NatureNotes

Beloved South Carolina naturalist Rudy Mancke died Nov. 7, 2023, at age 78 after battling liver disease.

Rudy Mancke, the popular host of SC Public Radio's NatureNotes, died Nov. 7, 2023, at age 78.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener in Myrtle Beach identify a metallic beetle they found.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener in Myrtle Beach identify a metallic beetle they found.

On today's NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a juvenile black racer. While adult snakes of this species are known for their black coloring, young ones can often be multi-colored.

On today's NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a juvenile black racer. While adult snakes of this species are known for their black coloring, young ones can often be multi-colored.

Rudy Mancke discusses pollen season and its effects on both plants and animals.

Rudy Mancke discusses pollen season and its effects on both plants and animals.

Rudy Mancke discusses the breakdown of a yellowjacket nest.

As the world marks All Souls Day and Día de Muertos, Rudy Mancke reflects on the important of death in the natural world and the circle of life.