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Sinopse
Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world.
Episódios
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Millipedes are Not Thousand Leggers
03/10/2017 Duração: 21minBill loves to smell millipedes! They have all kinds of interesting smells and they are easy to find. Join us to find out how many legs millipedes really have. This arthropod loves moisture and will sometimes find its way into your home. Turns out that monkeys have found some very interesting uses for these creatures. Our sources for this episode include: How to tell the Difference Between a Centipede and Millipede http://www.thoughtco.com/difference-between-a-centipede-and-a-millipede-1968358 Yellow-banded millipede invades Broward and Palm Beech http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-01-10/news/fl-yellow-banded-millipede-20140110_1_mulch-munchers-critters-south-florida Sowbugs, millipedes, and centipedes in the home http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/sowbugs-millipedes-centipedes/ 10 Fascinating Facts about Millipedes http://www.thoughtco.com/fascinating-facts-about-millipedes-1968229 The Ecological Importance of Arthropods http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/851
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Cicadas are Kinda Cute
26/09/2017 Duração: 31minJoin us as we explore the mysterious world of periodical cicadas. Our research for this episode was easy because we are lucky to have in Cincinnati a cicada expert. Gene Kritsky is a Professor of Biology at Mount St. Joseph University. We has written a book called “Periodical Cicadas The Plague and the Puzzle. He also has a website called MSJ Cicada Web Site (http://faculty.msj.edu/kritskg/cicada/site/Home.html)
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A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss
19/09/2017 Duração: 27minBill is on fire about moss! He even compares moss to his childhood haircut. Bob wonders if a rolling stone can gather moss. If you would like to know more about moss check out “Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Our sources for this episode include: Bryophyte - Importance Of Mosses - Peat, Producing, Cells, and Source - JRank Articles http://science.jrank.org/pages/1051/Bryophyte-Importance-mosses.html#ixzz4o3SCUGGz Does a rolling stone gather moss? http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/all-about-moss Nature Lover Karen Nierlich is the author of the book "Moss and Lichen" and takes photos around the San Francisco Bay Area. http://iheartmoss.com/ Moss for Healing http://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-moss-facts/bruce-maisy Moss Can Grow on Anything http://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-moss-facts/bruce-maisy The Magic of Moss https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/05/13/gathering-moss-robin-wall-kimmerer/
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Mighty Milkweed
12/09/2017 Duração: 29minBob sees the movie Dunkirk. He is excited to find a possible connection to Dunkirk and Milkweed. Tune in to find out all about the plant that Monarch Butterflies just cannot live without.
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Monarchs on the Move
05/09/2017 Duração: 31minJoin us as we explore the amazing story of the Monarch Butterfly and Caterpillar. Bill will tell the story of what the Cincinnati Nature Center is doing to help out the Monarch. We will cover the life cycle and also the incredible story of migration.
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The Northern Cardinal is a Beautiful Red Bird
29/08/2017 Duração: 26minThis is a bird that likes to attack windows! Join us to find out why and what you can do about it.
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Parasitic Zombie Plants -No Color, No Food, No Problem!
22/08/2017 Duração: 28minBill has a friend who sent an email with a picture that inspired this podcast. The picture is a large patch of a fairly rare plant called Indian Pipes. Learn more about three parasitic plants that you can look for on your next woodland hike.
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Blue Jays Are Not Blue
15/08/2017 Duração: 27minDo you know how Blue Jays get other birds to leave so they can have your feeder all to themselves? Join us to find out if Blue Jays really are the bullies of the bird world.
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Garter Snakes are Sometimes Garden Snakes
08/08/2017 Duração: 21minThis week Bill and Bob explore a common snake that lives in a variety of habitats. Tune in to learn all about the life of this cute little snake.
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Pokeweed the Purple Plant
01/08/2017 Duração: 24minBob has a giant pokeweed by his deck that has been getting bigger every year. The day we recorded this podcast it was eleven feet tall. Now just a few weeks later it is just shy of twelve feet. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of having this in your backyard.
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Mud Daubers Eat Black Widow Spiders
25/07/2017 Duração: 23minBob discovers a mud dauber building a nest right by his back door. On this episode we explore the fascinating connection between spiders and mud daubers.
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WOW it's a Pileated Woodpecker
18/07/2017 Duração: 25minBob’s son in law Ryan sees his first pileated woodpecker at a family gathering. Join us to find out all about this amazing bird.
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Downy Woodpeckers Support Their Mates
11/07/2017 Duração: 24minThese birds know how to raise a family. Learn how they support each other as we explore the life of the smallest woodpecker in our neck of the woods
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Lucky Buckeye
04/07/2017 Duração: 25minBob shares how he carries a buckeye in his pocket for luck. Meanwhile we find out Bill is learning some presidential history about the origins of the now famous state tree of Ohio.
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Caterpillars Feed Baby Birds
27/06/2017 Duração: 30minCaterpillars are an important link in the web of life. They even help baby birds survive. Join us as we share some amazing stories of these easily overlooked creatures.
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Box Turtles Are Slow But Sure
20/06/2017 Duração: 27minWhat a delightful creature to meet when you are walking in the woods. Find out when to look for eastern box turtles and how to help them survive a trip across a road.
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Fireflies Light Up Our Lives
13/06/2017 Duração: 22minFireflies are loved by people all round the world. Join Bill and Bob as they share stories of fireflies from their childhoods mixed in with a bit of firefly science.
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Wrens Are Very Curious Birds
06/06/2017 Duração: 23minWrens have got to be one of the cutest little birds. They also love to hang around people. Join us as we explore the world of these friendly little birds.
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Stinging Nettle
23/05/2017 Duração: 24minhis is a plant that will test your nature awareness. How long does the sting last? Tune in to find out!