23 Best Natural History Podcasts

1. The Common Descent Podcast

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Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists' perspective on various topics in life and earth history.Each episode features a main discussion on a topic requested by the listeners, presented as a lighthearted and educational conversation about fossils, evolution, deep time, and more.Before the main discussion, each episode also includes a news segment, covering recent research related to paleontology and evolution.Each episode ends with the answer to a question submitted by subscribers on Patreon.New episodes with new topics every fortnight!MORE Hosts David Moscato, Will Harris
Producer/Network Common Descent
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 978Facebook 2KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 111 min Format Extended Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Science of Birds

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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.MORE Host Ivan Phillipsen
Email ****@scienceofbirds.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 893Twitter 305Instagram 27.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

3. I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

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Did you know a new dinosaur is discovered almost every week? Keep up with the latest dinosaur discoveries and science with I Know Dino. Have fun and relax with hosts Garret and Sabrina each week as they explore the latest dinosaur news, chat with paleontology experts, dive deep into a 'dinosaur of the day,' go down Oryctodromeus burrows with their fun facts, answer your burning questions, and connect dinosaurs to topics ranging from chocolate to the Titanic and more! Educational and entertaining, I Know Dino is a must listen dinosaur paleontology podcast for experts and newcomers alike.Host..MORE Hosts Sabrina Ricci, Garret Kruger
Producer/Network I KNOW DINO, LLC
Email ****@iknowdino.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest David Spira
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 777Facebook 2.8KTwitter 1.9KInstagram 5.3K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Field Guides

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Nature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on the science of our North American wildlife.
Hosts Steve, Daniel, Bill
Producer/Network The Field Guides
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Fred Burton
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 522 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Strange Animals Podcast

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A podcast about living, extinct, and imaginary animals!
Host Katherine Shaw
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 314Facebook 240Twitter 1.7K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

6. Paleo Nerds

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A Paleo Nerd is a grown-up who still has the child-like wonder and love for dinosaurs, fossils, science, and paleontology. Paleo Nerds follows Alaskan artist, Ray Troll, and his friend ventriloquist David Strassman, as they host exciting interviews with paleontologists, scientists and fellow paleo nerds from around the world. They take what would've been a boring science class and turn it into an exciting and extremely informative party.MORE Hosts Raymond Michael Troll, David Strassman
Producer/Network paleonerds
Email ****@paleonerds.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 166Facebook 3.8KTwitter 930Instagram 5.5K Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

7. The Wild Episode

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A Collection of Wonders and Curiosities from the Animal Kingdom. Zoology, natural history and sometimes human history too. Amazing stories about amazing wildlife.
Host Brian Ruckley
Email ****@thewildepisode.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 123Facebook 508Twitter 140 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

8. Naturally Florida

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Naturally Florida is a podcast about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally Florida's hosts, Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan, bring over 25 years of experience in natural resources and conservation to Naturally Florida. Listeners will learn about Florida wildlife, local ecosystems, and conservation issues in the Sunshine State. If you love learning about nature but need to learn on-the-go, this podcast is for you. This podcast is brought to you by UF/IFAS Extension's Natural Resources programs in Polk and Pinellas Counties.MORE Hosts Shannon Carnevale, Lara Milligan
Producer/Network Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan
Email ****@ufl.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 4.8KTwitter 932Instagram 576 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Amateur Naturalist

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The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast .....MORE Producer/Network Tommy Fowler
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. New Species

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Just a fraction of the species on our planet are known to science, but more are described and published every day. This podcast talks to the authors of these new species to get the behind-the-scenes stories of how new species are found and named, as well as why these discoveries should matter to everyone, not just scientists. Join us on our journey to better understand the wonderful biodiversity of our planet!Be sure to follow New Species on Twitter (@PodcastSpecies), and support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/NewSpeciesPodMORE Host Zoe Albion
Producer/Network New Species Podcast
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 695 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

11. The Natural History Cupboard Podcast

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Are you passionate about natural history? Join these nerds as they explore the most amazing, & often oddest, organisms & news that natural science offers! The cupboard is open, come on in...
Hosts Gareth Thomas, Aaron Watts
Producer/Network Gareth
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 537Twitter 480 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

