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The Wood Frog Mating Frenzy
Wood frogs freeze solid in winter and thaw out in spring, and when they reanimate they only have sex on their minds.
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Beneath the understory of nature, we explore the science of the natural world from the microscopic to the stars!
In the UNDERSTORY program, we explore natural history and issues of conservation. The Microstory program portrays the mysterious and beautiful world of the microscopic. The Sky Story program explores the cosmos and delves into astrophotography.
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Відео

Paramecium bursaria: The Animal-Lichen
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Some fungi maintain symbiotic relationships with algae. They protect the algae and the algae give them food. We call these arrangements lichens. Paramecia bursaria are animal-like protists that can move, learn and make decisions, and they have very similar relationships with algae. They are functionally animal-lichens. In the UNDERSTORY program, we explore natural history and issues of conserva...
See oxygen created by photosynthesis
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This brief video shows photosynthesis in action, making the oxygen upon which all life depends. In the UNDERSTORY program, we explore natural history and issues of conservation. The Microstory program portrays the mysterious and beautiful world of the microscopic. The Sky Story program explores the cosmos and delves into astrophotography. All three of our programs are conveniently located on th...
Microscopic Forests & Their Amazing Wildlife
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In unpolluted lakes and rivers there are microscopic algae forests full of strange wildlife, amazing creatures that defy definition and live in a fragile coexistence within their ecosystem. In the UNDERSTORY program, we explore natural history and issues of conservation. The Microstory program portrays the mysterious and beautiful world of the microscopic. The Sky Story program explores the cos...
Sky Story: The Nature of the Cosmos
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In Sky Story, we explore the realm of nature beyond our Earth and how it all interconnects. Making use of our own astrophotography gear, powerful simulators and the world's best observatories and telescopes, we will take the stars! Join our Sky Story channel to follow our videos. ua-cam.com/channels/5SkATJUS1n0unbR8IjwYnQ.html In the UNDERSTORY program, we explore natural history and issues of ...
The Hidden Structure of Lichens
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Lichens seem small. They are often overlooked. But these evolutionarily successful amalgamations of fungi, algae and cyanobacteria cover 6% of Earth's surface and have the power to create soil from bare rock, hold enormous amounts of water, make potent acids and even feed us. And in their structure is a secret that protects land and forests. In this video, we'll apply modern microscope and digi...
Lichen: Survival Through Collaboration
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Lichens are an amazing amalgamation of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, and their evolutionary success demonstrates survival is a process of collaboration. In this video we will peek inside an Usnea lichen and observe the fungus/algae bond as has never been seen before. The MICROSTORY videos portray the mysterious and beautiful world of the microscopic, and you can find them all in the playlis...
Riverbed Microscopic Life
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A riverbed is host to a wide variety of microscopic life. Six months ago I placed a bit of riverbed from a northern hemlock forest in a jar to create a sealed microbial ecosystem called a mesocosm. After six months in the mesocosm, that life is thriving and the ecosystem is maturing. Applying new techniques for processing microscopic footage, we will explore that life in a way you have never se...
The Beauty of Freshwater Diatoms
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Going again into the mesocosm created from a bit of riverved soil and gravel , we explore shimmering and beautiful diatoms. Sharing traits in common with plants and animals, diatoms form a huge amount of Earth's biomass, make up the basis of the aquatic food web and create up to half Earth's oxygen. They create silicon shells that turn them into living opals. The MICROSTORY videos portray the m...
Closteria: The Closest Microscopic Relatives of Modern Plants
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Closteria are algae that reside in fresh and saltwater. Falling into the desmid group, these plankton present a unique symmetric beauty, and they are filled with crystals who's purpose is unknown. Oblique lighting allows a new 3D perspective on these unicellular close relatives of modern plants. The MICROSTORY videos portray the mysterious and beautiful world of the microscopic, and you can fin...
Halloween night in the forest around our homestead
