20 episodes
Nature Notes Marfa Public Radio
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Why do rattlesnakes rattle and hummingbirds hum? How do flowers market themselves to pollinators? Why do tarantulas cross the road? Nature Notes investigates questions like these about the natural world of the Chihuahuan Desert region and the Llano Estacado. Through interviews with scientists and field recordings, this Marfa Public Radio original series reveals the secrets of desert life. Join host Dallas Baxter for new episodes on each week on Thursdays. Episodes are written and produced by Andrew Stuart and edited by Marfa Public Radio and the Sibley Nature Center in Midland, Texas.Nature Notes is supported by Shield-Ayres Foundation.
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Ursine explorers: tracking black bears’ recolonization of West Texas
With the return of black bears to West Texas, researchers are tracking their movements and studying their habits. And with careful science, they're hoping the bears can once again flourish in the region.
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In the Davis Mountains, discovering what’s on a mountain lion’s menu
New research on mountain lions in the Davis Mountains offers a rare glimpse into the secretive lives of these "ghost cats."
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In June 7 Agave Fest talk, archeologist Charles Koenig explores the deep history of agave-as-celebration
Agave-roasting was a mainstay of life in prehistoric West Texas. And new research suggests the practice was as much about celebration as it was sustenance.
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Ancient agave roasters: Big Bend earth ovens complicate the “Paleoindian” story
These ovens, where ancient people slow-roasted succulents like agaves, are rewriting the region's deep history.
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In the Davis Mountains, a mysterious mingling of warblers
The Colima warbler isn’t flashy — it’s mostly gray, with a yellow patch on its rear. And the Big Bend has long been known as the warbler’s only U.S. abode.
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April 27 sale showcases Twin Sisters Natives, a nursery rooted in local expertise
Across three decades, the local nursery has acquired a unique intimacy with the Trans-Pecos flora.