Here are 7 beaver facts that I wanted to share with you to show you why I like these animals. These amazing beavers can be found throughout the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
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Birds Migrating North In Spring – Examples in Rockies
Migrating birds – Canada Geese in their typical v-formation.
Birds migrating north, snow melting, and trees budding are all signs of spring in the Rocky Mountains. Some birds migrate long distances, but others only go short distances. Continue reading
Why Do Snakes Flick Out Their Tongue?
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The few times that I have come across snakes I always see the snakes flick out their tongue. Snakes do that in order to ‘smell’ the odors around them. Continue reading
Beaver Lodge – What Do You Know About Them?
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
How Is Hail Formed?
Photo via Flickr.
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
How Many Poisonous Snakes Live In Rocky Mountains?
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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
How Do Fish Breathe?
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
Delayed Implantation – I Bet You Don’t Know What It Is
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
Observe, Look Closely – It Is A Great Way To Learn
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
Why Do Flies Rub Their Legs Together?
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