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At sundown of last Halloween, I set out the recorder in the vast forest that surrounds our homestead. Many things go bump in the night. Hosted by Cliff Seruntine. The UNDERSTORY channel explores all aspects of the amazing natural world around us. From the underfoot realm of plants and fungi to the secrets of the deep forest and the skies overhead, the UNDERSTORY channel is committed to the prod...
Hurricane Fiona Disaster
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It has been about three months since I've been able to produce a video, and for that I apologize. We were at ground 0 of the most powerful storm in Canadian history. Hosted by Cliff Seruntine. The UNDERSTORY channel explores all aspects of the amazing natural world around us. From the underfoot realm of plants and fungi to the secrets of the deep forest and the skies overhead, the UNDERSTORY ch...
How Do Trees Migrate?
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Trees seem as static as mountains, but just like so many other living things they migrate! You may not see it, but they do it all the time. Hosted by Cliff Seruntine. The UNDERSTORY channel explores all aspects of the amazing natural world around us. From the underfoot realm of plants and fungi to the secrets of the deep forest and the skies overhead, the UNDERSTORY channel is committed to the ...
The Wood Wide Web - Trees Really Do Talk! #woodwideweb #fungi #ecology
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Trees really do talk, and fungi make it happen! The wood wide web is the vast network of fungi that connects the trees of a forest. Through the wood wide web, trees send each other nutrients, share immune responses, respond to changes in weather and communicate. Fungi make this all possible, and in this video you will get to see what the wood wide web really looks like. Hosted by Cliff Seruntin...
Thunderstorm Over the Homestead In the North Woods #naturesounds #thunderstorm #rainsounds
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A few days ago, a thunderstorm passed right over our forest cottage, covering the woodland with mist and rain and sending thunder echoing across the highlands. Enjoy the pure natural world with the Understory's Sounds of Nature playlist. Hosted by Cliff Seruntine. The UNDERSTORY Channel explores all aspects of the amazing natural world around us. From the underfoot realm of plants and fungi to ...
Healing a River #salmon #StMarysRiver #conservation
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Healing a River #salmon #StMarysRiver #conservation
Entering the Microscopic World #fungi #nematode #tardigrade
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Entering the Microscopic World #fungi #nematode #tardigrade
How the Musk Monkeyflower Suddenly Lost Its Scent #monkeyflower #science #Erythranthe
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How the Musk Monkeyflower Suddenly Lost Its Scent #monkeyflower #science #Erythranthe
Rain Deep In the Forest #naturesounds #rainsounds #forestounds
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Rain Deep In the Forest #naturesounds #rainsounds #forestounds
Forest Bathing: Brook In an Old Growth Acadian Forest #natureshounds #forestsounds #forestbathing
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Forest Bathing: Brook In an Old Growth Acadian Forest #natureshounds #forestsounds #forestbathing
Clearwater Brook & Songbirds In An Old Growth Acadian Forest #naturesounds #brooksounds #birdsounds
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Clearwater Brook & Songbirds In An Old Growth Acadian Forest #naturesounds #brooksounds #birdsounds
How Fairy Rings Are Made? #mushroomring #fairyring #fungi
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How Fairy Rings Are Made? #mushroomring #fairyring #fungi
Dawn Birdsong In the Acadian Forest #naturelovers #naturesounds #forestsounds
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Dawn Birdsong In the Acadian Forest #naturelovers #naturesounds #forestsounds
Slow Down Birdsongs & You Hear Whales
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Slow Down Birdsongs & You Hear Whales
Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactors #naturalhistory #fission #nuclear
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Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactors #naturalhistory #fission #nuclear
Dogs, Wolves & Humans Are More Alike Than You Think (Part 3/3)
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Dogs, Wolves & Humans Are More Alike Than You Think (Part 3/3)
Last Year's Fungi Leave "Bones" In Spring #Fungi #Ecology #Forest
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Last Year's Fungi Leave "Bones" In Spring #Fungi #Ecology #Forest
How the Pleistocene Made Man's Best Friend (Pt 2/3) #wolf #dog #history
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How the Pleistocene Made Man's Best Friend (Pt 2/3) #wolf #dog #history
Dogs & Humans: What Makes Us Natural Best Friends (Pt 1/3) #dog #wolf #psychology #friend
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Dogs & Humans: What Makes Us Natural Best Friends (Pt 1/3) #dog #wolf #psychology #friend
The Living Mile #environment #science #humanitarianism
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The Living Mile #environment #science #humanitarianism

