Category: Digest

This is our digest which contains articles and YouTube videos.

Virginia’s Warbler: Seldom-seen Sprite

This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology.

The Virginia’s Warbler is a small, pale-gray warbler of arid, brushy woodlands and shrubby canyons of the western United States. It’s closely related to the more widespread Nashville Warbler, and some scientists consider the two a superspecies — related species that evolved in isolation from one another and remain separated by geographical barriers. The two are also closely related to the Lucy’s Warbler, a species found further south in the Sonoran Desert.

But why is the Virginia’s Warbler, a western species, named after a state on the east

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The Science of Jellyfish Cultivation | Georgia Aquarium Behind the Scenes

This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

Ever seen a jellyfish nursery? Go behind the scenes at Georgia Aquarium and discover how these glowing sea creatures are grown from tiny polyps to full-size drifters!

We’re taking you inside the specialized jellyfish lab where marine biologists and aquarists work together to grow these mesmerizing, otherworldly creatures. Learn how jellyfish are bred, what they eat, and the delicate environment needed to keep them thriving.

Explore a world under the sea with our newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Plus see Whale Sharks, Beluga Whales and other marine life.

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The road trip continues | Irwin Family Adventures

This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Back for part 2, the road trip continues. There’s plenty of love, laughter and funny animals.

Be part of the Irwin family like never before as we share behind-the-scenes moments captured on Terri’s handycam and discover our marvelous world of wildlife with the Irwin’s. Enjoy hilarious travels and day to day life at Australia Zoo, you’ll see it all! We throw back to awesome Croc Hunter footage, precious moments of Steve and young Bindi and Robert and all the fantastic family fun. Check it out!

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