Best 50 Natural History Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best natural history podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. BirdNote Daily

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Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in the natural world. Rich in imagery, sound, and information,

Hosts

Marry McCann (Female), Michael Stein (Male)

Producer/Network

BirdNote

Last Episode Date

Email

****@birdnote.org

Listener Type

Environmental Activist, Nature Lover, Birdwatcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 1163

Avg Length

2 mins
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2. Strange Animals Podcast

Strange Animals Podcast
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A podcast about living, extinct, and imaginary animals!

Host

Katherine Shaw (Female)

Producer/Network

Katherine Shaw

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Anime Enthusiast, Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 232

Avg Length

11 mins

3. National Parks Traveler Podcast

National Parks Traveler Podcast
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National Parks Traveler is the world's top-rated, editorially independent, nonprofit media organization

Host

Kurt Repanshek (Male)

Producer/Network

Kurt Repanshek

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nationalparkstraveler.org

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 112

Avg Length

50 mins

4. Naturally Adventurous

Naturally Adventurous
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Charley Hesse and Ken Behrens have travelled all over the globe, and accumulated a lifetime worth of

Hosts

Ken Behrens (Male), Charley Hesse (Male)

Producer/Network

Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Nature Lover, Birdwatcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 74

Avg Length

55 mins

5. Life, Death, and Taxonomy

Life, Death, and Taxonomy
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Learn about all things animalia in this family friendly podcast. Each week Joe and Carlos dive deep into

Hosts

Carlos Rivera (Male), Joseph Raspolich (Male)

Producer/Network

Life, Death, and Taxonomy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Anime Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 50

Avg Length

40 mins

6. Nature Podcast

Nature Podcast
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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from

Hosts

Shamini Bundell (Female), Nick Petric Howe (Male), Benjamin Thompson (Male)

Producer/Network

Springer Nature Limited

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nature.com

Listener Type

Educator, Academic, Environmentalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 702

Avg Length

18 mins

7. Something Wild

Something Wild
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Something Wild has been exploring the wonder of the landscape that surrounds us in New Hampshire for over 20

Hosts

Dave Anderson (Male), Chris Martin (Male)

Producer/Network

NHPR

Last Episode Date

Email

****@forestsociety.org

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 116

Avg Length

5 mins

8. Natural Connections

Natural Connections
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Natural Connections is a weekly newspaper column created by Emily Stone, the Naturalist/Education Director at

Host

Emily Stone (Female)

Producer/Network

Emily Stone

Last Episode Date

Email

****@cablemuseum.org

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Educator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

6 mins

9. New Species

New Species
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Just a fraction of the species on our planet are known to science, but more are described and published every

Host

Zoe Albion (Female)

Producer/Network

New Species Podcast

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Biologist, Zoologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

34 mins

10. Nature Notes

Nature Notes
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Why do rattlesnakes rattle and hummingbirds hum? How do flowers market themselves to pollinators? Why do

Host

Dallas Baxter (Male)

Producer/Network

Marfa Public Radio

Last Episode Date

Email

****@marfapublicradio.org

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

4 mins

11. Honey Bee Obscura Podcast

Honey Bee Obscura Podcast
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The weekly podcast exploring the joys, challenges, and curiosities of keeping honey bees. Hosted by Dr. Jim

Host

Dr. James E. Tew (Male)

Producer/Network

Growing Planet Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@growingplanetmedia.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Beekeeper, Entomologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 116

Avg Length

19 mins

12. Completely Arbortrary

Completely Arbortrary
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Tree advocate Casey Clapp and his tree-curious friend Alex Crowson bring you a podcast about trees and other

Hosts

Casey Clapp (Male), Alex Crowson (Male)

Producer/Network

Completely Arbortrary

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Environmentalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 1201

Avg Length

65 mins

13. Parkography

Parkography
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Parkography (formerly known as the America's National Parks Podcast) is the new home for the powerful

Host

Jason Epperson (Male)

Producer/Network

RV Miles Network

Last Episode Date

Email

****@lotustheatricals.com

Listener Type

Travel Enthusiast, Nature Lover, Environmental Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 868

Avg Length

14 mins

14. All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast
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The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our

Hosts

Chris Mortensen (Male), Angie Adkin (Female)

Producer/Network

Airwave Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Anime Enthusiast, Environmental Scientist, Conservationist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 490

