Many, but not all animals give birth in spring. Growing up I thought that spring was when baby animals were born, but now I know that is not true for all animals. Continue reading
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4 Facts About Tree Buds – More Than Budding In Spring
It is spring time, which means that tree buds are beginning to open up and leaves are growing. Here are 4 facts about those buds on the trees that have in fact been there all winter long. Continue reading
Why Do Animals Eyes Shine At Night?
Look at those glowing green eyes. Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever seen animals eyes shine at night when you were using your flashlight or headlamp in the dark? Well, that eye shine is simply one of the adaptations that certain nocturnal animals have to help them see in the dark. Continue reading
How Do Animals Know When To Come Out of Hibernation?
Skunks hibernate during winter.
Have you ever wondered how animals know when to come out of hibernation? Well, winter is slowly coming to an end, which means a lot of animals will be preparing to emerge and become active again. Continue reading
Dormancy To Survive Winter – Different Kinds
Many forms of life go into a state of dormancy to survive the cold, snowy winters of the Rocky Mountains. Do you know what these different types of dormancy are for different animals, such as torpor, hibernation, and diapause? Continue reading
What Animals Are Crepuscular And What Does That Mean?
Skunks are crepuscular.
Some animals are crepuscular, meaning they are active at dawn and dusk. Here is a little bit more information about what that term means and what animals exhibit this behavior. Continue reading
An Overview Of Cold Blooded vs. Warm Blooded Animals
Humans can live in areas that get cold because we are warm-blooded. We can keep our body temperature about 98.6 degrees F all of the time.
All animals are either cold blooded or warm blooded. The difference between whether an animal is cold or warm blooded comes down to whether or not that animal can control its internal body temperature by itself. Continue reading
What Are Some Adaptations That Nocturnal Animals Have?
This nocturnal possum’s body has special adaptations to help it survive in the dark. Photo via Flickr.
Nocturnal animals are active at night as opposed to during the day. Here are 5 special adaptations that allow them to live and thrive in the dark. Continue reading
Cathemeral – Not All Animals Are Nocturnal And Diurnal!
When are coyotes active?
Nocturnal and diurnal are important terms to describe animal behavior, but so is cathemeral. Here is an explanation of what those terms mean and examples of what animals exhibit that behavior. Continue reading
4 Tips To Help Identify Animal Tracks In Winter – Be A Detective!
Next time you go for a walk in winter you can be a detective.
After a freshly fallen snow is a great time to go and find some animal tracks in winter. Here are some simple tips to help you figure out what kind of animal may have left those tracks. Continue reading