Lovers: Lovebombing Spiders, the Froggy Kamasutra, and Romping 95-Year-Old Tortoises
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Lovers: Lovebombing Spiders, the Froggy Kamasutra, and Romping 95-Year-Old Tortoises

38:12 Feb 10, 2026
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This week on That’s Just Wild, Steve, Lizzie, and Sarah go in search of romance and Valentine’s vibes in the animal kingdom ??And just a head's up, adult themes are discussed so this episode might not be suitable for small ears....How common is monogamy in the natural world? ??How different positions make reproduction more likely… in frogs ??The obscene noises made by 95-year-old tortoises… and yes, Steve does an impression ???And is love just “the negotiating procedure of how to pass on your DNA” (as Lizzie describes it)… or is it something more magical? ????? Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team ?? Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode ??Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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