This big, bad episode is dedicated to our favourite fairytale villain: the wolf! Find out if this malicious canine really is as bad as those 3 little piggies would have you believe! How many wolves live in the Canadian wilderness? Are wolves similar to dogs? Could a wolf actually blow your house down if they tried? Find out these and many more wolf facts in today’s episode of the Earth Rangers podcast! —————————————————————- Do you have a cool animal encounter story to share with us? Submit it h...
Aug 12, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Hello Earth Rangers! Today is a special day for Earth Ranger Emma - it's her ranger-versary! (her anniversary of becoming an Earth Ranger) and she decides to go celebrate it in her favourite place – her neighborhood forest. Come and join her on a trip deep into the woods. Don’t worry - It’s actually really nice. Learn more about today’s topics in the show-notes! Thanks to Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Project Learning Tree Canada for their collaboration on this episode. ———————————————————...
Jul 29, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today Emma re-visits her trip to the Royal Ontario Museum’s Biodiversity gallery. Plus find out which sea creature Earth Ranger Sarah finds much more exciting than dolphins and whales. —————————————————————- For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Remember last week I talked about arctic foxes, and how they have been disappearing from the southern edge of the tundra around the globe? It happens because arctic foxes lose their habitat and THAT happens because of climate change. Changes in global weather is causing the sea ice to shrink. It also changes the tundra because more and more plants and animal species from the south can invade further into the north so the tundra is becoming more like shrublands or woodlands. That’s bad news for t...
Jun 23, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Arctic fox, also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small fox native to the Arctic and it’s not just incredibly adorable- it’s also fascinating! Join Earth Ranger Emma in this “Creature Feature” and listen to her interview with a real-life Arctic Fox expert! If you want to help protect these beautiful foxes in the wild, you can do so through the Earth Rangers Wildlife adoptions program. Find out more here: https://www.earthrangers.com/northern-project/ To adopt your own Arc...
Jun 13, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today, Earth Ranger Emma is going to learn about the adorable river otter, win an ultimate showdown, stump you with a mystery animal sound and present a brand new animal encounter story. Find out how Earth Rangers is protecting Canada’s West Coats’ River Otters here. Do you want to symbolically adopt an Otter plushie? Find them in our store - or better yet: Download the App. Leave a message for Emma here! For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Jun 03, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Have you ever imagined what it might look like if a bear and a skunk had a baby? Well, imagine no more - that's exactly what a wolverine looks like! Even though wolverines are part of the weasel family,they don't look super...weasel-y. They're about the size of a medium-sized dog, but...you do NOT want one for a pet. Why? Because they're tough. Like, REALLY tough. Trust me, you don't want to mess with a wolverine. First of all, they've got REALLY strong teeth. Then, there's their extremely sharp...
May 07, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Time to saddle up, Earth Rangers! Emma turns into a true Horse whisperer in this brand new episode of the podcast. Are there any truly wild horses left in the world? What’s the difference between walk, trot, canter and gallop? And how can you tell if a horse is dreaming? Find out all of this and much more in today’s episode! ———————— Are you looking for some cool Earth Rangers gear? Send your parents to the earth rangers shop! ———————— Read all about this episode and see some cool pictures of ho...
Apr 30, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Hi listeners, Earth Ranger Emma here! Today I’m really excited to present a brand new podcast brought to you by Earth Rangers: The Big Melt! My best friend Sarah has been working on this for a while and she’s super excited for you to hear it. PARENTS: THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR A TEEN AUDIENCE! Sarah knows global warming is the challenge of her generation and she won’t back down until she figures it out; sorting through the science, busting myths and getting real about what’s really happening....
Mar 20, 2020•6 min
Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over the bay, they would be called bagels! Ready for some more zingers? Today Earth Ranger Emma is treating you to a special bonus episode featuring lots and lots of hilarious animal jokes that our amazing listeners sent in over the last year. Enjoy!! ———————— Don’t forget to send your own animal story to enter our brand new contest!! Find out more on the shownotes at https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e16/ ———————— Catch up on ...
Jan 28, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Hi Listeners, Earth Ranger Emma here! I hope you’re all enjoying some quiet time at the end of the year. Have I ever told you the story of my very first wildlife encounter? Well, get comfy, grab a cup of hot cocoa and listen up. See you all in 2020! Don’t forget to send your own animal story to enter our brand new contest!! Find out more on the show notes at https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e15/ ———————— Catch up on old episodes and find out more about the Earth Rangers podcast he...
