why tiger stripes are perfect camouflage
• How tigers are adapted for swimming, even in mangrove forests
• What it means when an animal is endangered

Keep exploring:

• Download a tiger coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• 10 terrific tiger facts for kids (National Geographic Kids)
• WWF’s top 10 facts about tigers (World Wildlife Fund)
• Tigers in the Sundarbans (National Geographic Education)

Every February, Walter the Magnificent takes center stage on Groundhog Day to predict the seasons, soaking up the cheers, the cameras, and the spotlight. But when it’s time for him to retire, his shy son Archie suddenly finds himself pushed toward a future he’s not sure he really wants. With some gentle encouragement, he learns that sometimes you have to follow your own path and not just what feels like destiny.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dig, design, and discover the surprising world of groundhogs in this week’s episode.

Kids will discover:

• Why groundhogs build underground homes called burrows
• How scientists excavate burrows to learn about animal behavior
• If groundhogs really predict the weather
• Why respecting animal homes helps keep wildlife safe

Keep exploring:

• Download a groundhog coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Groundhog Photos and Facts (National Geographic Kids)
• Grading the Groundhogs (NOAA)
• Fun Facts About Groundhogs (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

As icy winds sweep across Antarctica, a curious young emperor penguin named Pip can’t stop asking one very important question: why?

When Pip joins a cozy group of penguin kids called a crèche, everything feels warm and safe. But when the group slowly shifts and Pip suddenly finds themself on the chilly outside, Pip feels confused, surprised, and just a little unsure. Why would penguins take turns standing in the cold? And how does this swirling penguin pile actually keep everyone safe?

Through giggles, wonder, and a big “aha” moment, Pip discovers the powerful magic of teamwork, bravery, and looking out for one another.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they waddle, wonder, and bundle up with the incredible world of emperor penguins.

Kids will discover:

• How emperor penguins stay warm in one of the coldest places on Earth
• What a penguin crèche and huddle really are
• How penguins use teamwork and sharing to survive
• How small actions can help protect ocean animals and their habitats

Keep exploring:

• Download an emperor penguin coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates
  
  

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins (National Geographic Kids)
• Top 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins (World Wildlife Foundation)
• How Emperor Penguins Survive Subzero Temperatures (Smithsonian Magazine)

As winter creeps into the forest, two garter snake brothers named Zip and Zap are busy pulling off the silliest pranks around. But when the air turns cold and it’s time to slow down, Zip isn’t so sure that resting is the right move.

Determined to keep going, Zip sets off on his own, trying (and failing) to copy how other forest animals survive the winter. Along the way, he learns something surprising: slowing down isn’t a problem at all. It’s a smart way to stay safe, warm, and strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they slither, wonder, and cozy up to the surprising world of garter snakes. Kids will discover:

• Why reptiles slow down in winter
• Where garter snakes live and what they eat
• Why sharing space and resting together can be a powerful survival strategy

Keep exploring:

• Download a garter snake coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Garter Snake Fast Facts (National Park Service)
• The Garter Snake Ssscoop (National Park Service)

High above rocky cliffs and glassy city skyscrapers, one of the fastest animals on Earth rules the sky.

Meet Perry, a peregrine falcon who loves speed, daring dives, and pushing the limits. One day, a powerful storm sweeps Perry far from his lakeside home and into a bustling city he’s never seen before. Lost, nervous, and completely out of his comfort zone, Perry must learn new ways to fly, hunt, and survive with the help of a clever city falcon named Penny. Along the way, he discovers that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is adapt.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they soar, swoop, and explore the incredible world of peregrine falcons.

Kids will discover:

• Why peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth
• How falcons hunt other birds in midair using special beaks and talons
• How animals use adaptations to survive when their environment changes
• How scientists helped peregrine falcons make an amazing comeback after facing extinction

Keep exploring:

• Download a peregrine falcon coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com

Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Peregrine Falcon (National Geographic Kids)
• Peregrine Falcon (National Wildlife Federation)
• The Fastest Animal on Earth: The Peregrine Falcon (Video)

Wrapped in a quiet chrysalis, a young monarch named Seraphina bursts into the world with brand-new wings and a love for flying. But when the air begins to change and it’s time for the great journey south, Seraphina worries: What if she gets lost? With instinct, warm rising air, and the help of her fluttering flock, she learns she doesn’t have to fly alone.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they flap, float, and glide into the amazing world of monarch butterflies.

Kids will discover:

• How monarchs are part of nature’s “Glow Up Gang”
• What makes eating a monarch so yucky
• How these tiny travelers migrate thousands of miles using instinct, the sun, and teamwork

Keep exploring:

• Download a monarch butterfly coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Monarch Butterfly (National Geographic Kids)
• 10 Incredible Monarch Butterfly Facts (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary)
• Monarch Butterfly Fun Facts (Long Island Children’s Museum)