The Backyard Naturalists

Nature Fact or Fiction? Test Your Wild Knowledge!


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Get ready for a wild ride through the world of nature myths! In this fun and engaging episode of The Backyard Naturalists, an award-winning podcast loved in over 115 countries, hosts Debbie and Laurie put their knowledge to the test with a true/false quiz led by Chris. From the surprising way squirrels help reforest the planet to whether earthworms can really regenerate when cut in half, the hosts tackle common nature beliefs—some true, some totally false!

 

Along the way, they share personal anecdotes, fun facts, and even a few debates over tricky questions. 

 

Plus, the episode wraps up with a fascinating discussion about future topics, including monarch butterfly conservation and insect trends, as well as a recent visit from reptile expert Jay Bell, who helped customers conquer their fear of snakes with a friendly Burmese python named Norm. Tune in and test your own nature knowledge—you might just learn something new!

 

If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.

 

Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.

 

Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.

 

Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don’t forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.

 

Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to [email protected].

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The Backyard NaturalistsBy Debbie Foster and Laurie Horne

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