Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures

10/15/24 • 58 min

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In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole put their stealth skills to the test in a hilarious exploration of what animals they think they could sneak up on and jump. From cows to quokkas, and even houseflies, the duo breaks down the science, strategy, and surprises behind the animals' senses and reflexes. They dive into fun animal facts and make bold claims—could you really jump a deer, or maybe even a manatee? Whether you’re a nature lover or just curious about bizarre challenges, this episode is packed with humor and wild possibilities!

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Wildly Curious - Could You Jump That? Sneaking Up on Nature’s Most(ly) Elusive Creatures

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Laura: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to Wildly Curious, a podcast that tells you everything you need to know about nature and probably more than you wanted to know. I'm Laura.

Katy: And I'm Katy, and we're about to dive into nature's wonders and mysteries with a lot of laughter along the way

Laura: We don't have any nature news today, but we did want to give a shout out to our first ever fan mail person.

Katy: