As the leaves begin to change color, it reminds us to think about how plants play a role in our lives. Plants aren’t just pretty things to look at or a healthy snack to eat. Think about what you have..
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Topics: Curious Nature
We tend to think of disturbances as bad, and in nature, they can often be “bad” or destructive, especially in the short term. But over the long haul, disturbances can actually be integral to the..
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Topics: Curious Nature
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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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
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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Topics: Curious Nature
Remember Bambi? Most of the movie included picturesque forest scenes of flowers and friendly skunks, but towards the end, there was that chaotic scene where fire spreads through the forest and the..
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Topics: Curious Nature
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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Topics: Curious Nature
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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Topics: Curious Nature
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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Topics: Curious Nature, Birding
“Harrington’s penstemon!” I call to my friends. I stop the truck. It’s late May, and I have been driving slowly in a sage-oak plant community south of Eagle. Our quest: to find wildflowers. Upon..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Wildflower Update
“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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