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A podcast where we chat about obscure, unusual, or otherwise often overlooked animals. The world is full of amazing creatures; join us to explore some of them!... more
FAQs about WTFauna:How many episodes does WTFauna have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.
September 15, 2026Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola)This week, we chat about the heaviest bony fish in the world (and its relatives). They don't quite match their historical "slow & lazy" reputation!...more55minPlay
September 08, 2026Wolverine (Gulo gulo)This week we discuss a superhero! Wait, no — it's an animal after all. Built like a tank and with a reputation that preceeds it, are Wolverines really just the simple, agressive animals they're made out to be?...more54minPlay
September 01, 2026African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis)This week, we chat about one of the most widely studied animals on the planet — and it all started with... a pregnancy test?...more1h 12minPlay
August 25, 2026Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)This week we discuss Dom's favorite animal! From a surprising evolutionary history to fascinating personal experiences, this is certainly an episode not to miss....more56minPlay
August 18, 2026Numata Longwing (Heliconius numata)This week we discuss an Amazonian butterfly — but you'd be forgiven for thinking it was more than one. ...more56minPlay
August 11, 2026Sunda Colugo (Galeopterus variegatus)This week we talk about a flying lemur — except it doesn't fly, and it's not a lemur....more54minPlay
August 04, 2026Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia)This week we discuss a venomous snake that Jon was lucky enough to recently encounter at Paya Indah wetlands in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (the episode thumbnail). We also chat about snake venom and field safety more generally....more57minPlay
July 28, 2026Dugong (Dugong dugon)This week we remain in the vicinity of Stradbroke island in south-east Queensland to discuss a charismatic marine mammal: the dugong....more48minPlay
July 21, 2026Beach Stone-curlew (Esacus magnirostris)This week we chat about an immediately recognisable yet poorly studied beach bird with our toes in the sand at Stradbroke island....more58minPlay
July 15, 2026African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)This week we discuss a small crocodilian that may not be what you imagine as a classic 'crocodile'. ...more44minPlay
FAQs about WTFauna:How many episodes does WTFauna have?The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.