Have you seen this small mammal high up in the Rocky Mountains?
The American Pika is another small mammal that lives in the alpine area at the tops of the Rocky Mountains. Here is some basic information about this mammal. Continue reading
A yellow bellied marmot. Photo via Flickr.
A yellow bellied marmot is a very neat animal that lives in the Rocky Mountains. Here is some basic information about this true rock star (it lives in rocks). Continue reading
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Survival of the fittest is one of those phrases that most people have heard. It is so familiar because it is an important concept in the natural world. Continue reading
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Marmots are a very cool animal that live high up in the Rocky Mountains. Here are 8 fun facts about these cool mammals. Continue reading
What animals live in this amazing world above the trees?
Surprisingly, there are many alpine animals that can be found above the tree line in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some of the main ‘rock stars’. Continue reading
A Colorado chipmunk in the Rocky Mountains. Photo via Flickr.
Natural selection is an important theory for anyone that is interested in the natural world. Here is an overview of what it actually is. Continue reading
Lucky kids outside playing in the mud and water!
As a stay at home father I firmly believe the importance of getting kids outside in nature often. Here are three benefits of encouraging our kids to play outside. Continue reading
A western tanager singing. Photo via Flickr.
Birds sing for lots of different reasons, such as trying to attract a mate. Here are the two main reasons that birds sing. Continue reading
What kind of tree are these evergreen needles on? Photo via Flickr.
Evergreen needles grow on many types of trees in the Rocky Mountains. Here are two tests to help you quickly identify if the needles are from a pine, spruce or fir tree. Continue reading
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Birds communicate with each other by singing songs, through their behavior and even their coloring. Here is an overview on the different ways birds communicate. Continue reading