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Life Science is the study of living organism which include micro-organisms, plants, animals and humans. 
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Montezuma Quail | Expeditions Shorts
Montezuma Quail | Expeditions Shorts

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Here at Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Arizona, Patrick McMillan and Pedro Chavarria talk about an uncommon species of bird found in Arizona, the Montezuma Quail. This bird is a native of Mexico...
Northern Pine Snake | Expeditions Shorts
Northern Pine Snake | Expeditions Shorts

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In the Francis Marion National Forest, Patrick McMillan shows a rather uncommon species of snake found in this area: the Northern Pine Snake. The dark patterns found on the top of the snake blend in...
Oak Toad | Expeditions Shorts
Oak Toad | Expeditions Shorts

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Here in Francis Marion National Forest, in South Carolina, Patrick McMillan shows us the Oak Toad, one of the smallest in the toad species. Its unique skin colorations are perfect for camouflaging...
Pond Cypress Savannah | Expeditions Shorts
Pond Cypress Savannah | Expeditions Shorts

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Patrick visits Florida Bay, located in Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina. Here, we see a savannah, filled with Pond Cypress trees, Savannah Iris flowers, Tall Milkwort flowers, and Purple...
Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts
Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Here at Nemors Plantation, in Beaufort County, South Carolina, Patrick McMillan shows us a nest of Black Vultures residing in an old, dilapidated slave cabin dating back to the 1700’s! One black...
Snow Buttercup | Expeditions Shorts
Snow Buttercup | Expeditions Shorts

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Patrick McMillan visits Loveland Pass, Colorado, where he shows us Snow Buttercup flowers. These flowers take advantage of the insulation provided by layers of snow. The snow also protects these...
Big Bend Tree Lizard | Expeditions Shorts
Big Bend Tree Lizard | Expeditions Shorts

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Patrick McMillan visits the sunny, rocky slopes of Jeff Davis County, Texas, where he shows us the Big Bend Tree Lizard. This lizard is a subspecies of tree lizard, and they are described as “ornate”...
Tufted Milkweed | Expeditions Shorts
Tufted Milkweed | Expeditions Shorts

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Patrick McMillan, joined by Linda Kennedy, visits Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Arizona. Here, they showcase the Tufted Milkweed, a species of flower which grows in the area. What makes the...