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Mar 21, 2022
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Squirrels are entertaining to watch. Discover how how they snack, line their nests, and clean their teeth in this week's Discover Nature Note.
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Mar 07, 2022
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Check out how nature wears green and how it's created in animals and plants in this week's Discover Nature Note. Discover places to go for green and how to green up your space.
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Feb 22, 2022
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When you live outdoors, you need a warm coat. Discover how their fur helps mammals survive the winter
months in this Discover Nature Note.
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Feb 07, 2022
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Their piercing calls are often dubbed for eagles in the movies. Red-tailed hawks have strong senses as well. Hear their unique sound and learn more in this week's Discover Nature Note.
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Jan 23, 2022
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These diving ducks can bust some moves while flying and fishing. Get in the groove with Common Mergansers in this Discover Nature Note.
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Jan 07, 2022
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Discover the forward motion of wildlife that fly, run, walk, and crawl in this week's Discover Nature Note. Get inspired to get outdoors and make some moves of your own.
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Dec 27, 2021
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When might some birds need a designated flyer? When their food is overripe. Favored fruits can become fermented. For birds and insects consuming rotten fruit or overripe nectar, this temporary impairment can leave them vulnerable to injury and predators. Learn more about this natural phenomena and what you might do if you observe this behavior in this week's Discover Nature Note.
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Dec 19, 2021
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Discover some healthy and fun outdoor holiday activities for the whole family in this week's Discover Nature Note.
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Dec 12, 2021
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People have been stealing kisses under its branches for years, but in nature, mistletoe is the real thief. This parasite plant steals nutrients from trees. It also provides food and homes for birds and mammals. Discover where you can find it naturally in Missouri, in this week's Discover Nature Note.
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Dec 05, 2021
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Its aromatic wood is used for chests and closets, its oils for soaps and gin, and its high-energy berries feed hungry birds. Meet the Eastern Red Cedar. A shapely, spicy evergreen that is a yuletide favorite for people and wildlife. Red cedar branches provide greenery during winter and protect deer and rabbits from the wind. Discover more in this week's Discover Nature Note.