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How to Identify Scat
Howcast - Hunters, naturalists, farmers, and simply the curious find scat -- animal waste -- a helpful tool to learn about animals. You'll uncover many secrets of the animal kingdom when you know how to identify scat.
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How to Know If Berries are Edible
Howcast -Feeling fruity? Check out these tips to know if the berries you're eating are actually edible.
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How to Identify Birds: The Mourning Dove
The mourning dove nests in all 48 of the contiguous United States. Spot one using a few easy-to-follow rules.
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How to Identify Birds: The Meadowlark
There are two species of meadowlarks in North America: eastern and western. Although difficult to tell apart, these guidelines will help you identify either one.
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How to Identify Birds: The Common Crow
The common American crow can be found living throughout almost all of the U.S. Here's how to spot it.
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How to Identify Birds: The Song Sparrow
The song sparrow nests throughout the U.S., and is one of the best known North American birds. With these guidelines, you should have no difficulty identifying it.
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How to Identify Birds: American Robin
The American robin summers throughout most of North America. With these guidelines, you should have no difficulty spotting one.
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How to Identify Birds: The Northern Oriole
Northern orioles include two closely related species: Baltimore and Bullock's orioles. Use these guidelines to identify them.
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NASA’s Black Hole Field Guide: Episode 4 - Social Supermassive Black Holes
It’s not just smaller black holes that have all the fun – really, really massive black holes also enjoy being the center of attention! Watch this chapter to learn more about these giant black holes and all their...
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NASA’s Black Hole Field Guide: Episode 3 - Social Black Holes
Watching black holes by themselves is fun, but what about ones that like being more social? Some black holes really LOVE to dance with other objects in the universe. Learn more about them by watching this helpful...
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NASA’s Black Hole Field Guide: Episode 1 - Basic Black Holes
If you’re looking to find some black holes, it’s always helpful to know exactly what you’re looking for! To get started on your black hole hunt, first watch this handy video to learn the basics about these strange...
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NASA’s Black Hole Field Guide: Episode 2 - Fancy Black Holes
Once you’ve gotten the hang of basic black holes, you might want to search for some fancier ones. That’s great! But, before you do, refer to this convenient chapter to learn just how fancy some black holes can...
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NASA’s Black Hole Field Guide: Episode 5 - Black Hole Records
Even though you’ve learned about basic black holes, and fancy black holes, and social black holes, and giant black holes, there are always stranger things out there! In this final chapter, you can learn about some of...
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A beginner's guide to plant identification | Planting Curiosity
Join nature educator Rachael Tancock as she tackles the tricky topic of plant identification. Whether you're a budding botanist or simply curious about the greenery around you, Rachael’s expert tips and easy-to-follow techniques will...
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Get inspired to be outdoors at The Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme
In this week's Road Trip close to home, News 12 photojournalist Lori Golias, takes you to Old Lyme.
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Next Vista for Learning: Identifying Birds
A short video giving step-by-step instructions on how to identify birds in nature. Video also explores how to use a field guide to help with identification as well as an online resource. [2:28]