Wait, are pink dolphins real? The stunning and mystical pink river dolphins of the Amazon basin are our shining stars for this inaugural episode of the Academy of Anything. What a treat! We explore everything from the cause of their unique pink coloring to the evolution of these pink cetaceans over millions of years. It's not all fun and games though. Mysterious local superstitions that have shrouded the pink river dolphins for generations are just the beginning of the troubles facing these aquatic marvels. Pink dolphins are dying at an alarming rate, and this probably isn't too much of a spoiler, but we humans and climate change are the ones to blame. It's not all hopeless though because there's still time to save the river dolphins still out there. We live in a world with pink dolphins for crying out loud! They are just one example of the natural treasures on this planet we call home, and I think their conservation is something we can all get behind.
Class is in session! Or something like that? Academy of Anything is the best educational podcast for lifelong learners, inquisitive students, curious hobbyists, and expert polymaths alike! From the famous pink dolphin of the Amazon basin to the supermassive black holes at the center of our galaxies, the sky is no limit for this crew as we probe the planet and beyond for all the mysteries of the universe. Explore the science and history topics you want to know more about through immersive storytelling and good ol' fact finding here at the Academy. Education is a lifelong journey, so listeners of all ages are welcome on this trip!
June 4, 2022
Academy of Anything
Episode 1 | Pink River Dolphins
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Next time:
From the rivers of the Amazon to the center of the Milky Way galaxy! Next time we are looking into something entirely out of this world: black holes. Specifically supermassive black holes just like the one in the middle of our galaxy. I gotta warn ya though, things get pretty mindblowing so don’t be surprised if we all have a headache after. It’s a wild universe we live in, so let’s keep exploring
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