S9 E10: Pitstops and Layovers 🦋💤

In this episode of Earth Rangers, a science podcast for kids who love animals and nature, Earth Ranger Emma takes a well-earned break in a marshy wetland in southern Louisiana – and she’s not alone!

This peaceful pitstop is actually a “stopover site,” where migrating animals like monarch butterflies, red knots and ruby-throated hummingbirds rest and refuel on their epic journeys across the globe. From butterflies with paper-thin wings flying thousands of kilometres to tiny hummingbirds that flap their wings 80 times a second (!!!), Emma uncovers just how important these marshy motels are for animals on the move.

If you’re a kid who loves learning science and animal facts, you’ll love Earth Rangers! Visit EarthRangers.com to learn more!
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Earth Rangers is a science podcast for kids who love animals and the environment!

If you think that animals are amazing this is the show for you! Join host Earth Ranger Emma as she travels the world to discover the wildest animal facts out there and solve nature’s biggest mysteries. With top ten countdowns, an animal guessing game, conservation conversations, and epic animal showdowns, this is a journey you won’t want to miss!

If you’re a kid who loves learning science and animal facts, you’ll love Earth Rangers! Visit earthrangers.com/podcast to learn more.

Produced in partnership with kids and family podcast network GZM Shows, for more info visit GZMshows.com.

• No. of episodes: 136
• Latest episode: 2025-05-29
• Kids & Family

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