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November 13, 2019

Bird Egg Colors Influenced By Local Climate

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Today's Nerdy Curio is brought to you by 60-Second Science. In cold, northern climates, eggs tend to be darker and browner—heat-trapping colors that allow parents to spend a bit more time away from the nest. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

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Aired October 30, 2019

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