by Rich Leighton | Jul 3, 2018
Bighorn sheep were once widespread throughout western North America. By the 1920’s, bighorn sheep were eliminated from Washington, Oregon, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and part of Mexico. Today, populations have been re-established through...
by Rich Leighton | Jun 28, 2018
To avoid overheating, desert cottontails have higher activity periods at night, light-colored fur to minimize absorption of solar heat, and large ears, with blood vessels just below the skin level, that can radiate body heat to the air. When temperatures climb above...
by Rich Leighton | Jun 23, 2018
Adult West Indian manatees have no incisor or canine teeth. Their cheek teeth are continuously replaced throughout life, with new teeth growing in the back as older front teeth fall out. MORE PHOTOS OF MAMMALS MORE INTERESTING NATURE FACTS Interesting Nature Facts is...
by Rich Leighton | Jun 18, 2018
Giant Rattlesnake orchid (Goodyera oblongifolia) noted for its beautiful leaves is found throughout most of the Pacific Northwest has an interesting bit of folklore. Women of the Klallam Native American tribe used to rub the leaves of this plant on their bodies to...
by Rich Leighton | Jun 13, 2018
Fireweed is not only a very beautiful member of the evening primrose family that is commonly found throughout the northern hemisphere, it also has several edible uses! The inner stems are sweet and juicy, the young tender leaves are full of vitamin C and great as an...
