Curious creatures special

Curious creatures special

Author: ABC Australia November 6, 2025 Duration: 11:54
This week's News Time is a real creature feature! You’ll hear five stories about curious creatures from Australia and around the world. We’ll meet a cheeky bear that broke into a zoo, then we’ll hop to an island where millions of scuttling crabs are making an escape. And, in our Wow of the Week, we’ll hit the catwalk to meet some very fashionable dolphins.  Quiz Questions 1. What is the name of the project that's asking Australians to take photos of insects? 2. What type of dinosaur was dug up (as a mummy)? 3. How many red crabs on Christmas Island are migrating? 4. How did zoo staff describe the unexpected bear visitor? 5. What were the male dolphins wearing on their heads? Bonus Tricky Question What are two ways that residents of Christmas Island gently move the crabs? Answers 1. The Australian Bug Hunt 2. Duck-billed dinosaur 3. 100 million 4. He was very polite 5. Sea sponges Bonus Tricky Answer Shields on their cars, and leaf blowers

Every Friday brings a fresh episode of ABC KIDS News Time, where host Emily curates a selection of the week's most engaging and curious stories, all chosen with a young audience in mind. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a conversation crafted to spark wonder and answer questions. Emily explores a wonderfully wide range of topics, from the latest discoveries about amazing animals and phenomena in the natural world to special events and adventures into outer space. Produced by ABC Australia, the podcast creates a safe and entertaining space for children to learn about current events and the bigger world around them in a way that's made just for them. The tone is always friendly and inclusive, turning complex news into digestible and fun stories that families can enjoy together. Each episode serves as a gentle, weekly check-in on what's happening, fostering curiosity and understanding. By presenting real-world news through a child-friendly lens, this podcast helps build listening skills and knowledge in a format that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a lesson. It’s a regular audio destination for kids who are eager to learn and for parents seeking quality, trusted content.
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