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Category Archives: Animals
Leaf Miners
Leaf miners are on the loose in Central Park, unleashing their own kind of vandalism. Kelly Rypkema is hot on the trail of these marauding insects. They’re frass-king for it…
Posted in Animals, Nature by the Seasons, Plants, Poop, Droppings, and other Calling Cards, Spiders and Insects, Spring, Summer, Videos
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Cicada Killer, Forest Predator
Kelly Rypkema finds a stinging “killer” of the forest, and an example of how the fiercest predators can fall prey to the smallest animals in Nature’s circle of life.
Posted in Animals, Nature by the Seasons, Predators and Prey, Spiders and Insects, Summer
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Cicada, the Chubby Bug
Droning cicadas rattling out their mating call are a sure sign of summer. Kelly Rypkema shows how to get a close look at these very large insects – from a safe distance.
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Communication, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Poop, Droppings, and other Calling Cards, Spiders and Insects, Summer
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Peregrine Falcon, City Celebrity
Kelly Rypkema explores 55 Water Street for signs of good Peregrine habitat – and hopefully a glimpse of the famous falcons themselves.
Posted in Animals, Birds, Habitats of City Wildlife, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Poop, Droppings, and other Calling Cards, Predators and Prey, Spring, Summer
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Fireflies: Part Deux
Kelly Rypkema takes a closer look at just what’s being said at those firefly light shows on warm summer nights — and how you can join in the fun!
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Communication, Mating and Courtship, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Spiders and Insects, Summer, Talking with Animals
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The Poo-pisode
Though New York City streets might sometimes seem empty of wildlife, Kelly Rypkema points out a telltale clue that urban animals are all around. Trouble viewing? Watch on YouTube instead.
Posted in Animals, Birds, Fall, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Spring, Summer, Winter
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Fireflies
When these summer flashers come courting, body language really is better.
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Communication, Mating and Courtship, Nature by the Seasons, Spiders and Insects, Summer
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When Ants Go Marching
Host Kelly Rypkema takes a look at how ants find their way through the urban jungle!
Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Communication, Fall, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Spiders and Insects, Spring, Summer, Talking with Animals
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Squirrels – Nuts About Hoarding
Host Kelly Rypkema takes a look at the habits of some of New York’s biggest hoarders — squirrels! Trouble viewing? View this video at YouTube instead!