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**NatureNotes**

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:

Fig beetle Nov 08, 2023

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

Young black racer snake Nov 07, 2023

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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.

Pollen Nov 06, 2023

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

Yellowjackets Nov 03, 2023

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Rudy Mancke discusses the breakdown of a yellowjacket nest.

Death and the circle of life Nov 02, 2023

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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.

Crabapples Nov 01, 2023

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As we mark All Saints Day, Rudy Mancke discusses the harvest season and South Carolina's species of crabapples.

Marbled orbweaver aka 'Halloween spider' Oct 31, 2023

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Happy Halloween! Today on NatureNotes, Rudy Mancke looks at Araneus marmoreus, the marbled orbweaver, which is sometimes called the "Halloween spider" due to the female's orange coloring.

Mournful sphinx moth Oct 30, 2023

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As we celebrate the Halloween season, Rudy Mancke discusses the somber-looking mournful sphinx moth.

Summer tanagers Oct 27, 2023

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Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify an adolescent summer tanager.

Monkey slugs Oct 26, 2023

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Rudy Mancke discusses the hag moth and its larva commonly known as "monkey slugs."