The Wild Walk of Fame is a podcast for curious kids who love to learn about animals. Each week I pick an animal and share lots of facts about them, inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife in a fun and engaging way. Think the Hollywood Walk of Fame but for the stars of the animal world rather than the silver screen. The perfect quick fire listen for all budding animal admirers inspiring a love of nature from as early an age as possible. Helping fuel your kids with fun facts to surpri ...
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I need you and your amazing animal knowledge!!
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1:40Hello, it’s Ruth here from The Wild Walk of Fame with a little note for you… We’re not far off 50 episodes of the podcast now and I need your help. Do you have a favourite fact about an animal? It can be anything at all from tiny bugs to giant mammals. It can be something you’ve learned from the wild walk of fame of a fact you’ve picked up somewher…
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Red panda: the OG panda who turned vegetarian
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14:29In this episode we talk about an animal not actually related to the black and white version at all - the red panda! Find out why their red colour Isla perfect for their snowy habitat, why they became vegetarian and the cutest name for the sound they make ever. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal…
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Skunk: more to them than a rotten bottom!
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10:35In this episode we visit the smelly skunk. Learn how they actually kick up a stink, how they’re born with their stripes and the only time they’ll tolerate each other. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.…
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Tiger: the unrivalled apex predator who’s stripes go skin deep
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15:47In this episode we discover tons of terrific facts about the tremendous tiger. Learn what’s under their fur, how good their eyesight is and why orange is the perfect colour to camouflage them in the leafy forests they call home. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations fr…
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Quick fire top ten: 10 animals, lots of facts!
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9:36In this episode we are going quick fire with a random top ten animal facts. From the pelican to the mimic octopus to the mole to bitterly and more! If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebookproject.com/blogs/blog/the-…
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Wombat: poo any cubist would be proud of and other strange facts!
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10:41In this episode we are getting cute and cuddly with the lovely wombat. Learn how square their poo actually is, how they use their bottom to defend themselves and just how many uses they have for their burrow. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single epis…
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Leafy sea dragon - it has no stomach and it sucks up food through a straw all day long.
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11:30In this episode we are discovering lots of lovey facts about a dragon - yes they do exist in real life! Not a fire breaking dragon of course but a tiny inhabitant of ur oceans, the leafy sea dragon. Find out all about their special camouflage, how they use their snout as a straw and why the daddy carries all of the responsibility for the young, qui…
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Polar bear: the planet’s largest carnivore with a secret under its fur
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10:32In this episode we discover more about one of our most loved and most fearsome bears, the polar bear. Learn what’s hiding under that white fur, how much blubber is on the menu and why their eyes are like a frog’s! If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single…
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Flamingo: a flamboyance of pink feathered loveliness
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10:55In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic pink birds - the flamingo! Find out how they get their colour, how they use their special beak and why their knobbly knees aren’t actually knees at all. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode…
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Hippopotamus: one of natures deadliest mammals!
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11:49In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic animals in Africa, the hippopotamus. Learn all about their massive girth and that it isn’t actually fat, how far they can open their huge jaws and what makes them one of natures deadliest animals. If you want a listen to the nursery rhyme mentioned in the show head here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/te…
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Albatross: soaring high across the waves on huge wingspan
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9:55In this episode we talk about one of the largest flying birds, the albatross. Learn all about their massive wingspan, how unusual one of their hunting methods is and how long they can stay out at sea before ever seeing dry land. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations fr…
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Komodo dragon: the biggest and most feared lizard on earth
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11:38In this episode we talk about one of the worlds most feared lizards, the komodo dragon. Find out what makes their bite so deadly, how big they can extend their stomach and an unusual get away strategy for avoiding predators. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from e…
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Warthog: the pig with the big teeth and fastest legs
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9:02In this episode we meet a relative of the humble pig…the warthog! Find out where these tusked mammals come from, wy they’re burrow hogs (pun intended) and how thy are actually really caring mums willing to take in waifs and strays. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations…
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Blue Whale: the biggest, loudest and heaviest mammal on the planet
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12:21In this episode we talk about the world’s biggest and loudest animal - the blue whale! Learn how big their colossal hearts are, how loud they can actually be and how much these giants need to eat every single day. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single…
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In this episode we talk about one of the worlds wackiest mammals that looks like a mash up of a duck, a beaver and an otter. That’s right it is indeed the duck billed platypus. Learn their most toxic trait, how they close their eyes and ears and just how far a mum will go to keep her babies safe underground. If you love reading check out The Wild W…
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Kangaroos: the hoppiest marsupials from down under
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12:43In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic animals of the southern hemisphere, the kangaroo! Learn just how fast these Australian animals can hop, why they can’t hop backwards and how they are related to the humble cow. Don’t forget to have a go at finding the 3D animals in Google, it’s really fun. If you love reading check out The Wild W…
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Lemurs: two tongued springy primates of Madagascar
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11:33In this episode we talk about one of the most unique and interesting primates in the world - the lemur. Learn about the only place on earth they can be found, just how far they can jump and even why they have two tongues! And if you want to have a go at my tricky tongue twister here it is; Lively lemurs leap and lounge, lively lemurs leaps astound.…
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Cheetahs: fast, stealthy and surprisingly nimble
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11:51In this episode we talk about one of the fastest animals on the planet - the cheetah. Find out just how fast they can run, how unique their spots are and why they have black stripes on their faces. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head t…
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This episode is a little different, it’s quiztastical puzzle time! Test your animal knowledge and see if you can solve the riddles and answer the quiz questions. Here are the jokes from the show, written by my son; What’s the most anxious bird in Australia? A casso-worry Which flower is the most dangerous? A dande-lion And What do cats say when the…
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Badgers: the scrappy diggers of the forest
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12:00In this episode we talk about one of the most overlooked but intriguing animals we have here in a Britain - the badger. Find out where they live, how scrappy and flighty they are and how many worms they can down in a sitting. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from …
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Rhinoceros: thick skin, iconic horn and chatty poo!