Dec 24, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Earth Ranger Emma is busy on an overnight research expedition in the Great Bear Rainforest...but things have become a little spooky! In fact...is that a ghost in the woods? ———————— Read all about this episode and see pictures of real ‘Spirit Bears’ on the show notes at https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e14 ———————— Catch up on old episodes and find out more about the Earth Rangers podcast here: https://www.earthrangers.com/podcast/ ———————— Are you looking for some cool Earth Rang...
Oct 29, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Emma has been traveling here, there and everywhere on the lookout for interesting wildlife. Imagine her surprise when she finds some pretty amazing creatures right in her own backyard! Then, Emma goes to visit the Toronto Wildlife Centre to meet some real-life animal-saving heroes. Plus - we finally present the best animal joke of all time! ———————— Are you looking for some cool Earth Rangers gear? Send your parents to the earth rangers shop! ———————— Read all about this episode and see pictures...
Oct 10, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Get ready Earth Rangers, we’re going full Jurassic Park on this one! Emma takes a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto to talk to superstar Palaeontologist Dr. David Evans about some of the coolest animals from the Mesozoic Era. Off course she’ll talk about the T-Rex, Pachycephalosaurus*, *Ankylosaurus and Triceratops. But have you ever heard of Zuul Crurivastator and Wendiceratops Pinhornensis? Plus - the grand finale of our “best animal joke of all time” contest! ———————— Read all about...
Sep 10, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Today Earth Ranger Emma (almost) discovers a new species of giant Canadian forest Hamsters, we’ll get some more Turtle-rescue tips from Dr. Sue Carstairs and we learn about an animal that looks like a cross between a lizard and a pine cone. Plus: The one thing you always wanted to know about Rhinos, but never dared to ask… ———————— For more info on how to help injured turtles visit www.ontarioturtles.ca ———————— Read all about this episode and see pictures of Emma’s favourite Canadian animals on...
Aug 07, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Emma is on vacation this week so we’ll keep this episode really short. Check out round 4 of the contenders of the BEST ANIMAL JOKE OF ALL TIME. There is just one more round after this one and then we’re in the finals. So make sure to cast your vote for your favourite today. You can find this weeks joke on the shownotes (https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e10/)- but if you want to listen to -and vote on- all the jokes that were featured so far, you can find them here: https://www.ear...
Jul 16, 2019•6 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Emma is one hard-working Earth Ranger...in fact, she's decided that it's time for her to take a little break. And you get to tag along on her vacation to the cottage! You never know what will happen when you're in the Canadian wilderness...but one thing's for sure: it's guaranteed to be an adventure! ———————— Read all about this episode and see pictures of Emma’s favourite Canadian animals on the show notes at https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e9 ———————— Catch up on old episodes a...
Jul 01, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Earth Ranger Emma has a mysterious dream and goes on a quest to seek out the “real” unicorns of the animal kingdom. Plus, we speak to an actual rhino keeper! Can you guess how much food a Rhino eats every day? Hint: you’re going to need a wheel barrel. Get ready for an amazing adventure! PLUS: it’s the second round of semi-finals in our animal-joke competition. Do you have a real knee slapper for us? It’s not too late to enter. Quick - go to Earthrangers.com/podcast and click on “send us a messa...
Jun 18, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Earth Rangers, Emma is going to take you on an adventure to learn about some EXTREME animals - extremely cute, extremely good fliers, extremely interesting sea creatures AND some actual extremophiles. You're going to be EXTREMELY glad you joined us! PLUS: it’s the first round of semi-finals in our animal-joke competition. Do you have a real knee slapper for us? It’s not too late to enter. Quick - go to Earthrangers.com/podcast and click on “send us a message” to submit your joke. ———————— Read a...
Jun 04, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 11
G'day, Earth Rangers! You're going to love this Australian episode full of fascinating facts. We’ll meet some marvellous marsupials and Emma has a chat with her Australian friend, Safari Guide Lawrence about some of the most interesting critters that live in the land down under! Crikey! PLUS: We’re announcing the winner of our joke competition. - Does that mean we have found the best animal joke of all time?? Tune in to find out! ———————— Read all about this episode on the show notes at https://...
