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Top 100 Nature Podcasts
May 13, 2025
The Best Nature Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

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If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ shortwave

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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, two wildlife experts with a combined 25+ years of conservation education experience, the show dives into wild animal behaviors, unexpected scientific discoveries, and bizarre natural phenomena. With a knack for breaking down complex topics into fun and digestible insights, Katy and Laura make science accessible for all—while still offering fresh perspectives for seasoned science enthusiasts. Each episode blends humor with real-world science, taking listeners on an engaging journey filled with quirky facts and surprising revelations. Whether you're a curious beginner or a lifelong science lover, this podcast offers a perfect mix of laughs, learning, and the unexpected wonders of the natural world.

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We get it. You care about the climate crisis—but sometimes thinking about it is just too overwhelming. Well, we’re here to help with that. Host Dan Kwartler unpacks the problems and solutions behind big systemic issues in bite-sized episodes. You’ll find out which bag is best for the planet, imagine our world without humans, and follow the international journey of the very shirt on your back. Yes, we’re going to talk about the bleak stuff—it’s a crisis after all—but we’ll also share little ways you can make changes in your daily life, in your towns and cities, and at your workplaces to help change climate change. Ultimately we’re aiming for some HOPE through a focus on solutions, instead of just, you know, tumbling towards inevitable doom.
You can also get involved by joining Countdown, TED’s global initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis in collaboration with Future Stewards. Find out more at countdown.ted.com
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Dive into the unknown Within the Mist, a spine-chilling paranormal podcast exploring hauntings, cryptids, UFOs, and unexplained mysteries. Each episode unravels gripping true stories, expert interviews, and listener encounters that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Perfect for fans of ghosts, urban legends, and things that go bump in the night, this podcast will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more to uncover the strange and uncanny. Follow us on Instagram @WithinTheMistPodcast for updates and behind-the-scenes chills. Join our Facebook group to connect with fellow paranormal enthusiasts and share your own spooky tales. Subscribe on YouTube for exclusive video content and dive deeper into the mist!
New episodes drop weekly—don’t miss a single scare!
Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977
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You might wonder what's it like to have an encounter with a Sasquatch. Well, listen to the show and you'll hear eyewitnesses tell you what it was like for them when they encountered a Sasquatch.

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THE WILD with Chris Morgan brings stories from the natural world right to your ears in a beautifully immersive way. You’ll feel like you are right there with Chris in wild places all over the world, alongside wildlife ecologists, researchers and colorful characters on the front line.

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Official Selection of the 2024 Tribeca Audio Festival.
Selected as one of Apple Podcasts Favourites of 2024 so far.
Strap on your binoculars and lace up your boots: A Field Guide to Gay Animals explores sexuality, gender, and joy in the animal world.
Hosts Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson take you on a quest to see beyond the natural world as we know it and into the natural world as it is: queer as f*ck.
Homosexuality has been documented in over 1,500 species of animals. From gay geese and bisexual bison to lesbian elephant love affairs and all-male, all-whale orgies, expressions of same-sex action in the animal queendom are all around us.
Owen and Laine are your intrepid guides to investigate this variety of animal behaviors – exploring the depths of the ocean, the heart of the forest, and the bushes in your backyard – to dive deep into nuanced conversations about queerness in the animal world.
Cheeky and contemplative, curious and raunchy, Field Guide shows you the natural world is more exuberant, more joyful, and more gay than you could possibly imagine.
Coming in June, 2024.
Artwork features illustrations by John Megahan.
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Ocean biodiversity is not only critical to the health of our planet, but it’s also the foundation for our food web and has a huge impact on the global economy. On this podcast, we’ll talk about the latest discoveries in ocean science, the newest thinking on pricing nature into our economy, and how machine learning and AI are helping us better understand ocean ecology.
We’ll talk to marine biologists, economists, data scientists and explorers from all over the world who will share why and how we must preserve the biodiversity in our ocean.
Happy listening!
Podcast cover photo used by permission of Octavio Aburto.
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Did you know that in the world of elephants the females are the ones in charge? Or that a grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball? Amazing Wildlife gives a behind-the-scenes look inside the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park to gain insight on rare species and to explore the ongoing conservation efforts to save endangered wildlife no matter how big or small. Join us as hosts Rick Schwartz and now Marco Wendt transport listeners around the globe to highlight the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s collaborative efforts with local communities to drive positive change for the future of animals and plants. Through one-of-a-kind stories, you’ll hear what it takes to create a healthy next chapter for not only wildlife, but also for the people that share their habitats.

