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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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The Free Lunch
This episode of “Around the Town,” companion series to “Nature in a NY Minute,” takes an up-close look at a lucky squirrel dining al fresco on some tasty-looking leftovers — until an unwelcome guest drops by for a visit.
Posted in Animals, Fall, Habitats of City Wildlife, Mammals, Nature by the Seasons, Predators and Prey, Spring, Summer, Videos, Winter
Tagged around the town, nature videos, new york street scenes, squirrel, urban wildlife
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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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Fruit Flies: The Reckoning
With fruit flies committing public acts of mating and rampant fly-bies on a daily basis, Kelly Rypkema knows it’s time to take a stand against the population setting up house in her kitchen. Armed with knowledge of fruit fly behavior more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Fall, Mating and Courtship, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Plants, Spiders and Insects, Spring, Summer, Videos, Winter
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Fruit Flies: Cooking Up a Habitat
Naturalist Kelly Rypkema endeavors to answer a viewer’s question and ends up with an infestation of dizzying Drosophila – melanogaster, that is – Fruit flies. Tune in to see how to make your kitchen a ripe habitat for these impish insects. more »
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Fall, Habitats of City Wildlife, Mating and Courtship, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Plants, Spiders and Insects, Spring, Summer, Videos, Winter
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MILK
Kelly Rypkema goes beyond the grocery store shelves to get a grip on where milk comes from and “udder” important facts, including which type of cow milk makes the best ice cream.
Posted in Animals, Mammals, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Spring, Summer, Videos
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A Nature Minute Sneak Preview
Kelly and the Nature Minute team are hard at work on a special edition of “Nature in a New York Minute.” Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store…
Posted in Animals, Mammals, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Spring, Summer, Videos
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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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