Duck, marry, avoid, friendzone

Duck, marry, avoid, friendzone

July 10, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode features a game where listeners categorize various animals while discussing their romance and relationships.

Live from the World Science Festival Brisbane What the Duck?! is playing a game and you get to decide: duck, marry, avoid, or friendzone. You'll hear about the natural world's romance, reproduction, and relationships Once you've listened you can email whattheduck@abc.net.au to vote for how you would categorise snakes, birds, insects and mammals. Featuring: Dr Chstina Zdanek, Australian Reptile Academy Dr Cesar Puechmarin, wildlife veterinarian and podcaster Dr Bryan Lessard, entomologist Jacinta Bowler, ABC Science journalist Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer Rebecca McLaren, Producer Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer Recorded by Steve Fieldhouse and Daniel Shapland With thanks to the World Science Festival Brisbane This episode of What the Duck?! was recorded on the land of the Turrbal and Jagera people and produced on the lands of the Kulin Nation. Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on ABC Listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

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