What The Duck?!

For thousands of years eels have made people rich and powerful, literally. Now it's time to pay it back. Featuring:Dr. John Wyatt Greenlee, Historian Cornell University. Erin Rose, Budj Bim World Heritage Executive Officer at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.Braydon Saunders, Tour Guide Coordinator at Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism.Tyson Lovett-Murray, Budj Bim World Heritage Ranger at Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.Wayne Koster, Research Scientist at the Arthur Rylah Institute, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Victorian Government.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Timothy Jenkins.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Gunditjmara, Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

For years we've barely even talked about the human clitoris let alone the fact that snakes have TWO. This program has adult themes.Featuring:Belinda Smith, ABC Science Online Reporter. Lucy Cooke, Author and Film maker.Megan Folwell, University of Adelaide.Dr Jenna Crowe-Riddell, La Trobe University.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Additional mastering: Angie GrantThis episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

They look like... 'sabre-toothed sausages', they can barely see, they live for a really long time and have a queen who oppresses them.Find out all about the Naked Mole-rat this week and let us know your weirdest animal on earth suggestions at whattheduck@abc.net.au.Featuring:Dr Alison Barker, Max Planck Institute for Brain Research.Adjunct Professor Rochelle Buffenstein,  University of Illinois at Chicago.Extra information: Professor Gary R. Lewin,  Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Additional mastering: Angie GrantThis episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

Would you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes? Comedian, Craig Quartermaine, took the risk in an attempt to overcome his fears!Featuring:Craig Quartermaine, Comedian. Sandy Dickinson, Urban Reptiles.Jonathan Wright, Announcer voice. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Field recording: Dylan PrinsAdditional mastering: Angie GrantWould you meet a stranger in a park with a pile of snakes? Comedian Craig Quartermaine, took the risk in an attempt to overcome his fears.Featuring:Craig Quartermaine, Comedian. Sandy Dickinson, Urban Reptiles.Jonathan Wright, Announcer voice. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Field recording: Dylan PrinsAdditional mastering: Angie GrantThis episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung, Yuggera, Turrbal and Kaurna people.

Who made small steps for man before man could even space walk?Featuring:James Foley, Author and Illustrator.Kerrie Dougherty OAM, Senior Heritage and Outreach Officer, Australian Space Agency.Emeritus Professor John P. Gluck, University of New Mexico and Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Georgetown University.Michael Coggan, News Voice. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Additional mastering: Matthew Crawford.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and Kaurna people.

He loved gold, so he robbed stage coaches in South Australia and used an ostrich as a getaway car. OR DID HE?! Welcome to the first episode of 'What The Duck?!' Season 2.Featuring:Denice Mason, teacher and Meningie resident.Associate Professor Rohan Clarke, Monash University and co-author of the Australian Bird Guide.Jacob Fiebig, Meningie resident and composer of "The ballad of John Peggotty". Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Additional mastering: Angie Grant.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people.

Gravity defying ninja skills, being able to hear even if you don't have ears, working together to gang up on huge prey. Spiders are murder machines. This is the final episode of Season 1 What the Duck?!   Stay subscribed for Season 2 coming on Feb 11th, 2023.Featuring:Dr Kate Umbers, Western Sydney University.Dr Alfonso Aceves-Aparicio, University Hamburg.Dr Jay Stafstrom, Cornell University.Dr Lena Grinsted, University of Portsmouth.Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Additional mastering: Angela Grant.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.

Rebbecca Doyle, a vet from The University of Melbourne and co-author of 'Cow Talk', unveils the fascinating world of cow politics beyond just live export. Cows have unique personalities that influence their social hierarchies and behaviors. The discussion highlights their curious nature, likening their interactions to a Greek chorus. A delightful story about a farmer using music to engage his cattle reveals their social tendencies. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding cow communication for better welfare and farming practices.

Here’s a field guide you probably don’t have — “Introduced Dung Beetles in Australia".

Grabbing a lift can go from bad to worse when your uber drops you outside your evolutionary niche. FEATURINGDr Matt Greenlees, Sydney University.Arthur White, NSW frog and tadpole study group.David Chapple, Monash University.Dr Maggie Watson, Charles Sturt University. Dr Robert Streit, Reef Function Hub at James Cook University.Voice of the Internet: Nikolai Beilharz. Production:Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer.Petria Ladgrove, Producer.Joel Werner, Script Editor. Additional mastering: Angela Grant.This episode of What the Duck?! was produced on the land of the Wadawarrung and the Kaurna people.