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Photosnynthesis – The Basis Of Life

September 23, 2019September 17, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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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 →

7 Wolf Facts – Controversial, Iconic Animals

August 7, 2019August 1, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

wolfA 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 →

6 Red Tailed Hawk Facts – Lifelong Partners

June 5, 2019May 27, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer

red tailed hawkRed tailed hawks are a common bird of the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 6 facts about this beautiful bird that you’ve probably seen flying or perched. Continue reading →

Signs Of Spring – 4 Animals To See In The Rockies

April 21, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

5 Spring Nature Facts About The Rocky Mountains

March 31, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you seen this lovely flower yet this spring?

These spring nature facts cover birds, babies, flowers, and more in the Rocky Mountains.  I hope these fun facts get you excited about this wonderful time of year. Continue reading →

8 River Otter Facts – Playful Mammals!

February 22, 2019February 18, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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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

January 24, 2019January 8, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

10 Fun Rock Facts-You Won’t Believe Some Of These!

December 5, 2018December 3, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Pumice is so light it can float on water! Photo via Flickr.

Did you know that there is a floating ‘island’ of rock in the south pacific ocean?  The world is full of awesome rocks and here are some amazing rock facts. Continue reading →

8 Poop Facts – Gross, Natural, & Fascinating!

November 25, 2018November 14, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A mother squirrel is truly devoted to her babies…

As I talked about the other day, all animals eat and all animals poop.  Here are some cool and gross poop facts that I bet you didn’t know about. Continue reading →

6 Sagebrush Lizard Facts – They Do Lots Of Push Ups!

November 15, 2018November 6, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A sagebrush lizard is a common sight in the Rocky Mountains.

The Sagebrush Lizard is one the few reptiles that lives in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 6 facts about this reptile that frequently does push ups. Continue reading →

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