The Case of the Whale Shark Party with Rafael de la Parra

Published: March 24, 2017, 11 a.m.

b'Imagine this: You\\u2019re in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico with a big fish on the line. But suddenly, you\\u2019re surrounded by whale sharks, the biggest fish in the world. What do you do?! If you\\u2019re a scientist, you get curious. Marine biologist Rafael de la Parra tells us how and why he got a headcount of the biggest whale shark party ever seen. \\n\\nWe adopted a whale shark! Send your suggestions for MXA-130\\u2019s new name to tumblepodcast@gmail.com. Check out our blog to see photos of her, find out about her favorite hangs and hobbies, and learn how to adopt your own whale shark (with none of the hassle of living with one), at sciencepodcastforkids.com. \\n\\nWant an ad-free version of Tumble? It\\u2019s only $1 each month. Pledge on Patreon to get access to this special podcast feed, including Marshall\\u2019s original music. \\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to share the magic of podcasts with someone you know. Tell us what you suggested by tagging @tumblecast on Twitter, and use the hashtag TRYPOD. For more kids podcasts, check out kidslisten.org/members. \\n\\nLet us know how you use Tumble. Send us your questions and drawings! \\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening!'