Beaver lodge in the Rocky Mountains during spring.
The other day was a nice spring day in the Rocky Mountains and I came across a few beaver lodges on a walk. Here are some fun facts about beaver lodges. Continue reading
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Hail is one of those neat weather phenomenons that happens in the Rockies. Do you know how hail is formed and why it is common in the spring and summer? Continue reading
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There are poisonous snakes in the Rocky Mountains along with many other dangerous animals. Do you know how many different kinds there are? Continue reading
Have you seen this butterfly this spring? Photo via Flickr.
During spring in the Rocky Mountains it is common to see a Mourning Cloak butterfly. These butterflies in the spring appear to be ragged and tattered. Continue reading
Do you know how a trout breathes?
Fish breathe oxygen just like people and other mammals. But, do you really understand how fish do that when they live in water? Continue reading
A baby seal. Photo via Flickr.
Delayed implantation is a term that I had never heard until recently. It is something that has to do with reproduction for mammals. Continue reading
Look closely right there. Photo via Flickr.
Pay attention and hold still. The best way to really learn about the natural world is to sit still and observe what is happening. Continue reading
Is this fly up to no good? Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever seen flies rub their legs together? Do you have any idea why they do that? Continue reading
A baby black bear. Photo via Flickr.
Black bear cubs emerge from their winter dens in the spring in the Rocky Mountains. Have you ever seen this special event happen? Continue reading
Are most males larger than females?
When I go for a walk I always see taller men than women. Do you know if all male animals are larger than the females? Continue reading