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The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature - especially the ones that make you go What the Duck?!

Hollywood lied to us: Antz

Hollywood lied to us: Antz

Remember that 1998 film Antz? The one about an ant named Z?The one where the ants had nightmare-inducing human teeth? The one we probably have to blame for the existence of Jerry Seinfeld's Bee Movie?Considering the movie is all about ants, you'd think it'd get SOMETHING right about ants. But Hollywood has once again LIED TO US.Do male ants have any jobs outside the boudoir? Can ants breathe? Do ants have creepy little human teeth?Ann Jones sets out to be pedANTic and find the facts in the ficti

Feb 14, • 25:18

Hollywood lied to us: Cocaine Bear

Hollywood lied to us: Cocaine Bear

In 1985, a real American black bear consumed a bunch of cocaine that'd been dropped from a plane into the forest, and died.Nearly 40 years later Hollywood stepped in the rewrite the story. What would happen if the bear survived? Maybe it'd go on a coke-fueled rampage. That's how it works, right?Cocaine Bear (2023) launched a lot of memes, but does it get anything right about bears, or how they'd act under the influence of blow...or did Hollywood lie to us?Would a black bear really eat a drug dea

Feb 7, • 25:16

Hollywood lied to us: Jurassic Park

Hollywood lied to us: Jurassic Park

Quick! Think of a ‘dinosaur movie’. Chances are Jurassic Park (1993) was first to mind.   Steven Spielberg’s genetic nightmare/theme park gone wrong classic is so iconic that it inspired a generation of kids to study palaeontology, and reinvented our modern popular idea of dinosaurs. But does that idea still stack up?   Could you really clone a triceratops from DNA found in an ancient mozzie?  Did dilophosaurus really look like a frill-necked lizard?  And aren’t dinosaurs supposed to be feathery

Jan 31, • 25:17

Summer: Sex is Weird: Ep 1- The world’s first d*ck pic

Summer: Sex is Weird: Ep 1- The world’s first d*ck pic

When you really think about it, sex to make babies is WEIRD! You take an outie that has to get stuck inside an innie that links into a production line of eggs to assemble a perfect tiny being. It’s so damn complicated!So why does it work like that?Join us at What the Duck for the first episode of a series where we figure out how living things went from splitting ourselves in half to double the population, to periodically feeling compelled to copulate in such a vigorous, sometim

Jan 24, • 25:16

Summer: Minimalist animals

Summer: Minimalist animals

Could a legless lizard be 'minimalist of the year' for famous podcaster T. K. Coleman?Ann Jones leads an unlikely gang of animal experts on a tidy dance through the philosophy of minimalism. There are moths without mouths, flies without wings, and a worm-lizard that will even declutter its own tail. Move over Marie Kondo, Minimalist Mother Nature is in town. Featuring:T. K. Coleman, Co-host of the Minimalists Podcast.Dr. Bryan Lessard, aka Bry the Fly Guy, entomologist and author of 'Eyes on Fli

Jan 17, • 25:16

Summer: Mother Nature does it better (ASMR edition)

Summer: Mother Nature does it better (ASMR edition)

ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a tingly sensation that can bring relaxation, and it's spawned a growing industry of videos online of whispering, tapping, mouth noises and soft speaking. But, if you wanted quiet, intimate sounds, well, Nature does it so. much. better. Ann Jones goes on an ASMR journey with vibrating caterpillars, whispering monkeys and birds who want to keep secrets. Featuring:Dr Giulia Poerio, University of Sussex.Thanh Sagris, ASMR artist, Melbourne.Associate Pr

Jan 10, • 25:17

Summer: Why do Quolls have spots?

Summer: Why do Quolls have spots?

Imagine you've just been cancelled for a controversial opinion about Taylor Swift's musical output, and you have to go to ground.You can act like the Olsen twins, and hide behind big glasses and a big coat.Or you could take a lesson from nature and blend in, like a proverbial spotty quoll into the bush.The animal kingdom has a lot to teach us about camouflage and animal markings.Featuring:Dr Belinda Wilson, The Australian National University.Associate Professor Tanya Latty, University of Sydney.

Jan 3, • 25:16

Summer: Butts- what are they good for?

Summer: Butts- what are they good for?

Right now, you’re probably sitting on one of the most unique things about humans. One thing that separates us from the apes, from the birds, from EVERYTHING on earth. The thing that allows us to walk upright, on two legs.We have big butts and I cannot lie,This sort of exceptionalism doesn’t deny,That when a bird walks in with a little bit of hasteAnd drumsticks in your face, you have to admit that bipedalism ISN’T what’s interesting.It's actually our peachy butts.Featuring:Professor Daniel Liebe

Dec 27, 2024 • 25:17

Summer: How many animals REALLY live in your house?

Summer: How many animals REALLY live in your house?

How many species live around your house?In the COVID lockdown of 2020, three housemates decided to count.They thought there’d only be a handful, but the number kept rising and rising.Could their simple suburban Queenslander house be the next candidate for a new national park?Featuring:Dr Matt Holden, Mathematician, University of Queensland.Dr Andrew Rogers, Ecologist, University of Melbourne.Dr Russell Yong, Taxonomist. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove

Dec 20, 2024 • 25:17

Hollywood lied to us: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Hollywood lied to us: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is a Christmas classic... but how much do we really know about reindeer? In the last instalment of "Hollywood lied to us" for 2024, Ann Jones fact-checks the festive fairytale for biological accuracy.What would it take for a reindeer to fly? What are their noses really like? Would a glowing nose even make a decent fog light??Featuring:Belinda Smith, ABC Science Online reporterTim Horstkotte, Staff scientist at Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Umeå U

Dec 13, 2024 • 25:02

Hollywood lied to us: The Lion King

Hollywood lied to us: The Lion King

The Lion King (1994), aka Hamlet with Cats, is an iconic family classic. But would The Lion King's portrayal of a pride make biologists proud?Ann Jones presents “Hollywood lied to us” - a What The Duck?! podcast that takes your favourite movies and puts them under the microscope to work out what would happen in the real world and what’s just Hollywood magic.Would Simba really end up with Nala?Would the hyena henchmen really fall in line for a lion?They’re the big questions and Ann Jones has all

Dec 6, 2024 • 25:18

Hollywood lied to us: Groundhog Day

Hollywood lied to us: Groundhog Day

The movie is fictional but Groundhog Day (asking a groundhog for a long-term weather report)  IS A REAL THING!But wait, what even ARE groundhogs? AND do they have any qualifications in meteorology?Ann Jones is examining the biological accuracy of classic movies with the help of scientists and fans in the series "Hollywood Lied to Us."Featuring:Link Olson, Curator of Mammals, University of Alaska Museum.Dr Adam Daniel, Western Sydney University. Associate Professor Mike Rennie, Lakehead Universit

Nov 29, 2024 • 25:17

Hollywood lied to us: The Little Mermaid

Hollywood lied to us: The Little Mermaid

Yes, the Little Mermaid is an animated movie, but if it were real, where would this mermaid paradise be? Is it plausible that Ursula the Octo-woman would have henchmen in the form of eels? Ann Jones is examining the biological accuracy with the help of scientists and fans  of classic movies in the series "Hollywood Lied to Us."Featuring:Flo Rama- The Little Mermaid super fan. Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith, Sydney University. The Little Mermaid, Disney Studios.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Pr

Nov 22, 2024 • 24:39

Hollywood lied to us: Jaws

Hollywood lied to us: Jaws

Jaws (1975) was a massive hit that also created a whole lot of fear, but does anything in the film really stand up to shark science? Do sharks stalk humans? Do they roar? What can they sense? There are so many misconceptions when it comes to sharks that even now, 50 years later, these are impacting shark policies in Australia, and have come to be known as 'the jaws effect.'Featuring:Sophie Maycock, shark obsessive and founder of SharkSpeak. Chris Pepin-Neff – Shark policy expert at the Universit

Nov 15, 2024 • 24:59

Everything you wanted to know about Pigeons!

Everything you wanted to know about Pigeons!

Did you know that pigeons make milk? The pigeon gets a bad rap, but it is actually an incredible bird with a rich history.It is related to the dodo and even played a role in the French Revolution!Surely this bird deserves some recognition?Featuring:Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of the Week' podcast Dr Robin Leppitt, Ornithologist.April Broadbent, Pigeon Rehabber.Aaron and Aria, Pigeon Fanciers.Production:Ann Jones,

Nov 8, 2024 • 25:17

Glowing Animals

Glowing Animals

Are you high, or is that a sheep glowing?Yep- sheep glow, but that's not all... when it comes to glowing the list of animals includes the platypus, dolphin teeth, bilby ears and Tasmanian Devil feet. Featuring:Linda Reinhold, Zoologist at James Cook University.Professor Simon Lewis, Curtin University. Dr. Kenny Travouillon, Western Australian Museum. Caitlin Grieve, Hillend Dorsets.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script editing.Additional masteri

Nov 1, 2024 • 25:17

The ostrich-riding bushranger- John Francis Peggotty

The ostrich-riding bushranger- John Francis Peggotty

There's a statue of an ostrich wearing a saddle in Meningie, South Australia.The large bird statue is dedicated to the legend of "John Francis Peggotty", the Birdman of the Coorong. He loved gold, robbed stagecoaches, and used an ostrich as a getaway car. OR DID HE?! Featuring:Denice Mason, teacher and Meningie resident.Associate Professor Rohan Clarke, Monash University and co-author of the Australian Bird Guide.Jacob Fiebig, Meningie resident and composer of "The ballad of Jo

Oct 25, 2024 • 25:18

Everything you need to know about flies

Everything you need to know about flies

What makes a true fly and do we really need them? As per usual the What the Duck?! team is elbow-deep in crap looking for a way out.And the way out, is flies!Featuring:Dr Bryan Lessard, Entomologist, Author of Eyes on Flies. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editing.This episode of What the Duck?! was originally broadcast in September 2022 and is produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 18, 2024 • 25:18

Killer whales vs boats

Killer whales vs boats

A group of Killer whales have been hassling boats around Spain over the last few years. They've been nibbling the rudders and even sinking yachts, but why?Has anyone considered that it might be revenge?  How dangerous are Orcas anyway? Featuring:Martin Evans, UK Sailor.Professor Peter Keegan, History and Archaeology at Macquarie University. Dr Rebeca Wellard, Curtin University.Dr Luke Rendell, University of St Andrews, Scotland. Anna Selbmann, University of Iceland.Production:Ann Jones, Presente

Oct 11, 2024 • 26:04

Bumping, grinding and groaning - why do animals do it? Your questions answered.

