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100 - Berries: Nature’s Winter Survival Strategy
Winter isn’t empty—it’s stocked with hidden food. Berries are nature’s survival pantry when everything else disappears. Look closer, and you’ll see winter is very much alive.
This episode explores why berries are one of the most overlooked yet essential food sources in nature, especially during winter. While the landscape may look barren, berry-bearing trees and shrubs are quietly sustaining birds and mammals when insects and fresh vegetation are gone. The discussion walks through how berries store summer energy, how different species rely on them, and why winter is not a pause in nature, but…
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