Colorado Wildlife
The Colorado environment supports a diverse habitat of wildlife! From grasslands to alpine tundra, wetlands to high alpine desert, each ecosystem is home to a variety mammals, fish and amphibians. This section of Colorado Outing provides information, not only about the many species found in Colorado, but also, about living and playing around them. What kinds of animals will you encounter during your next Colorado outing?
Colorado’s Wildlife Conservation History
In Colorado 150 years ago wildlife faced a dire future. Colorado’s wildlife was decimated and many people thought some species were gone forever. Fortunately, farsighted conservationists and hunters decided that strong action was needed to assure survival for wildlife in Colorado.
Encountering a Porcupine – What to Do
Porcupines are the third largest rodent and is a cousin to the Beaver. Like the beaver, they have two large, front gnawing teeth which continue to grow as long as the porcupine lives.They can be found in many locations around North America, including the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Porcupines can be found on rocky areas up
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Protecting Your Pets From Coyotes
Wherever you live in Colorado, chances are you have seen foxes and coyotes near your home. Although you might not have personally lost a pet to a wild animal, chances are you’ve heard of it happening in your community. Foxes, coyotes, even bears and mountain lions, have shown great adaptability to live near humans –
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