Beautiful wildflowers in Utah.
Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy. Here is a simple diagram of photosynthesis, and some useful information about it. Continue reading
Photosnynthesis – The Basis Of Life
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Rocky Mountain Ungulates – Do You Know These Animals?
A mountain goat is an iconic animal of the Rockies.
Rocky mountain ungulates are all over the place in the wild, on farms, and even in towns. Here is a definition of ungulate along with many common Rocky Mountain animals that are ungulates. Continue reading
Signs Of Spring – 4 Animals To See In The Rockies
Watch for the spring courtship display of the Red Tailed Hawks.
Signs of spring in the Rocky Mountains range from flowers to animals. Here are some of the common animals to look for in the spring. Continue reading
How do Animals Survive the Winter In Rocky Mountains?
In the Rocky Mountains, animals survive winter by choosing one of three main strategies. Most animals will choose to either migrate, hibernate, or adapt. Continue reading
How Are Different Animals Different From Each Other?
Do you know what makes a bird different than a mammal?
Different animals have certain characteristics that scientists use to classify them. In other words all mammals share certain characteristics that make them different than birds or reptiles. Continue reading
A Bird’s Bill Holds Clues About the Bird
Look at the shape of that bill.
A bird’s bill will tell you a lot about the particular bird, giving you some important clues about the bird. The shape and size of a bird’s bill will help you know what types of food that bird eats and where it likely lives. Continue reading
3 Tips To Help Identify Animal Scat
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
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
Animal Parenting Strategies And What Factors Influence Them
Human parents spend a lot of time raising their children.
Animal parenting strategies depend on many different factors, such as lifespan and predation risks. All animals make different choices with the ultimate goal being reproductive success. Continue reading
8 Animals Active During Winter In Rocky Mountains
What is this bird called? Photo via Flickr.
There are many different kinds of animals active during winter in the Rocky Mountains. I wonder how many of them you can guess? Continue reading