Ep 3. I’m Not Lichen This

Who knew that there are rainforests in the UK?

The Wildlifers’ wits are tested when they try to catch a green-fingered thief in Borrowdale Rainforest in the Lake District.

Someone has been stealing lichen, a strange plant life form that’s made of fungus and algae, and is essential for forest life.

While the gang are solving the puzzle, they meet a local, Cuckoo. But there’s something a bit strange about this bird. Can they trust Cuckoo or will their feathered friend land them in trouble?

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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.

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