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The Animal Sensemaker

One animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by The Observer and On the Edge.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our websiteobserver.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contacthello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See

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8:59

Purple frogs: an annual ritual

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/07/04

Once a year purple frogs come above ground to mate but in doing so, they face a whole host of challenges.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our websiteobserver.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about

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9:46

Dugong: seagrass and karaoke bars

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/06/27

Given how much seagrass Dugongs consume everyday, they're often referred to as sea cows. But when they're not busy eating, how do they communicate with each other?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the EdgeYou can find out more about the dugong here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/species-spotlight/dugong?rq=dugong?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseTo find out more about The

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9:48

Great Green Macaw: picky eaters and favourite trees

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/06/20

Found across Central and South America, the Great Green Macaw is the world’s second largest. Despite having a lush rainforest to choose from though, the macaw quite particular when it comes to food and nesting sites.To find out more about the Great Green Macaw click here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/species-spotlight/great-green-macaw?rq=great%20green%20macaw?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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7:59

Nguru pygmy chameleon: forest floors and fast tongues

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/06/13

No bigger than a golf tee, the Nguru pygmy chameleon tends to hide among leaf litter on forest floors. But why are they important to local farmers?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the EdgeYou can find out more about the Darwin frog here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/species-spotlight/nguru-spiny-pygmy-chameleon?utm_campaign=The%20AnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseTo find out more about The

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10:11

Sea otters: favourite rocks and tummy tables

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/06/06

Diving to depths of around 20 metres, sea otters can access all kinds of food but they often need the help of their favourite rock to crack open their catch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:28

Darwin's frog: ‘pregnant’ males and a 7,000 mile journey

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/05/30

After a deadly fungus spread through the rainforests in southern Chile, conservationists embarked on a rescue mission to save Darwin's frog.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the EdgeYou can find out more about the Darwin frog here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlights-darwins-frog. To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead

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11:11

Long-Beaked Echidna: Attenborough’s elusive creature...

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/05/23

Sixty-two years after Attenborough's long-beaked echidna was last scientifically recorded, Expedition Cyclops went on a mission to find out whether the species still exists in the Cyclops Mountains.Species spotlight link from On the Edge:https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-echidnasIf you’d like to learn more about the hunt for Attenborough’s echidna, click on the links

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9:51

Saiga Antelope: humungous noses and countless comebacks

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/05/16

Having roamed since the Ice Age, Saiga Antelope are no stranger to harsh conditions. But as mass mortality events leave their population extremely vulnerable, how have they managed to make countless comebacks?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.Find out more about the Saiga Antelope: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-saiga-antelopeTo find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+

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11:07

Beavers: waffle tails and river lodges

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/05/09

After being extinct in England for centuries, beavers are making a comeback thanks to a new license permitting their wild release. How could their dam building prevent flooding and droughts? You can find out more about the beaver here:https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-eurasian-beaverThe Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple

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8:15

Chinese Giant Salamander: the living fossils

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/05/02

As the world's largest surviving amphibian, Chinese giant salamanders haven't changed much in their 170 million years on earth. So what does life look like for these "living fossils"?You can find out more about the Chinese giant salamander here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/species-spotlight-chinese-giant-salamander?utm_campaign=The%20AnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseThe Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by

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10:40

Stingless Bee: keeping the rainforest blooming

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/04/25

In the Amazon and tropical places around the world, armies of stingless bees spend their days collecting nectar from plants and flowers across the forest. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more:Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our websiteobserver.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get

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10:25

Pygmy hippo: The internet’s chunky best friend

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2025/04/18

Pygmy hippos are the most internet-famous species around, thanks to viral sensation Moo Deng – but in the wild these creatures are shy, elusive and incredibly rare. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribeto Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecomea member and get

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12:06

Can the Harlequin toad stage a comeback?

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2025/04/11

Harlequin toads lit up the jungles of South and Central America with their dazzling colours, until they began to vanish – but some of these tough little toads are bouncing back…You can find out more about the harlequin toad here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-harlequin-toad?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseThe Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You

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11:12

Is being so cute a curse for red pandas?

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/04/04

Red pandas might be unbearably cute, but they were the original pandas - long before their black-and-white namesakes stole the spotlight…You can find out more about the red panda here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-red-panda?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseThe Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe

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10:46

Why did the gibbons stop singing?

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/03/28

Western Hoolock Gibbons sing soulful duets to bond, defend territory and find love in the dense jungles of Southeast Asia. But lately they’ve learnt to fall silent.You can find out more about the Western Hoolock Gibbon here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-western-hoolock-gibbon?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseThe Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the

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9:46

Swifts: sleeping whilst flying on the ultimate commute

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/03/21

Every year, Swifts make the long journey from the UK to Mozambique and back again. It's a long journey for a little bird. So, how have they perfected the ultimate commute?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribeto Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecomea member and get

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12:14

Komodo dragons: tail whipping and a venomous bite

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/03/14

Komodo is an island in Indonesia and a real life Jurassic Park. It’s been home to the world's largest lizard for more than a million years, So, what's life like for the Komodo Dragon?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about komodo dragons: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-komodo-dragon?utm_campaign=The%20AnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou

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8:51

Olm: how to live to 100

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/03/07

Found deep in Europe's caves, the Olm can go up to a decade without food. How does taking life slow help them live so long?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about olms: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-olm?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening

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9:25

Wombat: cubed poop and a secret weapon

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/02/28

Wombats may look like chunky teddy bears, but when threatened, they unleash a surprising defense to fend off predators.You can find out more about wombats: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-wombats?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseJack Ashby's book "Platypus Matters: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals" is out now.You can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our

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7:32

Dwarf sperm whale: escape artists

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/02/21

What do Taylor Swift and the dwarf sperm whale have in common? A talent for dodging unwanted attention. This pint-sized, introverted whale has a genius escape tactic.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the dwarf sperm whale: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-dwarf-sperm-whale?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find

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