Beautiful wildflowers in Utah.
Plants reproduce or attempt to make new plants in one of two main ways. One of those is by making seeds, but what is the other one? Continue reading
Plants Reproduce 2 Main Ways – What Are They?
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How Do Pine Trees And Other Conifers Reproduce?
Tall lodgepole pine trees.
Conifers reproduce in the spring, similar to many other forms of life. If you look closely at some of those pine trees, spruce, or fir trees you may see it happening. Continue reading
Non – Flowering Plants Are All Around Us – Some Examples
A fern is a type of non-flowering plant that reproduces with spores.
Non-flowering plants can be found throughout the world. These plants, such as mosses, ferns, and pine trees reproduce in one of two other ways.
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Bird Parents – Different Strategies To Raising Babies
This swan has her hands full with all of those babies.
Bird parents have many different strategies to raising their young. Here are the main strategies that bird parents choose to raise their young, from monogamy to polygyny and polyandry. Continue reading
Why do Plants Have Flowers? More Than Just A Good Show
This columbine is such a beautiful flower to see in a garden or the wild.
Plants have flowers for the simple and straightforward goal of helping them reproduce and thereby survive. Here is a short explanation of why some (not all) plants have flowers. Continue reading
Do All Animals Give Birth In Spring? No.
Many, but not all animals give birth in spring. Growing up I thought that spring was when baby animals were born, but now I know that is not true for all animals. 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
How Do Pine Trees Reproduce? They Make New Trees!
How do pine trees reproduce?
Pine trees reproduce and thrive in the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Here is an overview that explains how they do it. Continue reading
5 Seed Facts – Amazing Reproductive Strategy
Seeds from a maple tree.
I wonder how many of these seed facts you already know? All seeds may share certain characteristics, but they come in many forms, shapes, and sizes. Continue reading
Seeds and Spores – What Are The Differences?
Pumpkin seeds.
Seeds and spores are both used to help plants or fungus reproduce and make new life. But, do you really know how they are different? Continue reading