Animal

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? Join the writer Sam Anderson on a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Episode 6: Bats

Sam stares into another hole. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

May 30, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Wolves

On a taxi ride, Sam meets a Chihuahua. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

May 30, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Ferrets

Sam soothes his anxiety by visiting a convention center in Ohio. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

May 30, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Manatees

Sam makes his underwater dreams a reality. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

May 30, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Puffins

As his daughter prepares to leave for college, Sam visits a remote island. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

May 30, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Walnut

A hole in Sam’s floor sparks a crisis. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

May 30, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1