Avg Length

60 mins

15. I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast
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Did you know a new dinosaur is discovered almost every week? Keep up with the latest dinosaur discoveries

Hosts

Sabrina Ricci (Female), Garret Kruger (Male)

Producer/Network

I KNOW DINO, LLC

Last Episode Date

Email

****@iknowdino.com

Listener Type

Science Educator, Dinosaur Enthusiast, Paleontology Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 497

Avg Length

69 mins

16. Dispatches from the Forest

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Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O'Hara, Dispatches from

Producer/Network

Dispatchesfromtheforest

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Conservationist, Naturalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

15 mins

17. Wildly Curious

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Wildly Curious is a comedy podcast where science , nature , and curiosity collide. Hosted by Katy Reiss and

Hosts

Katy Reiss (Female), Laura Fawks Lapole (Female)

Producer/Network

Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole

Last Episode Date

Email

****@curiositynetworks.com

Listener Type

Educator, Nature Lover, Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

24 mins

18. The Common Descent Podcast

The Common Descent Podcast
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Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists' perspective on various topics in life and earth

Hosts

David Moscato (Male), Will Harris (Male)

Producer/Network

Common Descent

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Science Educator, Evolutionary Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 669

Avg Length

106 mins

19. BIRD HUGGER

BIRD HUGGER
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Love gardening and birds and want to help Mother Nature? Join host Catherine Greenleaf, former gardening

Host

Catherine Greenleaf (Female)

Producer/Network

Catherine Greenleaf

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Gardener, Bird Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

26 mins

20. I Wish You Were Dead

I Wish You Were Dead
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A podcast about things that used to be alive. With Gavin, Mike, and Fia.

Hosts

Mike, Gavin Davidson (Male), Finella Campanino (Female)

Producer/Network

Mike, Gavin, and Fia

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buff

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

44 mins

21. The Wandering Naturalist

The Wandering Naturalist
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Explore the history and present of over 27,000 acres of park land inside Minnesota's Hennepin County and

Hosts

Angela Grill (Female), Brandon Baker (Male)

Producer/Network

Three Rivers Park District

Last Episode Date

Email

****@threeriversparks.org

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Wildlife Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 85

Avg Length

31 mins

22. Extinction Event

Extinction Event
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A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of

Hosts

Melissa Thomas (Female), Jack Collier (Male)

Producer/Network

Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

Last Episode Date

Email

****@peglegdeer.com

Listener Type

History Buff, Comedy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 40

Avg Length

55 mins

23. Northwest Nature Matters

Northwest Nature Matters
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What does on-the-ground conservation look like and who makes it happen? Hosted by wildlife biologist Monty

Hosts

Monty Gregg (Male), Jess Bynum (Female)

Producer/Network

Monty Gregg & John M. Goodell

Last Episode Date

Email

****@myowf.org

Listener Type

Conservationist, Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 45

Avg Length

61 mins

24. The Field Guides

The Field Guides
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Nature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on

Hosts

Steve (Male), Daniel (Male), Bill (Male)

Producer/Network

The Field Guides

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Outdoor Adventurer, Wildlife Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 440

Avg Length

61 mins

25. The Big Blue Rock Pod

The Big Blue Rock Pod
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Welcome to the Big Blue Rock Pod, produced by the Kentucky Geological Survey, at the University of Kentucky.

Hosts

Matt Crawford (Male), Sarah Arpin (Female), Doug Curl (Male)

Producer/Network

Kentucky Geological Survey

Last Episode Date

Email

****@uky.edu

Listener Type

Geology Enthusiast, Earth Science Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 20

Avg Length

48 mins

26. Paleo Nerds

Paleo Nerds
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A Paleo Nerd is a grown-up who still has the child-like wonder and love for dinosaurs, fossils, science, and

Hosts

Raymond Michael Troll (Male), David Strassman (Male)

Producer/Network

paleonerds

Last Episode Date

Email

****@paleonerds.com

Listener Type

Educator, Scientist, Paleontologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 148

Avg Length

71 mins

27. In Dialogue with Nature

In Dialogue with Nature
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A podcast by The Nature Institute in Ghent, NY. At the institute we see science as a participatory process.