May 21, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Hi Earth Rangers, Earth Ranger Emma here with a special treat for you: This week we are featuring an episode from our friends at Tumble, a science podcast for kids. Which is a show that I just know you’ll love. Every episode tells a fascinating story of science discovery featuring kids and real scientists. The show is hosted & produced by science journalist Lindsay Patterson & teacher Marshall Escamilla. Both kids and parents are guaranteed to learn something new. It’s smart and fun, and you sho...
May 07, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Have you ever wondered what goes on beneath the waves of the icy Arctic Ocean? Join Earth Ranger Emma today as she dives deep in her submarine and learns all about whales and other ocean life. After that, prepare to be amazed as Emma counts down a top ten list of HUGE animals! This episode is full of big fun! Make sure to check out the show notes for some great pictures of the Bowhead Whale! Plus: It’s EARTH MONTH - our favourite month of the year, and this year it’s time to “stand up for the li...
Apr 23, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Hello! Bonjour! Hola! Today's podcast is all about communication. Join Earth Ranger Emma as she discovers what kind of bird can make the sound of a chain saw (really!), hikes through Algonquin Park with an expert on animal communication, and explores the four ways animals can communicate. It's time to try and talk with the animals! Plus: It’s EARTH MONTH - our favourite month of the year, and this year it’s time to “stand up for the little guys” Find out more here: https://www.earthrangers.com/e...
Apr 09, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Chirp Chirp! It's a podcast all about our fine, feathered friends! Join Earth Ranger Emma as she learns about bird tagging from an expert, discovers whether ostriches hide their heads when they get nervous, and investigates how smart owls really are by meeting an Animal Ambassador! This episode is definitely for the birds! ———————— Read all about this episode on the show notes at https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e3/ ———————— Help us find the BEST ANIMAL JOKE OF ALL TIME!!!! Send u...
Mar 26, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Strap on your capes on and prepare to fly through this super-powered episode with Earth Ranger Emma! We’ll learn all about animal superpowers, find out whether sharks EVER get to stop moving, and discover the differences between poison and venom! ———————— Read all about this episode on the show notes at https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/s2e2/ ———————— Help us find the BEST ANIMAL JOKE OF ALL TIME!!!! Send us your joke here for a chance to win a stylish Earth Rangers T-shirt: https://...
Mar 12, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to the brand-new season of the Earth Rangers podcast! We have a lot of fun stuff planned for you, so buckle up and enjoy the ride! Today, Earth Ranger Emma travels to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania on a mission to record the roar of a mighty Cheetah. Spoiler alert: She’s in for a huge surprise! Plus: You’ll learn about 5 African species you’ve probably never heard of and Emma needs your help to ‘Spot the fake’. ———————— Read all about this episode on the show notes at https://www.ea...
Feb 26, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Hi Earth Rangers, The other day when I was out in the field, searching for fascinating stories for the new season, I bumped into a friend of mine - Safari Guide, Lawrence, from the Animal Sound Safari Podcast! He told me this funny story about Yak-poo boat riding warrior mice from Tibet. Check it out! Find more episodes of Animal Sound Safari, wherever you get your podcasts. Get the full scoop on the Earth Rangers Podcast here: https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/ For more great shows,...
Feb 12, 2019•22 min
What do you call a cow who plays an instrument? A moo-sician! Hello friends! Earth Ranger Emma here, and as you can see, I am on a quest for the best animal joke of all time. Do you know an amazing joke? Share it with us here, and maybe you can be a winner: https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/leave-us-a-message/ But it’s not all fun and games here at the Earth Rangers podcast. As usual we are bringing you some amazing animal facts. Ever heard of an awesome bird with a mohawk that likes to EAT ...
Jan 29, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Once upon a time there was a Beluga Whale that didn’t quite fit in with the rest of the pod… Find out why scientist were surprised when they took a closer look at the group of whales that they were studying. Plus: Earth Ranger Emma has a brand new quiz for you. “True or false” - Time to brush up on your Elephant and Camel trivia facts! Check out the show notes for more: https://www.earthrangers.com/wildwire/podcast/bonus-episodes-s1/ Get the full scoop on the Earth Rangers Podcast here: https://...
Jan 10, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 2
A hilarious episode of “Who am I”, the animal sound quiz, leads Earth Ranger Emma to investigate the science of animal laughter. Do animals laugh? We certainly like to imagine that they do, and that they like to joke and goof around just like us. That’s is why we made this funny video about what animals would say if they could talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHW-7i1IkBE&feature=youtu.be You can also find it on the podcast bonus episodes page on earthrangers.com: https://www.earthrangers.co...
Dec 19, 2018•10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
