Eastern hognose snakes (Heterodon platirhinos) are strange looking North American snakes that have even stranger abilities. The have a distinct, upturned snout, which they use for digging up prey, especially toads. They are rear-fanged and are non-venomous to humans, but they do possess a venom that is fatal to amphibians. When threatened, they will first…
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Praying Mantises – One Minute Nature Show
Praying mantises are predatory insects that have long forelegs capable of gripping prey. Most mantis species are ambush predators, and they rely on stealth and camouflage to surprise their prey. They have two bulbous compound eyes and see the world in stereo vision. Because they hunt primarily with sight, they usually hunt during the day….
The Northern Cardinal, Pretty Punk Rock Passerines – One Minute Nature Show
Hey, adventurers! Here’s the script to my newest episode of One Minute Nature Show! This episode is about the archetypal, mohawked American bird, the northern cardinal! Northern cardinals are small passerine birds that live in eastern North America. They primarily eat weed seeds, grains, and fruits and are often attracted to backyard bird feeders. Male…
Black Sea Bass, The Gender-Bending Perciformes Prized by Fishermen – One Minute Nature Show
Black sea bass are ray-finned fish native to the Northeast Atlantic Ocean. They are found from Nova Scotia to the Florida Keys. In the eastern United States, they are prized by recreational and commercial fishermen and are commonly caught in inland and coastal waterways. On the other end of the fishing line, black sea bass…
Kawaii Quokkas, Influencers from Down Under – One Minute Nature Show
Quokkas are quirky, kawaii marsupials native to Western Australia, and they’re quite famous on the internet. While their numbers have declined on mainland Australia, on Rottnest Island, they are numerous, and their populations are between 10,000 and 12,000. Because of the quokkas prevalence on Rottnest, the Dutch settlers originally named the island Rattenest or “Rat’s…
Tidewater Teddy 