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Welcome to Cryptids of the Corn podcast, where we like to say is where scientific and magical thinking combine. We use the great and powerful Mr.E’s background of biology and The Clone masters Jay’s background in uncovering conspiracy to tackle all things Cryptozoological, Ufologically, paranormal and conspiratorial topics that occur anywhere corn can be found. We try our best not to lead you off with our own thoughts so you can develop your own theories. So, if you like Cryptids, Organic UFO, fae Folks, Demons and Extinct Animals that aren’t extinct this is the show for you! So, without further ado, Welcome to the Corn Fields!Contact or share a story at our [email protected]
An adventure podcast that shares the stories from the most daring and inspiring people in the world, hosted by Jennifer Mabus and Dyana Carmella.

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raindrops, rain, nature sounds, relaxation, meditation, sleep, calming, soothing, peaceful, tranquility, ambient, white noise, mindfulness, stress relief, wellness, mental health, sound therapy, healing, serenity, atmospheric sounds

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Welcome to This Wild Life Podcast! Join us as we host world-renowned conservationists sharing tales of their wild adventures and discussing the highs and lows of living and working in vast wilderness. Gain a unique insight into the lives of endangered species and hear remarkable stories about the efforts made to save them. Explore the pathways to becoming a conservationist and stay informed about the current conservation issues affecting our world. We're here to bring the wild to you!
Clare Balding and guests share inspiring conversations while walking in the great outdoors.
Fresh air and nature, wonderful views and uplifting chat, each week Clare hikes in a different part of our glorious countryside. Walking side by side is the perfect way to cover a huge range of subjects: literature, art, wildlife, nature, taking on personal or physical challenges, dealing with grief, confronting preconceptions about the kind of people who love to ramble.
The conversations are as varied as the landscapes we find ourselves in. If there's a recurring theme, it's the accepted truth that 'solvitur ambulando' - 'it is solved through walking': The sense of wellness, the benefits to mental health, easy companionship, or sometimes just the sense of solitude that being alone in nature brings.
Few things are better than going for a good walk. That's what we aim to share each week on Ramblings with Clare Balding.

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Welcome to Supernatural Park! Here you'll find all sorts creatures from myth, legend, and folklore. If it's the popular bigfoot you're interested in, or the lesser known Florida Skunk Ape, or if the cute little carbuncle is what you're after, I promise you're sure to find them here. But while we're searching together please stick to the trail and don't feed the wildlife.

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If you’re like me, you love the sounds of nature—the dawn chorus, the rustle of wind through trees, the call of coyotes in the dark. These sounds spark curiosity, calm, and a deeper connection to the world around us.
Welcome to Nature Is My Jam, a podcast that shares immersive soundscapes recorded in the quiet corners of Northern Michigan and beyond. I’m Darrin, a field recordist capturing the subtle and wild voices of nature by taking my gear to remote places. Each episode features a natural soundscape, along with a few thoughts on how and where it was recorded. It’s a brief pause from the noise of everyday life—and a reminder to listen more closely.
Subscribe and join me in exploring the world, one sound at a time.
Climate action.
Words that can inspire a declaration of ‘I haven’t got time for that!’... as you juggle the kids, PE kits, lunch boxes and your other half, who you seem to have mislaid somewhere between the front door and the car.
A squeal of ‘Where do I even staaarrrt?’ as you cry into your pillow in overwhelmed despair.
Or a dismayed ‘What’s the point? It’s too late!’ as you cry frozen tears into your comforting ice cream.
We hear you.
We all want a better, greener, fairer future for the kiddies in our lives, but the conversation can be so gloom filled and depressing, eh? And all that doomy gloom in the room just leads to action paralysis.
Well not here.
If you care about our magnificent planet and want to protect it for the next generation, but prefer to ENJOY the process, to be filled with HOPE, inspired to ACT and to CELEBRATE the actions we take, then this is the podcast for you.
Join the glorious combination of Aussie and Northern England accents provided by hosts Sally Giblin and Helen Hill. We chat to fabulously knowledgeable peeps who are taking action and giving us hope in all corners of the (errrm, round) globe.
These conversations will inspire you to stay optimistic and feel part of an ever-growing movement. To take actions that fit into your busy family life - which can turn ripples into waves.
Whether you’re a planet-conscious parent, groovy grandparent, fab foster carer, terrific teacher, awesome auntie or any other member of the extended family... all are welcome in our Mad-HATter (Hope. Act. Thrive-rs...geddit?) tribe.
And if you still can’t get enough of us you can also hang out with us at:
Instagram: @bethefuture.earth
Twitter: @bethefuturearth
Website: bethefuture.earth

