Welcome back to Emma’s ultimate guide to national parks. Thanks to all the listeners who have sent in suggestions for which park Emma should visit next. But today, she is on a little side-quest for her old friend Adelia Goodwin. That's why we're taking a quick detour to the north – WAAAAAY north to the land of the polar bears. Buckle in, the adventure contin ... Show More
Aug 22
S9 E12: The E-files: What’s the Buzz
A mysterious buzz is echoing through the neighborhood… and Earth Ranger Emma is on the case! In this episode of The E-Files, Emma investigates the source of the sound and uncovers some of nature’s fuzziest, most hard-working creatures: bumblebees! With help from her BeeSpeak3000, ... Show More
11m 24s
Feb 2024
Insect Robots, Bigfoot & Bears, Chronic Stress
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
11m 23s
Dec 2024
The New Conservationists: Thanks to Conservation Efforts, Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Are Making a Comeback (Part 4)
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 co ... Show More
23m 25s
Jan 2025
What Scientists Have Learned From 125 Years Of Bird Counts
This winter marks the 125th year of Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, in which bird nerds across the Western Hemisphere venture outside to record all the birds they see and hear.Scientists use that data to understand how birds are faring, where they’re moving, and what they’re up t ... Show More
18m 22s
Jul 2
A magical world at the ocean’s edge
In coastal California, researchers grapple with potentially losing a landscape they love. Guests: Rebecca Johnson, Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences; Peter Roopnarine, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology & Geology at t ... Show More
36m 42s
Feb 2025
Do you know about the Canada Goose? 🍁
In this episode, we are going to learn about one of our favourite birds—the Canada goose! We’ll learn how these birds communicate, why they fly in a V-formation, and what makes them such devoted parents. Plus, we’ll discover why some geese travel thousands of kilometres while oth ... Show More
27m 10s