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PODCAST

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast

Are you passionate about natural history? Join these nerds as they explore the most amazing, & often oddest, organisms & news that natural science offers! The cupboard is open, come on in...

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01:07:35

An otterly good interview

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/10/03

This week we have an otterly good interview with Dave Webb of the UK wild otter trust. He talks us through what is being done to protect UK otters and what you can do to help them. We also delve deeper into the ongoing volcanic eruptions in the Canaries, and a new dinosaur from Africa. All this whilst trying not to make too many otter puns. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:19:24

A marsupial copycat

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/09/26

This week we hear some bad news on a few fronts: Drew is away on holiday, some endangered penguins have died in a freak accident, and a friendly dolphin ends up also suffering a similar fate. However, we do have good news as well: Paris is filling in this week as a guest host, we talk about an amazing marsupial from prehistory, and we put spider myths to the test. The cupboard is open, come on in.

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01:16:27

A leviathan of the abyss

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/09/19

This week is the return of Aaron and he brings with him a whale of a tale for his creature feature. We hear about a new dinosaur discovery from Uzbekistan. Drew tells us about a duck with a fowl mouth, and we talk about ungulates of both the odd and even toed varieties. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:04:56

A parrot in peril

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/09/12

This week we are joined by our guest host, Paris (Gareth’s wife), who tells us about the sad state of zoos in Afghanistan. Gareth then tells us about the world's heaviest parrot and its plight. We then look at the long list of animals named after celebrities and why. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:04:06

A terror-ific bird

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/09/05

This week we welcome on the podcast guest host and friend of the show, Judith. We journey to prehistoric South America to meet its once ruling group of birds and why they have earned the title "terror birds". Then we learn the more scientific term for animals telling you to "go away!". The cupboard is open, come on in!

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00:50:23

A buzz about flies

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/08/29

This week we welcome on to the podcast Dr. Erica McAlister to talk to us about all things fly, what they do for us, and how we can help them. The cupboard is open, come on in.

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01:07:26

A feathered serpent god

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/08/22

This week we welcome friend of the podcast and sea lion trainer, Leitza, to the show as guest host. We also bust some penguin based myths, and Gareth tells us all about the prehistoric giant terror of the skies: Quetzalcoatlus. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:25:48

A dam good episode

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/08/15

This week we welcome back Shane as a guest host while Aaron is away. We look at a dam fine rodent, the beaver, and how it’s a keystone species and ecosystem engineer. Gareth then takes us into the murky depths of the worst documentaries animal planet and discovery channel have ever made. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:03:51

A tooth walking horse

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/08/08

This week we look at the tooth walking whale horse, otherwise known as: the walrus! We find out what the rings are in some species' eyes, and how a baron in Ireland is helping to rewild his estate. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:29:58

A tree and a home

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/08/01

This week we take a walk in the woods to see an iconic tree. Aaron tells us about a potentially scary new disease that affects dogs and their owners, and Gareth gets jealous of a four year old who’s better at finding dinosaur fossils than he is. We also dive into our mail bag to answer some of your questions. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:21:52

A corny snake

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/07/25

This week we hear how the platypus might make a comeback in South Australia, Aaron tells us about an often overlooked species of snake, and we try busting some animal myths in our NEW segment! The cupboard is open, come on in!

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00:49:27

A week for sharks (shark week special)

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/07/18

It’s shark week here in the cupboard, that means we're dedicating an entire episode to those often misunderstood and maligned masters of the sea. Do join us in singing the praises of sharks! The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:17:45

A fat bottom bird

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/07/11

This week it’s just Gareth and Aaron in the cupboard as Drew has gone walkabout. We talk about the dodo and why it isn’t the inept caricature the Victorians thought it was. We also travel the length of the UK to find the museums that aren’t museums. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:11:46

A magnificent derp

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/07/04

This week we look at the second largest fish in the sea, and we have good and bad environmental news from around the globe. The guys also answer the question: What the heck is a lek? The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:21:34

A very reptile ranty episode

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/06/27

This week we welcome to the cupboard our fourth guest: Phil Barber, zookeeper and YouTuber, to talk about his passion for all things invertebrates. We also get ranty again as we hear some really bad news that affects all of Britain’s reptiles and amphibians. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:17:04

A tyrant king

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/06/20

This week we have good environmental news for a change, both locally and internationally. We discuss the upcoming Jurassic World trailer and its accuracy. Then Aaron tells us about a very understudied dinosaur. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:04:25

A crab that isn’t a crab

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/06/13

This week we talk all things crustaceans from the coconut variety to the crabs that look like crabs but aren’t crabs. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:02:57

A very ancient roamer

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/06/06

This week we hear about a truly awesome reptile that roamed ancient Australia. The guys then discuss the meaning of the word of the week, even linking it as far as Marvel Comics. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:22:35

A super salty croc

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/05/30

This week we look at the apex Australian predator, the saltwater crocodile. We also talk about the reality of tranquillisers and how they work. The guys then talk about their favourite natural history books. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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01:02:36

A very reptilian interview

The Natural History Cupboard Podcast ·

2021/05/23

This week we welcome onto the podcast herpetologist, Steven Allain, as our special guest to talk all things reptile and amphibian. We get him to answer some of your questions too. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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