Bumping, grinding and groaning - why do animals do it? Your questions answered.

Did you know that some squirrels, otters and goats are capable of autofellatio? And ferrets, macaques and dolphins can use rocks, plants and other objects as sex toys? Fresh off the back of the Sex is Weird series, Sana Qadar from All in the Mind is getting the down low on animal masturbatory behaviours. Dr Ann Jones has all the goss and it's entirely ruined her internet search history. Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recommended.Fe

Oct 4, 2024 • 25:16

Sex is Weird: Do we need sex?

Sex is Weird: Do we need sex?

Sex comes at a cost, there’s energy, time, risks of predators, and diseases… so do we even need it?Asexual organisms don’t seem to miss the dating scene, and yet here we are putting a whole lot of energy into sex, even when it doesn't lead to babies when same sexes attract.Of course, sex is a chance to genetically repair faults and outrun threats, but is the pay-off really enough?Sex is Weird is a series of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones following the sexual evolution of the animal kingdom.Pl

Sep 26, 2024 • 25:16

Sex is Weird: Virgin birth

Sex is Weird: Virgin birth

It turns out not everyone was listening when it was written said ‘it takes two to tango’ and some species can go it alone in their quest to reproduce. And then there’s the plants that decided THREE or ONE was for them, never an even number. Why is sex so... suspiciously complicated? Sex is Weird is a series of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones following the sexual evolution of the natural world.Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recomm

Sep 19, 2024 • 25:17

Sex is Weird: Why does it feel good, anyway?

Sex is Weird: Why does it feel good, anyway?

What is the role of pleasure in successful reproduction?Evolution says it's mightily important: every female vertebrate has a clitoris.Snakes have two!Female pleasure has been selected for.Making sex fun and pleasurable is a biologically sensible thing to do, more sex means more potential babies.Some studies of pigs and dairy cows have found an increase of up to 6% in successful conception when the females are stimulated during artificial insemination.Sex is Weird is a new series of What the Duc

Sep 12, 2024 • 25:17

Sex is Weird: How to be hot according to nature

Sex is Weird: How to be hot according to nature

Do animals fall in love at first sight?Every species has different traits that are 'attractive' — they're showing off their DIY skills making a bower, vibrating sexy fruit fly songs, puffing up a wattle, or just having really massive moose… antlers.Is this innate attraction like falling in love or is it more like meeting a (really hot) investment advisor?Because these attractive traits are also messages about genes – who will make a good investment to partner with for the next generation.Of cour

Sep 5, 2024 • 28:16

Sex is Weird: Sexy females fight back

Sex is Weird: Sexy females fight back

The energy required to grow, birth and raise young is intense, so it's only fair that the female body has some tricks to make sure reproducing is worth it.From cryptic choice to immune system sperm blockers, the female reproductive system can be a literal maze for those seeking to gain access to her eggs.In the battle of the sexes, this is females fight back.Sex is Weird is a new series of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones following the sexual evolution of the animal kingdom.Please note that thi

Aug 29, 2024 • 25:56

Sex is Weird: Why do penises exist?

Sex is Weird: Why do penises exist?

When it comes to sexual organs, the penis is really ‘out there.’  Name another organ that can change its form AND function in a matter of seconds! There’s a lot of variety in the animal kingdom; from spikes and nails to coils and collagen – so, this appendage is worth investigating... close up.  Sex is Weird is a new series of What the Duck?! With Dr Ann Jones following the sexual evolution of the animal kingdom.   Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parent

Aug 22, 2024 • 25:17

Sex Is Weird: The world’s first d*ck pic

Sex Is Weird: The world’s first d*ck pic

When you really think about it, sex to make babies is WEIRD! You take an outie that has to get stuck inside an innie that links into a production line of eggs to assemble a perfect tiny being. It’s so damn complicated!So why does it work like that?Join us at What the Duck for the first episode of a new series where we figure out how living things went from splitting ourselves in half to double the population, to periodically feeling compelled to copulate in such a vigorous, sometimes highly emba

Aug 15, 2024 • 24:53

INTRODUCING: Sex is Weird (a What the Duck?! series)

INTRODUCING: Sex is Weird (a What the Duck?! series)

How the duck did sex evolve as a major form of reproduction?Sex is Weird is a brand new series of What the Duck?! with Dr Ann Jones. From the evolution of the first-ever genitals and the strange methods that animals use to copulate, to the unbelievable ways that the female body responds to sex. So strap in and get ready for the ride of your life, you'll never think about sex the same way again!Please note that this program contains adult themes and explicit language. Parental guidance is recomme

Aug 13, 2024 • 3:15

Feeling Crabby

Feeling Crabby

Have the crabs been lying to us?They usually have ten legs and eyes on stalks, but there are all sorts of things hiding under the shell, including emotions. There are true crabs, false crabs, and even shame-faced crabs which implies that some of them, at least, are guilty.Featuring:Dr Rachael King, SA Museum. Professor Judith Weis, Rutgers University, Newark. Dr Annabel Dorrenstein, University of Western Sydney.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional maste

Aug 9, 2024 • 25:16

Spiders - they're going to kill!

Spiders - they're going to kill!

Spiders have gravity-defying ninja skills, they can hear without ears and they work together to gang up on huge prey.Spiders are murder machines!Featuring:Dr Kate Umbers, Western Sydney University.Dr Alfonso Aceves-Aparicio, University Hamburg.Dr Jay Stafstrom, Cornell University.Dr Lena Grinsted, University of Portsmouth.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Additional mastering: Angela Grant. This episode of What the Duck?! was produce

Aug 2, 2024 • 25:16

Mosquitos- blood suckers

Mosquitos- blood suckers

You can run but you can't hide!Ever wondered how a mosquito manages to hit a blood vessel without fail?And that one mozzie that you hear buzzing and buzzing at night? It’s probably a species that prefers birds and is trying to determine whether you’re a bird.Featuring:Assoc Prof. Cameron Webb, NSW Pathology & University of Sydney.Dr. Jana Batovska, Agriculture Victoria.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editing.This episode of What the Duck?!

Jul 26, 2024 • 25:16

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

How does a snake climb a pole? It's not like they have a ladder... or arms.It turns out that snakes have some pretty crazy skills when it comes to climbing anything and everything.The Island of Guam had between two and four million brown tree snakes in the 1980s, leading to all sorts of issues for the birds and the environment.Guests:Dr Aaron Collins- Assistant State Director Guam/Western Pacific Theatre at USDA-APHIS-Wildlife ServicesProfessor Kristin Y. Pettersen- Centre for Autonomous Marine

Jul 19, 2024 • 25:16

The Swearing Duck

The Swearing Duck

Ripper the musk duck had many bad habits – chief among them was attacking the keepers and then swearing under his breath.But was Ripper really angry, or was his potty mouth a symptom of something much more sinister?FEATURING:Peter Fullagar, wildlife sound recordist and retired CSIRO Scientist.Nick Hayward, Film maker, The Message of the Lyrebird.Daryl Snowdon, Duck Shooter.Lisa Sperber, Ballarat Bird World parrot whisperer. Victoria Austin, University of Western Sydney.. Carel Ten Cate,  Institu

Jul 12, 2024 • 25:16

What The Duck?!

What The Duck?!

The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature.

Jul 12, 2024 • 25:16

Fisticuffs, ego, and the great tomato virus discovery of the 20th century

Fisticuffs, ego, and the great tomato virus discovery of the 20th century

It's the early 20th century,  a government scientist position was determined by a boxing match, and a tomato virus threatened to stop the development of Australian-style tomato sauce in its tracks. Luckily, apart from their prowess as fighters, Australian plant scientists were leaders in identifying and controlling plant illnesses. They wouldn't do it without some drama though, and in this very special podcast extra, Ann Jones traces some of the turbulent history of tomato virus research down un

Jul 5, 2024 • 8:29

Can plants get cancer?

Can plants get cancer?

Plants are fully sick right now - and not just because indoor plants are in fashion. They have an immune system, they get infections, and can catch viruses... they just can't move away from their sick neighbours.While we depend on white blood cells to fight off and remember pathogens, plants rely on inherited knowledge of past threats in their DNA, plus the effective altruism of individual cells to sacrifice themselves rather than damage the whole. Featuring:Associate Professor Andrew Geering, U

Jun 28, 2024 • 25:16

Electric Eel- an attitude problem and access to its own taser

Electric Eel- an attitude problem and access to its own taser

It seems absolutely bonkers that an animal can muster ELECTRICITY, especially enough to send out a zap like a taser. But that's exactly what electric eels can do, and the world record holder more than doubles the voltage of the Australian electricity supply. More than that, electric eels inspired the design of Volta's first batteries, but (hold onto your socks so they don't get blown off) they're not the only ones who've got electricity pumping through their bodies. Featuring:Professor Will Cram

Jun 21, 2024 • 25:16

Flaco the escapee owl flew free in New York City ... until he met his end on a window pane

Flaco the escapee owl flew free in New York City ... until he met his end on a window pane

A superhero origin story would absolutely be 12 years in a cage and then set free by secretive criminals. That’s the story of Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle Owl, released from his vandalised cage in Central Park Zoo, New York City. He turned up in the middle of an intersection nearby, looking dazed and people in the know thought, ‘This is going to end badly,’ because animals released from captivity have an extremely low survival rate. But Flaco – ‘skinny’ in Spanish – flew in the face of all that. Fl

Jun 14, 2024 • 25:16

When animals put other animals in jail

When animals put other animals in jail

Usually, it's humans putting animals in cages, but sometimes the animals do it to themselves.Female platypus lock themselves in burrows to breed, great hornbill males lock females up in the hollow of a tree (they seal it up with fruit and poop) and potter wasps paralyse caterpillars for their babies to eat.Today on What The Duck?!, Dr Ann Jones investigates the wild and hostile world of animal jails.Are the animals just psycho killers or do they have their reasons?Featuring:Geoff Williams, Biolo

Jun 7, 2024 • 25:16

Why snakes remain deadly even after they're dead

Why snakes remain deadly even after they're dead

At first, you might think it is a plot from a zombie movie: that undead animals are coming for you.But it turns out that Australia's animals aren't just dangerous when they're alive — they can be deadly even when they're dead.Ann Jones is joined by science reporter Belinda Smith to examine why snakes can still bite up to 45 minutes after death and are potentially dangerous for years.Think we're lying? Belinda found a guy whose great aunt (and her dog) were killed by a decapitated snake!So if a s

May 31, 2024 • 25:16

Do animals dream?

