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Deadly animals and ice yachts

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published January 16, 2024 at 6:03 AM EST

Bob Wills stands in front of an ice yacht at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: We’ll learn about the world’s most formidable creatures. National Geographic writer Jen Szymanski will speak with our Jody Cowan about her latest book for young readers, “Deadliest Animals on the Planet.”

And we’ll learn about ice yachts – the fastest craft on the planet at the turn of the 20^th Century.

The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.

See stories by Lucas Willard

Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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