# WeWow on the Weekend

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Podcast: [Wow in the World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wow-in-the-world-223557)
Published: 2026-04-04T07:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dennis and Reggie explore the incredible world of micro-biology through a visit to the Museum of Wow. The episode highlights the discovery of tiny, glowing frog species found in the forests of Madagascar.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Biologists used acoustic tracking to find new frog species in Madagascar by following their unique calls
- Scientific discovery: New species like 'Mini X' are small enough to fit on a human thumbnail, while others are as tiny as a grain of rice
- Biological wonder: The pumpkin toadlet possesses bones that glow under ultraviolet light
- Failure mode: Attempting to find tiny frogs by sight alone is nearly impossible without specialized tools or listening for calls
- Practical takeaway: Even the smallest organisms, like a frog the size of a staple, play a vital role in their ecosystems

## Topics

Amphibians, Madagascar, Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, Micro-biology, Nature Discovery, Science for Kids

## Chapters
- 1:00 — New Season Preview: An introduction to the upcoming 'People Who Wow' edition of the show.
- 3:30 — The Glow-in-the-Dark Ball: Dennis and Reggie test out a new high-bounce, light-up toy.
- 5:50 — Listener Q&A: Dennis answers questions from listeners, including a query about baby animals.
- 8:20 — The Museum of Wow: A tour of the museum's new amphibian exhibit and the science of species evolution.
- 15:40 — The Search for Mini Frogs: The difficulty of locating Madagascar's smallest frogs and the use of acoustic tracking.
- 25:20 — Glowing Bones and Toxic Skin: Exploring the strange biological traits of the pumpkin toadlet under UV light.
- 30:10 — Sign-off: A farewell to listeners and an invitation to leave questions on the answering machine.

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