In this episode of Earth Rangers, a science podcast for kids who love animals and nature, Earth Ranger Emma is exploring a lush river valley in Turkey – the fig capital of the world! She’s on a mission to uncover the ultimate match for one of the stickiest, trickiest plants around: the fig!

But finding the fig’s perfect partner isn’t easy. Emma’s matchmaking machine has a few wild candidates – a juice-loving fruit bat, a flirty European starling and a surprising underdog with serious pollinating skills. 

Which creature is brave enough to crawl inside a fig to help it grow? Join the adventure to discover the incredible true story of mutualism between figs and fig wasps – a partnership that’s been going strong for millions of years!

If you’re a kid who loves learning science and animal facts, you’ll love Earth Rangers! Visit EarthRangers.com to learn more!