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Wild Wednesday with Wild Things

Presented by Conservation Ambassadors, Wild Wednesday with Wild Things lets you meet live mammals, birds, and reptiles from around the world. Hear about the animals' wild tales of survival in this engaging fun-filled educational program appropriate for all ages.

 

Argus Monitor

 

 

Darwin

 

 

Miss Piggy

 

 

Reindeer

 

 

Hobo and Darwin

 

 

Calypso and Flower

 

 

Steve and Kono

 

 

Archimedes and Miss Piggy

 

 

Smaug and Nike

In this episode, Gabe from Conservation Ambassadors introduces us to a Gila monster and a kinkajou. Do you want to learn more about the kinkajou? Listen to an immersive reader audio about kinkajous here.

 

 

Dewey, Steve, and Louis

In this episode, we meet a pixie frog, a crocodile, and an alligator.

Learn more and watch a video about alligators at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.

 

 

Myrtle, Samantha, and Ringo

In this episode, Gabe from Conservation Ambassadors introduces us to Myrtle, a box turtle, and lemurs Samantha and Ringo.

Do you want to learn more about the lemur? Learn some fun facts and watch a video about lemurs here. And here is a list of fun lemur crafts to do at home.

 

 

Ruka and Rosy

In this episode, Gabe from Conservation Ambassadors introduces us to Rosy, a rosy boa snake, and the star of the show, Ruka, a young African serval.

If you would like to learn more about the serval, visit this page to learn some fun facts and watch a video. Or watch this video to learn how to draw a serval.

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