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
Hi, I’m Sarah Bayliff! I work for the Nature Conservancy of Canada. This year, I’m busy protecting beavers, bumblebees, and other animals in an amazing place called the Bunchgrass Hills!
The Bunchgrass Hills are a protected area of native grasslands, forests, and wetlands in British Columbia, south of a city called Kamloops. The hills cover as much land as 11,000 soccer fields put together!
When you adopt a beaver or a bumblebee from Earth Rangers, you’re supporting me and my team in the Bunchgrass Hills. You’re helping us keep this vital ecosystem safe for all the animals that live there. You’ll receive a cute and cuddly plush toy, an adoption certificate, a trading card, and a poster full of fun facts for your bedroom wall or your bulletin board.
Check the adoption section in the Earth Rangers App for more information!
This year, my team and I have been exploring Bunchgrass Hills to learn more about the land. We work with scientists who study how healthy the land is.
Healthy grasslands can:
Grasslands also provide food for pollinators like bumblebees. This year, we found SIX different kinds of bumblebees buzzing around the wildflowers! Scientists have discovered over 250 species of bumblebees around the world. Did you know there were so many?
We’re also discovering more about the animals that live in the Bunchgrass Hills. We’ve been searching for special creatures, including some that are at risk of becoming endangered or extinct.
One of our most exciting discoveries? American badgers make dens here! These furry friends are endangered in some places, so finding their homes is a big deal.
We also spotted Lewis’s Woodpeckers, which love to make nests in tall, old trees. Now that we know where they live, we can take care of the trees that they call home.
Other special at-risk animals we saw include:
Another important job is keeping track of invasive plants. These species aren’t native to the Bunchgrass Hills, and they can grow so fast that they make it hard for other species to grow and thrive. Me and my team make note of the places where these plants grow. That way, future teams and volunteers can come back and remove them, one plant at a time!
Because the Bunchgrass Hills are so big, we haven’t had time to explore all of the land yet. We know there are a lot of surprises waiting for us. Nature is full of secrets, and we’re excited to discover more! Who knows what we’ll find next? Maybe even a new species!
We can’t wait to keep exploring the Bunchgrass Hills! We’re going to protect all the beavers, bumblebees, and other animals that call it home.
Visit the Earth Rangers Shop or the Adoptions section in the Earth Rangers App to adopt your own beaver and bumblebee!
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