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Category Archives: Fall
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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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.
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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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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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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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!
Movers and Shakers of Harlem
Harlem’s at fault for some major geological events right under the streets of New York City. Host Kelly Rypkema points out evidence of this neighborhood’s active past.
Posted in Fall, Nature by the Seasons, Rocks and Earth, Spring, Summer, Winter
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