A wolf is one of the most controversial and special wild animals in the Rocky Mountains. Here are 7 facts about these common mammals of the Rockies that can be seen in Yellowstone NP. Continue reading
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8 River Otter Facts – Playful Mammals!
River otters are super cool animals!
The river otter is a super cool, common animal of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 8 facts about this joyous, playful, swimming mammal. Continue reading
8 Porcupine Facts – Prickly Rocky Mountain Mammals
Porcupines are neat animals.
Porcupines are one of the many animals that live in the Rockies that are not commonly seen. Here are 8 porcupine facts to help you learn more about them. Continue reading
Ruminant? Definition & Rocky Mountain Ruminants
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
8 Muskrat Facts – Fun Facts About This Marvelous Animal
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?
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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8 Facts About Short-Tailed and Long-Tailed Weasels
A white weasel in winter is hard to see. Photo via Flickr.
Have you seen any weasels lately? Maybe an all white short-tailed or long-tailed weasel this winter? Here are some neat facts about this crafty little animal that lives in the Rocky Mountains.
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5 Rocky Mountain Adaptors – Animals That Adapt To Winter
A mountain goat with its thick winter coat.
Here are 5 rocky mountain adaptors, animals that adapt in order to survive the cold, harsh winters of the Rocky Mountains. I wonder if you know all of them? Continue reading
7 Fun Facts About American Pika – Mountain Dwellers
Have you seen this small mammal high up in the Rocky Mountains?
The American Pika is another small mammal that lives in the alpine area at the tops of the Rocky Mountains. Here is some basic information about this mammal. Continue reading
8 Mountain Lion Facts – This Is One Cool Cat!
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Here are 8 mountain lion facts that are sure to leave you impressed with this stunning Rocky Mountain animal. I bet you didn’t know even half of these. Continue reading