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @herbcraft
    @herbcraft 2 дні тому

    Smell IS NOT a reliable way to identify Queen Anne’s lace/wild carrot, and rule out poison hemlock or water hemlock. Poison hemlock absolutely can have a carrot like odor at different stages of growth,and the cicutoxin in water hemlock is well established smell of carrot.

  • @V-gw8jt
    @V-gw8jt 9 днів тому

    The chemicals they have been spraying for decades now have been killing everyone around the Miramichi, i've lost most of my family to cancer

  • @tsaservices5843
    @tsaservices5843 10 днів тому

    The gills will never turn black correct?

  • @BushtreckBoosh
    @BushtreckBoosh 11 днів тому

    What a lovely time of the year eh? I'm just starting to eye up some beaked hazel nuts at the sugar bush that I work at. Great informative video, I am subscribing right now.

  • @SU-452
    @SU-452 16 днів тому

    Thanks! Ive tried a few processes from UA-cam and yours is the best flavourwise! The wetting process you use greatly improves fermentation!! Ive a couple of questions, if I may, tho I think I know the answers.. 1) You dont wash the leaves initially. Is that true? 2) The bottom leaves tend to be less nice looking (as you suggest). As long as theyve got no creature stuff on them, do you use them regardless? Including discolouration, dry patches, black dots on leaf?

  • @SHurley01
    @SHurley01 20 днів тому

    really fantastic video.

  • @brodiwheeler7583
    @brodiwheeler7583 24 дні тому

    Thank You from Colorado during a fruitful ‘24 Foraging season! Found my first ones yesterday. 🤙🏼

  • @alexam.9033
    @alexam.9033 Місяць тому

    I gathered maybe wild carrot...but now I am afraid maybe was not that, even if mostly it seems the wild carrot. Is too dangerous and not worth the risk if mistaken it with hemlock. I put the plant in the garbage.

  • @susantillander2080
    @susantillander2080 Місяць тому

    I'd love the recipe for mint syrup.

  • @themuckler8176
    @themuckler8176 Місяць тому

    I think i have one these in my yard. I've tasted it...but I'm scared to try much more

  • @sandcat5395
    @sandcat5395 2 місяці тому

    In the last 2 years l've been learning about natural medicine and wild edibles. Taking my time of course and getting familiar with what works for me. I'd like to thank you for making this video and sharing as l can now help those around me learn and enjoy what l know and enjoy and help others avoid unnecessary danger. 🙏😊❤👍

  • @dungeonmaster6292
    @dungeonmaster6292 2 місяці тому

    this is strangely erotic

  • @STandM3
    @STandM3 2 місяці тому

    Aging the tea tastes amazing!

  • @TheUnhousedWanderer
    @TheUnhousedWanderer 2 місяці тому

    From watching your video, I'm nearly certain that what I found is purplestem angelica. The roots smell of carrot

  • @TheUnhousedWanderer
    @TheUnhousedWanderer 2 місяці тому

    From what I learned, wild carrot is found in dry, sunny areas, whereas hemlock is found in wet areas

  • @lindsaynorman8272
    @lindsaynorman8272 2 місяці тому

    I have this grows all over the river/forest edge near my place. I saw a bunch while harvesting Japanese knotweed. I said to myself I recognize that plant from one of my books I'm sure I can eat it but I'm not sure what part. So I'm glad I found your video

  • @otahu26
    @otahu26 2 місяці тому

    NOPE>. He's 100% correct.. Irving Control NB. An NB is the tree Farm of North America. If you are critical of Irving. You will never WORK one of the many thousand of Jobs Irving Controls. They literally bought NB and Monopolized the Atlantic Region and Squash Competition. . Our tree's are less then 80 years old. Most being 30 to 40 in the large plantations. We live in waste land. An the political parties Regardless of the Party is Controlled by the Irving Family. They are that powerful in the region. Just like a 16th Centaury British Colony.

