Cool Facts About Animals

We are breaking our usual format today to talk about a whole bunch of animals that all have something in common: bioluminescence. Bioluminescence, besides being very hard to spell, is also very cool. It's basically when animals glow in the dark. Today we are concentrating just on some of the underwater creatures that have this trait, and why they have it - for defense, mating, luring and more. Thanks to our listener Brandon for the request! Thanks for subscribing, rating and reviewing us on iTunes! If you haven't yet, do it! You can also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod And by email: [email protected]

On this episode, we dive deep into the world of Mako sharks, thanks to a request from our listener friend Finn. These speedy, toothy animals are not only creepy looking, but also super cool. Unless maybe you're a fisherman who has had one land in your boat! (It's happened!) Do you have an idea for an episode? Email us at [email protected] Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod

This week we tackle our first listener request - the praying mantis. Other than, oh I don't know, EATING BIRDS, there are a lot of cool things about this insect. Check out the episode, and if you have a request, let us know! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ Website: coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com We're on Twitter! https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod

In this episode, Grady and Clara share some information about the silver long-nosed giraffe. No wait--golden snub-nosed monkey. These primates live in cold weather, snuggle at night, and are super cute. Plus, a podcast first--we don't talk about poop! Find us on Facebook at @coolfactsaboutanimals Email us questions or suggestions at [email protected]

In this episode of Cool Facts About Animals, we are talking about the seriously creepy assassin bug. You won't believe how they kill their prey - or what they eat for breakfast! Subscribe to our feed on iTunes (and rate us!) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1334467437 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/ And email us with questions, comments, or suggestions! [email protected]

In this episode, Grady, Clara and Theo talk about burrowing owls. Burrowing owls have lots of cool things about them, but one of the coolest has to do with poop! This episode contains a correction to the first recording. Burrowing owls *are* native to Florida. We apologize for the mistake! Questions, suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/

This is the second episode of our kid-made podcast "Cool Facts About Animals." This week, we will be discussing the Galapagos Tortoise - a very slow, very heavy, very cool animal. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/

Animal-lover Grady, age 7, is joined by his 5-year-old sister Clara, 3-year-old brother Theo, and cough cough year-old mother Ali to discuss cool things about animals. A different animal will be featured each week. On this first episode, we will be discussing the mighty cheetah. **Correction - Grady mistakenly said "water beast" instead of water buffalo. Questions/suggestions? Email us [email protected] and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coolfactaboutanimals/