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Ballooning Spiders – Some Sure Love To Do It!

June 20, 2017June 13, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
ballooning spiders

A spider preparing to balloon. Photo via Flickr.

Ballooning spiders seems like some new adventure sport, but it is just life.  Many spiders balloon or fly in order to travel through the air. Continue reading →

Squirrel Moms Help Babies Defecate – Say What??

June 12, 2017June 7, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
squirrel moms

Photo via Flickr.

Squirrel moms are incredibly loving and dedicated parents.  Many Rocky Mountain animal parents love their babies, but you won’t believe what squirrels do. Continue reading →

Catkin – Have You Seen One In Rocky Mountains?

June 2, 2017May 29, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
catkin

A Cottonwood catkin.  Photo via Flickr.

Have you ever come across a catkin while exploring the Rocky Mountains?  I bet you have, but you didn’t know what it was. Continue reading →

Poop! What Animal Does It Most Often?

May 29, 2017November 14, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
poop

Photo via Flickr.

Poop.  Have you ever read the book, Everyone Poops?  To sum up the book, all animals eat and all animals poop.  We all do it, but some do it more than others. Continue reading →

5 Weird Facts About Animals Eyes

May 23, 2017May 22, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
animals eyes

Photo via Flickr.

Animals eyes come in different shapes, sizes, and colors.  Here are a bunch of weird facts about animal eyes that are sure to amaze and gross you out. Continue reading →

State Flower of Rocky Mountain States – Beautiful

May 15, 2017May 9, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
state flower

Do you know this beauty?

The State Flower of the Rocky Mountain states are all truly exquisite.  Some of them are well known, but others are more obscure. Continue reading →

Pioneer Plants Are Out There – Be Aware!

May 13, 2017May 8, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
pioneer plants

Pilgrims were pioneers. Photo via Flickr.

Pioneer plants quickly move into an area that has been disturbed and grow.  Do you have any idea exactly what these plants are and if that is a good or bad thing? Continue reading →

State Bird of Rocky Mountain States

May 11, 2017May 7, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Do you know this state bird of Colorado? Photo via Flickr.

The state bird of the Rocky Mountain states are quite different than each other.  They range from the small Lark Bunting to the large California Gull. Continue reading →

Duck Upside Down- Why Ducks Put Head Underwater?

May 5, 2017February 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
duck upside down

Photo via Flickr.

Have you ever seen a duck upside down after it put its head underwater?  Do you have any idea what it is doing or what it may be eating?

Continue reading →

7 Beaver Facts – These Are Cool Animals!

May 1, 2017January 8, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer

beaver factsHere are 7 beaver facts that I wanted to share with you to show you why I like these animals.  These amazing beavers can be found throughout the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

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