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Black Bear Cubs Are Born In Winter To Emerge In Spring

April 1, 2017March 20, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments
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A baby black bear. Photo via Flickr.

Black bear cubs emerge from their winter dens in the spring in the Rocky Mountains.  Have you ever seen this special event happen? Continue reading →

Larger Males – Are Male Animals Larger Than Females?

March 30, 2017March 19, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Are most males larger than females?

When I go for a walk I always see taller men than women.  Do you know if all male animals are larger than the females? Continue reading →

10 Coyote Facts You Should Know

March 10, 2017March 4, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

coyote factsThese coyote facts will show you some of the things that make these animals unique.   Coyotes may look like a cute, cuddly dog, but be careful around these wild animals. Continue reading →

Have You Seen These Winter Animals Recently?

March 6, 2017March 1, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Deer on the run in the snow.  Photo via Flickr.

Winter animals can be easier to see than the same animals during summer in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are some of the animals that you may be lucky to see during winter. Continue reading →

Sexual Dimorphism – Differences Between Males & Females

March 2, 2017February 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

10 Moose Facts That Will Impress You

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

moose factsMoose are big, neat animals that live in the Rocky Mountains and many other areas of the United States and Canada.  Read these 10 cool moose facts that are sure to amaze and impress you. Continue reading →

What is Torpor? What Animals Do It During Winter?

January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo via Flickr.

Torpor is a deep sleep like state that some animals go into at night during the cold winters of the Rocky Mountains.  Do you know how torpor is different than hibernation? Continue reading →

Some Animals Have Natural Sunglasses

October 8, 2016October 4, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

dog, natural sunglassesDid you know that some animals have ‘natural sunglasses’ to help them see on a bright day?  These sunglasses help animals find prey or hide from predators. Continue reading →

What is Echolocation and How Does it Work?

August 24, 2016August 23, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

Echolocation is a special skill, almost like a super power, that certain animals have to help them find objects or food in the dark or at long distances.  Do you know what animals use it or how it works?

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Bear Safety Tips If You See a Bear

June 17, 2016June 16, 2016 / Mark Danenhauer

It is important that anyone spending time out in areas where bears can be found know and follow bear safety tips in case you see a bear in the wild.  This is an incredibly exciting experience – thrilling both because it is a neat animal and scary because it is a big animal.  But, do you actually know what to do if you encounter a bear in the wild? Continue reading →

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