Podcast
Relax With Animal Facts
Hosted by Stefan Wolfe · EN
Relax With Animal Facts is a calming animal podcast designed to help you unwind, fall asleep, and discover the wonders of wildlife. Perfect for animal lovers, curious minds, and anyone looking for a relaxing bedtime listen.
Join your host, Stefan Wolfe, as he learns with you on a journey through the animal kingdom, uncovering the wonders of creatures from the dense rainforests of South America to the icy realms of Antarctica. Each episode we immerse ourselves in a new environment to learn about a new animal. Their unique behaviors, anatomy, survival adaptations—it’s all fair game.
Whether you’re winding down after a long day, looking for a sleep-friendly podcast, or simply love learning about nature, Relax With Animal Facts blends wildlife education with relaxation and storytelling.
New episodes every Sunday at 7 PM EST.
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27episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Blobfish: The World's Ugliest Animal?
6d ago00:23:21Tap to summarizeWind down with me as we learn about the Blobfish—the most slandered animal in history. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife.We'll explore things like their rise to fame, unique anatomy, and how little we actually know about them to dthis day.Become a Patron to support the show's mission while getting extended versions of regular episodes, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. To join the Patreon, follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on InstagramA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.The music used in the intro is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Dachshund: Main Character Energy
2w ago00:19:53Tap to summarizeWind down with me as we learn about the Dachshund—the ferocious badger hunter. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or drift off to sleep while we reflect on the wonders of wildlife.We'll explore things like their specialized anatomy, (seemingly) odd behaviors, unique character traits, and how their history led them to be one of the world's most adorable pets.Become a Patron to support the show's mission while getting extended versions of regular episodes, two bonus episodes a month, and access to voting for the next animal once a month. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. To join the Patreon, follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/c/relaxwithanimalfactsTo contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on InstagramA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important audio work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.The music used in the intro is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Red Imported Fire Ants: The Ants That Build Floating Cities
3w ago00:22:12Tap to summarizeWind down with me as we learn about the Red Imported Fire Ant—the empire-building chemists. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore their anatomy, complex social rules, venomous stings, living bridges and floating rafts, and how these tiny insects managed to spread across huge portions of the southern United States and the world.Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial.To contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on InstagramA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.The music used in the intro is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Grey Heron: The Wetland Assassin
3w ago00:22:23Tap to summarizeUnwind with me as we learn about the Grey Heron—the assassin of the wetlands. You can listen attentively, let your mind wander, or fall asleep to the wonders of wildlife. We'll explore their highly specialized anatomy, spring-loaded neck mechanics, unusual feather adaptations, hunting behavior, and much more.Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial.To contact Stef Wolfe or request an animal: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com, or send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on InstagramA huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.The music in the introduction is Franz Gordon's Nocturnal Daydream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →New Season Coming
4w ago00:01:31Tap to summarizeThe show is back with a new season, and I hope you'll join me in learning about more of our furry, scaly, or possibly even slimy friends.Every animal is up for suggestion, so if there's an animal you would like to learn about, send an email to:relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.comNew episodes will be uploaded 7 PM EST every Sunday.See you on Sunday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The End of Relax With Animal Facts
Oct 8, 202400:11:39Tap to summarizeThank you all for a great run, and everything important I have to say is in the episode!For access to ALL of the Patreon material, including intro-free and exclusive episodes for free, you can go to patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfactsI will be slowly making all of the posts public, and should be done within a week or so. If you want to start your own podcast, you can download a book I wrote a while back called Anyone Can Talk for free:https://relaxwithanimalfacts.com/anyone-can-talk/For the Pajama Set Giveaway Winner, check out the Instagram; the giveaway ends shortly!If you want to buy a Pajama Set, I will keep the store live for two weeks, and have reduced the price as low as the website allows me to:https://stefanwolfe-shop.fourthwall.com/?Take care :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →GIVEAWAY: Two Sets of Oh So Wonderful Pajamas