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The Vegan's Almanac is a five-minute daily show highlighting some good news in the world of veganism. And it will end with a moment of beauty, a prayer, a poem, a meditation, a hymn, something that will inspire you each day with the hope of a nonviolent world.

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Living on the coast means living on the front lines of a rapidly changing planet. And as climate change transforms our coasts, that will transform our world.
Every two weeks, we bring you stories that illuminate, inspire, and sometimes enrage, as we dive deep into the environmental issues facing coastal communities on the Gulf Coast and beyond. We have a lot to save, and we have a lot of solutions. Join us as we investigate and celebrate life on a changing coast. It’s time to talk about a Sea Change.
Based in New Orleans, Sea Change is a production of WWNO New Orleans Public Radio and WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio. Sea Change is a part of the NPR Podcast Network and is distributed by PRX. Hosted by Carlyle Calhoun. Our theme song is by Jon Batiste.
Sea Change is made possible with major support provided by The Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and The Water Collaborative. The Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, and the Meraux Foundation.

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Are curious about your home — your home planet, that is? Welcome to the podcast that explains it all, It’s Sedimentary, My Dear. Every other week, hosts Jane and Ellen “dig deep” into the secrets buried in the rocks and minerals that make up planet Earth.

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If you listen to this show, you'll never look at the woods the same way again!
Join Sky and Lop, the animated hosts with an opinion on everything you've never thought about. This podcast brings a fresh and comedic approach to the lesser-known facets of life. In this podcast, they explore the unusual, the overlooked, and the things people hesitate to discuss openly. Let their banter entertain and enlighten you as they add a touch of sense to the not-so-common aspects of our daily existence.
It is filmed live weekly every Monday at 7pm EST on Twitch.tv/NotSo_CommonSense
Socials:
https://linktr.ee/NS_CS
https://www.twitch.tv/notjustpets

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Hello folks and welcome to Appalachian Intelligence. Come join Justin, Ryan, Lance, and guests as they dive deep into the wide, weird, world of the paranormal, cryptids, conspiracy, and altered history. With a plethora of topics covered and soon to be covered, join us as we investigate the high strangeness in the world around us. So, come and visit us in Appalachia, where the stories are as old as the mountains.

