Tall lodgepole pine trees are conifers.
Evergreens and conifers are both types of trees, but they are not the same. Do you know what is the difference between these? Continue reading
Evergreens And Conifers – Not The Same Thing
Author: Mark Danenhauer
Important Safety Tips Around Wildlife – Read These!
Keep a nice safe distance from wildlife. Photo via Flickr.
Knowing and following safety tips around wildlife are important for all people spending time in the great outdoors. These general safety tips will keep adults, children, visitors, and animals safe. Continue reading
Video – Author’s Corner – Interview About Book
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Here is a short video that we put together about my new book, Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains. In this video I explain how the book help readers easily learn about the Rockies. Continue reading
Bird Reproduction – The Birds And The…Birds
Birds mating.
Bird reproduction is as complicated and as simple as reproduction of many other animals. Ultimately, the male and female come together to make a baby. Continue reading
Children Safety Around Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Tips to keep kids safe in the outdoors.
Children safety is of the utmost importance anytime you spend time in the Rocky Mountains. Of course, as a parent you need to strike a balance between being safe and being overly protective. Continue reading
Precocial Birds or Altricial Birds? What’s the Difference?
Is a raven born precocial or altricial?
Precocial birds are born very different than altricial birds. Do you have any idea what those fancy terms mean in terms of newborn birds? Continue reading
All Reptiles Shed Their Skin – But Why Do They Do It?
A snake skin that has been shed. Photo via Flickr.
It is true that all reptiles shed their skin, but do you know why? Interestingly, the different kinds of reptiles in the Rocky Mountains do this in their own way. Continue reading
7 Bird Facts – You Won’t Believe Some Of These!
A cormorant. Photo via Flickr.
These bird facts are sure to leave you scratching your head in wonder. Birds are amazing animals and here are some fascinating facts about them. Continue reading
A Step By Step Guide For Beginning Birders
Anyone can learn about birds. Photo via Flickr.
Beginning birders should follow a few simple steps to become familiar with birds. Learning about birds is a great introduction to the natural world. Continue reading
Common Arachnids Of The Rocky Mountains
Look at those long legs!
Do you know all of these common arachnids of the Rocky Mountains? Some of them are dreaded and feared, but others are little known or ignored. Continue reading