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WILD Mysteries

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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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Episodes

S3 Ep4: Dandy Dabbler

Send us Fan Mail What brilliant bird is a fast flyer and marathon migrator? Here's a clue…this elegant avian dabbles in duckweed as it moves through marshes around the Northern Hemisphere. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery! Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributo...

Jan 29, 202614 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 Ep3: Unbelievable Ungulate

Send us Fan Mail What magical mammal actually exists in freezing forests and tundra ecosystems around the Northern Hemisphere? Here's a clue…this beautiful beast is festooned in fur from head to toe. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download ...

Dec 23, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 Ep2: Bog Beauties

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature ...

Nov 26, 202514 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 Ep1: Spirited Swamp

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . V...

Oct 31, 202513 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 Ep11: Summer Series - Avian Adventurers

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contrib...

Aug 08, 202514 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2 Ep10: Summer Series - Buried Treasure

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contr...

Aug 01, 202514 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2 Ep9: Summer Series - Blissful Barrier

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO ...

Jul 25, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2 Ep8: Summer Series - Clever Clicker

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal he...

Jul 18, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 Ep7: Summer Series - Wavy Wonder

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contribu...

Jul 11, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 Ep6: Summer Series - Creepy Crustacean

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to t...

Jul 04, 202513 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 Ep5: Legendary Landform

Send us Fan Mail 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! GIVEAWAY! PLANET EARTH BOOK Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynatureschoo...

Jan 21, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 Ep4: Peculiar Parasite

Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynatureschool Fi...

Dec 23, 202413 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 Ep3: Clever Chiroptera

Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynatureschool Fireflynaturescho...

Dec 03, 202412 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 Ep2: Dazzling Depths

Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynatureschool Fireflynaturesc...

Nov 13, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 BONUS: Living or Legend?

Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynat...

Oct 17, 202414 min

S2 Ep1: Colossal Cloner

Send us Fan Mail 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! Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stroup: @fireflynatureschool Firef...

Sep 23, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S1 Ep10 (Season Finale): Charming Cheloniidae

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the c...

May 14, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S1 Ep9: Savanna Safari

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this...

Apr 15, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1 Ep8: Brilliant Bhulan

Send us Fan Mail 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. Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to this team: Laura Stro...

Mar 15, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S1 Ep7: Humongous Hearts

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors t...

Feb 17, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S1 Ep6: Rocky Regions

Send us Fan Mail 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! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the con...

Jan 15, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 6

S1 Ep5: Creature Cubes

Send us Fan Mail 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. Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal here . Visit the contributors to t...

Dec 15, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 5

S1 Ep4: Frosty Fauna

Send us Fan Mail What species of frosty fauna will we meet in this episode? Here's a clue...although a happy hopper during the summer, this crafty creature persists as a popsicle throughout winter. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery. Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download th...

Nov 14, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 4

S1 Ep3: Unbelievable Ursidae

Send us Fan Mail What unbelievable ursidae will we meet in this episode? Here’s a clue…this creature is incredibly rare and lives in a rainforest...but not the kind of rainforest you're probably thinking of. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . D...

Oct 16, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 3

S1 Ep2: Leeching Lepidopteran

Send us Fan Mail Which leeching lepidopteran will we meet in this episode? Here’s a clue…although they build tents, they don't make s'mores, and they decimate their host plants... Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD ...

Sep 18, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1 Ep1: Remarkable Rodents

Send us Fan Mail What remarkable rodents will we meet in this episode? Here’s a clue…these creatures have a distinctive dietary practice and build terrific tunnels. Listen to learn more, and see if you can solve this WILD mystery! Download your WILD Freebie for this episode here . Support the show Learn more about School of the Wild Remote Adventures here . Purchase individual issues of the WILD Magazine here . Order your GO WILD Nature Journal here . Download the digital GO WILD Nature Journal ...

Aug 16, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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