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KNAU update for April 20

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Brain Food: The World’s Largest Alligator Juniper Tree
A massive alligator juniper tree near Prescott is believed to be the largest and oldest of its kind in the world. It’s survived hundreds, possibly thousands of years of fire and drought.Learn more at KNAU.org.
Earth Notes: Wind Scorpions

The wind scorpion can be terrifying, both in looks and behavior. But despite the common name, it’s actually not a scorpion or a true spider. Learn more at KNAU.org.
Fire Restrictions Begin Today for Parts of Coconino National Forest and Coconino County

Fire restrictions are beginning to go into effect across northern and central Arizona as windy, dry weather persists across the region and officials attempt to limit the danger of human-caused wildfire. Learn more at KNAU.org.
City, NAU Launch Pilot Bike-Sharing Program
Flagstaff residents and visitors can now use a smartphone app to borrow a bright orange bicycle. The six-month pilot program is run by a company called Spin, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University. Learn more at KNAU.org.
A Look Inside the Reimagined ‘Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau’ Exhibit
There’s a new exhibit at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff-actually, it’s an old exhibit re-imagined. Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau originally opened in 1980. It was an expansive look at many of the region’s tribal cultures including the Havasupai, Navajo and Hopi. Learn more at KNAU.org.