In this episode, David explores the remarkable brain of the pigeon. After a riveting train ride to York and observing a pigeon nearby, he unearths astonishing facts about them including their history of espionage, renown as art connoisseurs and ability to identify their own reflection. 

Jess talks about the the different oxytocin 'love hormone' levels in cats and dogs. We learn that meerkats are sociable. David raises the odd method giraffes have for knowing the moment is right for romance. 

On this Valentine special, Jess explores monogamy in the animal kingdom and also has a look at the romantic dance of the seahorse. Jess tells David about French angel fish and rather more frighteningly how black vultures deal with a philandering male. 

Super Bowl LX is taking place at Levi's Stadium in California and might well be the most watched TV event of the year. David talks about the 'Puppy Bowl' that is on 'Animal Planet' every year. Jess remembers a 1990s animal-related TV quiz show and we play a new game 'Attack and Defence'. 

David is really excited 'The Muppet Show' is returning for a brand new episode (their first new one since 1981). He explores how Jim Henson was nervous of the roaring MGM lion, how he made Kermit the Frog, his mini stint on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live', and how 'The Muppet Show' was recorded in England. 

Jess explores how the roar of the dinosaurs in the movie 'Jurassic Park' was made up of the sounds of real animal. Might you be able to guess what animals they were? 

Jess explores the world of the jellyfish that can in theory live forever. David delves into the rumour about snails and post boxes. We eventually remember the show email address ... [email protected] + talk about a dream where Gromit was a guest on 'Animal Nonsense'. 

A real birthday episode for Jess. David reveals that animals are not the most orthodox of present givers + offers a hen. 

On this episode, Jess remembers her morning making a pom pom rabbit. They report back on their recent BBC radio interview. David regales Jess with his experience of looking after her dog. David does not remember the 'Animal Nonsense' email address... he has learned it is [email protected]! Do reach out to us. 

Happy New Year. In the first episode of 2026, we explore the '12 Animals of Christmas' based on the well known festive song. We learn about the animals 7 to 12...