S2 E18: The Ghost of the Great Bear Rainfores...

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 ...  Show more

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 o ...  Show more

Today, you’ll learn about the fastest mini robots ever created, how Bigfoot sightings may help scientists study bear populations, and the link between financial stress and poor health. Insect Robots Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed. ...  Show more

Tens of thousands of animal species are facing extinction, mostly because of human activity. But thanks to conservationists, there are some animals that are making a comeback. This is part four of “The New Conservationists,” a four-part series about the evolving world of animal c ...  Show more

This winter marks the 125th year of Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, in which bird nerds across the Western Hemisp ...

Static electricity plays an invisible role in the natural world, and it may even help insects pollinate plants. To understand this hidden force, scientists have jumped through some pretty weird experimental hoops — and “walked” butterflies through literal hoops. Guests: Sam Engla ...  Show more