Wow in the World

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Lend a Hand (10/17/25)

Oct 17, 2025
This fun-filled discussion dives into the fascinating world of hands, paws, and hooves! Discover how otters hold hands while sleeping to stay safe in rafts. Find out that bats have five fingers forming their unique wing-hands and how they use them while feeding. Learn about koalas' two opposable thumbs that enhance their grip and how their fingerprints are similar to humans'. With engaging games and quirky facts, it's a playful exploration of the wonders at the end of your arms!
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ADVICE

How To Play Two What's And A Wow

  • Follow the game's rules: pick the one true wow among three statements to win a point.
  • If you answer wrong, complete the playful physical challenge described by the hosts.
INSIGHT

Otter Rafts Keep Sleepers Connected

  • Sea otters sometimes hold paws while sleeping to stay connected and avoid drifting apart.
  • Rafting helps them conserve energy, stay warm, and gain predator protection while napping.
ANECDOTE

Iris Nails The Otter Wow

  • Iris from New York correctly answered that otters hold hands while sleeping to avoid getting lost.
  • The hosts explain you can see videos of sea otters cuddling and holding paws in social media and zoos.
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