Is this a mole or a vole?
Do you know the difference between a mole or vole? Both of these small animals live underground and look similar, but they are quite different. Continue reading
Mole Or Vole? What Exactly Are They?
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How Long Does A House Fly Live?
How long does this house fly live?
Have you ever wondered how long an ordinary house fly lives? Surprisingly, at least to me, is that a house fly lives on average 30 days and even up to 60! Continue reading
Why Do Animals Eyes Shine At Night?
Look at those glowing green eyes. Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever seen animals eyes shine at night when you were using your flashlight or headlamp in the dark? Well, that eye shine is simply one of the adaptations that certain nocturnal animals have to help them see in the dark. Continue reading
What Animals Are Crepuscular And What Does That Mean?
Skunks are crepuscular.
Some animals are crepuscular, meaning they are active at dawn and dusk. Here is a little bit more information about what that term means and what animals exhibit this behavior. Continue reading
Mayfly – 8 Facts About This Aquatic Insect
An adult mayfly.
Have you ever heard of a mayfly? Here are some basic facts about this aquatic insect that can be found in rivers and lakes throughout North America and the world. Continue reading
5 Rocky Mountain Migrators – Animals That Leave During Winter
A beautiful Monarch Butterfly is a Rocky Mountain migrator.
Here is a list of 5 Rocky Mountain migrators that leave the Rockies in the fall for somewhere else and return in the spring. Do you know about all of these? Continue reading
Are Baby Rattlesnakes More Poisonous Than Adults?
A baby rattlesnake (less than a foot long). Photo via Flickr.
Baby rattlesnakes can be seen in late summer and fall in the Rocky Mountains. Do you know whether or not it is true that babies are more venomous than adults? Continue reading
Cottonwood Trees – Facts About These Cool Trees
Cottonwood trees grow throughout the south-west and into the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun facts about these magnificent trees. Continue reading
Owls Fly Silently – How Do They Do That?
Look at that cool barn owl.
Owls fly silently through the night air as they stalk their prey. They are able to do this because of a couple different reasons explained here. Continue reading
Butterfly Proboscis An Amazing Bodypart
Having a little snack from this flower.
A butterfly proboscis is a special, long tube that butterflies use to drink nectar from flowers. Here is a quick run down on what a proboscis is. Continue reading