Host

John Gouldthorpe (Male)

Producer/Network

The Nature Institute

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

46 mins

28. The Wild with Chris Morgan

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THE WILD with Chris Morgan brings stories from the natural world right to your ears in a beautifully

Host

Chris Morgan (Male)

Producer/Network

KUOW News and Information

Last Episode Date

Email

****@kuow.org

Listener Type

Environmental Activist, Nature Lover

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 3207

Avg Length

38 mins

29. Nature's Archive

Nature's Archive
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Nature's Archive , hosted by Michael Hawk, delves into the beauty and complexity of the natural world through

Host

Michael Hawk (Male)

Producer/Network

Michael Hawk

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Sustainability Advocate, Environmentalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 58

Avg Length

57 mins

30. Nature Boost

Nature Boost
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Join host Jill Pritchard from the Missouri Department of Conservation as she explores everything nature has

Host

Jill Pritchard (Female)

Producer/Network

Missouri Department Of Conservation | Hubbard Radio

Listener Type

Environmental Activist, Nature Lover

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 61

Avg Length

21 mins

31. Strange by Nature Podcast

Strange by Nature Podcast
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Life is strange, naturally you want to hear about it. Strange by Nature is your guide to the strange, weird

Hosts

Kirk Mona (Male), Rachel Giemza (Female), Victoria Thompson (Female)

Producer/Network

Strange by Nature

Email

****@strangebynaturepodcast.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Nature Lover

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

43 mins

32. Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast

Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast
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A Podcast about the natural world, things that people claim are part of the natural world, and things that

Host

Miles Greb (Male)

Producer/Network

Miles Greb

Email

****@treytheexplainer.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Nature Lover

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 43

Avg Length

104 mins

33. On the Nature Trail - A Podcast

On the Nature Trail - A Podcast
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Join New Hampshire Fish and Game's Wildlife Educator, Lindsay Webb, as she shares her wildlife encounters

Host

Lindsay Webb (Female)

Producer/Network

Unknown

Email

****@comedywebb.com

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Outdoor Adventurer, Wildlife Conservationist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 10

Avg Length

6 mins

34. Origin Stories

Origin Stories
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Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that

Host

Meredith Johnson (Female)

Producer/Network

The Leakey Foundation

Email

****@leakeyfoundation.org

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Curious Learner, Evolutionary Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 469

Avg Length

33 mins

35. The Zoology Ramblings Podcast

The Zoology Ramblings Podcast
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Welcome to the Zoology Ramblings podcast! Join conservation biologists and wildlife filmmakers Robi Watkinson

Hosts

Robi Watkinson (Male), Emma Hodson (Female)

Producer/Network

Robi Watkinson and Emma Hodson

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Wildlife Enthusiast, Conservation Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

74 mins

36. Central Coast Naturalist

Central Coast Naturalist
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Central Coast Naturalist invites listeners to join UCSC Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students as

Hosts

Kelley Voss (Female), Sara Gonzalez (Female), Emily Donham (Female), GC Sparrow (Male)

Producer/Network

Santa Cruz Naturalist

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Scientist, Ecologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

5 mins

37. Naturally Florida

Naturally Florida
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Naturally Florida is a podcast about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally

Hosts

Shannon Carnevale (Female), Lara Milligan (Female)

Producer/Network

Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

Email

****@ufl.edu

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Wildlife Conservationist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 76

Avg Length

23 mins

38. Paleo Bites

Paleo Bites
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Welcome to Paleo Bites, the weekly podcast hosted by Matthew Donald where we make dumb jokes, reference pop

Host

Matthew Donald (Male)

Producer/Network

Matthew Donald

Email

****@matthewdonaldcreator.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

22 mins

39. Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs

Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs
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Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs: The Podcast is the audio supplement to the blog of the same name,exploring

Host

David Orr (Male)

Producer/Network

David Orr

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Dinosaur Enthusiast, Paleontologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

72 mins

40. The Wild Life

The Wild Life
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An optimistic, curiosity-chasing show about the wonder and wildness of life, following the threads that

Hosts

Devon Bowker (Female), Richard (Male)

Producer/Network

The Wild Life

Email

****@thewildlife.blog

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 48

Avg Length

39 mins

41. Project Understory

Project Understory
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Project Understory is a personal, non-fiction, story-based podcast brought to you by the students, faculty,

Producer/Network

Central Wisconsin Environmental Station

Email

****@uwsp.edu

Listener Type

Environmental Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

10 mins
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