The Natural History Cupboard Podcast

Latest Episodes:

A Surface Sailing Symbiote Sep 17, 2023

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This week in the cupboard float along to meet the Portuguese man o war. A creature that’s more than it seems. In the news we look at how for the first time in 40 years the kakapo will return to mainland New Zealand. All this and more the cupboard is open come on in!

A rare ratite Sep 10, 2023

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This week in the cupboard we ask the question Just how deadly is the Cassowary. In the news we look at the alarming issues effecting animals at both of the poles. All this and more this week the cupboard is open come on in!

A king of the river Sep 03, 2023

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This week come sit by the river and try spot the orange and blue blur that is the Kingfisher. In the news Gareth tells us about a new giant eagle that ruled the prehistoric skies of Australia. All this and more the cupboard is open come on in!

A wilder interview Aug 27, 2023

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This week we are joined by Katie Wilkinson from the Devon Wildlife Trust. She gives us a rundown of all the different ways the Wilder Community’s Team are helping to bring people and wildlife closer. All this and more. The cupboard is open, come on in!

A six foot turkey Aug 20, 2023

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This week say hello to the dinosaur that is one of the most famous prehistoric predators of the Cretaceous, Velociraptor! We look at this fascinating species in both movies and in real life. In this weeks news "Are there great whites in UK waters?" an American team hopes to find out. All this and more. The cupboard is open, come on in!

A deadly knife tooth Aug 13, 2023

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This week we travel back in time and to the plains of North America to meet one of the deadliest cats to have ever existed Smilodon . In the news we ask the question is that a sun bear or a person in a costume. All this and more the cupboard is open come on in !

A household dragon Aug 06, 2023

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This week we head into the outback to meet a reptile that is globally renowned the bearded dragon. In the news we talk about a tragic shark attack in Egypt and what it means for wildlife in the area. All this and more this week the cupboard is open come on in!

A desert dwelling rodent Jul 30, 2023

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This week we journey to the desert to meet a small skilled survivor the Jerboa. Gareth brings us news of an Amazing fossil of a dinosaur fighting a mammal. All this and more this week the cupboard is open come on in!

An interview written in time Jul 23, 2023

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This week we welcome Lindsey Kinsella, author of the Lazarus taxa, to the cupboard to talk time travel, dinosaurs and imaginary Dimetrodons! All this and more. The cupboard is open, come on in!

A cunning canid Jul 16, 2023

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This week is Drew's last episode (for now) and, in the news, we talk about orcas and yachts. Then for our feature, Drew takes us on an emotional journey, from the furry fandom to blood sports with his favourite animal: the red fox (warning: some of this feature is very unpleasant). All this and more. The cupboard is open, come on in!