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Where does all the dirt from a groundhog tunnel go?
How much dirt can a woodchuck chuck?
Jul 26, 2023 • 
Heather Wall
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How do animals survive when it’s this freakin’ cold?
(and will the polar vortex kill off our invasive spiders?)
Dec 27, 2022 • 
Heather Wall
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How do large holes form in river rocks?
...and some thoughts about lightning
Apr 6, 2022 • 
Heather Wall
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Why do cats have vertical pupils?
...while tigers have round ones?
Jan 10, 2024 • 
Heather Wall
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Why aren’t fruits and vegetables as nutritious as they used to be?
It's not because they're all deep-fried...
Aug 9, 2023 • 
Heather Wall
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Why aren’t fruits and vegetables as nutritious as they used to be?
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Why don’t birds’ nests blow out of trees?
Avian architects at work
Jan 8 • 
Heather Wall
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Why don’t birds’ nests blow out of trees?
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Can you really catch leprosy from an armadillo?
They're weird, but it may not be as bad as you think
Jul 12, 2023 • 
Heather Wall
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Why don’t we hear about coyote-dog hybrids like we do wolf-dog hybrids?
Is one a better pet than the other?
Sep 4, 2024 • 
Heather Wall
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Why don’t we hear about coyote-dog hybrids like we do wolf-dog hybrids?
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Why are there so many spiders in the fall?
It's the spiders' world and we're just living in it...
Oct 4, 2023 • 
Heather Wall
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Why are there so many spiders in the fall?
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Wood that won’t float? Trees that won’t rot?
Why doesn't Nature follow the rules?
May 17, 2023 • 
Heather Wall
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Wood that won’t float? Trees that won’t rot?
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Is there less oxygen in winter?
Welcome to Natural Wonders, where we celebrate the weirdness and beauty of nature!
Dec 14, 2022 • 
Heather Wall
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Is there less oxygen in winter?
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Can snakes “choose” to inject you with venom?
or Why does it seem like I'm suddenly a snake magnet?
Jun 14, 2023 • 
Heather Wall
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