That's Just Wild

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Topics: Nature

No. 155 in Science▼37

Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly and Sarah Roberts bring you a wildly entertaining nature show filled with adventure, behind-the-scenes stories, and fascinating facts. Think: unexpected encounters, jaw-dropping science, and nature like you’ve never heard it before.   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—Flamboyant, Freezing, Venomous—and unfolds into their remarkable tales of the wild.   Then, every Friday, it’s your turn. Our Q&A episodes tackle...

Latest episodeQ&A: Ancient Fish Eyes, Chowing Chimps and the Deserts That Mimic MarsMay 7, 2026 · 24 min

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Latest episodes

1. Q&A: Ancient Fish Eyes, Chowing Chimps and the Deserts That Mimic MarsMay 7, 2026 · 24 min
2. Moist: Slime Highways, Snot Bubble Beds, and a Legendary Orca SightingMay 5, 2026 · 36 min
3. Q&A: Vertical Sleepers, Sky Dances and the Infamous Worm DanceMay 1, 2026 · 23 min
4. Sleepy: Mucus Cocoons, Sky Sleepers, and the World’s Best Micro-NappersApril 28, 2026 · 37 min
5. Q&A: Seriously Smart Chimps, Snake hoods and a Very Quiet RainforestApril 24, 2026 · 23 min
6. Systems: Dust Crossing Oceans, Shrinking Iguanas and a Tiny Earth ExperimentApril 21, 2026 · 32 min
7. Q&A: Goats on Wheels, Luscious Long Necks and Poo Is PowerApril 17, 2026 · 23 min
8. Invincible: Mesmeric Meerkats, Mongoose vs. Cobra Showdowns, and Regenerating WormsApril 14, 2026 · 37 min
9. Q&A: Evolution Oddities, Pet Reptiles and Saving RainforestsApril 10, 2026 · 29 min
10. Builders: Beaver Cities, Swiftlet Phlegm Hammocks, and Antlion Larvae Death TrapsApril 7, 2026 · 50 min

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