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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.
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Posted in Animal Behavior, Animals, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Spring, Summer, Videos
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Hurricane Irene in New York
New York City experienced a rare weather event this weekend as Hurricane Irene swept the East Coast. Host Kelly Rypkema shares her personal observations and round-the-clock footage of the storm’s effects on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Posted in Fall, Nature by the Seasons, Summer, Videos, Weather and Sky
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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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The Palisades
The Jersey Palisades are a reminder of New York City’s volcanic past. Host Kelly Rypkema demonstrates how these towering rock cliffs across the Hudson were formed like a cookie, and with delicious results.
Posted in Fall, Nature by the Seasons, Rocks and Earth, Spring, Summer, Winter
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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.
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Posted in Animals, Birds, Fall, Nature by the Seasons, People and Nature, Spring, Summer, Winter
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