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Jun 2021
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S4 E3: Adelia Goodwin's Secret Journal -...

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It all began about 3 episodes ago, when Emma found a secret journal hidden away in the dusty attic of the Earth Rangers Centre. A long plane ride and an exciting jungle adventure have led her and her travel companion Sonic the barn owl to a beautiful waterfall in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka. Will they find Adelia Goodwin, the legendary wildlife ... Show More
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S4 E4: Adelia Goodwin's Secret Journal - Sloth Bears at Dusk
Previously, on the Earth Rangers Podcast, Earth Ranger Emma discovered the journal of the once famous – now missing Conservationist Adelia Goodwin. Together with her companion Sonic, the Barn owl, Emma followed the clues to Sri Lanka, where she retraced Adelia’s steps and finally ... Show More
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Jul 2021
S4 E5: Adelia Goodwin's Secret Journal - Into the Clouds
Previously, on the Earth Rangers Podcast: Earth Ranger Emma found the journal of the legendary Wildlife Biologist Adelia Goodwin who went missing under mysterious circumstances. Armed with the journal, Emma set off on a quest to find out what happened to Adelia. Her first clue br ... Show More
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S4 E6: Interlude - Junior Wildlife Reporters
Emma is taking a quick break before heading further up into the Himalayas. It’s a perfect opportunty to check in on some of the submissions for our Junior Wildlife Reporters Contest. Think you got what it takes to be a Junior Wildlife Reporter? enter the contest by submitting you ... Show More
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