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Cool Creatures is back with a brand new episode! On this episode, Wesley talks about his favorite woodland creatures that live near him in Hudson, Wisconsin. Among the animals he talks about are foxes, squirrels, mice, turtles, and more! 

Be sure to submit your questions to Wesley to have it answered on a future episode. And also be sure to share this podcast with any kids you know who love animals.

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Happy New Year! In today's episode of Cool Creatures, Wesley shares some facts about animals from Australia and Africa — including some of the creatures that inhabit the island of Madagascar. We also talk about what a marsupial is, learn about unique animals like fossas and tenrecs, and also celebrate Wesley's 6th birthday (belatedly). 

Plus Wesley answers a few questions submitted by listeners. If you have questions for Wesley, send them in the "submit your question" section at the top of the page on coolcreatures.buzzsprout.com.

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On this episode of Cool Creatures, Wesley talks about some of his favorite desert animals! During the episode, we learn about scorpions, camels, rattlesnakes, Goliath tarantulas, gila monsters, and coyotes.

Wesley also answers questions from listeners who sent in questions after the first episode. If you have questions for Wesley, send them in the "submit your question" section at the top of the page on coolcreatures.buzzsprout.com.

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Welcome to the first episode of Cool Creatures, a nature podcast hosted by Wesley Mason. Wesley is an animal-loving kindergartener who is fascinated by nature and animal facts.

On this episode, you'll learn about some of Wesley's favorite animals from the Amazon rainforest and the deep sea, including jaguars, anacondas, sperm whales, colossal squid, and more. Wesley also talks about bees and why they are so important to the ecosystem. Plus, he takes a question from a listener (his brother Jonah).

A few clarifications of some facts mentioned in the episode:

• Coral eat zooplankton and small fish
• Vultures and polar bears live in the Arctic, not Antarctica
• Dragon fish live 6,600 feet deep in the ocean
• Sperm whales have been found up to 10,000 feet deep in the ocean
• Colossal squid are not classified as endangered, and grow to be 45 feet