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Podcast Bonus Episode: Bring Back the Wild

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October 20, 2018

Podcast Bonus Episode: Bring Back the Wild

The Earth Rangers Podcast is back with a special bonus episode and this time, things get wild – Bring Back the Wild, that is! Catch up with Emma and learn about some awesome animals that need your help.

The Earth Rangers Podcast is the BEST animal podcast EVER! You’ll join Emma, our podcast host and Earth Ranger Extraordinaire, as she journeys from ecosystem to ecosystem on a quest to solve some of nature’s greatest mysteries!

Bonus Episode:
Bring Back the Wild

We’ve been very busy at Earth Rangers, but boy was it worth it! We have very exciting news for you about our BRAND NEW Bring Back the Wild project animals. Spoiler alert: they are adorable! Plus: Hear from other Earth Rangers.

Just click the play button on the player below and get ready for another adventure!

Check out the show notes for this bonus episode and
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Check out these super cool animal x-rays!

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October 19, 2018

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Check out these super cool animal x-rays!

Halloween is just around the corner and what’s more Halloweenie than skeletons? Check out these animal x-rays courtesy of the Oregon Zoo and let us know which one you think is the coolest. We like the ball python!

Chameleon

Toco Toucan

Rodrigues Flying Fox

Ball Python

A Beaver’s Tail

Tell us which animal skeleton you think is the coolest in the comments!

The Power of the Earth

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September 11, 2018

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We’ve already told you about the power that comes from the wind and the sun, but did you know that you can get power from the Earth too? This form of renewable energy is called Geothermal and it’s awesome to the core!

The word “geothermal” comes from Greek and translates to “the Earth” (geo) and “heat” (thermal), meaning heat that’s stored in the Earth.

Things are heating up!

The Earth’s core is VERY hot, reaching temperatures of almost 6,000 degrees Celsius at the centre – that’s 133 times hotter than the hottest day ever recorded in Canada! This heat spreads through the layers of the planet, all the way up to the rocks and water close to the Earth’s surface. With the help of special machines, we can access this stored heat and turn it into electricity to power our homes. We can also use this heat to warm homes or buildings.

But what happens if you don’t have those special machines? Well, you can still take advantage of this type of energy! People have been using geothermal energy for thousands of years to do their cooking and bathing. In some countries, you can dig just a few feet deep, and it gets hot enough to boil water and even roast marshmallows! But you won’t be able to do that here in Canada because these areas are usually close to volcanoes. What you will find in Canada, though, are people lounging and bathing in naturally occurring hot springs. Hot springs, geysers and volcanoes are some of the signs that there is lots geothermal energy available.

The famous Snow Monkeys (Japanese Macaques) enjoying a dip in the hot springs, which are heated by geothermal energy.

Geothermal energy is very good for the environment because it creates little to no pollution. At Earth Rangers, we think that this type of energy rocks!

Check out other types of renewable energy!

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Sources:
https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange//kids/solutions/technologies/geothermal.html
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/geothermal-energy/

Podcast Episode 6: Wild Wetlands, and Mighty Metamorphosizing Frogs

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September 11, 2018

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Podcast Episode 6: Wild Wetlands, and Mighty Metamorphosizing Frogs

Here it comes! It’s Episode 6 of the Earth Rangers Podcast! Hooray! This time we join Emma as she makes a splash and learns about some happy hoppers. Ribbit!

The Earth Rangers Podcast is the BEST animal podcast EVER! You’ll join Emma, our podcast host and Earth Ranger Extraordinaire, as she journeys from ecosystem to ecosystem on a quest to solve some of nature’s greatest mysteries!

Episode 6: Wild Wetlands, and Mighty Metamorphosizing Frogs

In this episode, Earth Ranger Emma visits a wetland where she learns about transforming frogs. Plus, we also finally find out if The Device works.

Just click the play button on the player below and get ready for another adventure!

Check out the show notes for Episode 6 and
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Podcast Episode 5: Migrating Monarchs, and Hare Camouflage

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September 4, 2018

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Podcast Episode 5: Migrating Monarchs, and Hare Camouflage

The wait is over! Episode 5 of the Earth Rangers Podcast is here and this time, we float like a butterfly, swim like a turtle and hop like a hare.

The Earth Rangers Podcast is the BEST animal podcast EVER! You’ll join Emma, our podcast host and Earth Ranger Extraordinaire, as she journeys from ecosystem to ecosystem on a quest to solve some of nature’s greatest mysteries!

Episode 5: Migrating Monarchs, and Hare Camouflage

In this episode, we learn how climate change is affecting monarch butterflies, baby sea turtles and find our why snowshoes hares are asking “do I wear the brown coat, or the white?”.

Just click the play button on the player below and get ready for another adventure!

Check out the show notes for Episode 5 and
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Podcast Episode 4: Eagles vs. Falcons, and Powerful Pollinators

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August 28, 2018

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Podcast Episode 4: Eagles vs. Falcons, and Powerful Pollinators

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Earth Rangers Podcast!

In this episode, we compare hawks and falcons in an Ultimate Animal Showdown and find out the buzz about pollination. On this page, you’ll find some awesome pictures, cool articles, a mysterious puzzle and anything else we mention in the podcast.

Make sure you’ve listened to the podcast first before you go any further. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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This week, Emma taught us all about pollination and the super star pollinators: BEES! Unfortunately, some bee populations are declining due to things like habitats loss and climate change. That’s why Emma stopped by Pioneer Brand Honey’s apiary (where bees are kept) to have a Conservation Conversation with Andre Flys. Check out some of the pictures of her visit in the slideshow!

