Ep 1. Puffin Panic

Puffin calls the Wildlifers for help when an unwelcome visitor, an escaped pet rat, is causing chaos on the remote Farne Islands in the North Sea.  Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers are in a race against time to catch the rat and return it to its owner before it can cause any problems for the seabirds. Luckily, the Wildlifers each have amazing adaptations to help them on their quests to help people and animals in trouble in the natural world. Beaver is an engineering genius, but can he keep his pride at bay? Meanwhile pristine predator Wildcat tries to resist her natural taste for rodents. Joining the adventure is 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy. She’s on a personal mission to achieve her dream of becoming a real Ranger and to be able to talk to animals. Discover the first adventure a new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. Discover more Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website. And download a PDF activity sheet at the bottom of the webpage under "Outdoor activity sheet for kids". nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Production Artwork: (c) Becka Moor Cast: Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte Roxy: Leila Hall Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson Other characters played by members of the ensemble. Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice Sound design: Chris Stevens Editing: Adam Stoner Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Ideas and resources for the grownups  Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4' nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things  Find out about visiting the Farne Islands nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islands  Read our guide to puffins nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife/our-guide-to-puffins