Introducing some of the world's most weird and wonderful creatures

About this episode

Zoologist Joanna Bagniewska discusses her book on fascinating animals presented in a medieval bestiary style.

Zoologist Joanna Bagniewska joins the show to share more about her work and her book The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Creatures. The book presents 100 real, fascinating animals in the style of a medieval bestiary, but with scientific accuracy.

People in this episode

Guest: Joanna Bagniewska

Topics covered

• zoology
• creatures
• bestiary
• animals
• science

Keywords

• Modern Bestiary
• wondrous creatures
• scientific accuracy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Modern Bestiary

Books & works: The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Creatures

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