Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.

Have you heard the story about the turtle that beat the hare in a race? Do you think it's true? Dr James Van Dyke is a senior lecturer at La Trobe University who specialises in studying turtles and you might be surprised at the answer he has to that question. We are happy to welcome James today to Kids Pod to tell us how long turtles live and to answer all your questions.

*Hey Kids Pod Listeners! If you want to learn more about how you can help the environment, come along to the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. From Saturday 6 November to Sunday 14 November there will be heaps of fun and family friendly activities. Take a stroll through Whispers in the Trees: A Storywalk in the Albury Botanic Gardens. Attend a sustainable gift wrapping workshop in Lavington, Albury, Baranduda or Felltimber. Or walk the CilmateWatch Trail at the Albury Botanical Gardens. Plus there are two more fantastic Kids Pod episodes we've produced as part of the festival. Find out more at alburywodonga.gov.au/slf See you there!*

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Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Jasmine Poulton.

If you enjoyed this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy listening to Episode 125 on Dung Beetles with Dr Kathryn Ebert. Special thanks to Dr James Van Dyke, Josh, Ted, Rosie, Sophie and the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. This is Jasmine Poulton. Thanks for listening.

*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? Her latest book, The Happy Mask, is all about what it's like to be a kid living in a world surrounded by masks. It's a really gentle book that's great to read with your parents, friends and teachers. You can find out all about The Happy Mask and other books by Aimee Chan at aimeechan.com or you can order all her books from your local bookstore.*

*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*

Episode 1: Welcome to Kids Pod

Kids PodBy Aimee ChanApr 06, 2020