  • @OkikaHawaii
    @OkikaHawaii 2 місяці тому

    Thank you 🙏. I’m signing up for an FSA Microloan and one crop is sunchokes. I live in Hawaii so food security is a big deal.

  • @robrich8294
    @robrich8294 3 місяці тому

    I’m going to try it here in MAINE. I love foraging thanks for great information.

  • @thefullers1927
    @thefullers1927 3 місяці тому

    This was hands down the most helpful video I've found on these beautiful plants. I was able to identify what is growing in my wildflower garden with confidence. Thankfully, its wild carrot. I had really begun to believe it might be one of the hemlocks. The hollow stem and smell were the clue. I will head out again and check the back of the leaves. But I'll be subscribing as you were so clear and thorough. Many thanks!

  • @outdoorztime2923
    @outdoorztime2923 3 місяці тому

    I hit the subscribe button when I heard you talking about using the berries with the deer meat. That's pretty neat, and I'd like to give it a try. I planted a Mountain Ash a couple weeks ago. Hopefully, I'm not too far South (Arkansas) for it to grow. It came in the mail as bare root, and currently, it has not leafed out...

  • @savagedick1462
    @savagedick1462 3 місяці тому

    Thumbnail

  • @787310
    @787310 3 місяці тому

    What is the mushroom at 0:12 ?

  • @shaneward1270
    @shaneward1270 3 місяці тому

    me and my uncle found one dead on the 101 by the old dump back in the 90s between Sackville and mountuniack.

  • @FullKarenMusic
    @FullKarenMusic 4 місяці тому

    I love how you call them cartels. lol

  • @JS-jh4cy
    @JS-jh4cy 4 місяці тому

    Clear cutting is big corporations answers to the bottom line for profit today and fuck tomorrow jobs and prosperity

  • @LivingParodicallyinNA
    @LivingParodicallyinNA 4 місяці тому

    Who is worse? Amazon clearcutters or Irving?

  • @melbaroellinghoffmerriam9261
    @melbaroellinghoffmerriam9261 4 місяці тому

    While on my way to the airport from Lunenburg County 10 years ago, a large cat crossed in front of my vehicle on highway 103 near the Blandford exit. It was in October, dark, approx. 4:00 A.M. but because it was caught in my headlights, I had a good look at it. It was in full run and turned it's head toward my vehicle as it crossed. It wasn't a house cat, being about 6 ft. in length, tail included, and it wasn't a Bobcat or a Lynx. I saw what I saw.

  • @thesawch63
    @thesawch63 5 місяців тому

    Change your smoke detector battery

  • @chowlissy
    @chowlissy 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful video, thanks. What a fascinating killer this organism is!

  • @OldGuy70s
    @OldGuy70s 5 місяців тому

    I dispise clearcuts.! Wouldnt purchase a house anywhere near one.! And if an azzH clearcut up to my property i'd move.!

  • @OldGuy70s
    @OldGuy70s 5 місяців тому

    People needed jobs.... So they plant the tree's that are worth the money.......... Then they cut the tree's........ So now it's goNe.! What Now Bud.......!

    • @lbatlas2
      @lbatlas2 5 місяців тому

      Been that way for a long long time. And if the forests are left uncut/un-managed ..... there will be lots of forest fires and it will burn. Then they will scream climate change..... they will make new tax's and laws to take away more of your freedom and money/wealth.

