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What Birds Swim Underwater? More Than You’d Think!

August 25, 2018August 15, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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A common loon is an example of a bird that swims underwater.

A number of birds swim underwater in rivers, streams, oceans, or lakes.  Here are 5 bizarre birds that seems to think they’re part fish. Continue reading →

6 Common Aquatic Insects Of The Rocky Mountains

August 15, 2018August 8, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you seen any of these dragonfly nymphs?

Aquatic insects are all of those little bugs that you find in rivers, lakes, and ponds.  Here are 6 common aquatic insects that you are likely to see in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

7 Water Strider Facts – It Walks On Water!

August 11, 2018August 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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This water strider spreads out its legs so that it can ‘float’ on the surface of the water.

A water strider is a common aquatic bug of the Rocky Mountains and many parts of the world.  These 7 water strider facts will help you understand this tiny animal. Continue reading →

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