Deer on the run in the snow. Photo via Flickr.
Winter animals can be easier to see than the same animals during summer in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some of the animals that you may be lucky to see during winter. Continue reading
A male and female mallard are different colors.
Sexual dimorphism is a big word that seems complicated. But, in reality it is just a way of explaining why males and females of some animals are different sizes or colors. Continue reading
What is the structure of this leaf? Photo via Flickr.
Leaf structures are another step in leaf identification for beginners. Here are the handful of common leaf structures that beginners should become familiar with. Continue reading
A sagebrush lizard.
Where are lizards in winter in cold, snowy areas such as the Rocky Mountains? Lizards choose to enter a state of dormancy to survive winter in cold areas. Continue reading
How would you describe the shape of this leaf?
A basic knowledge of the common leaf shapes can help with tree and plant identification. Here are the common leaf shapes you may encounter in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Moose are big, neat animals that live in the Rocky Mountains and many other areas of the United States and Canada. Read these 10 cool moose facts that are sure to amaze and impress you. Continue reading
A basic knowledge of common leaf edges will greatly help with the identification of plants. Here are some of the common leaf edges you are likely to encounter. Continue reading
Enter for your chance to win! Photo via Flickr.
This is your chance to win a prerelease version of my new book, Jake’s Nature Guide: Rocky Mountains! I am giving away copies of the book to two lucky winners before the book is officially released on March 21. Continue reading
Leaf arrangement on plants and trees is an important sign to help identify the plant or tree. Here are the common forms of leaf arrangement you are likely to encounter. Continue reading
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Knowing certain plant and tree terminology will help beginners when they are learning about plants and trees. Here are a number of common terms or words that you may encounter. Continue reading