Migrating birds – Canada Geese in their typical v-formation.
Spring is getting closer, which means that soon it will be time that birds migrate north to the Rocky Mountains. Do you know when those birds start their long or short journeys back to their summer range? Continue reading
Almost time to spring forward and change your clocks!
I love daylight savings time, which is about to happen. That is good news for outdoors lovers because it means that my family and yours will have more daylight hours to explore. Continue reading
A western tanager singing. Photo via Flickr.
I used to think that only male birds sing in order to claim their territory or to attract a mate. New research into bird communication, at least new to me, has revealed that is not true. Continue reading
You can find some cool stuff exploring creeks.
Here are some great, simple, fun kid activities that you can do with your family the next time you are near a river, stream or creek. These free activities just require that you be willing to get your feet wet and have a sense of curiosity to explore and discover. Continue reading
Many forms of life go into a state of dormancy to survive the cold, snowy winters of the Rocky Mountains. Do you know what these different types of dormancy are for different animals, such as torpor, hibernation, and diapause? Continue reading
Skunks are crepuscular.
Some animals are crepuscular, meaning they are active at dawn and dusk. Here is a little bit more information about what that term means and what animals exhibit this behavior. Continue reading
Humans can live in areas that get cold because we are warm-blooded. We can keep our body temperature about 98.6 degrees F all of the time.
All animals are either cold blooded or warm blooded. The difference between whether an animal is cold or warm blooded comes down to whether or not that animal can control its internal body temperature by itself. Continue reading
This nocturnal possum’s body has special adaptations to help it survive in the dark. Photo via Flickr.
Nocturnal animals are active at night as opposed to during the day. Here are 5 special adaptations that allow them to live and thrive in the dark. Continue reading
Getting outside in the snow with your kids is fun!
Get Outside everyday is a seemingly simple concept that can be hard to do. However, getting your kids and yourself outside everyday has great benefits for your overall quality of life and is absolutely worth it! Continue reading
When are coyotes active?
Nocturnal and diurnal are important terms to describe animal behavior, but so is cathemeral. Here is an explanation of what those terms mean and examples of what animals exhibit that behavior. Continue reading