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
7 Bird Facts – You Won’t Believe Some Of These!
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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
Fireweed – Blooming Near You Today
Fireweed is a magnificent flower that grows in the Rocky Mountains. I love seeing a few of these beautiful wildflowers standing tall and proud. Continue reading
Spider or Insect? How Are They Different?
A dragonfly is the fastest insect.
Spider or insect? Spiders are not insects. They may both be tiny, creepy crawlies, but they are in fact two very different kinds of animals. Continue reading
Arachnid – Spiders, Ticks, and Scorpions…Watch Out!
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Arachnids are all around us in the Rocky Mountains and the world. They include fun animals like spiders, ticks, and scorpions. Continue reading
Ballooning Spiders – Some Sure Love To Do It!
A spider preparing to balloon. Photo via Flickr.
Ballooning spiders seems like some new adventure sport, but it is just life. Many spiders balloon or fly in order to travel through the air. Continue reading
Lupine – A Beautiful Rocky Mountain Flower
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Lupine is a truly special wildflower that can be found growing in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun facts about this common flower of the Rockies. Continue reading
Black Widow Spiders Eat Their Mate – True or False?
A black widow spider.
We have all heard the horrific story about how female black widow spiders will eat the male after they mate. But, do you know if that is actually true? Continue reading
Seed Dispersal – How Do Plants Spread Their Seeds?
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Do you know how many different types of seed dispersal there are? Plants have a variety of strategies to achieve their goal of spreading their seeds. Continue reading