Episode 12: Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids?
Hosts Mike and Chanel answer Maybelline's question about why red-eyed tree frogs have multiple eyelids and share fun frog facts with special guest, John Sazaklis!
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Discover how red-eyed tree frogs' incredible eyes help them survive in the rainforest, and other fascinating frog facts with children's author John Sazaklis!
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Discover how red-eyed tree frogs' incredible eyes help them survive in the rainforest, and other fascinating frog facts with children's author John Sazaklis!
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Bonus Video!
This bonus episode features Mike and Chanel continuing their conversation with bestselling author John Sazaklis about red-eyed tree frogs, MAD Magazine, the joy of animal education, and John's creative journey to becoming a bestselling children's book author.
This bonus episode features Mike and Chanel continuing their conversation with bestselling author John Sazaklis about red-eyed tree frogs, MAD Magazine, the joy of animal education, and John's creative journey to becoming a bestselling children's book author.
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John Sazaklis is the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 titles. He has illustrated Spider-Man books for Marvel, made pop-culture props for MAD magazine, written for the BEN 10 animated series, and even voiced The Grinch for a Dr. Seuss audiobook. John loves to learn. Art and Science are two of his favorite subjects. He loves animals and nature and creatively combines them in his work. John lives in New York City with his wonderful wife, dazzling daughter, and a bunch of books!
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MEET OUR HOSTS
MIKE BENNETT
He/Him
An artist, educator, and immersive space designer, Mike turns old buildings, house-paint and plywood into cartoon worlds with animal education and creativity at the helm. Mike brings his colorful characters to life to help curious kids (and kids at heart!) learn, laugh, and explore the world around them. Whether its cryptids, dinosaurs, ocean-life or lawn alphabets, Mike is always ready to tackle his next creative endeavor!
CHANEL HASON
She/Her
Chanel is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and lifelong animal lover who yearns to understand, and teach about, the natural world around us. She has led hands-on marine science programs in Puerto Rico for Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment, represented the United States at the Miss Scuba International pageant in Malaysia, and now serves as Director of Outreach & Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance, where she’s helping restore Oregon’s sea otter population. Chanel shares her passion for wildlife and conservation through fun, curious, and inspiring conversations.
Maybellene asks: Why Do Red-Eyed Tree Frogs Have Multiple Eyelids? That's such a great question. It's a good thing that Chanel has the answer, plus a few extra red-eyed tree frog facts for Maybellene, Mike, and special guest John Sazaklis, author of My Life as a Red-Eyed Tree Frog!
John Sazaklis is the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 titles. He has illustrated Spider-Man books for Marvel, made pop-culture props for MAD magazine, written for the BEN 10 animated series, and even voiced The Grinch for a Dr. Seuss audiobook. John loves to learn. Art and Science are two of his favorite subjects. He loves animals and nature and creatively combines them in his work. John lives in New York City with his wonderful wife, dazzling daughter, and a bunch of books!
Be sure to download quizzes, activity sheets, and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!
- Learn more about John Sazaklis
- Buy John's books
- Follow John on Instagram: @johnnysaz
- Learn about the Portland Aquarium
- Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store
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- Subscribe to the Mike Bennett Studios YouTube Channel
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- Learn about The Elakha Alliance: elakhaalliance.org
The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and here at thezooquarium.com/podcast
Credits
- Hosted by: Mike Bennett & Chanel Hason
- Guest: John Sazaklis
- Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson
- Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings
- Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation
- Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain
Special thanks to
Maybellene & Maybellene's family, John Sazaklis, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and red-eyed tree frogs all over the world!
YouTube Bonus Video description: Books Are Magic with John Sazaklis
Mike and Chanel continue their conversation with author John Sazaklis about red-eyed tree frogs, Mad Magazine, the joy of animal education, and how John became a best selling children's book author!
John Sazaklis is the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 titles. He has illustrated Spider-Man books for Marvel, made pop-culture props for MAD magazine, written for the BEN 10 animated series, and even voiced The Grinch for a Dr. Seuss audiobook. John loves to learn. Art and Science are two of his favorite subjects. He loves animals and nature and creatively combines them in his work. John lives in New York City with his wonderful wife, dazzling daughter, and a bunch of books!
Visit https://www.thezooquarium.com/podcast to download activity sheets and bonus materials, upload YOUR art, and submit YOUR animal questions!
- Learn more about John Sazaklis: https://sazmagic.blogspot.com
- Buy John's books: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=John+Sazaklis
- Follow John on Instagram: @johnnysaz: https://www.instagram.com/johnnysaz/
- Shop the Mike Bennett Studios store: https://mikebennettstudios.com/pages/build-your-sticker-bundle
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezooquarium
- Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebennettart
- Follow Mike on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikebennettart
- Follow Chanel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pschanel/
- Learn about The Elakha Alliance: https://www.elakhaalliance.org/
The Zooquarium releases episodes about different animals every other Tuesday with bonus content for each episode the following week. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or here on YouTube so you’re informed when new episodes come out! Video versions are available here on YouTube, Spotify, and https://www.thezooquarium.com/podcast
Credits
- Hosted by: Mike Bennett, Chanel Hason, and Sonny the Snail
- Produced & Edited by: Jon Richardson • https://www.jrmediaservices.net
- Music by: Gretchen Lohse & Thomas Hughes of Carol Cleveland Sings • https://www.lavendercatcreative.com
- Intro Animation by: Silas Bell & Kyle Bell of Castle Animation • https://www.castleanimation.com
- Artwork by: Fuzzzbrain • https://hellofuzzzbrain.myportfolio.com/
Special thanks to
Maybellene & Maybellene's family, John Sazaklis, Michele Kraus Bennett, Cayley Pater, The Elakha Alliance, Teddy Albertson, and red-eyed tree frogs all over the world!