Do animals dream?

Cassie and Claire have watched their parrot talk in its sleep... so is it dreaming?And, if animals DO dream... will we ever know what they’re dreaming about? Ann Jones tries to find out.Featuring:Cassie, Claire and Pidgey the Parrot. Associate Professor Nicole Lovato, Flinders University. Associate Professor John Lesku, La Trobe University. Professor David Pena Guzman, author of ‘Animal Dreaming’ and San Francisco State University.  Professor Sidarta Ribeiro, neuroscientist at Federal University

May 24, 2024 • 25:16

Do worms sleep?

Do worms sleep?

Birds can fly while half their brain is sleeping and some spiders sleep dangling on a silk thread, but what about worms.Do worms sleep?Featuring:Associate Professor John Lesku, La Trobe University. Dr Shauni Omond, @shauniomond.sleepsci on Instagram, La Trobe University.  Professor Niels Rattenborg, Research leader on Avian Sleep, Max Planck Institute. Dr Daniela Roessler, University of Konstanz. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering:  Roi Hube

May 17, 2024 • 25:16

The Sage-grouse dance

The Sage-grouse dance

Female sage-grouse birds have decided that they want to see a weird sexy dance when deciding on a mate.Ann Jones explores the creativity of female choice in the animal world in this episode of What the Duck?!Featuring:Lucy Cooke, Zoologist and author of Bitch A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal.Professor Gail L Patricelli,  University of California, Davis. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering:  John Jacobs.This episod

May 10, 2024 • 25:16

Hyenas and lab mice - does sex matter?

Hyenas and lab mice - does sex matter?

Female lab mice have been bred to be passive and breed with ease.But, in the wild they're feisty and even pugnacious.How much of our biological understanding of the world is based on misogyny?Featuring:Lucy Cooke, Zoologist and author of Bitch A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal.Professor Arthur Georges, University of Canberra.Professor Catherine Dulac, Harvard University.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Carey De

May 3, 2024 • 25:16

Shells with stories to tell

Shells with stories to tell

There's a whole world of mystery, and quite a bit of maths,  inside the humble sea shell.Forget ancestry searches online, shells can tell you the history of the world!Featuring:Amy Prendergast, University of Melbourne.Jann Vendetti, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Dr Paul Butler, Researcher at the University of Exeter. This episode was originally broadcast in March 2023. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Carey DellThis episod

Apr 26, 2024 • 25:16

The merits of menopause. End of. Period.

The merits of menopause. End of. Period.

There's only a handful of animals on earth that go through menopause, where females get to hang up the ovaries and enjoy a change of life.So, why have we (humans, chimps and some toothed whales) established a sexual retirement of sorts? What is everyone else missing out on?Featuring:Associate Professor Kevin Langergraber, Primatologist, Arizona State University.Charli Grimes, PhD student, University of Exeter.Production:Belinda Smith, Reporter/Producer. Ann Jones, Presenter/Producer.Petria Ladgr

Apr 19, 2024 • 25:14

Extreme traps in nature

Extreme traps in nature

We will all go to trouble to get a good meal, but some animals take it to the extreme.Some build architectural masterpieces to entrap their prey, or use body parts as lures.But what is your cat doing when it makes the 'ek ek ek ek?' Is it trying to bewitch the birds? Featuring:Professor Kris Helgen, Australian Museum.Julia Henning, PhD candidate, University of Adelaide.Associate Professor Inon Scharf, Tel Aviv University.Dr David Merritt, Entomologist.Associate Professor Ajay Narendra, Macquarie

Apr 12, 2024 • 25:16

Phantasmic Mr Fox

Phantasmic Mr Fox

Despite spending years and millions of dollars, the Tasmanian Fox Eradication team never, not once, not ever, spotted a live fox on the Apple Isle.While their efforts yielded zero foxes, it spawned a tale of lies, alleged corruption, and more scats than you could poke a stick at. Featuring:Ian Townsend, former ABC Radio National Journalist.David Kelly, Manager of the Threatened Species Unit, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.Jonah Yick, Program leader (Carp Management) Inland Fisheries Ser

Apr 5, 2024 • 25:17

What the [sheeping] flock?

What the [sheeping] flock?

You have a lot to thank sheep for. Yes, sheep.More than just wool and meat - sheep have played a part in the development of contraception AND reproduction of humans.It's not as dodgy as it sounds, but it is absolutely surprising and listening to this show will have you thanking every sheep you see from here on out.Featuring:Tara Farms, YouTuber, and Sheep farmer.Sally Coulthard, Historian, Smallholder, and Author of “A short history of the World according to Sheep”Dr Charles Roselli, Oregon Heal

Mar 29, 2024 • 25:16

What the [sheeping] flock?

What the [sheeping] flock?

You have a lot to thank sheep for. Yes, sheep.More than just wool and meat — sheep have played a part in the development of contraception and reproduction in humans.It's not as dodgy as it sounds, but it is absolutely surprising. Listening to this show will have you thanking every sheep you see from here on out.Featuring:Tara Farms, YouTuber, and sheep farmer.Sally Coulthard, historian, smallholder, and author of A Short History of the World according to Sheep.Dr Charles Roselli, Oregon Health a

Mar 29, 2024 • 25:16

Purely for pleasure

Purely for pleasure

For years we've barely even talked about the human clitoris let alone the fact that snakes have TWO. This program has adult themes.Featuring:Belinda Smith, ABC Science Online Reporter. Lucy Cooke, Author and Film maker.Megan Folwell, University of Adelaide.Dr Jenna Crowe-Riddell, La Trobe University.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Angie GrantThis program was first broadcast in 2023.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land

Mar 22, 2024 • 25:18

Face your fear of snakes

Face your fear of snakes

Would you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes? Comedian Craig Quartermaine took the risk in an attempt to overcome his fears.Featuring:Craig Quartermaine, comedian. Sandy Dickinson, Urban Reptiles.Jonathan Wright, announcer's voice. Production:Ann Jones, presenter/producer.Petria Ladgrove, producer.Joel Werner, script editor.Field recording: Dylan Prins.Additional mastering: Angie Grant.This episode was originally broadcast in 2023.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the

Mar 15, 2024 • 25:19

Animals with extreme minimalist mindsets

Animals with extreme minimalist mindsets

Could a legless lizard be 'minimalist of the year' for famous podcaster T. K. Coleman?Ann Jones leads an unlikely gang of animal experts on a tidy dance through the philosophy of minimalism. There are moths without mouths, flies without wings, and a worm-lizard that will even declutter its own tail. Move over Marie Kondo, Minimalist Mother Nature is in town. Featuring:T. K. Coleman, Co-host of the Minimalists Podcast.Dr. Bryan Lessard, aka Bry the Fly Guy, entomologist and author of 'Eyes on Fli

Mar 8, 2024 • 25:16

Mother Nature does it better (ASMR edition)

Mother Nature does it better (ASMR edition)

ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a tingly sensation that can bring relaxation, and it's spawned a growing industry of videos online of whispering, tapping, mouth noises and soft speaking. But, if you wanted quiet, intimate sounds, well, Nature does it so. much. better. Ann Jones goes on an ASMR journey with vibrating caterpillars, whispering monkeys and birds who want to keep secrets. Featuring:Dr Giulia Poerio, University of Sussex.Thanh Sagris, ASMR artist, Melbourne.Associate Pr

Mar 1, 2024 • 25:19

Why do Quolls have spots?

Why do Quolls have spots?

Imagine you've just been cancelled for a controversial opinion about Taylor Swift's musical output, and you have to go to ground.You can act like the Olsen twins, and hide behind big glasses and a big coat.Or you could take a lesson from nature and blend in, like a proverbial spotty quoll into the bush.When it comes to camouflage and animal markings, there's a lot we can learn from the animal kingdom.Featuring:Dr Belinda Wilson, The Australian National University.Associate Professor Tanya Latty,

Feb 23, 2024 • 25:16

Butts. What are they good for?

Butts. What are they good for?

Right now, you’re probably sitting on one of the most unique things about humans. One thing that separates us from the apes, from the birds, from EVERYTHING on earth. The thing that allows us to walk upright, on two legs.We have big butts and I cannot lie,This sort of exceptionalism doesn’t deny,That when a bird walks in with a little bit of hasteAnd drumsticks in your face, you have to admit that bipedalism ISN’T what’s interesting.It's actually our peachy butts.Featuring:Professor Daniel Liebe

Feb 16, 2024 • 25:21

How many animals REALLY live in your house?

How many animals REALLY live in your house?

