Rudy Mancke
HostRudy Mancke served as naturalist and co-host of South Carolina ETV's NatureScene, which began its long run in 1978. His field trips, broadcast nationwide, have earned him a legion of dedicated viewers. Rudy's knowledge of the complex inner-workings of different ecosystems and his great admiration for the natural world make him the perfect guide. In fact, the National Wildlife Federation and the Garden Club of America honored his commitment to resource conservation with special awards. Since retiring from SCETV, Rudy has gone on to teach at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.
Before coming to television, Rudy served as the natural history curator at the South Carolina State Museum for 10 years, and was a high school biology and geology teacher. He earned a degree at Wofford College, attended graduate school at the University of South Carolina, and received honorary doctorate degrees from the College of Charleston, Winthrop College, and Wofford College.
Rudy Mancke currently hosts NatureNotes on both SCETV and South Carolina Public Radio.
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This is one of two species of tent caterpillars found in South Carolina. -
This is one of two species of tent caterpillars found in South Carolina.
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This moth has a large cocoon that is attached to surfaces along its long side.
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This moth has a large cocoon that is attached to surfaces along its long side.
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A listener spies som eastern tiger swallowtail that are mating.
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A listener spies som eastern tiger swallowtail that are mating.
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