Understanding Animals: Do You Know About the Hedgehog? 🦔

Understanding Animals: Do You Know About the Hedgehog? 🦔

Author: Sleep Tight Media | Bedtime Science Show for Kids & Starglow Media May 13, 2026 Duration: 26:17
In this episode, we learn about how hedgehog spines actually work, why hedgehogs can hunt venomous snakes without being hurt, what really happens to their body during hibernation, and a strange behaviour involving foam that scientists still can't fully explain. Grown-ups: we value your feedback. Our email and message link are in the episode notes—please send us your child’s questions and thoughts. Sleep Tight!,  Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- ✨ Want more stories and fewer interruptions? Join Sleep Tight Premium for ad-free listening, bonus bedtime stories every week, and personalized shout-outs for your little ones! Start your free trial now on Apple Podcasts or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sleeptightpremium.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support Us 👉 Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for AD FREE listening and extra bedtime stories! 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleep Tight Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is now available in Apple Podcasts! 🎉 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, or share our podcast with your friends. 📢 Have an interesting science topic you would like to investigate? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and we may feature it in an upcoming show.  --- About Sleep Tight Science We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! Sleep Tight Science is an award winning bedtime podcast that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Snuggle in and drift off to sleep while learning about science topics submitted by listeners! Designed for curious young minds (but simple enough for grown-ups to understand), Sleep Tight Science uses big words to answer big questions that kids wonder about, like why do we feel icky sometimes and how do our legs help us move? Learn something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland. Have an interesting science question or a topic you’re curious about? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@sleeptightscience.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and it might just be the focus of an upcoming episode! Dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of children, Sleep Tight Media helps families replace bedtime struggles with bedtime snuggles. 

Ever wondered why we feel icky or what makes the stars twinkle? Those big, curious questions from kids are exactly where Sleep Tight Science-A Bedtime Science Show For Kids begins. This calming podcast turns bedtime into a gentle exploration of the world, answering real listener-submitted topics with clear, accessible explanations. Each episode is crafted to be engaging for young, inquisitive minds while remaining straightforward enough for any adult to follow along, making it a shared experience for the whole family. The tone is intentionally soothing, designed to help listeners wind down and drift off while learning something new. You’ll hear complex ideas broken down with care, using proper scientific terms in a way that feels exciting and understandable, not intimidating. It’s a unique blend of education and relaxation, transforming those last moments of the day into a peaceful journey through questions about nature, our bodies, and the universe. Created by Sleep Tight Media and Starglow Media, this series proves that science isn’t just for the classroom-it’s a perfect, wonder-filled companion for the quiet, cozy end of the day. So, snuggle in and let the curiosity flow as sleep approaches.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Do you know about jets? ✈️🛫🌍🛬 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:38
In this episode of Sleep Tight Science, we’re learning all about jets! What makes a jet different from other airplanes? How do jet engines work? And why are jets so fast? We’ll learn about the science of thrust, engines,…
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Duration: 27:17
In this episode, we explore some of the cutest wild animals on the planet and share fun, science-filled facts about each one! From fennec foxes and red pandas to sea otters and bush babies, learn how these amazing creatu…
Listener Questions: Ouch! Barf! Bumps! and the Moon 🌕🚌🤢⚡ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:36
In this episode, we will learn all kinds of fascinating science from the questions you sent in! Questions like why we feel pain, and how it's our body's way of protecting us by sending warning signals to the brain. Why w…