12. NatureNotes

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Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.MORE Producer/Network Rudy Mancke
Email ****@sc.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 8.7KTwitter 8.6K Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Since May 2021 Get Email Contact

13. The Natural History of Sussex

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Chats & adventures exploring the wildlife of Sussex, England. Birds, butterflies, moths, mammals, plants, fungi and more - presented by Graeme Lyons, Mat Davidson and Michael Blencowe. For photos and more visit www.thenaturalhistoryofsussex.blogspot.comMORE Producer/Network TheNaturalHistoryofSussex
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. The Single Acorn

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This is The Single Acorn podcast, a podcast for those of us who love to ponder the world around us, who slowly walk through a forest with the question 'Why?' as our constant companion, who are drawn to the tough, weird, gross, and fascinating questions about the natural world.Each season will cover a topic within natural history (Season 1: Symbiosis, Season 2: Scat, Season 3: Urban Wildlife)...MORE Hosts Teage O'Connor, Sarah McLellan, Ross Doree
Producer/Network Crow's Path
Email ****@crowspath.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 620Instagram 940 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Bug Note

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From the Natural History Museum of Utah, Bug Note is a show about the wiggly, wild, and weird world of bugs. Bugs are everywhere, and in their strangeness and variety, they're a spectacular evolutionary success story. They're also vital to everything from healthy ecosystems to farming and food. In exploring the vast world of insects and other arthropods, host Daniel Potter bugs (ha!) experts like NHMU director and entomologist Jason Cryan, NHMU invertebrates collection manager Christy Bills, and many others.MORE Email ****@nhmu.utah.edu
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. Kachemak Currents

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Kachemak Currents is a natural history program produced by the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. The program covers a wide variety of subjects, all sharing the common theme of 'the natural history of the Kachemak Bay area.'MORE Producer/Network KBBI AM 890
Email ****@kbbi.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 5.5KTwitter 187Instagram 1.4K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. Fossil Huntress — Palaeo Sommelier

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Geeky Goodness from the Fossil Huntress. If you love palaeontology, you'll love this stream. Dinosaurs, trilobites, ammonites — you'll find them all here. It's dead sexy science for your ears. Want all the links? Head on over to Fossil Huntress HQ at www.fossilhuntress.comMORE Host Heidi M Henderson
Producer/Network Fossil Huntress
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Central Coast Naturalist

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Central Coast Naturalist invites listeners to join UCSC Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students as they explore nature in and around Santa Cruz County. Each episode will enrich your next experience with nature as you learn fascinating insights (from local experts) about the creatures that inhabit your favorite hiking trails, beaches and even your own backyard.MORE Hosts Kelley Voss, Sara Gonzalez, Emily Donham, GC Sparrow
Producer/Network Santa Cruz Naturalist
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 2.5KTwitter 70Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

19. Highland Wonders

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Join Okanogan Highlands Alliance in learning about the ecosystems and wildlife of the Okanogan Highlands of north central Washington! In this podcast, scientists and educators share their stories and knowledge of the natural history of our unique area - the Okanogan Highlands. To learn more about OHA, please visit our website okanoganhighlands.org.MORE Host Jennifer Weddle
Producer/Network Okanogan Highlands Alliance
Email ****@okanoganhighlands.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 1.9KTwitter 51Instagram 384 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

20. The Natural History Podcast

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A podcast all about natural history. Trying to cover a bit of everything. Trees, tyrannosaurs, climate change and contours, anything that may take our fancy.
Producer/Network James Mills
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Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

21. Extinction Event

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A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.
Hosts Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier
Email ****@peglegdeer.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 50Twitter 121Instagram 222 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Natural Connections

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Natural Connections is a weekly newspaper column created by Emily Stone, the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum in Cable, Wisconsin. In each episode, Emily reads her fun and informative weekly column about Northwoods Nature.MORE Host Emily Stone
Email ****@cablemuseum.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

23. BIRD HUGGER

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Love gardening and birds and want to help Mother Nature? Join host Catherine Greenleaf, former gardening columnist for the Boston Herald Sunday Magazine and a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for discussions about organic gardening and restoring native habitat to help the birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Catherine Greenleaf talks about the natural history of birds and interviews the leading experts about how to turn your backyard into a native oasis for birds and pollinators.MORE Host Catherine Greenleaf
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact