Black bear research sends biologists into bear den
“Now! Now! Now!” Tom Radandt exclaimed as he kicked his feet, which was all that could be seen poking out of the black bear den.…
Tag: Animal Adaptations
Do duck’s feet get cold standing on ice?
Staying warm in winter is crucial for animals to survive. Mammals have thick fur and birds fluff their feathers but their legs often have little…
Looking inside a black bear den
Carefully I crawl into the entrance of a bear den to take a look at the black bear. Laying on a bed of dried ferns,…
Several ways fur can keep animals warm
Deer don’t check the thermometer in the morning when they wake up to determine how many layers to put on. Humans are the only mammals…
Teeth tailored to animal’s diet
Moose nip the young growth from willow trees in the winter while wolves tear meat from a freshly-killed deer. Neither could eat what they do…
Chattering red squirrels also known as pine squirrels
When walking through the woods the silence is often pierced by the rapid chatter of a red squirrel as I intrude upon its territory. But…
Only cartoon turtles can remove their shell
Burrowed in mud at the bottom of a pond are turtles waiting out winter. Come spring, they will be basking on logs and rocks soaking…
Praying mantis captures food with quick reflexes, fatal grip
Insects range from beautiful butterflies to everyday ants to creepy spiders and everything in between. Praying mantises are in between with their strange looks and…
Owls: Stealthy predators
Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a big bump on a spruce limb three-quarters up a tree that seemed out of place.…
Ladybugs are a gardener’s friend
Of all places, I did not expect to see dozens of ladybugs milling around on bare rocks amidst the snow on a ridge above Trout…
What’s behind an antler’s shape?
When stumbling upon a shed antler, figuring out who left it behind is usually easy. Moose have large, palmate antlers with numerous tines. White-tailed deer…
Mountain goats: Clinging to existence in the harshest places
The narrow ledges protruding from the sheer cliff caught enough snow to create a patchwork of white snow and dark rock that looked void of…
Do duck’s feet get cold standing on ice?
Staying warm in winter is crucial for animals to survive. Mammals have thick fur and birds fluff their feathers but their legs often have little…
Looking inside a black bear den
Carefully I crawl into the entrance of a bear den to take a look at the black bear. Laying on a bed of dried ferns,…
Several ways fur can keep animals warm
Deer don’t check the thermometer in the morning when they wake up to determine how many layers to put on. Humans are the only mammals…
Teeth tailored to animal’s diet
Moose nip the young growth from willow trees in the winter while wolves tear meat from a freshly-killed deer. Neither could eat what they do…
Chattering red squirrels also known as pine squirrels
When walking through the woods the silence is often pierced by the rapid chatter of a red squirrel as I intrude upon its territory. But…
Only cartoon turtles can remove their shell
Burrowed in mud at the bottom of a pond are turtles waiting out winter. Come spring, they will be basking on logs and rocks soaking…
Praying mantis captures food with quick reflexes, fatal grip
Insects range from beautiful butterflies to everyday ants to creepy spiders and everything in between. Praying mantises are in between with their strange looks and…
Owls: Stealthy predators
Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a big bump on a spruce limb three-quarters up a tree that seemed out of place.…
Ladybugs are a gardener’s friend
Of all places, I did not expect to see dozens of ladybugs milling around on bare rocks amidst the snow on a ridge above Trout…
What’s behind an antler’s shape?
When stumbling upon a shed antler, figuring out who left it behind is usually easy. Moose have large, palmate antlers with numerous tines. White-tailed deer…
Mountain goats: Clinging to existence in the harshest places
The narrow ledges protruding from the sheer cliff caught enough snow to create a patchwork of white snow and dark rock that looked void of…