Short Wave Happy Holidays!
Dec 25, 2019
Celebrate the holidays with quirky science facts that will impress your friends! Discover how reindeer communicate in unusual ways and learn the surprising truth about mistletoe being a parasite. Maddie and Emily blend festive cheer with insightful tidbits, making this a playful and informative treat for the season.
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Reindeer Clicks
- Reindeer clicking sounds come from their tendons snapping over foot bones, not hooves.
- This helps them stay together in bad weather.
Mistletoe Parasitism
- Mistletoe isn't festive for trees; it's parasitic, stealing nutrients and water.
- This can weaken, disfigure, or even kill the host tree.
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