Sep 23, 202400:02:47Tap to summarizeI am so excited to celebrate our five years together, and give away two pairs of the Oh So Wonderful Pajama Set to keep you warm during our adventures! Here are the rules, and make sure you read them fully; good luck!If you’re a listener on Spotify:1. Follow the show2. Leave a rating3. Take a screenshot of your rating and submit it through the google form with your email and name: https://forms.gle/GSTocRKNNc2AWWdf7If you’re a listener on Apple Podcasts:1. Subscribe to the show2. Leave a review3. Take a screenshot of your review and submit it through the google form with your email and name:https://forms.gle/GSTocRKNNc2AWWdf7 (same form)You must live in the U.S. or Canada to win the giveaway. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Facebook.There will be two winners, one will be a Spotify listener, and another an Apple Podcasts listener. If you have accounts on both apps, you can submit for both of them, but make sure you submit two forms.CONTEST ENDS OCTOBER 11, 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Eastern Lowland Gorillas: Largest Primates on Earth (200+ Episode AMA)
Sep 18, 202400:40:29Tap to summarizeLet's learn about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla—the largest living primate on earth. Strap on your hiking shoes and prepare for a trek to a rainforest in the Congo.Support the show's mission while getting access to exclusive content, uploaded once a week. You can listen to exclusive episodes, you gain access to voting, and more, by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it can cost you less than half a cup of coffee a month:patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts—we're waiting for you!To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on relaxwithanimalfacts.com To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com Send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on Instagram.A huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below:https://www.fauna-flora.org/species/grauers-gorilla/https://virunga.org/wildlife/primates/eastern-lowland-gorilla/Breuer, T., Ndoundou-Hockemba, M., & Fishlock, V. (2005). First observation of tool use in wild gorillasRobbins, M. M., & Robbins, A. M. (2004). Simulation of the population dynamics and social structure of the Virunga mountain gorillas.Stanford, C. B. (2001). The subspecies concept in primatology: The case of mountain gorillas.Bania, A. E., & Stromberg, E. E. (2013). Memory and social complexity in gorillas and chimpanzees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rock Hyrax
Apr 17, 202400:28:11Tap to summarizeJoin me again on a wildlife adventure to learn about the fascinatingly world of the Rock Hyrax—the suction-cup-pawed cliff dweller. Whether you're looking to sleep or are simply curious about these amazing creatures, this episode is sure to provide a calming escape. Grab some tea, find somewhere cozy, and prepare for an adventure to a rocky cliff in Africa.Support the show while getting access to exclusive content, voting, and more by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it can cost you less than half a cup of coffee a month: patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts—we're waiting for you!To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on relaxwithanimalfacts.com To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com Send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on Instagram.A huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below:https://seaworld.org/animals/facts/mammals/rock-hyrax/ https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/rock-hyrax https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/rock-hyrax https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-these-furry-male-mammals-sing-with-human-like-rhythmNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Amazon River Dolphin (Season Finale)
Apr 10, 202400:24:40Tap to summarizeJoin me as we explore the fascinatingly world of the Amazon River Dolphin—the aquatic jungle dancer. Whether you're looking to sleep or are simply curious about these amazing creatures, this episode is sure to provide a calming escape. Grab some tea, find somewhere cozy, and prepare for an adventure to the Amazon River.Get access to exclusive content, voting, and more by becoming a Patron. No obligation, cancel anytime, and you can even sign up for a 7-day free trial. If you decide to stay, it will only cost less than half a cup of coffee a month: patreon.com/relaxwithanimalfacts—we're waiting for you!To submit your animal request, head to the "Submit" tab on relaxwithanimalfacts.com To contact Stefan Wolfe: E-mail relaxwithanimalfacts@gmail.com Send a message to relaxwithanimalfacts on Instagram.A huge thank you to George Vlad for the ambiences—it is because of his important work that we can visit some of the coolest places on earth. He has helped the show so much, and I encourage you to subscribe to him on YouTube, and check out his website.If you would like to learn more, the resources used in this episode are listed below:https://www.aquaexpeditions.com/blog/amazon/facts-amazon-pink-river-dolphin/https://www.machutravelperu.com/blog/pink-river-dolphinhttps://whale-tales.org/the-naming-of-things-amazon-river-dolphin/https://www.britannica.com/animal/river-dolphinNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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