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WeWow on the Weekend

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WeWow
Published
Apr 4, 2026
Duration seconds
1758
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Summary

Dennis and Reggie explore the fascinating world of newly discovered miniature amphibians. The episode features a deep dive into the biology of tiny, fluorescent-boned frogs found in Madagascar.

Topics

  • Amphibians
  • Entomology
  • Zoology
  • Madagascar
  • Biological Discoveries
  • Miniature Species
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Nature Science

Highlights

  • Main idea: New species of miniature frogs, including Miniature, Miniscule, and Miniscule, have been discovered in Madagascar
  • Scientific discovery: Researchers used acoustic tracking to locate these tiny amphibians by following their specific mating calls
  • Biological anomaly: The pumpkin toadlet possesses fluorescent bones, a trait scientists believe may signal toxicity to predators
  • Scale comparison: The smallest discovered species, Minnie Mum, is roughly the size of a single grain of rice or a staple
  • Failure mode: Attempting to eat a pumpkin toadlet is dangerous due to its high toxicity levels

Chapters

  1. 1:00 The Glow-in-the-Dark Bouncy Ball: Dennis demonstrates a new light-up toy, leading to a minor mishap in the dark.
  2. 3:10 Listener Q&A: Dennis answers questions about birthdays, pigeon language, and how fish drink water.
  3. 5:20 Inside Tinkercast Studios: A look back at favorite past segments and studio updates.
  4. 7:30 An Unfroggetable Day at the Museum: A journey through a museum exhibit dedicated to new scientific discoveries in cold-blooded vertebrates.
  5. 14:00 The Hall of Mini Frogs: Searching for tiny species that are small enough to fit on a human thumbnail.
  6. 20:30 The Atlantic Forest Exhibit: Exploring the habitat of the pumpkin toadlet and its unique biological traits.
  7. 27:00 The Pumpkin Toadlet Mystery: Discussing the toxicity and glowing bones of the pumpkin toadlet after a close encounter.