Earth Ranger Emma’s plane repairs take a foxy turn when a red fox sneaks off with her lunch!
Stranded in the Ottawa Valley, Emma teams up with conservationist Megan Quinn to uncover the secrets of these clever creatures, from their adaptability to their role in the ecosystem. But just as the plane is ready to go, a mysterious gliding creature sparks Emma’s curiosity. What could it be?
Tune in for a wild adventure full of surprises!
Earth Ranger Emma’s flight back to the Earth Rangers Centre takes a wild turn when she’s caught in a storm and forced into an emergency landing!
Stranded in the snowy Ottawa Valley, she’s surrounded by a “blizzard” of snowy owls and, with help from local conservationist Megan Quinn, learns more about these majestic birds.
Can Emma patch up her plane and take off before the storm worsens? Tune in for a frosty adventure you won’t forget!
With her plane finally repaired, Earth Ranger Emma is ready to take off – until curiosity gets the best of her! That mysterious gliding creature from last episode is still on her mind, and with help from conservationist Megan Quinn, she sets off on one last Ottawa Valley adventure. The answer? A flying squirrel!
Join Emma as she uncovers the secrets of these nighttime navigators, from their incredible gliding abilities to their hidden life in the treetops. But will she finally take to the skies, or will another surprise keep her grounded? Tune in to find out!
In this episode of Earth Rangers, a science podcast for kids who love animals and nature, Earth Ranger Emma dives into the Indian Ocean on a special mission: to find the perfect match for the clownfish!
But this isn’t about love – it’s about survival! Who will be their ultimate symbiotic partner? A termite, an oak tree, or something with a bit more sting? Join the adventure and discover who completes their perfect underwater team!
This week, Ryan’s back with “Top Five Totally True Tips for Tackling Climate Change” – but “true” is up for debate. While Ryan’s tips might need some myth-busting, Earth Ranger Emma is ready to set the record straight with her science smarts and eco-know-how!
From unplugging devices to tackling plastic and discovering real ways to make a difference, Emma proves that small changes add up to big solutions. Oh, and did we mention geese traffic jams?
Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots extra carefully, because this week, Earth Ranger Emma is venturing into the wild, squelchy beauty of Green Swamp, North Carolina! Join her on a mission to uncover the truth behind Ryan’s very dramatic tale of a man-eating Venus flytrap. Is it fact or just another one of Ryan’s tall tales?
With the help of her botanist buddy Wesley, Emma explores the fascinating world of carnivorous plants, from tiny flytraps and sticky sundews to pitcher plants that double as bat hotels. Along the way, she discovers the vital role fire plays in preserving these plants’ habitats and how we can help protect them.
Will Emma prove that Venus flytraps are harmless to humans? Will Ryan ever apologize properly? And what exactly does a tree shrew contribute to conservation? Tune in to find out!
This week, Earth Ranger Emma is on a mission to investigate one of the most bizarre animal mysteries of all time: the jackalope. Is it a fearsome hybrid of a rabbit and an antelope, or just a campfire legend cooked up by lumberjacks?
Join Emma as she uncovers surprising secrets about “horned rabbits,” debunks myths, and learns about a real-life condition that might explain the legend.
What do you think about the jackalope? Did you know its creepy origins? The crazy real-life conditions that can cause horns?
Or, do you prefer its myth version?
Earth Ranger Emma heads to Puerto Rico to unravel the spine-tingling mystery of El Chupacabra—the legendary goat-sucker that’s haunted farmers for decades. Is it an alien vampire? A lizard gone rogue? Or something even stranger?
Creepy creatures, fascinating facts, and a sugarcane snack—this adventure has it all!
What do you think of the myth of the El Chupacabra? Did you know that it was a pretty recent myth?
Did you think it was older?? Let us know in the comments below!
Grab your snow goggles and bundle up—Earth Ranger Emma is heading to the Himalayas! This week, we’re unraveling the frosty mystery of the legendary Abominable Snowman. Did Lieutenant Colonel Charles Howard-Bury really spot Yeti tracks in 1921, or was it just a case of mistaken identity (hint: bears might be involved)?
Emma teams up with Nirmal, a real-life Sherpa and Everest climber, to explore the truth behind the Yeti myth, uncover the rich culture of the Himalayan people, and sip some yak butter tea. Along the way, they’ll discover amazing facts about snow leopards, climate change, and why the “Abominable Snowman” isn’t such a nice nickname.
It’s a frosty, fun, and fascinating trek through one of the world’s most breathtaking regions. Tune in, Earth Rangers—adventure awaits!
What do you think of the real myths behind the “yeti“? Were you aware that “abominable snowman” isn’t a good nickname to give it? Let us know some other cool cryptids you wish Ryan or Emma talked about! Ryan’s going nuts coming up with some, but why not talk about other cool legends here?
While you are enjoying your Valentine’s Day treats or Halloween sweets, do you ever wonder where that candy you are eating comes from? It might surprise you to find out that a lot of the candy you eat originally came from plants. Amazing huh? In this top ten, we take a look at ten popular candy ingredients and the plants they come from.
Did you know…the sap from the marshmallow plant was originally used to treat sore throats by the ancient Egyptians.
Native to: Europe, western Asia and North Africa
Type of Plant: Herb / flowering plant
Comes from: The sap
Used In: Marshmallows (historically)
Did you know…the licorice plant has a compound (glycyrrhizin) which is about 50X sweeter than sugar.
Native to: Eurasia, northern Africa and western Asia
Type of plant: Legume
Comes from: The root
Used In: Good & Plenty, Licorice Allsorts and other black licorice candies
Did you know…studies have shown that chocolate was eaten by the Mokaya people as early as 1900BC (almost 4,000 years ago).
Native to: Mexico and Northern South America
Type of plant: Evergreen Tree
Comes from: The seeds
Used In: Chocolates
Did you know…the stalks of sugar cane can grow to be 20 feet high. That’s taller than some giraffes!
Native to: South and Southeast Asia
Type of plant: Grass
Comes from: The stem
Used In: Sugar… so pretty much any candy
Did you know…the first documented use of vanilla was by the Aztecs who used it to flavour a drink made of cocoa beans.
Native to: Mexico and Central America
Type of plant: Orchid
Comes from: The pod-shaped fruit (called the bean)
Used In: Vanilla flavoured candy and some white chocolates
Did you know…ginger is also used to soothe an upset stomach.
Native to: South Asia
Type of Plant: Herb/ flowering plant
Comes from: The rhizome or rootstock
Used In: Crystallized ginger and ginger chews
Did you know…chiclets gum gets its name from chicle.
Native to: Mexico, Central America and Northern South America
Type of plant: Evergreen Tree
Comes from: The tree’s natural gum
Used In: Gum
Did you know…peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between water mint and spearmint.
Native to: Europe
Type of plant: Herb
Comes from: The leaves
Used In: Gum, candy canes, mints and other candies with minty flavour
Did you know…cinnamon is one of the oldest spices. It is said to be one of the first crops to start world trade (trading among countries).
Native to: Sri Lanka
Type of plant: Evergreen Tree
Comes from: The bark
Used In: Cinnamon hearts, gum and other cinnamon candies
Did you know…it takes 40 litres of sap to make 1 litre of pure maple syrup.
Native to: North America
Type of Plant: Deciduous Tree
Comes From: The sap
Used In: Maple syrup candies or taffy
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