A northern leopard frog.
Amphibians live throughout the world in rainforests and on mountains. Here are a number of things that frogs, toads, and salamanders all have in common. Continue reading
Amphibians All Share These Characteristics
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Have You Seen These Winter Animals Recently?
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
Sexual Dimorphism – Differences Between Males & Females
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
Common Leaf Structures Explained for Beginners
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
What Happens to Lizards In Winter?
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
Common Leaf Shapes – How Many Do You Know?
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
10 Moose Facts That Will Impress You
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
Common Leaf Edges For Plant & Tree Identification
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
Your Chance To Win New Book – Jake’s Nature Guide
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
Common Leaf Arrangement For Trees & Wildflowers
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