Licensed mudlarks Lara Maiklem and Flora Spiegel explore the muddy shores of the River Thames searching for tiny treasures from the past. In this episode, we discover how old buttons, pottery, pipes, and other forgotten objects can help tell the story of people who lived in London hundreds—even thousands—of years ago.
Discovering the Secrets of Whales
05/18/2026 | 14 mins.
Photographer and filmmaker Brian Skerry has traveled across the world to film incredible whales and uncover the hidden secrets of their underwater lives. In this episode, we dive deep with sperm whales, orca whales, and humpback whales to discover surprising whale behaviors, family bonds, and cultures beneath the waves.
Step Outside Your Comfort Zone with Rue Mapp
05/11/2026 | 13 mins.
Rue Mapp founded Outdoor Afro to help Black communities build joyful, meaningful connections with nature- and to remind all of us that the outdoors belongs to everyone! Join us as we explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to adventure, confidence, and a deeper love for the natural world.
Guest: Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro
Raising Baby Hummingbirds
05/04/2026 | 15 mins.
When nature writer Sy Montgomery helped her friend Brenda Sherburn-LaBelle care for two teeny-tiny baby hummingbirds, she learned just how fragile these baby birds can be. As the little birds grew stronger, their story showed how even the smallest creatures can be full of strength—and how helping animals can make a big difference.
Guest: Sy Montgomery, naturalist and author
Link to Season 6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6
Bringing Back the Black-Footed Ferret
04/27/2026 | 16 mins.
After disappearing from the prairie due to human settlement, black-footed ferrets were believed lost forever—until they were rediscovered in the 1980s. Now, conservationists like Travis Livieri are helping these tiny hunters return home by breeding them in captivity and rewilding the prairie.
Guest: Travis Livieri, Founder and Executive Director of Prairie Wildlife Research Justin Churn, Deputy Recovery Program Coordinator at the National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center
Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6
Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature.
Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games.
Each episode of Constant Wonder KIDS is a bite-sized story taken from our parent podcast, Constant Wonder. Perfect for road trips, bedtime listening, or when your brain’s got an itch that needs to be scratched.
Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington, Constant Wonder KIDS is a BYUradio podcast.
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