As icy winds sweep across Antarctica, a curious young emperor penguin named Pip can’t stop asking one very important question: why?

When Pip joins a cozy group of penguin kids called a crèche, everything feels warm and safe. But when the group slowly shifts and Pip suddenly finds themself on the chilly outside, Pip feels confused, surprised, and just a little unsure. Why would penguins take turns standing in the cold? And how does this swirling penguin pile actually keep everyone safe?

Through giggles, wonder, and a big “aha” moment, Pip discovers the powerful magic of teamwork, bravery, and looking out for one another.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they waddle, wonder, and bundle up with the incredible world of emperor penguins.

Kids will discover:

• How emperor penguins stay warm in one of the coldest places on Earth
• What a penguin crèche and huddle really are
• How penguins use teamwork and sharing to survive
• How small actions can help protect ocean animals and their habitats

Keep exploring:

• Download an emperor penguin coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com
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Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins (National Geographic Kids)
• Top 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins (World Wildlife Foundation)
• How Emperor Penguins Survive Subzero Temperatures (Smithsonian Magazine)

As winter creeps into the forest, two garter snake brothers named Zip and Zap are busy pulling off the silliest pranks around. But when the air turns cold and it’s time to slow down, Zip isn’t so sure that resting is the right move.

Determined to keep going, Zip sets off on his own, trying (and failing) to copy how other forest animals survive the winter. Along the way, he learns something surprising: slowing down isn’t a problem at all. It’s a smart way to stay safe, warm, and strong.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they slither, wonder, and cozy up to the surprising world of garter snakes. Kids will discover:

• Why reptiles slow down in winter
• Where garter snakes live and what they eat
• Why sharing space and resting together can be a powerful survival strategy

Keep exploring:

• Download a garter snake 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:

• Garter Snake Fast Facts (National Park Service)
• The Garter Snake Ssscoop (National Park Service)

High above rocky cliffs and glassy city skyscrapers, one of the fastest animals on Earth rules the sky.

Meet Perry, a peregrine falcon who loves speed, daring dives, and pushing the limits. One day, a powerful storm sweeps Perry far from his lakeside home and into a bustling city he’s never seen before. Lost, nervous, and completely out of his comfort zone, Perry must learn new ways to fly, hunt, and survive with the help of a clever city falcon named Penny. Along the way, he discovers that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is adapt.

Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they soar, swoop, and explore the incredible world of peregrine falcons.

Kids will discover:

• Why peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on Earth
• How falcons hunt other birds in midair using special beaks and talons
• How animals use adaptations to survive when their environment changes
• How scientists helped peregrine falcons make an amazing comeback after facing extinction

Keep exploring:

• Download a peregrine falcon 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:

• Peregrine Falcon (National Geographic Kids)
• Peregrine Falcon (National Wildlife Federation)
• The Fastest Animal on Earth: The Peregrine Falcon (Video)