It's time for a Paw-ty! 🌍🦁 Join us on The Weekly Roar to chat with one of the most notable endandgered species on the planet about why Endangered Species Day is so important. 👀 🐜Plus, human scientists believe they have stumbled upon a 16 million year old ant-fossil. Find out how this this discovery can help us learn more about prehistoric life! 🌊 🦑And, one more story from human scientists who were searching for new sea life in the South Sandwich Islands when they came across a giant squid! 🧠 We can't forget about the Smarty Pants Quiz - test your sea life knowledge on this week's episode!
--------
11:49
Test Time, Dire Wolves Return, and Family Reunions!
🦁🎙️ Today on The Weekly Roar: The government is looking out for our animal friends with a brand-new animal testing strategy. 🧪🦉 Science and Technology Advisor Barney Owl has the scoop! 🐺😱 Plus, in the wild world of science and tech... did scientists really bring the Dire Wolf back to life? 🚨 What happens when humans and their beloved pets get separated? There’s a new alert system designed just for pets! 🤔 And finally, we’ve got a little animal test of our own in today’s Smarty Pants Quiz. Tell us what you think! Leave a review and Leland may give you a shout out.
--------
12:00
Shell-elebrating a New Mom, Big Sneezes, and Animal Crossing?
🐢🍼 We've got a feel-good story out of the Philadelphia Zoo where Mommy, the tortoise has welcomed 4 new babies, but get this... she's 100 years old! 🤧 Are animals allergic to humans? 🐻❄️ Siku the polar bear joins us from Lincoln Park Zoo to share about his experience with seasonal allergies. 🐾🚧 Plus, humans are spreading the love and protecting our animal friends by building Wildlife Crossings. 🦁🎙️ Tune in to learn more on this week's episode of The Weekly Roar!
--------
12:52
Colorful Cats, Bear Blockades, and Sneaky Snakes
🐈⬛ 🐈 This week on The Weekly Roar, we're covering colorful cats by taking a closer look at a new color variation called "The Salamiak." 🐻 🚧 Plus, was there really a bear blockade at Yellowstone National Park? 👀 Let's find out! 🐍 It's also pretty common for some animals like opossums to play dead to protect themselves from predators, but some sneaky snakes are taking this defense mechanism to a whole other level! 💩🐾 Plus, test your animal poop knowledge!
--------
12:22
Dogs in the Sky, Road Raging Birds, and Sharktopus!
🐾 ✈️ Bark Air, the world’s first airline designed just for dogs, has unveiled a new route to the Sunshine State, welcoming canines and their human companions aboard. 🐤 🚗 Meanwhile, our feathered friends from the Galápagos Islands are growing increasingly irritable as human activity and increased traffic is starting to take over. 🤯 Plus, the first ever Sharktopus was spotted! 🦈 🐙 Not really, but one wild video does show the world's fastest-swimming shark giving an octopus a piggyback ride.
Welcome to The Weekly Roar, your ultimate source of animal news and wild adventures! Hosted by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Leland McMane, this podcast is designed for kids who are curious about the amazing creatures that share our planet.
Join Leland each week as he takes you on a thrilling journey into the animal kingdom, uncovering fascinating facts, heartwarming stories, and the latest news about our furry, feathered, and scaly friends.
Get ready to roar along with Leland every week and discover the incredible world of animals like never before. The Weekly Roar is your “Mane source of animal news!"
Canada - english