They’re Called WHAT?! The World's Weirdest Animal Names and the Stories Behind Them

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In this laugh-out-loud episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into the hilarious and head-scratching world of bizarre animal names. From the "electric eel" that isn't really an eel to the "mountain chicken" that’s actually a frog, they unravel the strange and often confusing reasons behind some of nature’s most misleading names. With plenty of humor, fun facts, and even a shout-out to a fan’s suggestion, this episode will leave you wondering how some of these names ever stuck!

Perfect for nature lovers, trivia buffs, and anyone who loves a good laugh at the oddities of the animal kingdom. Tune in for a wild ride through nature’s most inaccurately named creatures!

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