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The Nature of Phenology 12/19/20: Warm Hooves and Bird Feet

Published: Dec. 19, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

Producers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Picture a wet duck standing on ice or paddling through sub-freezing ocean waters. How is it that their skinny feet, without fat or feathers for protection, don’t freeze? And what about the legs and feet of hooved mammals? Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.