Relax With Animal Facts

Wind down with me as we learn about the Red Imported Fire Ant—the empire-building chemists. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore their anatomy, complex social rules, venomous stings, living bridges and floating rafts, and how these tiny insects managed to spread across huge portions of the southern United States and the world.Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial.To contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: E-mail ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or ⁠ send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on InstagramA huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠.The music used in the intro is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream.

Unwind with me as we learn about the Grey Heron—the assassin of the wetlands. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore their highly specialized anatomy, spring-loaded neck mechanics, unusual feather adaptations, hunting behavior, and much more.Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial.To contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: E-mail ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or ⁠ send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on InstagramA huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠.The music in the introduction is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream

The show is back with a new season, and I hope you'll join me in learning about more of our furry, scaly, or possibly even slimy friends.Every animal is up for suggestion, so if there's an animal you would like to learn about, send an email to:relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.comNew episodes will be uploaded 7 PM EST every Sunday.See you on Sunday!

I am so excited to celebrate our five years together, and give away two pairs of the Oh So Wonderful Pajama Set to keep you warm during our adventures! Here are the rules, and make sure you read them fully; good luck! If you’re a listener on Spotify: 1. Follow the show 2. Leave a rating 3. Take a screenshot of your rating and submit it through the google form with your email and name: https://forms.gle/GSTocRKNNc2AWWdf7 If you’re a listener on Apple Podcasts: 1. Subscribe to the show 2. Leave a review 3. Take a screenshot of your review and submit it through the google form with your email and name: https://forms.gle/GSTocRKNNc2AWWdf7 (same form) You must live in the U.S. or Canada to win the giveaway. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Facebook. There will be two winners, one will be a Spotify listener, and another an Apple Podcasts listener. If you have accounts on both apps, you can submit for both of them, but make sure you submit two forms. CONTEST ENDS OCTOBER 11, 2024

Let's learn about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla—the largest living primate on earth. Strap on your hiking shoes and prepare for a trek to a rainforest in the Congo. Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it can cost you less than half a cup of coffee a month:⁠patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts⁠—we're waiting for you! To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts.com⁠ To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com⁠ Send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on Instagram. A huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠. If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below: https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/grauers-gorilla/ https://virunga.org/wildlife/primates/eastern-lowland-gorilla/ Breuer, T., Ndoundou-Hockemba, M., & Fishlock, V. (2005). First observation of tool use in wild gorillas Robbins, M. M., & Robbins, A. M. (2004). Simulation of the population dynamics and social structure of the Virunga mountain gorillas. Stanford, C. B. (2001). The subspecies concept in primatology: The case of mountain gorillas. Bania, A. E., & Stromberg, E. E. (2013). Memory and social complexity in gorillas and chimpanzees. 

Join me again on a wildlife adventure to learn about the fascinatingly world of the Rock Hyrax—the suction-cup-pawed cliff dweller. Whether you're looking to sleep or are simply curious about these amazing creatures, this episode is sure to provide a calming escape. Grab some tea, find somewhere cozy, and prepare for an adventure to a rocky cliff in Africa. Support the show while getting access to exclusive content, voting, and more by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it can cost you less than half a cup of coffee a month: ⁠patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts⁠—we're waiting for you! To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts.com⁠ To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com⁠ Send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on Instagram. A huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠. If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below: https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/mammals/rock-hyrax/ https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/rock-hyrax https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/rock-hyrax https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-these-furry-male-mammals-sing-with-human-like-rhythm New episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

Join me as we explore the fascinatingly world of the Amazon River Dolphin—the aquatic jungle dancer. Whether you're looking to sleep or are simply curious about these amazing creatures, this episode is sure to provide a calming escape. Grab some tea, find somewhere cozy, and prepare for an adventure to the Amazon River. Get access to exclusive content, voting, and more by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it will only cost less than half a cup of coffee a month: ⁠patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts⁠—we're waiting for you! To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts.com⁠ To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com⁠ Send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on Instagram. A huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠. If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below: https://www.aquaexpeditions.com/blog/amazon/facts-amazon-pink-river-dolphin/ https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pink-river-dolphin https://whale-tales.org/the-naming-of-things-amazon-river-dolphin/ https://www.britannica.com/animal/river-dolphin New episodes every Tuesday and Friday!

Join me as we explore the fascinatingly world of the American Alligator—the apex predator of apex predators. Whether you're looking to sleep or are simply curious about these amazing creatures, this episode is sure to provide a calming escape. Grab some tea, find somewhere cozy, and prepare for an adventure to a swamp in North Carolina. Get access to exclusive content, voting, and more by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it will only cost less than half a cup of coffee a month: ⁠patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts⁠—we're waiting for you! To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts.com⁠ To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com⁠ Send a message to ⁠relaxwithanimalfacts⁠ on Instagram A huge thank you to ⁠George Vlad⁠ for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him ⁠on YouTube⁠, and check out ⁠his website⁠. If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/american-alligator https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/American-Alligator https://racinezoo.org/american-alligator-fact-sheet https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/american-alligator?loggedin=true&rnd=1711991735119 https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/americanalligator/ New episodes every Tuesday and Friday!