A mountain goat belongs to the mammals, one of the basic groups of animals.
What are the basic groups of animals? The world is filled with so many different kinds of animals, from bugs to elephants and they all all into one of these main groups of animals. Continue reading
Looks like this lizard recently lost its tail.
How cool would it be to be able to regenerate body parts? Unfortunately, if I get a finger cut off I can’t grow it back, but there are many animals that can grow back body parts. Continue reading
This black bear is definitely an animal, but what else is?
An animal is an animal. It seems like such an obvious thing, but in fact many people, especially kids, may not fully understand what an animal is. Continue reading
If it is an earthworm, most likely the answers is no. Contrary to what you may think, earthworms do not have the ability to regenerate. Continue reading
Are you ready to dissect a grasshopper?
A great, free learning activity for kids is to dissect a dead bug that you find around the house. By, dissecting a bug you can learn about the complexity of life as you learn how it’s body is made and works. Continue reading
Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Photo Flickr, Patrick Down.
I have heard this old saying many times and always wondered if the color of the sky at sunset or morning really could predict the weather. Surprising, the answer is yes under the right circumstances. Continue reading
I have now been writing this blog for the past year and am wondering if anyone has any questions for me. I would love to hear if you have any questions about this blog or the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Is your child ready to become the resident expert on the local wildlife? By spending only thirty minutes of so a week your child can take the first steps towards becoming a naturalist. Continue reading
I love to take a family hiking trip to the Rocky Mountains. Like everything you do with your family, they can be either fun or frustrating. Here are some tips to make sure that your next family hiking trip is a fun one. Continue reading
Here are a bunch of fun lightning facts about the bright flash in the sky. See how many of these fun facts you know to see what you really know about lightning. Continue reading