How many species live around your house?In the COVID lockdown of 2020, three housemates decided to count.They thought there’d only be a handful, but the number kept rising and rising.Could their simple suburban Queenslander house be the next candidate for a new national park?What the Duck?! is back for Season 6.Featuring:Dr Matt Holden, Mathematician, University of Queensland.Dr Andrew Rogers, Ecologist, University of Melbourne.Dr Russell Yong, Taxonomist. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Produ

Feb 9, 2024 • 25:00

Space race- the animal edition

Space race- the animal edition

Fruit flies, guinea pigs, frogs, monkeys, turtles, cats and dogs… all sorts of animals have been to space.Find out who made small steps for mankind before we could even spacewalk as Ann goes through the emotional turmoil of hearing animals in space. Featuring:James Foley, Author and Illustrator.Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency.Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University.Michae

Feb 2, 2024 • 25:17

SUMMER - Daddy-long-legs

SUMMER - Daddy-long-legs

You probably have a daddy-long-legs in your house right now.But when is having a weird housemate in the corner ACTUALLY a good thing? Dr Ann Jones investigates.This episode was first published on the 9th of September 2023. Featuring:Dr Samantha Nixon, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).Dr Lizzy Lowe, Invertebrates Australia.Thanks also to Dr Bernhard Huber, Arachnid Curator at Museum Koenig for helping us get the facts right.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove,

Jan 26, 2024 • 25:07

SUMMER - Silence of the vultures

SUMMER - Silence of the vultures

An ornithologist, a veterinarian and a religious devotee must find the serial killer before every last vulture in India is dead.The episode was first published on the 2nd of September 2023. Featuring:Dr Campbell Murn, Head of Conservation at Hawk Conservancy Trust and University of Reading, UK.Dr Kishor Rithe, Interim Director, Bombay Natural History Society.Dr Andrea Santangeli, Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies, Spain.Dr Percy Avari, Mumbai Vetinarary College.Sherally Munshi, George

Jan 19, 2024 • 25:06

SUMMER - Are Naked Mole-rats the weirdest animals on earth?

SUMMER - Are Naked Mole-rats the weirdest animals on earth?

They look like… 'sabre-toothed sausages', they can barely see, they live for a really long time and have a queen who oppresses them.Find out all about the Naked Mole-rat this week and let us know your weirdest animal on earth suggestions at whattheduck@abc.net.au.Featuring:Dr Alison Barker, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research.Adjunct Professor Rochelle Buffenstein, University of Illinois at Chicago.Extra information: Professor Gary R. Lewin, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine.Product

Jan 12, 2024 • 25:06

SUMMER - The ostrich-riding bushranger

SUMMER - The ostrich-riding bushranger

He loved gold, so he robbed stagecoaches in South Australia and used an ostrich as a getaway car. OR DID HE?!This episode was first published on the 11th of February 2023.Featuring:Denice Mason, teacher and Meningie resident.Associate Professor Rohan Clarke, Monash University and co-author of the Australian Bird Guide.Jacob Fiebig, Meningie resident and composer of "The ballad of John Peggotty".Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Angie Grant

Jan 5, 2024 • 25:06

SUMMER- Kneel before the eel

SUMMER- Kneel before the eel

For thousands of years eels have made people rich and powerful, literally. Now it's time to pay it back.This episode was originally published on the 18th of March 2023.Featuring:Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee, Historian Cornell University.Erin Rose, Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.Braydon Saunders, Tour Guide Coordinator at Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism.Tyson Lovett-Murray, Budj Bim World Heritage Ranger at Gunditj Mirring Tra

Dec 29, 2023 • 25:05

SUMMER- Birds, bees and a wang wang with a problem.

SUMMER- Birds, bees and a wang wang with a problem.

A tiny penis, a 12-hour annual fertilisation window, picky females and strawberry bubble bath – these are just a few of the issues that pop up when making a panda cub.This is a repeat of an episode first published on the 1st of April 2023. Featuring:Chad Crittle, Acting Assistant Curator for Carnivores and Ungulates at Zoos SA.Mr Li Zhang, Consul, Head of Bilateral Section at the Chinese Consulate-General in Adelaide.Dr Meghan Martin Wintle, Director, Conservation Ecologist at PDX Wildlife.Produ

Dec 22, 2023 • 25:06

Who's a good girl?

Who's a good girl?

Ann Jones does a DNA test to see if she is a dog!This is the final episode for Season 5 of What the Duck?! We will be back in February with new episodes.Featuring:Skyla Seltzer, What The Duck?! listener.Beanz and Henry the dog. Link Olson, Curator of Mammals, University of Alaska Museum.Dr Nicola Rivers, Monash University.Professor Paul Hebert, Scientific Director, International Barcode of Life.Dr Leo Joseph, Australian National Wildlife Collection CSIRO. Tim Low, Biologist and author. Thanks al

Dec 15, 2023 • 25:16

Is the pigeon the weirdest animal on earth?

Is the pigeon the weirdest animal on earth?

It is related to the dodo, makes milk and even played a role in the French Revolution. Surely this bird deserves some recognition?Featuring:Rosemary Mosco, Science writer and author of 'The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching'.Nathan Finger, Host of 'Bird of the Week' podcast Dr Robin Leppitt, Ornithologist.April Broadbent, Pigeon Rehabber.Aaron and Aria, Pigeon Fanciers.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri.This episode of What

Dec 8, 2023 • 26:04

Can you speak fish?

Can you speak fish?

Someone get a translator app because the fish are ready to speak. Featuring:Lauren Hawkins, Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University. Dr Aaron Rice, Research Scientist at Cornell University. Featured sounds :Thanks to Aaron and Lauren for providing sounds as well as Professor Robert Macaulay and the Centre for Marine Science and Technology at Curtin University. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri.This e

Dec 1, 2023 • 25:16

Nature's vibrators

Nature's vibrators

They make THEMSELVES scream. Featuring:Dr. Perry Beasley Hall, Adelaide University.Ernesto Caliari Pinheiro, Acoustic biologist, Brazil.Professor Mario Vallejo-Marin, University of Uppsala, Sweden. Lisa Schoenberg, Ecological sound artist, New York.Professor Link Olson, University of Alaska Museum.Dr Andy Reid, University of Strathclyde, Scotland.Dr Ying Luo, Australian National Insect Collection. Featured sounds :Son of a Bee by Dusty Dubs, David Rentz and Vicki Powys.Production:Ann Jones, Pres

Nov 24, 2023 • 25:46

Mike-owl Jackson, Gorillaz and The Pussycat Dolls- are animals musical?

Mike-owl Jackson, Gorillaz and The Pussycat Dolls- are animals musical?

Can animals create, or even enjoy music? Ann rips through the animal kingdom to check out the musical talent of some likely and unlikely animals.Featuring:Dr. Stuart Watson, University of Zurich. Dr. Chiara De Gregorio, University of Torino. Assistant Professor Adena Schachner, University of California.David Teie, Musician and composer, Music for Cats. Associate Professor Cameron Webb, University of Sydney and NSW Health Pathology. Featured sounds :Musical Stimuli for Parrots by Adena Schachner,

Nov 17, 2023 • 25:47

PRESENTS - Our Changing World

PRESENTS - Our Changing World

A new season of What the Duck?! is just around the corner - but for now... we wanted to share an excerpt of a great episode on the sex life of spiders from our friends at Radio New Zealand. Spiders... sometimes they mate. Sometimes they get eaten. But that’s just how it goes. Spider sex can be a risky business.  Check out the full episode on Radio New Zealand here. This episode of Our Changing World was produced on the land of the Waikato Tainui iwi.

Nov 2, 2023 • 2:36

What The Duck?!

What The Duck?!

The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature.

Oct 20, 2023 • 25:00

Glow your own way

Glow your own way

Are you high, or is that a sheep glowing? Featuring: Linda Reinhold, Zoologist at James Cook University. Professor Simon Lewis, Curtin University.  Dr. Kenny Travouillon, Western Australian Museum.  Caitlin Grieve, Hillend Dorsets.

Oct 6, 2023 • 25:16

Glow your own way

Glow your own way

Are you high, or is that a sheep glowing? Featuring: Linda Reinhold, Zoologist at James Cook University. Professor Simon Lewis, Curtin University.  Dr. Kenny Travouillon, Western Australian Museum.  Caitlin Grieve, Hillend Dorsets.

Oct 6, 2023 • 25:16

Killer whales vs boats

Killer whales vs boats

A group of Killer whales have been hassling boats around Spain over the last few years.  They've been nibbling the rudders and even sinking yachts, but why? Has anyone considered that it might be revenge?  How dangerous are Orcas anyway?  Featuring: Martin Evans, UK Sailor. Professor Peter Keegan, History and Archaeology at Macquarie University.  Dr Rebeca Wellard, Curtin University. Dr Luke Rendell, University of St Andrews, Scotland.  Anna Selbmann, University of Iceland. Production: Ann Jones

Sep 29, 2023 • 25:16

Petrel heads in love

Petrel heads in love

They smell like a squid in a wool jumper, they sound like a duck on helium, and devoted 'Petrel Heads' travel thousands of kilometres just to hear them moan.   Featuring: Peter Vaughan, Monash University.  Stephen Totterman, Northern NSW Naturalist and seabird enthusiast. Rolenas Tavue Baereleo, Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation, Government of Vanuatu.   Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri. This epi

Sep 22, 2023 • 25:16

Feeling crabby

Feeling crabby

Have the crabs been lying to us? There are true crabs, false crabs, and even shame-faced crabs which implies that some of them, at least, are guilty. Featuring: Dr Rachael King, SA Museum.  Professor Judith Weis, Rutgers University, Newark.  Dr Annabel Dorrenstein, University of Western Sydney. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna peop

Sep 15, 2023 • 25:15

Who's your Daddy?

Who's your Daddy?

