Look at the shape of that bill.
A bird’s bill will tell you a lot about the particular bird, giving you some important clues about the bird. The shape and size of a bird’s bill will help you know what types of food that bird eats and where it likely lives. Continue reading
A temperate forest has a vertical structure of five main layers.
The temperate forest layers are different levels of plants that live at different heights within the forest itself. There are five main layers of the temperate forest, including the canopy or tree layer and the shrub layer. Continue reading
I love this bright arrowleaf balsamroot flower:)
Arrowleaf balsamroot is one of the flowers I love to see in the springtime. Here are 7 facts about this spring bloomer in the Rocky Mountains that you may not know. Continue reading
Have you ever seen a vole? Maybe you thought it was a mouse?
I hope that these 7 vole facts will teach you something new about these little mammals. Honestly though, do you even know what this common mammal found throughout the Rocky Mountains and world is?
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I wonder what animal this came from? Photo via Flickr.
Do you know how to identify animal scat? Here are 3 tips to help you figure out what kind of animal that scat you found while hiking may have come from. Continue reading
Watch out for this Stinging Nettle!
Unfortunately, there are a lot of plants to avoid when you go hiking. Here are three that you need to keep an eye out for when you are out exploring the Rocky Mountains with your family. Continue reading
Look at those front claws that are great for digging.
These mole facts are sure to teach you a few things about moles that you didn’t know. Here are 8 fun facts about these small, burrowing mammals that live throughout the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Is this a mole or a vole?
Do you know the difference between a mole or vole? Both of these small animals live underground and look similar, but they are quite different. Continue reading
Have you ever had this awful rash? Photo via Flickr.
It is crucial to be able to identify poison ivy because it can turn a fun trip into a very miserable experience. Here are 5 steps to help you identify this bothersome and irritating plant. Continue reading
How long does this house fly live?
Have you ever wondered how long an ordinary house fly lives? Surprisingly, at least to me, is that a house fly lives on average 30 days and even up to 60! Continue reading