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One of the best ways you can help pollinators is to plant a pollinator garden. That’s a garden of flowers and other plants that attract native bees and butterflies in your area. Lucky for us, there’s an Earth Rangers Mission all about creating an awesome pollinator garden called Pollinator Power!

Some of our members have gone above and beyond to help bees, like Joel. He started Joel’s Bee Factory, a company that specializes in making bee condos. These are places for bees that don’t nest in hives to lay their eggs. Check out our exclusive interview with Joel to hear all about bee condos and Joel’s Bee Factory from the creator himself!

Looking for more information about pollination? Check out these articles!

Top 10 Coolest Pollinators

10 Things You Didn’t Know about Bumble Bees

After listening to the different ways animals survive the winter from the last episode, Ranger Lucy had a question. She wanted to know which animals travel the farthest each year. You’ll find the answer to Lucy’s question and learn about other cool migrations in the slideshow below:

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Thank you so much to everyone who sent in their animal sounds! We got just enough to power up The Device and try it out with Animal Ambassador Finn. Unfortunately, after a few attempts, The Device ran out of juice. That’s why we’re asking you to send in even MORE animal impressions and we’ll try again next time.

As a reminder, you can use the voice recorder on your phone and ask your parents to email it to podcast@earthrangers.com, or click on the button right under this sentence.

This episode was jam-packed with so much awesome stuff, that we didn’t have time to include the outtakes. That’s why we included them here! But there’s a problem: you’re going to need a password before you can listen to it. Simply figure out the code from the images below and you’ll be good to go! HINT: this code is the same as the one from Episode 1

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Caption This: What’s this Otter Thinking?

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August 24, 2018

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Caption This: What’s this Otter Thinking?

We need your help! The otter in this gif is trying to tell us something but we can’t figure it out! Do you know what it’s thinking and why it’s chasing its tail?

See if you can come up with the best caption!

Post your ideas in the comment section below.

Looking for more fun stuff? Check out our other captions, try and figure out a pixel puzzler, take a quiz or watch a cool video!

Podcast Episode 3: Black Bears, and Winter Survival Skills

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August 21, 2018

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We hope you’re enjoying the Earth Rangers podcast so far because we’re back with Episode 3! In this episode, there’s a chill in the air that we just can’t bear!

The Earth Rangers Podcast is the BEST animal podcast EVER! You’ll join Emma, our podcast host and Earth Ranger Extraordinaire, as she journeys from ecosystem to ecosystem on a quest to solve some of nature’s greatest mysteries!

Episode 3: Black Bears, and Winter Survival Skills

While investigating how animals survive the winter, Earth Rangers Emma finds out that hibernation might be more than just a 4 month power nap. Plus, Emma joins Mike McIntosh from ‘Bear with Us’ as he releases 2 black bears back to the wild.

Just click the play button on the player below and get ready for another adventure!

Check out the show notes for Episode 3 and
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Pixel Puzzler #3: Guess the Animal, Part 1

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August 17, 2018

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Pixel Puzzler #3: Guess the Animal, Part 1

Let’s put your animal identification skills to the test! Can you guess what animal is hidden in this pixelated picture? Make your guess in the comments below.

Check out Part 2 where things become a little clearer!

Looking for more fun stuff? Click here to come up with a funny caption, take a quiz or watch a cool video!

Don’t forget that commenting on articles helps you level up on your Earth Rangers Journey! You only need 5 comments to reach Level 3 and 15 to reach Level 5. All comments are moderated, so your comment won’t be visible until we’ve had a chance to check that it’s squeaky clean.

Caption This! What are these animals thinking?

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August 15, 2018

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Caption This! What are these animals thinking?

The animals in the picture below are up to something. Can you figure out what they are thinking? See if you can come up with the best caption and leave it in the comments below!

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Bonus Episode: Bring Back the Wild

Check out the show notes for this bonus episode and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Chameleon

Toco Toucan

Rodrigues Flying Fox

Ball Python

A Beaver’s Tail

Tell us which animal skeleton you think is the coolest in the comments!

Things are heating up!

Generously sponsored by:

Episode 6: Wild Wetlands, and Mighty Metamorphosizing Frogs

Check out the show notes for Episode 6 and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Episode 5: Migrating Monarchs, and Hare Camouflage

Check out the show notes for Episode 5 and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Earth Rangers Podcast!

In this episode, we compare hawks and falcons in an Ultimate Animal Showdown and find out the buzz about pollination. On this page, you’ll find some awesome pictures, cool articles, a mysterious puzzle and anything else we mention in the podcast.

Make sure you’ve listened to the podcast first before you go any further. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Looking for more information about pollination? Check out these articles!

After listening to the different ways animals survive the winter from the last episode, Ranger Lucy had a question. She wanted to know which animals travel the farthest each year. You’ll find the answer to Lucy’s question and learn about other cool migrations in the slideshow below:

See if you can come up with the best caption!

Post your ideas in the comment section below.

Looking for more fun stuff? Check out our other captions, try and figure out a pixel puzzler, take a quiz or watch a cool video!

Episode 3: Black Bears, and Winter Survival Skills

Check out the show notes for Episode 3 and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Looking for more fun stuff? Check out our other captions, try and figure out a pixel puzzler, take a quiz or watch a cool video!

Bonus Episode:
Bring Back the Wild

Check out the show notes for this bonus episode and
subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Check out the show notes for Episode 6 and
subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Check out the show notes for Episode 5 and
subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!

Check out the show notes for Episode 3 and
subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode!