Nature Notes was sponsored by the Meadows Foundation and the Dixon Water Foundation and was produced in conjunction with Marfa Public Radio.

Why do rattlesnakes rattle and hummingbirds hum? How do flowers market themselves to pollinators? Why do tarantulas cross the road?

From 2007 to 2011, Nature Notes investigated questions like these about the natural world of the Chihuahuan Desert region every week on Marfa Public Radio. Through interviews with scientists and field recordings, Nature Notes revealed the secrets of desert life.

Explore the links below to read episode transcripts, see photos, and learn more about the plants and animals featured on Nature Notes. Or browse a complete list of episodes.

Animals	Plants	Ecology & Evolution
Water	Geology	Weather & Climate
People, Places & Activities	Conservation & Sustainable Development