You probably have a daddy-long-legs in your house right now. But when is having a weird housemate in the corner ACTUALLY a good thing? Dr Ann Jones investigates.   Featuring: Dr Samantha Nixon, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).  Dr Lizzy Lowe, Invertebrates Australia. Thanks also to Dr Bernhard Huber, Arachnid Curator at Museum Koenig.   Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering:  Hamish Camilleri. This episode of What the Duck?! w

Sep 8, 2023 • 25:16

POD EXTRA: Johnny Cash and the Condor fire

POD EXTRA: Johnny Cash and the Condor fire

An extra special, podcast only, five-minute story for you! A bird that stands over a metre tall hardly seems like it'd bow down to a rock star, but Johnny Cash played a burning role in the near-extinction of Californian Condors. Featuring: Dr. Maggie Watson, Zoologist at Charles Sturt University  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Sep 2, 2023 • 5:22

Silence of the vultures

Silence of the vultures

An ornithologist, a veterinarian and a religious devotee must find the serial killer before every last vulture in India is dead. Featuring: Dr Campbell Murn, Head of Conservation at Hawk Conservancy Trust and University of Reading, UK. Dr Kishor Rithe, Interim Director, Bombay Natural History Society.  Dr Andrea Santangeli, Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies, Spain. Dr Percy Avari, Mumbai Vetinarary College.  Sherally Munshi, Georgetown.  Vulture sounds provided by Nikita Mathur, India

Sep 1, 2023 • 25:16

Do worms dream?

Do worms dream?

We get a bit philosophical and try to find out that if animals do dream, will we ever be able to know what they’re dreaming about? Featuring: Cassie, Claire and Pidgey the Parrot.  Associate Professor Nicole Lovato, Flinders University.  Associate Professor John Lesku, La Trobe University.  Professor David Pena Guzman, author of ‘Animal Dreaming’ and San Francisco State University.   Professor Sidarta Ribeiro, neuroscientist at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.  Dr Shauni Omond,

Jul 28, 2023 • 25:16

Do worms dream?

Do worms dream?

We get a bit philosophical and try to find out that if animals do dream, will we ever be able to know what they’re dreaming about? Featuring: Cassie, Claire and Pidgey the Parrot.  Associate Professor Nicole Lovato, Flinders University.  Associate Professor John Lesku, La Trobe University.  Professor David Pena Guzman, author of ‘Animal Dreaming’ and San Francisco State University.   Professor Sidarta Ribeiro, neuroscientist at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.  Dr Shauni Omond,

Jul 28, 2023 • 25:16

Sleep like a log

Sleep like a log

Birds can fly while half their brain is sleeping and some spiders sleep dangling on a silk thread, but what about worms. Do worms sleep? Featuring: Associate Professor John Lesku, La Trobe University.  Shauni Omond, @shauniomond.sleepsci on Instagram, La Trobe University.   Professor Niels Rattenborg, Research leader on Avian Sleep, Max Planck Institute.  Dr Daniela Roessler, University of Konstanz.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the

Jul 21, 2023 • 25:16

Sleep like a log

Sleep like a log

Birds can fly while half their brain is sleeping and some spiders sleep dangling on a silk thread, but what about worms. Do worms sleep? Featuring: Associate Professor John Lesku, La Trobe University.  Dr Shauni Omond, @shauniomond.sleepsci on Instagram, La Trobe University.   Professor Niels Rattenborg, Research leader on Avian Sleep, Max Planck Institute.  Dr Daniela Roessler, University of Konstanz.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What

Jul 21, 2023 • 25:16

Why don't you act like a girl?

Why don't you act like a girl?

Boob-shaping hiccups are very sexy in the sage grouse world, but whose chesticles are in charge? Featuring: Lucy Cooke, Zoologist and author of Bitch A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal. Professor Gail L Patricelli,  University of California, Davis.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering:  John Jacobs. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Jul 14, 2023 • 25:16

Why don't you act like a girl?

Why don't you act like a girl?

Boob-shaping hiccups are very sexy in the sage grouse world, but whose chesticles are in charge? Featuring: Lucy Cooke, Zoologist and author of Bitch A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal. Professor Gail L Patricelli,  University of California, Davis.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering:  John Jacobs. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Jul 14, 2023 • 25:16

Bitch! Who is really in charge?

Bitch! Who is really in charge?

Female lab mice have been bred to be passive and breed with ease. But, in the wild they're feisty and even pugnacious. How much of our biological understanding of the world is based on misogyny? Featuring: Lucy Cooke, Zoologist and author of Bitch A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal. Professor Arthur Georges, University of Canberra. Professor Catherine Dulac, Harvard University. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering

Jul 7, 2023 • 25:16

Bitch! Who is really in charge?

Bitch! Who is really in charge?

Female lab mice have been bred to be passive and breed with ease. But, in the wild they're feisty and even pugnacious. How much of our biological understanding of the world is based on misogyny? Featuring: Lucy Cooke, Zoologist and author of Bitch A Revolutionary Guide to Sex, Evolution and the Female Animal. Professor Arthur Georges, University of Canberra. Professor Catherine Dulac, Harvard University. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering

Jul 7, 2023 • 25:16

Birds, bees and a wang wang with a problem.

Birds, bees and a wang wang with a problem.

A tiny penis, a 12-hour annual fertilisation window, picky females and strawberry bubble bath – these are just a few of the issues that pop up when making a panda cub. Featuring: Chad Crittle, Acting Assistant Curator for Carnivores and Ungulates at Zoos SA. Mr Li Zhang, Consul, Head  of Bilateral Section at the Chinese Consulate-General in Adelaide. Dr Meghan Martin Wintle, Director, Conservation Ecologist at PDX Wildlife. This is the last show of season 2 of What The Duck but Season 3 is on it

Mar 31, 2023 • 25:16

Birds, bees and a wang wang with a problem.

Birds, bees and a wang wang with a problem.

A tiny penis, a 12-hour annual fertilisation window, picky females and strawberry bubble bath – these are just a few of the issues that pop up when making a panda cub. Featuring: Chad Crittle, Acting Assistant Curator for Carnivores and Ungulates at Zoos SA. Mr Li Zhang, Consul, Head  of Bilateral Section at the Chinese Consulate-General in Adelaide. Dr Meghan Martin Wintle, Director, Conservation Ecologist at PDX Wildlife. This is the last show of season 2 of What The Duck but Season 3 is on it

Mar 31, 2023 • 25:16

Shells with stories to tell

Shells with stories to tell

Forget ancestry searches online. Shells can tell you the history of the world. Featuring: Amy Prendergast, University of Melbourne. Jann Vendetti, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.  Dr Paul Butler, Researcher at the University of Exeter.

Mar 24, 2023 • 30:00

Shells with stories to tell

Shells with stories to tell

Forget ancestry searches online. Shells can tell you the history of the world. Featuring: Amy Prendergast, University of Melbourne. Jann Vendetti, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.  Dr Paul Butler, Researcher at the University of Exeter.

Mar 24, 2023 • 30:00

Kneel before the eel

Kneel before the eel

For thousands of years eels have made people rich and powerful, literally. Now it's time to pay it back.  Featuring: Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee, Historian Cornell University.  Erin Rose, Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Braydon Saunders, Tour Guide Coordinator at Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism. Tyson Lovett-Murray, Budj Bim World Heritage Ranger at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Wayne Koster, Res

Mar 17, 2023 • 30:00

Kneel before the eel

Kneel before the eel

For thousands of years eels have made people rich and powerful, literally. Now it's time to pay it back.  Featuring: Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee, Historian Cornell University.  Erin Rose, Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Braydon Saunders, Tour Guide Coordinator at Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism. Tyson Lovett-Murray, Budj Bim World Heritage Ranger at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. Wayne Koster, Res

Mar 17, 2023 • 30:00

Purely for pleasure

Purely for pleasure

For years we've barely even talked about the human clitoris let alone the fact that snakes have TWO.  This program has adult themes. Featuring: Belinda Smith, ABC Science Online Reporter.  Lucy Cooke, Author and Film maker. Megan Folwell, University of Adelaide. Dr Jenna Crowe-Riddell, La Trobe University. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering: Angie Grant This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna

Mar 10, 2023 • 30:00

Purely for pleasure

Purely for pleasure

For years we've barely even talked about the human clitoris let alone the fact that snakes have TWO.  This program has adult themes. Featuring: Belinda Smith, ABC Science Online Reporter.  Lucy Cooke, Author and Film maker. Megan Folwell, University of Adelaide. Dr Jenna Crowe-Riddell, La Trobe University. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering: Angie Grant This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna

Mar 10, 2023 • 30:00

Are Naked Mole-rats the weirdest animals on earth?

Are Naked Mole-rats the weirdest animals on earth?

They look like... 'sabre-toothed sausages', they can barely see, they live for a really long time and have a queen who oppresses them. Find out all about the Naked Mole-rat this week and let us know your weirdest animal on earth suggestions at whattheduck@abc.net.au. Featuring: Dr Alison Barker, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. Adjunct Professor Rochelle Buffenstein,  University of Illinois at Chicago. Extra information: Professor Gary R. Lewin,  Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicin

Mar 3, 2023 • 30:00

Are Naked Mole-rats the weirdest animals on earth?

Are Naked Mole-rats the weirdest animals on earth?

