Lamps light the streets on this night, illuminating mysterious shadows lurking in the bushes. Children walk the paths, feeling mischievous as they decide to trick-or-treat homeowners. Faces of the..
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“Nature’s music is never over; her silences are pauses, not conclusions.” – Mary Webb Imagine a world in which you wake up in the morning to no birds singing, stand next to an aspen and hear no wind..
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He gave a voice to the small, and shined a light on science that revealed new ways to approach how we see the natural world. Summing up the influential life he leads, as well as the astonishing work..
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What is your first reaction to seeing a snake? Most will run or become startled --but I encourage you to admire these creatures from a safe distance and I’ll tell you why. First, snakes are vital to..
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On September 1st, 1914, a legend passed in the aviary at the Cincinnati Zoo. That legend was a single pigeon, named Martha, after George Washington’s wife. Martha was the last of her kind, and with..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
I have a confession to make. Like all domestic cats, my indoor cat, Ryu, is a killer. That’s right. He escaped onto the patio one day in July and took out two birds. Did he eat them? No. He simply..
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This summer Colorado Parks and Wildlife is undertaking a huge renovation at Sylvan Lake State Park. They are draining the reservoir and replacing an aging dam. While construction continues, most..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Colorado Road Trips
Have you ever wondered how certain animals get their names? I was asking myself this very question the other day after I heard the strangest animal name yet - Wunderpus photogenicus. Turns out, that..
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We often describe animals by their hunting strategies, and we are fascinated by large grazers and big predators. But what about the animals who choose not to track and take their own food? Some..
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We all have our favorite fishing spots that we consider to be the best, or our personal “hotspots”. However, this summer, the Eagle River Valley has more “hot spots” than usual. Unfortunately for..
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You’re out enjoying an evening on the lake when you notice a strange bird floating along the surface of the water. It’s not quite a duck, too small for a goose, and more awkward than a graceful..
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“The idea of 10 dimensions might sound exciting, but they would cause real problems if you forget where you parked your car.” -Stephen Hawking, The Grand Design
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