NatureNotes
Mon-Fri, throughout the day
Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.
Latest Episodes
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Erythemis simplicicollis, commonly called the eastern pondhawk, is a species of dragonfly native to North America. -
Sphecius speciosus, commonly known as the cicada killer, is a species of solitary wasp that preys on cicadas. -
Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify the distinctively shaped nest of a potter wasp. -
Vitis rotundifolia, commonly known as muscadine, is species of grape native to the southeastern United States. -
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Gallinula galeata, the common gallinule, is a species of bird common to the wetlands of the United States. It is closely related to the common moorhen. -
Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a snake they found under some plywood in their yard.
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Rudy Mancke discusses naegleria fowleri, often called the "brain-eating amoeba."
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Epargyreus clarus, commonly known as the silver-spotted skipper, is an insect in the butterfly family.
