The Natural History Cupboard Podcast

This week we celebrate World Stick Insect Day by giving you a trio of three living wonders with our special guest, Portia, from Exmoor Zoo’s education team. Come and learn about the rarest stick insec...

2 Nov 20251h 5min

This week we get spooky with Phil Barber, from Incredible Inverts & Other Animals, and we bring you a trio of spooky species to enjoy while the nights draw in. So join us if you dare. The cupboard is ...

26 Okt 202558min

This week we meet the dinosaur that has undergone multiple changes over its hundred year history, the Spinosaurus! Take a trip through time to see how this animal has changed in appearance, behaviour,...

19 Okt 20251h 8min

This week we pay tribute to the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall. Join us to take a look back at her groundbreaking discoveries and work that positively changed the world. In the news, Aaron tells us about ...

12 Okt 202553min

This week we share the sad tale of the western black rhino. Find out what led to the demise of this sub-species, and the lessons it can teach us to conserve our remaining rhinos. In the news, we look ...

5 Okt 202556min

This week we see what the buzz is about with honey bees, and why they are not just important economically, but also vital ecologically. In the news, we look to the stars at the possibility of life on ...

28 Sep 20251h 14min

This week we move stealthily through the forests of south east Asia to meet the cat of the clouds, the clouded leopard! In the news, we show you how you can exercise your democratic rights to help dec...

21 Sep 20251h 6min

We are back! Well, sort of. Aaron is in the cupboard studio, and Gareth is out and about. But fear not, our regular format is back - as Gareth takes us on a journey to the Mesozoic to meet the spiral ...

14 Sep 202557min