his podcast is from the That's Wild series, specifically Season 2, Episode 4, titled "The Science of Cute."

Hosts Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock from the Little Rock Zoo talk with resident animal expert Hannah about the science behind why we find baby animals cute. The episode features a live appearance by Bert, a three-month-old African penguin chick, and provides updates on various successful breeding programs at the zoo.

Bert is a three-month-old African penguin chick hatched on November 16, 2025. At his age, he is undergoing "fledging," the process where chicks lose their downy feathers and transition to waterproof adult plumage so they can swim and fish independently. Bert currently sports a humorous "mohawk" of remaining down feathers on his back. Penguins have naturally dense bones compared to flighted birds, which helps ...