SmartyPants Wonders

Crows!

Crows can be found almost everywhere. Look outside and try to spot one of these incredibly intelligent and playful birds. Listen today to learn about how they create and use tools, recognize human faces, and more. We will talk with Kelli Scarlett from AARK - Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Learn more about how to support AARK here https://www.aark.org/

Minks!

Welcome back to SmartyPants Wonders — the podcast where curious kids explore the wild, wacky, and wonderful world around us! In this episode, we’re diving into the slippery, speedy, and super-smart world of minks! So grab your thinking caps and your sense of wonder — it’s time to get curious with SmartyPants Wonders! Good Samaritans Wildlife Calendar 2026 https://givewildlifeabrake.com/wildlife-calenders [https://givewildlifeabrake.com/wildlife-calenders] AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center www.aark.org [www.aark.org]

Turtles

Learn all about turtles! Did you know they have personalities? We will talk about what they eat, how long they live, and their amazing shells and how they heal when they are injured. Get ready for all of that and so much more with wildlife rehab expert Amanda Leyden from AARK Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. AARK Wildlife Refuge and Rehabilitation Center https://www.aark.org/ [https://www.aark.org/] Groundbreaking Study Reveals Tortoises Have Feelings, Similar to Ours https://scitechdaily.com/groundbreaking-study-reveals-tortoises-have-feelings-similar-to-ours/ [https://scitechdaily.com/groundbreaking-study-reveals-tortoises-have-feelings-similar-to-ours/] Blue Ridge Wildlife Center https://blueridgewildlifectr.org [https://blueridgewildlifectr.org]

Red Fox!

Did you know red foxes can live almost anywhere? You might see them in your own neighborhood. If you don't see them, you will certainly hear them yipping or yelling at night. Tune in to learn about red foxes from Rachel, an assistant wildlife rehabber at the AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center (aark.org).

Beavers!

Welcome back to Smartypants Wonders—the show where big questions lead to big discoveries! Today, we’re splashing into the world of one of nature’s best builders: the beaver! 🦫✨ These hardworking animals can chop down trees with their teeth, build dams bigger than a school bus, and even create whole ponds where other creatures can live. But why do they build dams? How do their super-strong teeth never stop growing? And… do beavers really slap their tails on the water to send messages? Grab your hard hats and gnawing teeth, smarty friends—it’s time to explore the busy, brilliant world of beavers! If you want to learn more about AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center go to www.aark.org.