Arik Kershenbaum on the Evolution of Aliens—S2 Bonus Interview
From Wild Thing by Foxtopus Ink
June 9, 2026 · 38 min · Season 2 · Episode 22
About this episode
The episode features a bonus interview with zoologist Arik Kershenbaum discussing the evolution of aliens based on Earth's animal life.
Wild Thing is re-releasing its bonus interview! When we imagine life on other planets, it's often the stuff of science fiction. But in his book, zoologist Arik Kershenbaum makes the case for why what we already know about animals on Earth could reveal what aliens might be like, too.
People in this episode
Guest: Arik Kershenbaum
Topics covered
- aliens
- evolution
- zoology
- science fiction
- life on other planets
Keywords
- aliens
- evolution
- zoology
- science fiction
- life on other planets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wild Thing, Foxtopus Ink
Books & works: book
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