They look like... 'sabre-toothed sausages', they can barely see, they live for a really long time and have a queen who oppresses them. Find out all about the Naked Mole-rat this week and let us know your weirdest animal on earth suggestions at whattheduck@abc.net.au. Featuring: Dr Alison Barker, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. Adjunct Professor Rochelle Buffenstein,  University of Illinois at Chicago. Extra information: Professor Gary R. Lewin,  Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicin

Mar 3, 2023 • 30:00

Craig Vs Snakes

Craig Vs Snakes

Would you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes?  Comedian, Craig Quartermaine, took the risk in an attempt to overcome his fears! Featuring: Craig Quartermaine, Comedian.  Sandy Dickinson, Urban Reptiles. Jonathan Wright, Announcer voice.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Field recording: Dylan Prins Additional mastering: Angie Grant Would you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes?  Comedian Craig Quartermai

Feb 24, 2023 • 30:00

Craig Vs Snakes

Craig Vs Snakes

Would you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes?  Comedian, Craig Quartermaine, took the risk in an attempt to overcome his fears! Featuring: Craig Quartermaine, Comedian.  Sandy Dickinson, Urban Reptiles. Jonathan Wright, Announcer voice.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Field recording: Dylan Prins Additional mastering: Angie Grant Would you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes?  Comedian Craig Quartermai

Feb 24, 2023 • 30:00

Animals in Space

Animals in Space

Who made small steps for man before man could even space walk? Featuring: James Foley, Author and Illustrator. Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency. Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. Michael Coggan, News Voice.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Matthew Crawford. This episode of Wha

Feb 17, 2023 • 30:00

Animals in Space

Animals in Space

Who made small steps for man before man could even space walk? Featuring: James Foley, Author and Illustrator. Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency. Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University. Michael Coggan, News Voice.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Matthew Crawford. This episode of Wha

Feb 17, 2023 • 30:00

The ostrich-riding bushranger

The ostrich-riding bushranger

He loved gold, so he robbed stage coaches in South Australia and used an ostrich as a getaway car. OR DID HE?!  Welcome to the first episode of 'What The Duck?!' Season 2. Featuring: Denice Mason, teacher and Meningie resident. Associate Professor Rohan Clarke, Monash University and co-author of the Australian Bird Guide. Jacob Fiebig, Meningie resident and composer of "The ballad of John Peggotty".  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Edit

Feb 10, 2023 • 30:00

The ostrich-riding bushranger

The ostrich-riding bushranger

He loved gold, so he robbed stage coaches in South Australia and used an ostrich as a getaway car. OR DID HE?!  Welcome to the first episode of 'What The Duck?!' Season 2. Featuring: Denice Mason, teacher and Meningie resident. Associate Professor Rohan Clarke, Monash University and co-author of the Australian Bird Guide. Jacob Fiebig, Meningie resident and composer of "The ballad of John Peggotty".  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Edit

Feb 10, 2023 • 30:00

Spider murder methods

Spider murder methods

The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature.

Dec 16, 2022 • 30:00

Spider murder methods

Spider murder methods

The show with a mission to explore the mysteries of nature.

Dec 16, 2022 • 30:00

The politics of being a cow

The politics of being a cow

If you think that cow politics is just about the live export business, you are wrong. Cows have politics of their own – machinations to sort out who is the leader and who will be led.  Featuring: Dr Rebecca Doyle, Faculty of Veterinary & Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne. Joe Gelonisi - the voice of cow facts.  Derek Klingenberg, cattle trombonist. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kau

Dec 9, 2022 • 30:00

The politics of being a cow

The politics of being a cow

If you think that cow politics is just about the live export business, you are wrong. Cows have politics of their own – machinations to sort out who is the leader and who will be led.  Featuring: Dr Rebecca Doyle, Faculty of Veterinary & Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne. Joe Gelonisi - the voice of cow facts.  Derek Klingenberg, cattle trombonist. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kau

Dec 9, 2022 • 30:00

Inside a cow pat

Inside a cow pat

Here’s a field guide you probably don’t have — “Introduced Dung Beetles in Australia".

Dec 2, 2022 • 30:00

Inside a cow pat

Inside a cow pat

Here’s a field guide you probably don’t have - “Introduced Dung Beetles in Australia". FEATURING Patrick Gleeson, Research Technician CSIRO. Jane Wright, retired Scientist CSIRO. Jeremy Wilson, Goldenholme Farm on the Yass River.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Additional mastering: Brendan O'Neill. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Dec 2, 2022 • 30:00

Inside a cow pat

Inside a cow pat

Here’s a field guide you probably don’t have — “Introduced Dung Beetles in Australia".

Dec 2, 2022 • 30:00

Hitchhikers guide to ecology

Hitchhikers guide to ecology

Grabbing a lift can go from bad to worse when your uber drops you outside your evolutionary niche.  FEATURING Dr Matt Greenlees, Sydney University. Arthur White, NSW frog and tadpole study group. David Chapple, Monash University. Dr Maggie Watson, Charles Sturt University.  Dr Robert Streit, Reef Function Hub at James Cook University. Voice of the Internet: Nikolai Beilharz.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering

Nov 25, 2022 • 30:00

Hitchhikers guide to ecology

Hitchhikers guide to ecology

Grabbing a lift can go from bad to worse when your uber drops you outside your evolutionary niche.  FEATURING Dr Matt Greenlees, Sydney University. Arthur White, NSW frog and tadpole study group. David Chapple, Monash University. Dr Maggie Watson, Charles Sturt University.  Dr Robert Streit, Reef Function Hub at James Cook University. Voice of the Internet: Nikolai Beilharz.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering

Nov 25, 2022 • 30:00

Field guide to car ecology

Field guide to car ecology

Ever wondered about the spiders in your car mirror? How they got there and ‘where the duck’ they’re going?   FEATURING Dr Ken Walker, Senior Curator of Entomology, Museums Victoria Research Institute.  Dr Laurent Keller, University of Lausanne Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Angela Grant. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Nov 18, 2022 • 30:00

Field guide to car ecology

Field guide to car ecology

Ever wondered about the spiders in your car mirror? How they got there and ‘where the duck’ they’re going?   FEATURING Dr Ken Walker, Senior Curator of Entomology, Museums Victoria Research Institute.  Dr Laurent Keller, University of Lausanne Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editor.  Additional mastering: Angela Grant. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Nov 18, 2022 • 30:00

How to speak Cicada

How to speak Cicada

The 'sound of summer' is actually thousands of blokes screaming 'PICK ME' at the top of their screaming cicada voices.

Nov 11, 2022 • 30:00

How to speak Cicada

How to speak Cicada

The 'sound of summer' is actually thousands of blokes screaming 'PICK ME' at the top of their screaming cicada voices.

Nov 11, 2022 • 30:00

Never skip leg day

Never skip leg day

A millipede has a thousand legs right? WRONG! FEATURING Dr Juanita Rodriguez, Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO. Dr Bruno Alves Buzatto, Flinders University. Luis Villazon, Science Educator UK.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering: Angela Grant. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Nov 4, 2022 • 30:00

Never skip leg day

Never skip leg day

A millipede has a thousand legs right? WRONG! FEATURING Dr Juanita Rodriguez, Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO. Dr Bruno Alves Buzatto, Flinders University. Luis Villazon, Science Educator UK.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Additional mastering: Angela Grant. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Nov 4, 2022 • 30:00

Animals on acid

Animals on acid

It turns out self medicating and herbal remedies are not exclusive to humans… FEATURING Dr Kevin Feeney, Central Washington University. Adjunct Professor Michael Huffman, University of Kyoto. Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison, Newcastle University UK. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Nick Kilvert, Presenter/ Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 28, 2022 • 30:00

Animals on acid

Animals on acid

It turns out self medicating and herbal remedies are not exclusive to humans… FEATURING Dr Kevin Feeney, Central Washington University. Adjunct Professor Michael Huffman, University of Kyoto. Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison, Newcastle University UK. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Nick Kilvert, Presenter/ Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 28, 2022 • 30:00

The big bad wolf – have we got it wrong?

The big bad wolf – have we got it wrong?

How far from reality are the folk stories about wolves and dogs? We’re going right back to Aesop’s fables with zoologist and author Jo Wimpenny.  Listen to part one (Aesop’s animals) here:  FEATURING Dr Jo Wimpenny- Zoologist and Author Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 21, 2022 • 26:15

The big bad wolf – have we got it wrong?

The big bad wolf – have we got it wrong?

How far from reality are the folk stories about wolves and dogs? We’re going right back to Aesop’s fables with zoologist and author Jo Wimpenny.  Listen to part one (Aesop’s animals) here:  FEATURING Dr Jo Wimpenny- Zoologist and Author Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 21, 2022 • 26:15

The big bad wolf – have we got it wrong?

The big bad wolf – have we got it wrong?

How far from reality are the folk stories about wolves and dogs? We’re going right back to Aesop’s fables with zoologist and author Jo Wimpenny.  Listen to part one (Aesop’s animals) here:  FEATURING Dr Jo Wimpenny- Zoologist and Author Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 21, 2022 • 30:00

It DOES fart!

It DOES fart!

The world's oldest fart is frozen in amber, and it is the source of the world's oldest fart joke.  Listen to part one (Does it Fart?!) here. FEATURING Dani Rabaiotti, Author of Does it Fart? and Zoological Society of London. Dr Nick Gales, Former Head of Australian Antarctic Division. Prof Dave Watson, Charles Sturt University.  Prof Jeffrey Stillwell, Adjunct Monash Uni Dr Adam Munn, Biologist.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Jo Khan, Producer. This epis

Oct 14, 2022 • 30:00

It DOES fart!

It DOES fart!

The world's oldest fart is frozen in amber, and it is the source of the world's oldest fart joke.  Listen to part one (Does it Fart?!) here. FEATURING Dani Rabaiotti, Author of Does it Fart? and Zoological Society of London. Dr Nick Gales, Former Head of Australian Antarctic Division. Prof Dave Watson, Charles Sturt University.  Prof Jeffrey Stillwell, Adjunct Monash Uni Dr Adam Munn, Biologist.  Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Jo Khan, Producer. This epis

Oct 14, 2022 • 30:00

What's in your freezer?

What's in your freezer?

Move the peas over to find that Australian freezers have seals, kangaroo penises and the DNA of 'the Chanel of goats.' FEATURING: Dr Natalie Warburton, Murdoch University.  Dr Jillian Garvey, La Trobe University.  Dr Nicola Rivers, Monash University. Dianne Hakof, Hospital Manger Animal Health Department Zoos SA PRODUCTION: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 7, 2022 • 30:00

What's in your freezer?

What's in your freezer?

