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Mar 2025
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S9 E6: Dotted Humming Frog’s Ultimate Pa...

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In this episode of Earth Rangers, a science podcast for kids who love animals and nature, Earth Ranger Emma is deep in the Amazon rainforest on a special mission: to find the perfect match for the dotted humming frog! 🐸 Finding the right partner in nature can mean the difference between thriving and… becoming someone’s lunch! Will the dotted humming frog te ... Show More
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