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Moose, Elk, And Deer Shed Antlers In Late Fall Or Winter

November 5, 2018September 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Look at those nice antlers.

Moose, Elk, and deer shed antlers before winter comes every single year.  Yes, every winter they get rid of those antlers and then regrow them again in the spring. Continue reading →

Ruminant? Definition & Rocky Mountain Ruminants

October 26, 2018October 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

ruminantRuminant is a term that describes many animals, both wild and domestic.  Here is what that means and which Rocky Mountain animals are ruminants. Continue reading →

5 Rocky Mountain Mammals Mate In The Fall

October 6, 2018September 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Many mammals mate in the fall, including elk.

Many mammals mate in the fall, including deer, elk, and mountain goats.  Here are 5 mammals that mate at this time of year in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

The Common Rocky Mountain Animals You Will See

September 30, 2018September 27, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

Watch Out During The Elk Rut! Elk Breeding Season

September 26, 2018September 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you heard a male elk bugling in the fall during the elk rut?

The elk rut is a time of year when hikers need to be careful around elk.  The elk rut, or breeding season, takes place in the fall in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

8 Muskrat Facts – Fun Facts About This Marvelous Animal

September 18, 2018September 12, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you ever seen a muskrat?

Muskrats are one of the less glamorous, common mammals of the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 8 muskrat facts to teach you more about these marvelous animals. Continue reading →

7 Vole Facts – Do You Know What A Vole Is?

May 5, 2018April 30, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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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3 Tips To Help Identify Animal Scat

April 19, 2018April 17, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

8 Fun Mole Facts – Cooler Than You Knew

April 15, 2018April 11, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

Mole Or Vole? What Exactly Are They?

April 13, 2018April 9, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments
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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 →

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