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Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts Montezuma Quail | Expeditions Shorts

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Montezuma Quail | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Northern Pine Snake | Expeditions Shorts

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Northern Pine Snake | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Oak Toad | Expeditions Shorts

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Oak Toad | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Pond Cypress Savannah | Expeditions Shorts

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Pond Cypress Savannah | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts

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Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts Snow Buttercup | Expeditions Shorts

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Snow Buttercup | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts Big Bend Tree Lizard | Expeditions Shorts

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Big Bend Tree Lizard | Expeditions Shorts
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”...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Tufted Milkweed | Expeditions Shorts

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Tufted Milkweed | Expeditions Shorts
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...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Birch Tundra | Expeditions Shorts

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Birch Tundra | Expeditions Shorts
Here in the Seward Peninsula in Alaska, Patrick talks about tundras: vast open areas without trees, but many species of grass, and woody, shrubby plants, like the American Dwarf Birch, and Arctic...