Attack of the 88-Foot Dinosaur: Meeting the New Giant, Nagatitan! 🦕💥

Attack of the 88-Foot Dinosaur: Meeting the New Giant, Nagatitan! 🦕💥

From Fun Kids Science Quest by Fun Kids

May 22, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 533

About this episode

This episode explores new discoveries in paleontology, endangered species, and the science behind clouds and emotions.

Welcome to Science Quest ! 🚀 This week, we are unlocking the ultimate time-traveling, planet-protecting secrets of our world. We’re going from microscopic rain forest heroes to the largest prehistoric titans to ever walk the earth. 🐸 The Great Frog Rescue: London Zoo has just welcomed two critically endangered, vanishingly rare frog species all the way from Ghana! Meet the tiny, coin-sized Afia Birago's puddle frog and the unique Atewa slippery frog—a species that actually "whistles" when it calls! 🦖 Southeast Asia's Last Titan: Paleontologists have just uncovered a brand-new dinosaur species in Thailand! Named Nagatitan , this colossal, long-necked giant grew over 88 feet long and weighed as much as nine adult elephants, completely rewriting the history of prehistoric monsters. 🌳 Trees vs. Tarmac: Neil Davies from the Arboricultural Association joins us to talk about a hidden underground battle. We look at the serious, long-term damage that UK roads and heavy traffic are doing to the root systems of our oldest trees. ☁️ Sky-High Physics: Charlotte wants to know: how can giant, heavy clouds float up in the sky without crashing down on us? We float the answers…

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Host: Fun Kids

Guests: Neil Davies, Sonia Trave-Huarte

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Books & works: Nagatitan, Afia Birago's puddle frog, Atewa slippery frog, Blue Glaucus

Places: London Zoo, Ghana, Thailand

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