Monthly Archives: September 2011

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.

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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…

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The Root of the Matter

In the forest, a tree’s broad, showy crown might catch our attention, but the roots are really the long arm of the log.

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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 »

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