A molting mountain goat is shedding its thick winter coat.
Molting is simply the process of animals replacing their hair or feathers with new ones. Here is an overview of which animals molt, when, and why they do it. Continue reading
Look at that blood filled mosquito!
These are the 7 best tips to avoid mosquito bites that will help you enjoy your time in the outdoors more. These include using repellent, wearing long clothes, and taking vitamin B. Continue reading
Where are the ladybugs during winter?
Do you know where are the ladybugs during winter in the Rocky Mountains? Read on to learn how ladybugs survive a cold, snowy winter. Continue reading
Insects winter survival strategies include a range of choices from resting to migrating. Here are the main strategies that insects choose to survive the cold Rocky Mountain winters. Continue reading
How do insects survive winter in these cold places?
Just like other animals, insects survive winter in the Rocky Mountains by choosing one of several strategies. Here are 7 things insects do to survive the cold winter months. Continue reading
The Mourning Cloak is a common butterfly of the Rocky Mountains with a unique winter survival strategy.
Mourning Cloak Butterflies are one of my favorites and a common Rocky Mountain butterfly. Here are 6 facts about the Mourning Cloak Butterfly. Continue reading
Do you know what makes a bird different than a mammal?
Different animals have certain characteristics that scientists use to classify them. In other words all mammals share certain characteristics that make them different than birds or reptiles. Continue reading
Do you recognize this butterfly?
Chances are you have seen a cabbage white butterfly flying around somewhere. Here are some interesting facts about this common butterfly. Continue reading
Look at proboscis and those wings.
Here are 6 butterfly facts that I hope will teach you something new about these winged beauties. Butterflies are such neat animals that can be found throughout the world. Continue reading
Do you know what this common Rocky Mountain butterfly is?
These common Rocky Mountain butterflies can be seen fluttering around meadows and forests. Here are 6 common butterflies you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading