Christmas Island red crab: migratory pro that is so strong it can pop a tyre.

Summer challenge: taking in nature where you are

This week is a bit different. I want you to go out and observe as much nature as possible! Look, listen, note down, take the time to stop and appreciate, count, sketch and identify. Immerse yourself in the outdoors and feel part of planet earth.

Ostrich: the original big bird with long legs and huge eggs!

In this episode we talk about a giant of the bird world - the ostrich. Find out how big they actually are, how big their eggs are, how long their legs are, how long their claws are and how fast they can run. Spoiler; very big and very fast! 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-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase If you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com —- The Wild Walk of Fame is a podcast for curious kids who love to learn about animals. Each week I pick an animal to share lots of facts about, inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife in a fun and engaging way.  Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com

Minke whale: small in stature big in personality and appetite

In this episode we talk about a mini species in the whaling world - the minke whale. Find out how fast they can swim despite their size, what family of whales they belong to and how they got their name through mistaken identity. 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-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase If you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com

Zebra: black and white and striped all over but who knows why?

In this episode we talk about a much loved stripy friend - the zebra! Find out why they are stripy, their sleeping skills whilst on the hoof and the epic collective noun for them. 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-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase If you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com —- The Wild Walk of Fame is a podcast for curious kids who love to learn about animals. Each week I pick an animal to share lots of facts about, inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife in a fun and engaging way.  Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com

Mola mola / sun fish: looks like a plate, swims like plate, isn’t a plate

In this episode we talk about a very strange and elusive fish - the mola mola fish or ocean sun fish. Find out how they get their name, why they’re one of the biggest fish in the sea and how many millions of babies they can make per season. 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-wild-walk-of-fame-bookcase If you have a favourite animal you’d like me to feature or an awesome animal fact to share get a grown up to help you send me a message on social media at @the_wildscoop on Instagram or on email at hello@blackandwhitebookproject.com —- The Wild Walk of Fame is a podcast for curious kids who love to learn about animals. Each week I pick an animal to share lots of facts about, inspiring children to fall in love with wildlife in a fun and engaging way.  Find out more at www.blackandwhitebookproject.com