  • @jacobdilworth9864
    @jacobdilworth9864 5 місяців тому

    As a life long NB resident, the answer is easy. Thank the IRVING corp/ family

  • @Tsukshiro
    @Tsukshiro 5 місяців тому

    This is such a necrobump, but I know for sure the was a mountain lion in Orangedale, Cape Breton Island. I heard the roar one night, they woke us up. It was the single loudest roar I have ever heard, DEFINITELY mountain lion. You can't convince me otherwise, nothing else sounds like a roar from that kind of cat, it's distinctly unique.

  • @Shienar99
    @Shienar99 5 місяців тому

    yall are nuts, there is more convincing footage of bigfoot, these are domestic cats videoed at a distance with no clear references for scale, we are a stupidly small province, if there were a population here capable of sustaining itself, there would be cell phone or trail cam images that clearly show the animal, and if not there would absolutely be many pictures of identifiable tracks

  • @brucemelnichuk398
    @brucemelnichuk398 6 місяців тому

    I have lived in New Brunswick since 2021 and have noticed allot of the forests being removed.. Part of the reason for retiring to New Brunswick was how they use to look after the forests only to find out it Use To wasn't the case anymore. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. I live on Route 390 in Rowena and the forests all around me are being removed but it is how they are being removed that bugs me the most. Trees taken out late winter early spring leaving deep ruts in the forest stumps everywhere debris left to ro. Not what I expected. And then I get comments look at the view now what view the tress along 109 are gone too it is just a patchwork of destruction all over.

  • @davidj231
    @davidj231 6 місяців тому

    You're missing out on an entire wealth of healing by ignoring Amanita. The A Muscaria family is a phenomenal medicinal mushroom and it looked like that might have been an A regalis,, aka the forest king. But you do you... I guess we only grow to the extent that we allow fear to rule our lives. 🤷‍♂️

  • @gedhuffadine1873
    @gedhuffadine1873 6 місяців тому

    If the mason jar sticks like that try tapping hard with the back of a heavy spoon, blessings from England

  • @noemimorales7973
    @noemimorales7973 8 місяців тому

    Excellent explanation behind the mystery of “fairy rings”. Thank you!

  • @user-yd9ld5vd9m
    @user-yd9ld5vd9m 8 місяців тому

    Lol the intro kinda sounds like the voice Elsa hears from Frozen 2

  • @Villageman112
    @Villageman112 9 місяців тому

    massive clear cuts between Oromocto and Saint John

  • @zoeygreene
    @zoeygreene 9 місяців тому

    I really enjoy your video, we found some albatrellus, but not sure if they are ovinus or confluences..can we ask you questions? thank you Zoey

  • @Dakota.2018
    @Dakota.2018 9 місяців тому

    One peice will not kill you. It takes a 50 gram mushroom or 21mg of extract.

  • @scottmartinezguitarandbass
    @scottmartinezguitarandbass 10 місяців тому

    do you have to peel the sunchokes before eating?

  • @RemoBongo530
    @RemoBongo530 10 місяців тому

    Found a couple this morning growing along side some Guessowii.

  • @primusphilum
    @primusphilum 10 місяців тому

    Look, with 300+ different types of Boletes in North America almost 2/3 have RED in them or develop red pores... about 1/2 stain blue at varying speeds and while some "may" give you an upset tummy ...all are edible when cooked and none are lethal.

  • @elenalatici9568
    @elenalatici9568 10 місяців тому

    I had no idea. Thank you. I assume that water hemlock grows in the vicinity of water, of which we have very little, if any ,in dry Italy. I pick Queen Ann's Lace all the time here. I think I'd better take a closer look.

  • @Spacemonkeymojo
    @Spacemonkeymojo 10 місяців тому

    How did you come up with your narration??? There's something ethereal about it.

  • @loner139
    @loner139 10 місяців тому

    The only place that actually explained it very well, thank you so much for the video you made learning this, awesome

  • @larrya7822
    @larrya7822 10 місяців тому

    Very detailed. Thank you. A lot of videos talk a lot, but don't give as much detail.