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
A moose is one of the common animals of the Rockies.
The common Rocky Mountain animals include bugs, mammals, birds, and more. Here are the common animals you are likely to see in the Rockies. Continue reading
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
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
One of the long distance travelers of the Rocky Mountains. Photo via Flickr.
Many animals have a very long migration. But, do you know which animal travels or migrates the farthest during its life – a Salmon, Monarch Butterfly, or Swainsons Hawk? Continue reading
Sockeye or Kokanee Salmon? Photo via Flickr.
Salmon are beautiful fish that have played an important role for people since the time of Native Americans. Do you know the difference between a Sockeye and Kokanee Salmon? Continue reading
A sockeye salmon in its bright red spawning colors.
Yes, there are still some salmon in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some historical and current facts about these fish in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Do you know how to safely hold a fish that you just caught so that you don’t accidentally kill it? If you are new to fishing or even an old pro, read this for how you should safely hold the fish. Continue reading
A nice brown trout.
Brown Trout are one of the few Rocky Mountain fish that spawn in the fall. While most of us are thinking about getting ready for winter they are thinking about making babies. Continue reading
A spawning cutthroat trout. Photo Yellowstone National Park via Flickr.
Some fish in the Rocky Mountains spawn in the fall time. This is so weird because most animals reproduce in the springtime, but not these ones. Continue reading