In a sandy, sun-baked desert in Australia, a friendly bearded dragon named Ziggy just wants to make friends. But every time he lifts his arm to say hello, the other animals scatter. Follow along as Ziggy discovers that different animals communicate in different ways and that kindness sometimes means learning someone else’s language.

In this episode, Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza explore the world of bearded dragons with fun facts and an original, kid-friendly story.

Kids will discover:

• What’s behind that “bearded” name
• How bearded dragons communicate
• The unique way that bearded dragons stay hydrated in the desert

Keep exploring:

• Download a bearded dragon coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Bearded Dragons: Facts and photos (National Geographic)
• Central Bearded Dragon (Cosley Zoo)
• Bearded Dragon (Elmwood Park Zoo)

In a warm seagrass meadow near the Philippines, a small seahorse named Mina is determined to be the fastest swimmer in the ocean. There’s just one problem … seahorses are some of the slowest swimmers around. When the water shifts and Mina must rely on her unique strengths, she discovers the power of trusting herself and learns that steady can be strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they drift, wiggle, and learn about seahorses in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about confidence, identity, and caring for the ocean.

Kids will discover:

· Why seahorses swim upright and move so slowly

· What a prehensile tail is and how it helps them hold on

· How seahorse parents care for their babies

· How seahorses camouflage to stay safe

· Why they need healthy seagrass habitats

Keep exploring:

· Download a seahorse coloring sheet

· Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod

· Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com

· Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

· Seahorse facts! (National Geographic Kids)

· 10 fun seahorse facts to discover (Sea Life London Aquarium)

· This heartbreaking photo reveals a troubling reality (National Geographic)

In the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, a young tiger named Lilia has a roar that can be heard for miles. It sounds impressive … but it’s also kind of a problem. When Lilia learns that her roar can be too big for some moments (and exactly right for others), she discovers the power of choosing when to use her voice.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they prowl, listen, and learn about tigers in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about communication, courage, and care.

Kids will discover:

• Why tigers roar and how they use sound to communicate
• How far a tiger’s roar can travel (hint: really far!)
• Why tiger stripes are perfect camouflage
• How tigers are adapted for swimming, even in mangrove forests
• What it means when an animal is endangered

Keep exploring:

• Download a tiger coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• 10 terrific tiger facts for kids (National Geographic Kids)
• WWF’s top 10 facts about tigers (World Wildlife Fund)
• Tigers in the Sundarbans (National Geographic Education)