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Jun 2020
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S3 E3: Sleek, Tubular and Incredibly Ado...

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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: ... Show More
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