WILD Mysteries

WILD Mysteries

Welcome to WILD Mysteries! Investigate nature’s marvelous mysteries with your hosts Lauren and Laura. Each episode investigates the unique story of a really WILD animal, plant, or place around the world. From remarkable rodents to nifty nests and everything in between, solve these mysteries with us while you eat your breakfast, run errands, or enjoy your morning time rhythm. Fostering connection to nature and critical thinking skills, the WILD Mysteries podcast is good, old-fashioned family fun. So, what are you waiting for, go WILD with us! You might recognize Lauren Giordano and Laura Stroup, along with Stephanie Hathaway as writers of the WILD Mag monthly nature study magazine and authors of Nature School by Quarry books. They bring their love of nature and desire to inspire outdoor exploration to each episode. WILD Mysteries can be used to entertain, teach, and accompany nature study discoveries in your home or classroom. Thanks for exploring with us!

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November 26, 2025 14 mins

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What perennial plant persists in North America’s bog ecosystems? Here's a clue…this festive fruit is found in sauces, juices, and treats this time of year. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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What wild wetland claims creepy cryptid sightings and a paranormal presence? Here's a clue…this spectral swamp is the largest in its state. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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What frequent flyer hunts along coastlines around the world? Here's a clue…its talented tootsies help it to grab some grub. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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What bristled beauty makes its home at the bottom of the sea? Here's a clue…it’s fabulously flat and scoots with soft spines. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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What perfectly peaceful place is home to ghost crabs and surrounded by bottlenose dolphins? Here's a clue…it protects the people, plants, and animals that live nearby! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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What smart cetacean makes its home in warm ocean waters around the world? Here's a clue…it’s a social swimmer that’s named for its shapely snout! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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July 11, 2025 12 mins

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What monstrous marine species makes its home in the Pacific Ocean? Here's a clue...it floats like flora but isn’t a plant! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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What phantom fauna skulks across the sand at night? Here’s a clue…it’s not really as spooky as its name suggests. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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January 21, 2025 11 mins

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What voluminous vent will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...it spews more than smoke! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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December 23, 2024 13 mins

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What famous flora will we encounter in this episode? Here's a clue...this enchanting evergreen is a holiday favorite. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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December 2, 2024 12 mins

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What mysterious migrator will we encounter in this episode? Here's a clue...they move by the millions. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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November 13, 2024 14 mins

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What amazing abyss will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...this profound pit looks up to the sky. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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October 17, 2024 14 mins

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What curious cryptid will we encounter in this episode? Here's a clue...the story of this baffling beast is over 1,000 years old! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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September 23, 2024 14 mins

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What prodigious plant will we pursue in this episode? Here's a clue...this colossal cloner weighs over 6,000 tons! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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What fabulous flipper-footed fauna will we meet in this episode? Here's a clue...this salty sea species is a symbol of good luck! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!

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April 15, 2024 12 mins

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What rugged region will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...you can wander this wilderness safari style! Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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March 15, 2024 12 mins

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What small Cetacean species will we meet in this episode? Here’s a clue…this marvelous mammal isn’t the marine type, but it makes a splash as a river resident.


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February 17, 2024 12 mins

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What huge-hearted creature will we meet in this episode? Here’s a clue…this marine mammoth is really a gentle giant. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD Mystery!


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January 15, 2024 11 mins

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What lofty locale will we visit in this episode? Here's a clue...this amazing archipelago is home to some spectacular seabirds. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery!


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December 15, 2023 10 mins

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What spellbinding species will we meet in this episode? Here's a clue...this brilliant burrower has special scat. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery.

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