Episodes

Wind down with me as we learn about the Leafy Seadragon—the creature that pretends to be kelp. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore...

Wind down with me as we learn about the Blobfish—the most slandered animal in history. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things ...

Wind down with me as we learn about the Dachshund—the ferocious badger hunter. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore things like the...

Wind down with me as we learn about the Red Imported Fire Ant—the empire-building chemists. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore their anatomy, complex soc...

Unwind with me as we learn about the Grey Heron—the assassin of the wetlands. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore their highly specialized anatomy, sprin...

The show is back with a new season, and I hope you'll join me in learning about more of our furry, scaly, or possibly even slimy friends. Every animal is up for suggestion, so if there's an animal you would like to learn abou...

Thank you all for a great run, and everything important I have to say is in the episode! For access to ALL of the Patreon material, including intro-free and exclusive episodes for free, you can go to patreon.com/relaxwithanim...

I am so excited to celebrate our five years together, and give away two pairs of the Oh So Wonderful Pajama Set to keep you warm during our adventures! Here are the rules, and make sure you read them fully; good luck! If you’...

Let's learn about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla—the largest living primate on earth. Strap on your hiking shoes and prepare for a trek to a rainforest in the Congo. Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive c...

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Western Hognose Snake—the most boop-able snake on earth. Put on your hiking shoes and prepare for a journey to the plains in Southern Canada. Whether you're looking to sleep,...

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Superb Lyrebird—the bird that can perfectly mimic a camera shutter, chainsaw, or train. Put on your hiking shoes and prepare for a journey to a forest in Australia. Whether y...

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Spotted Salamander—a decorated and fearsome predator. Put on your hiking shoes and prepare for a journey to a forest in Eastern Canada. Whether you're looking to sleep, feeli...

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Horseshoe Crab—an animal more related to spiders than to crabs. Put on your beach clothes and prepare for a journey to a beach on the Gulf Coast. Whether you're looking to sl...

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Mosquito—the most dangerous animal (to humans) on earth. Put on a long sleeve shirt, and prepare for a journey to almost every backyard in the world.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Oarfish—the likely inspiration to stories of dreaded sea serpents. Strap on some flippers and a wet suit, and prepare for a journey to the Atlantic Ocean.

I hope you enjoy one of the many exclusive episodes available on Patreon—the Chimera. I'm just wrapping up a vacation so was not able to record a completely new episode, that will resume as normal on the next episode. I hope you enjoy this little episode about the lion-goat-serpent from Greek mytho…

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Pygmy Marmoset—the smallest primate on planet earth. Strap on some hiking shoes, and prepare for a journey to a South American Jungle.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Bombardier Beetle—the chemists of the animal world. Strap on some hiking shoes, and prepare for a journey to a damp forest in Australia.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Naked Mole Rat—an animal that is neither mole nor rat. Strap on some shoes you don't mind getting dirty, and prepare for a journey to an East African Desert.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Volcano Snail—the scaly-foot gastropod. Strap on some volcano-resistant shoes(?), and prepare for a journey to a hydrothermal vent field in the Indian Ocean.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Kākāpō—the world's heaviest, flightless, nocturnal, jumping parrot. What. Strap on some hiking shoes, and prepare for a journey to a forest in New Zealand.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the By-the-Wind Sailor—the forbidden jello. Strap on shoes you don't mind getting wet, and prepare for a journey to the Pacific Ocean.

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Orange Clownfish—the sea anemone's best friend. Strap on some flippers and a wet suit, and prepare for a journey to a coral reef in Australia (of course).

Join me on a wildlife adventure to learn about the Gila Monster—the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Strap on some hiking boots, and prepare for a journey to a rocky area in Northwestern Mexico.