Episode
How Big Is It? Part 2: Nature's Biggest and Boldest Creatures
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- The Backyard Naturalists
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- Apr 11, 2026
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- 2046
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Summary
In this fun and fast-moving second installment of "How Big Is It?" , Debbie and Laurie explore some of the biggest creatures in the natural world—from the world's largest vulture and giant hummingbird to the Komodo dragon , Goliath frog , capybara , and even a massive Australian sea snail . Along the way, they share surprising facts about size, habitat, diet, and behavior, with plenty of laughter and off-the-cuff conversation that makes this episode feel like you're sitting right at the kitchen table with them. Listeners will come away with a new appreciation for the incredible diversity of wildlife around the globe, including species from South America, Australia, Indonesia, and Africa . Whether you are fascinated by record-breaking animals , love quirky nature trivia , or just enjoy hearing nature explained in an entertaining and approachable way, this episode delivers. It is a lighthearted but informative look at some of the most astonishing animals on Earth—and a reminder that nature is always bigger, stranger, and more wonderful than we expect.