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7 Can’t Miss Facts About White Tailed Ptarmigan

August 27, 2017August 20, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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A white tailed ptarmigan with it’s summer plumage. Photo via Flickr.

The white tailed ptarmigan is the only bird that lives in the alpine zone of the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 7 things I bet you didn’t know about this bird. Continue reading →

8 Facts About Marmots In The Rocky Mountains

August 7, 2017February 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Photo via Flickr.

Marmots are a very cool animal that live high up in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 8 fun facts about these cool mammals. Continue reading →

Alpine Animals – Above Tree Line In The Rocky Mountains

August 5, 2017August 1, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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What animals live in this amazing world above the trees?

Surprisingly, there are many alpine animals that can be found above the tree line in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are some of the main ‘rock stars’. Continue reading →

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