Animal Genius World

Animal Genius World

Nirav Gandhi, Annie Johnson

Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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85%
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About This Podcast

A podcast by animals, for animals. Every other week, Nirav and Annie dust off their science degrees to deep dive into a different animal, keeping it casually scientific and scientifically fun! No science knowledge is needed to listen - just a love of nature.

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S1E15 Ep 15. Jumping Spiders | Attack of the Vinegaroons (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

May 27, 2026 1h 5m

Welcome to Fireside Chats, everyone. In this episode, settle in, grab a lobster to crawl up your leg, and enjoy a nice cup of night coffee. It's time to JUMP on the WEB to learn about Jumping…

Ep 14. Rattlesnakes | Party at the Hibernacula (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

May 07, 2026 1h 17m

You are NOT invited to the viper pit that is set in an indent behind my eyes, but you are welcome in the throbbing pit of vipers at the Hibernacula - if you can answer my riddles three for safe…

S1E13 Ep 13. Horses | The Odd-Toed Undulates (with Kate Mitchell Jewett)

Apr 22, 2026 1h 12m

It's the revenge of the zebroids this week as Nirav and Annie are joined by Kate, a self-styled horse, to talk about the world's most majestic creature (and maybe man's best friend)??Apologies for…

S1E12 Ep 12. Dragons 🐉 | The Legend of Meatflap (with Dr. Rachel Morgan)

Apr 01, 2026 56m

This week I'm joined by real veterinarian to talk about the real animals, dragons, that are flying around outside as we speak. Don't look, though.Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S.…

S1E11 Ep 11. Anglerfish 🎣💡🐟 | The City That Always Sleeps

Mar 18, 2026 53m

Welcome to our submarine-fish situationship! Come for the leftover food, stay for the fishing frogs.Anglerfish video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-7E5_xXrvgAnimal Genius World is hosted by Nirav…

S1E10 Ep. 10 Hummingbirds & Swifts🐦🚫🦵| Parasites Lost (with Ryan Blankenbaker)

Mar 04, 2026 1h 15m

If bugs were big, would they be aliens? This question and many more will be explored today as we tackle legless birds that have legs, which have confounded Greek people for millennia. Animal Genius…

S1E9 Ep 9. Buffalo 🦬 | A Taste of Bubalina

Feb 18, 2026 1h 16m

Pleased to meet you, I'm the buffalo! But my friends call me the American Bison. This week we get a little raunchy so if your children are listening that's awesome, they're gonna learn some stuff.…

S1E8 Ep 8. Tuna 🐟 | Fish Classic

Feb 04, 2026 1h 5m

This week we're talking tuna, as Nirav and Annie squeeze themselves into a small can to be sold in a Wal-Mart for 17 cents, or 20 cents even (thanks Obama). What's up with the lives of these…

S1E7 Ep 7. Jaguars 🐆 | Cougartown Blues

Jan 21, 2026 1h 8m

After a brief 2 and a half year hiatus, Animal Genius World returns! Nirav and Annie grab their machetes and travel deep into the wilds of South America to discover the noble jaguar, known as the…

S1E6 Ep 6. Red Pandas 🔴🐼 | Lesser or Fresher?

Sep 15, 2023 53m

This week, we're talking red pandas, or lesser pandas if you ask a giant panda. It's true, look it up. Anyway these guys are some of the cutest animals out there, but what makes them so special? Is…

S1E5 Ep 5. Orcas 🔪🐋| A Dolphin with Porpoise

Aug 30, 2023 1h

Orcas: big dolphins, or little whales? You decide! (scientists have already decided). This week, Nirav and Annie dive into the ocean, but not too deep, to swim with one of nature's most majestic…

S1E4 Ep 4. Leopard Geckos 🦎 | Yoshi's Redemption (with Zanna Rubia)

Aug 21, 2023 1h 8m

Today we're joined by local leopard gecko owner Zanna, and it is revealed that Annie has also had a leopard gecko all along! We get into the nitty-gritty of their behavior and ecology of course, but…

S1E3 Ep 3. Slugs 🐌🚫🐚 | A Classic Case of Foot in Mouth

Aug 13, 2023 51m

#SlugLife ! Nirav and Annie break down the literal thousands of species that call themselves slugs as thoroughly as they can, and review the movie Turbo, which neither of them have seen. After all,…

S1E2 Ep 2. Sun Bears ☀️🐻 | Do Not Pet!

Aug 07, 2023 1h 5m

Brought to you by Pinky and the Butt! Today we're talking Sun Bears, one of the stranger and more human citizens of the animal kingdom. Despite what you may have heard, they are not people in…

S1E1 Ep 1. Sea Otters 🦦 | Crack It To 'Em!

Jul 31, 2023 57m

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Animal Genius World, a podcast by animals, for animals. Today, we're talking Sea Otters! Animal Genius World is hosted by Nirav Gandhi (M.S. in Environmental…

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Animal Genius World has published 15 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Nature, Science.

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