Frogs and toads are surprisingly different. For example, lots of people don’t know that frogs hop while toads crawl.



But now Frog and Toad have the same problem – precious frogspawn has been vanishing from under their noses and their pond is under threat.



Ranger Rae, Apprentice Roxy, Beaver and Dragonfly try to solve a slippery mystery at Bystock Pools. 



Who’s been taking the frogspawn, and why?



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 



Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website

nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast



Discover more from Fun Kids Radio

www.funkidslive.com/



Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things 



Find out about visiting Bystock Pools 

www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bystock-pools



Learn about UK wildlife 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife



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