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June 1st is National Dinosaur Day and I am sure when I say the word dinosaur; you have an image of your favorite ancient reptile in mind. Whether it be a giant herbivore like the Brachiosaurus or a..
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Topics: Curious Nature
It’s been a very long winter here in Eagle County, and it’s time to consider how you’re going to help your plants thrive this summer. Almost more important than providing sun and water to your plants..
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Happy Mother’s Day! Today we thank all of the powerful women that have shaped so many lives. From making sure our bellies are full to protecting us from the outside world, there is so much to be..
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Chiroptera, commonly known as bats, is the second most diverse mammalian order. These flying mammals present 1,232 species. Colorado hosts a considerably diverse array of bat species. Eighteen..
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Are you the kind of person who stares up at the sky to watch clouds drift by and sees more than just a fluffy white mass? Do you find yourself lost in daydreams while imagining shapes and creatures..
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Next week is the start of one of the oldest recorded galactic events of the year! The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers on Earth and has been observed for almost 2,700..
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Anthropomorphism is when we give human-like mental states to animals, but the opposite of that is zoomorphism. Zoomorphism is attributing animal-like mental states to humans. Take this short quiz to..
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It is about that time of year, black bears are coming out of hibernation. Bear hibernation in Colorado usually lasts from between early November to mid-March, according to Colorado Parks and..
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Are you looking for ways to boost your overall health while also eating something delicious that also is beneficial to the planet? Look no further than enjoying some wonderful and fresh spinach to..
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March 19th 2018 marked the death of Sudan, the last Northern White rhino male in Africa. He died at the age of 45; euthanized by a veterinarian team due to deteriorating health. He is survived by the..
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‘Tis the season for tree skiing! Earlier in the winter, our beloved aspen and conifer stands hosted many obstacles hiding beneath the shallow base of powdery snow. Today, however, we have a..
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Have you ever watched a bird feeder and seen two birds fight over a position at the feeder or a big bird like crow or jay arrive and scare away the smaller song birds? If you have, you’re witnessing..
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