Constant Wonder KIDS

Writer Catherine Raven tells the story of an unexpected friendship with a fox who lived in her backyard. Discover how getting to know her fox friend helped Catherine understand the importance of connecting with others and finding friendship in unexpected places. Guest: Catherine Raven, author of "Fox & I" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7

Historian Mike Loades tells us what it's like to meet amazing dogs whose ancestors were bred to do all kinds of important jobs, from pulling sleds to hunting gazelle. Discover what makes huskies, corgis, poodles, salukis, and other dogs so good at their jobs—and how their special skills still shine today! Guest: Mike Loades, author of "Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7

Conservationist Françoise Malby-Anthony cares for elephants at her wildlife preserve, Thula Thula, where she has learned just how intelligent, social, and caring these animals can be. Learn how spending time with them helped Françoise find hope during a difficult season of life and how she helps animals find peace at Thula Thula. Guest: Guest: Françoise Malby-Anthony, owner of Thula Thula Private Game Reserve and author of "The Elephants of Thula Thula" Link to S7 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/d1ea7c0c-3362-4848-907a-c8b668814b38/fill-in-the-blanks-for-season-7

Writer Anne Fadiman shares how moments of wonder and time spent outdoors can help people through difficult seasons of life. In this episode, we explore how curiosity, nature, and paying attention to the world around us can bring comfort, hope, and joy. Guest: Anne Fadiman, author of "Frog and Other Essays" Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6

Paleontologist Larisa DeSantis studies pizzly bears, the rare hybrid offspring of polar bears and grizzly bears. In this episode, we explore how animals can adapt to changing environments and discover what these unusual bears can teach us about the natural world. Guest: Larisa DeSantis, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6

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. Guest: Brian Skerry, film producer/director and photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife Link to S6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6

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

What do animals do when no one is watching? Biologist Roland Kays uses trail cameras to capture surprising moments in the wild, helping scientists understand how animals live, move, and survive—and how we can better protect them. Guest: Roland Kays, director of the Biodiversity Laboratory at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and a research associate professor at North Carolina State University Squirrel Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4FLAitN2_4 Link to Season 6 printable: https://www.byuradio.org/blog-post/4dd1c171-357a-4fc7-8085-0473e1d0de69/track-fun-facts-from-season-6