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Animals are increasingly at the forefront of research questions – Not as shadows to human stories, or as beings we want to understand biologically, or for purely our benefit – but as beings who have histories, stories, and geographies of their own. Each season is set around themes with each episode unpacking a particular animal turn concept and its significance therein. Join Claudia Hirtenfelder as she delves into some of the most important ideas emerging out of this recent turn in scholarship, thinking, and being.
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In Season 4 of the Gratitude Blooming podcast, Wayfinding Through the Unknown, a monthly conversation hosted by Belinda Liu and Omar Brownson, we slow down to explore wild, emergent living, guided by the rhythms of nature and the wisdom within.
Joining us as a regular guest is the brilliant Dr. Paul Wang, whose deep knowledge of Chinese medicine, Daoism, and alchemical traditions expands our understanding of transformation beyond the elements. Together, we embrace the practice of pausing, noticing, and feeling—grounding ourselves in presence as we navigate life's unfolding.
The Gratitude Blooming card deck was inspired by the artist Arlene Kim Suda and her 100 Days of Blooming Love art project. Please rate, review and subscribe. New conversations each month. We want to hear what you're grateful for. Learn more at www.gratitudeblooming.com
Relaxing sleep music, Thunderstorm sounds, ASMR sleep sounds, Calming nature sounds, Gentle river sounds sleep, Fan noise for sleep, Nighttime crickets sounds, Fireplace crackling sleep, Wind blowing sounds sleep
We need to talk about the outdoors. Not just the epic stories, but the important news, the big events and the social issues that permeate the whole of the outdoors. On The Outside is for everyone who spends their leisure time outdoors in the UK. It helps you engage in the wider outdoor community through the conversations of our diverse panel. We are enthusiasts and experts from a range of outdoors activities, and we're talking about the news stories that matter to us - from specific sports news, to headline stories about our countryside, and the viral posts that capture outdoors culture - all in a jargon and judgement free way! On The Outside is part of the Tremula Network.
Do you care about environmental issues but feel overwhelmed by all the information out there? Forces for Nature is here to help. We provide a clear, accessible overview of the challenges our planet is facing and, more importantly, focus on solutions. Instead of dwelling on the doom and gloom that fills the news and social media, we answer the question, “What can I do about it?” With Forces for Nature, you’ll find practical steps and inspiring stories that empower you to make a difference so that you, too, can become a force for nature.
If you have had a Bigfoot encounter please share it with us and start the conversation by sending an email to "[email protected]".
Nature Podcasts
Welcome to the world of nature podcasts, where we explore the beauty and complexity of the natural world through captivating audio content. From the depths of the oceans to the tops of the mountains, nature is a constant source of wonder and inspiration, and our podcasts are designed to bring you closer to it. With a focus on biodiversity, conservation, ecology, and environmental science, our nature podcasts offer a unique perspective on the world around us and the challenges we face in preserving it for future generations. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a scientist, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, our podcasts are sure to captivate and inspire you.
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Our listeners have taken the liberty of rating the top nature podcasts for you. Join us as we journey through the wonders of nature and discover the incredible diversity of life on our planet. So sit back, grab your headphones, and listen to the best nature podcasts on Goodpods.
What's the best nature podcast now in 2025?
Goodpods aggregates the best nature podcasts people are choosing to right now. From nature-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated nature podcasts in 2025 according to the Goodpods list. Explore our popular categories like Science Podcasts, Environment Podcasts, and Climate Change Podcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics are commonly covered in nature podcasts?
Nature podcasts cover a wide range of topics, including wildlife, ecosystems, conservation, environmental issues, outdoor activities, nature photography, and sustainable living.
How can I find the best nature podcasts to listen to?
To find the best nature podcasts, you can search online podcast directories such as Goodpods. You can also ask for recommendations from friends, explore social media groups or forums dedicated to nature enthusiasts, or check out curated lists of top nature podcasts.
Are there any podcasts specifically focused on a certain type of nature, like forests or oceans?
Yes, there are many nature podcasts that focus on specific aspects of nature. Some podcasts delve into specific ecosystems like forests, deserts, or oceans, while others may explore particular animal species, climate change, or environmental activism. It's worth searching for podcasts that align with your specific interests.
Can nature podcasts be educational and informative?
Absolutely! Many nature podcasts are designed to be educational and informative, providing listeners with in-depth knowledge about various aspects of nature. They often feature interviews with experts, scientists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts who share their insights and experiences.
How can I support nature podcasts and their hosts?
There are several ways to support nature podcasts and their hosts. You can subscribe to their podcasts, leave positive reviews and ratings on podcast platforms, share episodes on social media, engage with them by sending feedback or questions, donate to their crowdfunding campaigns if available, and consider supporting any sponsors or advertisers mentioned in the episodes. These actions help increase the visibility and sustainability of nature podcasts.