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 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
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
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