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12:16In this episode we talk about one of the most iconic and unique looking animals of earth, the rhinoceros. Find out how they how they use their poo to talk, just how thick their skin is and what that horn is actually made of as well as loads of other amazing facts. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the an…
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Snakes: they can fly through the air and smell with their tongue (true story)
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16:04In this episode we talk about one of the most feared reptiles on the planet the snake. Find out how they smell their prey, how big the biggest snakes in the world actually are and how snakes can fly through the air. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every sing…
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Dolphin: intelligent and lovable with a surprising twist
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18:50In this episode we talk about one of the most loved animals who live in the water, the dolphin! Find out how echolocation works, what the biggest species of dolphin is and just how intelligent these mammals are. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single e…
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Gorilla: heavyweight primates with unique nose prints
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11:29In this episode we talk about one of the most loved great apes the gorilla! Find out how why their noses are unique, what animal their bite is stronger than and just how heavy they can weigh. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.…
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Penguin: speedy swimmers of the southern hemisphere
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14:46In this episode we talk about one of the most famous flightless birds in the world the penguin! Find out how many species there are, how fast they can swim and why you’ll never ever see on in the wild in the same place as a polar bear! If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendat…
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The Wild Walk of Fame - The 12 animals of Christmas
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13:29This episode is all about some of the iconic Christmas animals that feature throughout the festive season. Whether it is on cards and in carols, part of a feast or the decorations this time of year is full of our furry and feathered friends. Meet my 12 animals of Christmas and find out some fun facts that prove they are more than just a festive orn…
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Toucan: colourful beaks but not top of the class at flying
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11:53In this episode we talk about one of the most famous and colourful birds in the world the toucan! Find out about their beaks and how they stay light, how they stay cool in the tropics and why their tail is highly unique. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every…
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Panda: bamboo loving black and white icons of the bear world
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12:32In this episode we talk about one of the most famous black and white animals in the world - the panda! Find out about why their black and white markings are actually very clever, what’s on the menu and how much they have to eat of it plus the only place in the world you’ll find them in the wild. M If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame…
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Wolf: the pack animal that doesn’t actually howl at the moon
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12:14In this episode we talk about one of the most misunderstood and possibly feared animals - the wolf. Find out about their pack mentality, how much they can eat in one sitting and who is top dog. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to ww…
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Octopus: multiple hearts, blue blood and 8 arms, the weirdest creature in the sea?
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12:48In this episode we talk about one of the most amazing and shape shifting animals in the sea - the octopus. Find out about how many hearts they have and why, what their tentacles are really called and just how clever they really are. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendation…
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Crocodile: crying crocodile tears, growing new teeth and just how gruesome their table manners are.
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12:33In this episode we talk about the biggest and fiercest reptile of them all, the crocodile! A very special episode requested by an awesome animal fan Yoshi who sent me a lovely message to ask if I could create an episode full of crocodile facts. Find out about crocodile tears, how many teeth they lose and just how huge they can grow. As well as the …
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Pangolin: the only scaly mammal in the world and possibly the longest tongue!
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10:29In this episode we talk about the scaliest mammal on land, the pangolin. Find out how long their tongue is, what they like to eat and what makes them so elusive to learn about. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blackandwhitebo…
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Elephant: the biggest mammal on earth, walking on multiple continents but still scared of a tiny little insect.