Move the peas over to find that Australian freezers have seals, kangaroo penises and the DNA of 'the Chanel of goats.' FEATURING: Dr Natalie Warburton, Murdoch University.  Dr Jillian Garvey, La Trobe University.  Dr Nicola Rivers, Monash University. Dianne Hakof, Hospital Manger Animal Health Department Zoos SA PRODUCTION: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Oct 7, 2022 • 30:00

It's still brown and sticky!

It's still brown and sticky!

There are so many sticky things in nature, but what's the nature of their stickiness? Ann puts on her spider-woman gloves to find out. FEATURING: Ella Tyler, wife of the late Prof Mike Tyler. Prof Andrew Smith, Biology, Ithaca College. Prof George Murrell, Director Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Hospital, NSW. PRODUCTION: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Sep 30, 2022 • 30:00

It's still brown and sticky!

It's still brown and sticky!

There are so many sticky things in nature, but what's the nature of their stickiness? Ann puts on her spider-woman gloves to find out. FEATURING: Ella Tyler, wife of the late Prof Mike Tyler. Prof Andrew Smith, Biology, Ithaca College. Prof George Murrell, Director Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Hospital, NSW. PRODUCTION: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Sep 30, 2022 • 30:00

What's brown and sticky?

What's brown and sticky?

If you ever wanted to be able to stick to walls like spider man, then listen to this.

Sep 23, 2022 • 30:00

What's brown and sticky?

What's brown and sticky?

If you ever wanted to be able to stick to walls like spider man, then listen to this.

Sep 23, 2022 • 30:00

The flies have it

The flies have it

As per usual the What the Duck?! team is elbow-deep in crap looking for a way out. And the way out, is flies.  FEATURING: Dr Bryan Lessard, Entomologist, Author of Eyes on Flies.  PRODUCTION: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editing. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Sep 16, 2022 • 30:00

The flies have it

The flies have it

As per usual the What the Duck?! team is elbow-deep in crap looking for a way out. And the way out, is flies.  FEATURING: Dr Bryan Lessard, Entomologist, Author of Eyes on Flies.  PRODUCTION: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Producer. Joel Werner, Script Editing. This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Sep 16, 2022 • 30:00

A short break for What the Duck?!

A short break for What the Duck?!

What the Duck?! is taking a short break so instead you'll be hearing Radio New Zealand’s 'Our Changing World' on the radio for the next three weeks.

Aug 26, 2022 • 30:00

A short break for What the Duck?!

A short break for What the Duck?!

What the Duck?! is taking a short break so instead you'll be hearing Radio New Zealand’s 'Our Changing World' on the radio for the next three weeks.

Aug 26, 2022 • 30:00

Trees call out fake news

Trees call out fake news

Sawing through tree myths with Arborists Maja and Sam. No matter how good your job is, there’s always something that really cheeses you off, and Maja and Sam are SICK TO DEATH of all your misconceptions about trees.

Aug 19, 2022 • 0:00

Trees call out fake news

Trees call out fake news

Sawing through tree myths with Arborists Maja and Sam. No matter how good your job is, there’s always something that really cheeses you off, and Maja and Sam are SICK TO DEATH of all your misconceptions about trees.

Aug 19, 2022 • 0:00

Why is my tree weeping?

Why is my tree weeping?

The duckie inbox has been swamped with tree mysteries.

Aug 12, 2022 • 25:14

Why is my tree weeping?

Why is my tree weeping?

The duckie inbox has been swamped with tree mysteries.

Aug 12, 2022 • 25:14

Could you eat an animal that does it in the missionary position?

Could you eat an animal that does it in the missionary position?

Ann revisits the release site of a bunch of (almost extinct) Murray Crayfish to find out the crays have been completing sexy rhythmic gymnastics in the mud on the bottom of the murray river.

Aug 5, 2022 • 25:14

Could you eat an animal that does it in the missionary position?

Could you eat an animal that does it in the missionary position?

Ann revisits the release site of a bunch of (almost extinct) Murray Crayfish to find out the crays have been completing sexy rhythmic gymnastics in the mud on the bottom of the murray river.

Aug 5, 2022 • 25:14

Stinging Science

Stinging Science

He makes things sting him on purpose. WHY.

Jul 29, 2022 • 25:17

Stinging Science

Stinging Science

He makes things sting him on purpose. WHY.

Jul 29, 2022 • 25:17

The bird-eating centipede

The bird-eating centipede

It’s like a serial killer movie, a classic horror film. There are huge fangs, a segmented body, a remote location, the ocean bashes against cliffs, you’re all alone and there’s no one to help. The first bodies that turn up are of the children... of petrels.

Jul 22, 2022 • 25:16

The bird-eating centipede

The bird-eating centipede

It’s like a serial killer movie, a classic horror film. There are huge fangs, a segmented body, a remote location, the ocean bashes against cliffs, you’re all alone and there’s no one to help. The first bodies that turn up are of the children... of petrels.

Jul 22, 2022 • 25:16

Become the Cuckoo

Become the Cuckoo

How does a cuckoo know it's a cuckoo?

Jul 15, 2022 • 25:12

Become the Cuckoo

Become the Cuckoo

How does a cuckoo know it's a cuckoo?

Jul 15, 2022 • 25:12

Animals that mine

Animals that mine

So... what do you do when a crocodile and a shark end up in your mine pit? AT THE SAME TIME.

Jul 8, 2022 • 25:15

Animals that mine

Animals that mine

So... what do you do when a crocodile and a shark end up in your mine pit? AT THE SAME TIME.

Jul 8, 2022 • 25:15

Animals that mine

Animals that mine

So... what do you do when a crocodile and a shark end up in your mine pit? AT THE SAME TIME.

Jul 8, 2022 • 25:15

Does it fart?

Does it fart?

Farts can be a matter of life or death, but not in the way that you're thinking. This is SERIOUS.

Jul 1, 2022 • 25:17

Does it fart?

Does it fart?

Farts can be a matter of life or death, but not in the way that you're thinking. This is SERIOUS.

Jul 1, 2022 • 25:17

Does it fart?

Does it fart?

Farts can be a matter of life or death, but not in the way that you're thinking. This is SERIOUS.

Jul 1, 2022 • 25:17

Little Penguins

Little Penguins

Promiscuous penguins, climate change and penguin first aid.

Jun 24, 2022 • 25:14

Little Penguins

Little Penguins

Promiscuous penguins, climate change and penguin first aid.

Jun 24, 2022 • 25:14

Little Penguins

Little Penguins

Promiscuous penguins, climate change and penguin first aid.

Jun 24, 2022 • 25:14

Koala AIDS (that’s all we need!)

Koala AIDS (that’s all we need!)

How much more can the koala bear?

Jun 17, 2022 • 25:16

Koala AIDS (that’s all we need!)

Koala AIDS (that’s all we need!)

How much more can the koala bear?

Jun 17, 2022 • 25:16

Koala AIDS (that’s all we need!)

Koala AIDS (that’s all we need!)

How much more can the koala bear?

Jun 17, 2022 • 25:16

Blood suckers

Blood suckers

You can run but you can't hide! Ever wondered how a mosquito manages to hit a blood vessel without fail?

Jun 10, 2022 • 25:16

Blood suckers

Blood suckers

You can run but you can't hide! Ever wondered how a mosquito manages to hit a blood vessel without fail?

Jun 10, 2022 • 25:16

Blood suckers

Blood suckers

You can run but you can't hide! Ever wondered how a mosquito manages to hit a blood vessel without fail?

Jun 10, 2022 • 25:16

The Roast Chook Fungi

The Roast Chook Fungi

It looks as if a roast chook had been tied to a four-poster bed.

Jun 3, 2022 • 25:16

The Roast Chook Fungi

The Roast Chook Fungi

It looks as if a roast chook had been tied to a four-poster bed.

Jun 3, 2022 • 25:16

The Roast Chook Fungi

The Roast Chook Fungi

It looks as if a roast chook had been tied to a four-poster bed.

Jun 3, 2022 • 25:16

Guess who’s back?

Guess who’s back?

Back again!? The thylacine has made its last appearance alive on earth. Or has it? Ann chases the elusive Tasmanian Tiger with geneticists, conservationists and a bloke who saw one while he was coming home from the shops.

May 27, 2022 • 25:16

Guess who’s back?

Guess who’s back?

Back again!? The thylacine has made its last appearance alive on earth. Or has it? Ann chases the elusive Tasmanian Tiger with geneticists, conservationists and a bloke who saw one while he was coming home from the shops.

May 27, 2022 • 25:16

Guess who’s back?

Guess who’s back?

Back again!? The thylacine has made its last appearance alive on earth. Or has it? Ann chases the elusive Tasmanian Tiger with geneticists, conservationists and a bloke who saw one while he was coming home from the shops.

May 27, 2022 • 25:16

True Blue

True Blue

Ann finds out that birds are not really blue. Not even bluebirds. They’re not blue. Then what the duck are they?

May 20, 2022 • 25:16

True Blue

True Blue

Ann finds out that birds are not really blue. Not even bluebirds. They’re not blue. Then what the duck are they?

May 20, 2022 • 25:16

True Blue

True Blue

Ann finds out that birds are not really blue. Not even bluebirds. They’re not blue. Then what the duck are they?

May 20, 2022 • 25:16

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? The ANSWER

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? The ANSWER

Dr Ann Jones has the answer to the game of 'Who the duck?!' this week. Thanks for your many guesses and emails... it is now time for the big reveal. Stay tuned for the newest episode of What the Duck?! this Saturday!

May 19, 2022 • 3:31

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? The ANSWER

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? The ANSWER

Dr Ann Jones has the answer to the game of 'Who the duck?!' this week. Thanks for your many guesses and emails... it is now time for the big reveal. Stay tuned for the newest episode of What the Duck?! this Saturday!

May 19, 2022 • 3:31

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? The ANSWER

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? The ANSWER

Dr Ann Jones has the answer to the game of 'Who the duck?!' this week. Thanks for your many guesses and emails... it is now time for the big reveal. Stay tuned for the newest episode of What the Duck?! this Saturday!

