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Wild Horses to be Rounded Up in Colorado
(Please read our article on the wild horse roundup in North Dakota) The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to begin rounding up wild horses in the West Douglas Herd Area in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, on September 1. The roundup is expected to last for several weeks and will remove all 122 horses… Read more
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Wild Horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park Face Uncertain Future
The beloved wild horses that roam freely in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park may be removed under a National Park Service proposal that has sparked controversy. The proposal, which is still in the early stages, would call for the removal of up to 900 wild horses from the park. Park officials say the horses… Read more
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Wild Turkeys in the Rocky Mountains
Recently, my son and I were driving in the front range outside of Monument Colorado when a flock of wild turkeys crossed the road. My son exclaimed exceedingly “turkeys dad!” So, what are wild turkeys? Rocky Mountains are home to two subspecies of wild turkey: the Merriam’s turkey and the Rio Grande turkey. The Merriam’s… Read more
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Kepler-186f: The First Earth-size Planet in the Habitable Zone
Kepler-186f is an exoplanet that orbits the star Kepler-186, a red dwarf star located about 500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. It is the first Earth-size planet to be discovered in the habitable zone of another star, meaning that it is the right distance from its star to potentially support liquid water on… Read more
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International Competition Heats Up for Water Ice on Moon’s South Pole
The race to reach the moon’s south pole is intensifying, as nations compete for access to a significant amount of water ice believed to be located there. This water ice could be a vital resource for future human exploration of the moon, as it could be used for drinking water, rocket fuel, and other purposes.… Read more
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Thousands of Tarantulas to Migrate in Colorado
The annual tarantula migration is underway in southeastern Colorado, and thousands of the eight-legged creatures are expected to make the journey in the coming weeks. The migration typically takes place between late August and early September, when the weather starts to cool down. The tarantulas, which are known for their hairy bodies and venomous fangs,… Read more