97. How are sea shells formed? With Helen Scales. What is the rarest animal in the world? How long can frogs survive underwater?

On this award-winning show Molly Oldfield, the original QI elf, Guardian kids' quiz compiler and writer (of four books), answers questions sent in by children around the world. This week, we’re continuing our new season of Everything Under the Sun with a wonderful episode featuring author and marine biologist Helen Scales. Helen answers a question sent in by Rian about how shells are formed, explaining which animals create which shells, and how!  And Molly answers two more curious questions from our listeners: ‘what is the rarest animal in the world?’ from Alex and ‘how long can frogs last underwater?’ from Lola! Tune in for lots of sunshine and fun and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! We hope you enjoy and thank you so much for supporting Everything Under the Sun!  Everything Under the Sun is also a book! Check it out here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun! Follow us on social media:Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod @mollyoldfieldwritesTwitter: @MollyOldfieldFacebook: Everything Under the Sun Contact Helen Scales here - https://helenscales.com/portfolio/contact-me-2/follow her on Instagram @drHelenScales and Twitter @helenscalesAnd a big thanks to Orchard Toys for sponsoring today's episode. Check out their products at https://www.orchardtoys.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7IeUBhBbEiwADhiEMYWHJjTBGicjoL3haYmZthVHu4cCX2V2YN7mTLoRLar4F-yMLoKOORoCk4wQAvD_BwEAlso, give them a follow on Instagram at @orchardtoysThank you! Have a lovely week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.