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12:05In this episode we talk about the biggest mammal on land, the elephant. Find out how much water their trunk holds, why they have soft padded feet and the insect they are most afraid of. If you love reading check out The Wild Walk of Fame Bookshelf which has all of the animal themed story recommendations from every single episode! Head to www.blacka…
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Here’s a little bonus episode of The Wild Walk of Fame to test if you’ve been listening. Take my quick fire pop quiz to see if you can work out which animals I am describing. There’s 12 to guess (pssst they’re all from episodes of season 1) Just a bit of fun to see how your animal knowledge is shaping up. If you have a favourite animal that you’d l…
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Lion: Africa's apex predator who's roar can be heard for literally miles.
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10:29In this episode we talk about a firm favourite, the lion. Find out how far their roar travels, how much they can eat in one sitting and why we probably shouldn’t call them the king of the jungle! Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way about animals from all over the world. Find out more at w…
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Sea Turtle: elusive travellers of the sea with a built in compass so strong it lasts generations
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10:29In this episode we chat all about sea turtles or marine turtles as they are also known. Learn about what makes an egg hatch as a boy or a girl turtle, how many species there, what they like to eat and how they use the earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way…
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Tapir: the gardeners of the jungle with extra special poo.
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10:56Have you ever seen a tapir? They’re unusual looking and have some really interesting behaviours and features. Find out what they use their funny nose for, how their poo helps grow a forest and why their front feet are different from their back feet. Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way abo…
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Whale Sharks: the biggest fish in the sea with very weird eyeballs
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10:56In this week’s episode of the wild walk of fame we talk about wonderful whale sharks. Find out about their highly unique eyeballs, if they can chew or not and just how big and heavy they can grow!! Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way about animals from all over the world. Find out more at…
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Anemone Fish (clownfish!): Find out how accurate Finding Nemo really is with these funny little fish
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11:07Welcome to this episode of the Wild Walk of Fame. This time we dive into facts about anemone fish who are more commonly known as clownfish than a to the Disney film Finding Nemo. Find out a curious fact about changing who they are, what they eat, why they live in a poisonous habitat and why they like warm tropical waters. Inspiring children to fall…
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Orangutan: our closest relative of the animal kingdom and the jungle's gentle giant
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11:07This weeks episode is all about the majestic orangutan. An inhabitant of the southeast Asian rainforest learn how much DNA they share with us humans, how they like to sleep, what their favourite food is and what you can do to help protect them. Inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife through sharing facts in a fun and engaging way about an…
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Sloths: green fur, swimming skills and how often they come down for a poo!
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9:36Join us on this week's episode of Wild Walk of Fame as we explore the enchanting world of sloths. Discover why sloths have green fur, how many toes they have, and fascinating facts like how long they can hold their breath. We also delve into the intriguing topic of sloth toilet habits. If you're an animal lover looking for unique insights and book …
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Okapi: cousins of the giraffe, why they eat charcoal and what's up with their smelly feet?
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9:36This week we celebrate the awesome and unusual okapi. Chosen by my 7 year old son with a cameo from him, we share lots of amazing facts such as why they have smelly feet, why their poo is so important and how they are related to giraffes. You can also watch the episode over on Instagram too! Oh and I of course share some book recommendations so you…
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Meerkats: very clever ears, lots of team work and strong family ties.
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9:35In this week’s episode we celebrate the cute and cuddly meerkat. One of the smaller mammals on the planet we learn about the amazing community they live in, its collective noun and even an awesome fact about their ears. If you have a little animal lover in your house this podcast will fuel them with facts about the marvellous meerkats and hopefully…
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Giraffes: the plant eating tallest mammal alive with a surprising link to us humans
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9:36In this week’s episode we celebrate the marvellous, the gigantic, the unique giraffe. The tallest mammal on the planet we learn about what it eats, its collective noun and even how many bones it has in that iconic neck. If you have a little animal lover in your house this podcast will fuel them with facts about the gorgeous giraffe and hopefully pi…
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Koalas: NOT a bear but still cute and cuddly looking with a very unique diet
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9:36Welcome to episode 2 of my wild Walk of Fame. A podcast that showcases one amazing animal each week that I think deserves its place on my walk of fame as if it were a movie star. This week it's the cute and cuddly koala. I share why they are NOT a bear, some interesting facts about their young and how they can easily be mistaken for a jelly bean as…
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Sharks: the apex predator of the sea, how misunderstood they are and how we can't live without them
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9:36In this podcast episode I choose an animal that will be indoctrinated to my Wild Walk of Fame (a bit like the Hollywood walk of fame but much wilder) I’ll chat about what makes it great, interesting facts you might not know plus a few book recommendations for good measure. In episode 1 it's all about sharks in honour of shark week. I share why you …
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