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Category Archives: Reptiles and Amphibians
Confessions of a First-time Amphibian Wrangler
I remember the first time I saw a tadpole in mid-metamorphosis. It still had that small fishy mouth, and swimming tail…and then these strange little legs sticking out. I had studied all that in books, but to see it happening more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Articles, Mating and Courtship, Nature by the Seasons, News, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Wildlife Conservation
Tagged amphibians, Jefferson Salamander, kelly rypkema, spotted salamander, what is amphibian, wildlife conservation, wildlife of new jersey, Wood Frog
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Wood Frog Love
Wood frogs partially freeze to survive the winter. And yes…those two wood frogs are doing what you think they’re doing. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Spring amphibian migration is only a couple weeks away, when certain toads, salamanders, and frogs, like more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Mating and Courtship, News, Photos, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Winter
Tagged amphibians, migration, Wood Frog
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Amphibian Crossing
Every spring, thousands of amphibians emerge all at once to begin an important but rarely seen migration. But some of these frogs, toads, and salamanders face man-made obstacles in their path which threaten their survival. Host Kelly Rypkema joins a more »
Nature Minute on the Radio
“Rounder” Dave Schwartz of WPKN radio interviews Kelly Rypkema, host of Nature in a New York Minute, about a rarely seen phenomenon happening right now in the Northeast. Hint: It involves rain, roads, and slippery animals. Listen to the full interview, more »
A Nature Minute Sneak Preview
Here’s a special advance look at our upcoming season premiere! Kelly takes to the road to join some dedicated humans in their efforts to save a rarely seen animal. Trouble viewing? Watch on YouTube instead!
Posted in Mating and Courtship, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Videos, Wildlife Conservation
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Nature in a New York Minute – The Subscrib-isode
Married mallards and turtles-in-training take over this week’s episode of “Nature in a New York Minute.” Yes, the animals of New York City are all-abuzz about what Kelly Rypkema’s been planning. Now, if you don’t “subscribe” to all this, maybe more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Birds, Mammals, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians
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Basking with the Turtles
Humans and the turtles of Central Park have something in common, but don’t worry; it’s only skin deep. Kelly Rypkema reveals this D-light-ful similarity and why reptiles bask in the sun for more than just raising their body temperature. Trouble more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Summer, Videos
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