May 19, 2022 • 3:31

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #3

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #3

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's the final clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

May 13, 2022 • 1:41

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #3

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #3

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's the final clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

May 13, 2022 • 1:41

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #3

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #3

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's the final clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

May 13, 2022 • 1:41

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #2

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #2

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's another clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

May 6, 2022 • 1:47

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #2

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #2

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's another clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

May 6, 2022 • 1:47

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #2

BONUS - Who the Duck am I? #2

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's another clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

May 6, 2022 • 1:47

BONUS - Who the Duck am I?

BONUS - Who the Duck am I?

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's a clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

Apr 29, 2022 • 1:55

BONUS - Who the Duck am I?

BONUS - Who the Duck am I?

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's a clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

Apr 29, 2022 • 1:55

BONUS - Who the Duck am I?

BONUS - Who the Duck am I?

Dr Ann Jones is out filming for ABC TV , but she hasn't forgotten the loyal subscribers. Here's a clue to a game of 'Who the duck?!' just for you! Please send your guesses to whattheduck@abc.net.au.

Apr 29, 2022 • 1:55

Australian native animals as pets. Yes/No

Australian native animals as pets. Yes/No

Ann stumbles across spinifex hopping mice on gumtree and then finds herself cornered by a bloke with a crocodile (and more).

Apr 22, 2022 • 25:15

Australian native animals as pets. Yes/No

Australian native animals as pets. Yes/No

Ann stumbles across spinifex hopping mice on gumtree and then finds herself cornered by a bloke with a crocodile (and more).

Apr 22, 2022 • 25:15

Australian native animals as pets. Yes/No

Australian native animals as pets. Yes/No

Ann stumbles across spinifex hopping mice on gumtree and then finds herself cornered by a bloke with a crocodile (and more).

Apr 22, 2022 • 25:15

A girl walks in the woods

A girl walks in the woods

After receiving a heartbreaking email, Ann goes on a mission to prove that ‘girls DO like spiders.’

Apr 15, 2022 • 25:15

A girl walks in the woods

A girl walks in the woods

After receiving a heartbreaking email, Ann goes on a mission to prove that ‘girls DO like spiders.’

Apr 15, 2022 • 25:15

A girl walks in the woods

A girl walks in the woods

After receiving a heartbreaking email, Ann goes on a mission to prove that ‘girls DO like spiders.’

Apr 15, 2022 • 25:15

How to catch an Emu

How to catch an Emu

Taking on an Emu is 100% a mind game.

Apr 8, 2022 • 25:15

How to catch an Emu

How to catch an Emu

Taking on an Emu is 100% a mind game.

Apr 8, 2022 • 25:15

How to catch an Emu

How to catch an Emu

Taking on an Emu is 100% a mind game.

Apr 8, 2022 • 25:15

Man vs quoll

Man vs quoll

Between 1831 and 1916 there were 111 published reports of quolls eating human corpses. What. The. Duck?!

Apr 1, 2022 • 25:17

Man vs quoll

Man vs quoll

Between 1831 and 1916 there were 111 published reports of quolls eating human corpses. What. The. Duck?!

Apr 1, 2022 • 25:17

Man vs quoll

Man vs quoll

Between 1831 and 1916 there were 111 published reports of quolls eating human corpses. What. The. Duck?!

Apr 1, 2022 • 25:17

Aesop's Animals

Aesop's Animals

What is the science behind the famous fables like the tortoise and the hare?

Mar 25, 2022 • 25:16

Aesop's Animals

Aesop's Animals

What is the science behind the famous fables like the tortoise and the hare?

Mar 25, 2022 • 25:16

Aesop's Animals

Aesop's Animals

What is the science behind the famous fables like the tortoise and the hare?

Mar 25, 2022 • 25:16

Wearing the skins of your enemies

Wearing the skins of your enemies

Sometimes it’s not enough to liquify your enemies and drink them through a straw. Sometimes you have to wear their skins as you hunt down their friends and families.

Mar 18, 2022 • 25:15

Wearing the skins of your enemies

Wearing the skins of your enemies

Sometimes it’s not enough to liquify your enemies and drink them through a straw. Sometimes you have to wear their skins as you hunt down their friends and families.

Mar 18, 2022 • 25:15

Wearing the skins of your enemies

Wearing the skins of your enemies

Sometimes it’s not enough to liquify your enemies and drink them through a straw. Sometimes you have to wear their skins as you hunt down their friends and families.

Mar 18, 2022 • 25:15

Salty extremophiles

Salty extremophiles

This place is so extreme that NASA sends scientists to test equipment for Mars missions. And yet, Australia's salty lakes are full of life.

Mar 11, 2022 • 25:16

Salty extremophiles

Salty extremophiles

This place is so extreme that NASA sends scientists to test equipment for Mars missions. And yet, Australia's salty lakes are full of life.

Mar 11, 2022 • 25:16

Salty extremophiles

Salty extremophiles

This place is so extreme that NASA sends scientists to test equipment for Mars missions. And yet, Australia's salty lakes are full of life.

Mar 11, 2022 • 25:16

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

How does a snake climb a pole? It's not like they have a ladder... or arms.

Mar 4, 2022 • 25:17

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

How does a snake climb a pole? It's not like they have a ladder... or arms.

Mar 4, 2022 • 25:17

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

How does a snake climb a pole? It's not like they have a ladder... or arms.

Mar 4, 2022 • 25:17

The kookaburra that conquered Hollywood

The kookaburra that conquered Hollywood

Yes, that was a kookaburra at the start of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. But WHY?

Feb 25, 2022 • 25:16

The kookaburra that conquered Hollywood

The kookaburra that conquered Hollywood

Yes, that was a kookaburra at the start of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. But WHY?

Feb 25, 2022 • 25:16

The kookaburra that conquered Hollywood

The kookaburra that conquered Hollywood

Yes, that was a kookaburra at the start of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. But WHY?

Feb 25, 2022 • 25:16

Tits, boobies and hooters

Tits, boobies and hooters

Why is it that bird names seem so… childishly misogynistic?

Feb 18, 2022 • 25:17

Tits, boobies and hooters

Tits, boobies and hooters

Why is it that bird names seem so… childishly misogynistic?

Feb 18, 2022 • 25:17

Tits, boobies and hooters

Tits, boobies and hooters

Why is it that bird names seem so… childishly misogynistic?

Feb 18, 2022 • 25:17

Are you really better than a bum-licking ant?

Are you really better than a bum-licking ant?

Humans totally were the first farmers, right?! Think again.

Feb 11, 2022 • 25:16

Are you really better than a bum-licking ant?

Are you really better than a bum-licking ant?

Humans totally were the first farmers, right?! Think again.

Feb 11, 2022 • 25:16

Are you really better than a bum-licking ant?

Are you really better than a bum-licking ant?

Humans totally were the first farmers, right?! Think again.

Feb 11, 2022 • 25:16

Eat sh*t and prosper

Eat sh*t and prosper

Evolution has resulted in a million ways that animals succeed on this earth, we just didn’t realise so many of them involved eating your own poo.

Feb 4, 2022 • 25:16

Eat sh*t and prosper

Eat sh*t and prosper

Evolution has resulted in a million ways that animals succeed on this earth, we just didn’t realise so many of them involved eating your own poo.

Feb 4, 2022 • 25:16

Eat sh*t and prosper

Eat sh*t and prosper

Evolution has resulted in a million ways that animals succeed on this earth, we just didn’t realise so many of them involved eating your own poo.

Feb 4, 2022 • 25:16

Duck the Ripper

Duck the Ripper

Ripper the musk duck had many bad habits – chief among them was attacking the keepers and then swearing under his breath. But was Ripper really angry, or was his swearing a symptom of something much more sinister?

Jan 28, 2022 • 25:16

Duck the Ripper

Duck the Ripper

Ripper the musk duck had many bad habits – chief among them was attacking the keepers and then swearing under his breath. But was Ripper really angry, or was his swearing a symptom of something much more sinister?

Jan 28, 2022 • 25:16

Duck the Ripper

Duck the Ripper

Ripper the musk duck had many bad habits – chief among them was attacking the keepers and then swearing under his breath. But was Ripper really angry, or was his swearing a symptom of something much more sinister?

Jan 28, 2022 • 25:16

INTRODUCING — What The Duck?!

INTRODUCING — What The Duck?!

Australia is full of weird plants and animals. And Dr Ann Jones is on speaking terms with most of them! Each week Ann explores the most unusual elements of our natural world — the ones that make you go What the Duck?! Like why do quolls have spots? Who farts (and who doesn't)? And how do snakes climb trees? Join Ann alongside experts and ordinary Aussies alike to solve mysteries, smash myths and uncover the bizarre truth about nature down under.

Jan 20, 2022 • 2:40

INTRODUCING — What The Duck?!

INTRODUCING — What The Duck?!

Australia is full of weird plants and animals. And Dr Ann Jones is on speaking terms with most of them! Each week Ann explores the most unusual elements of our natural world — the ones that make you go What the Duck?! Like why do quolls have spots? Who farts (and who doesn't)? And how do snakes climb trees? Join Ann alongside experts and ordinary Aussies alike to solve mysteries, smash myths and uncover the bizarre truth about nature down under.

Jan 20, 2022 • 2:40

INTRODUCING — What The Duck?!

INTRODUCING — What The Duck?!

Australia is full of weird plants and animals. And Dr Ann Jones is on speaking terms with most of them! Each week Ann explores the most unusual elements of our natural world — the ones that make you go What the Duck?! Like why do quolls have spots? Who farts (and who doesn't)? And how do snakes climb trees? Join Ann alongside experts and ordinary Aussies alike to solve mysteries, smash myths and uncover the bizarre truth about nature down under.

Jan 20, 2022 • 2:40

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