Be Magnificent Like an Elk! Be Magnificent Like an Elk! - Day 336 - Daily Content Challenge Elk are also called wapiti. Wapiti is a Native American word that means light-colored deer. Elk are related to deer but are much larger than most of the other species within the deer family. A male elk is ...
Advice from a Lizard Advice from a Lizard - Day 335 - Daily Content Challenge Lizards are a group of reptiles with over 7,000 species. They are found across all continents except Antarctica as well as most oceanic island chains. Lizards prefer warmer climates and because they are cold blooded they cannot regulate their body ...
Amazing Sunsets Amazing Sunsets - Day 334 - Daily Content Challenge Sunset is simply the point that the sun disappears over the horizon. The essence of a beautiful sunset is in the cloud layer. The clouds at the upper and lower levels reflect the brilliant colours in the setting sun. The clouds take on the ...
What We Can Learn from a Rattlesnake What We Can Learn from a Rattlesnake - Day 333 - Daily Content Challenge Rattlesnakes - There are three species of rattlesnake found in Canada. The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake lives in southern Ontario, the Western rattlesnake lives in the grasslands of British Columbia and the Prairie rattlesnake lives ...
Words of Wisdom from a Porcupine Words of Wisdom from a Porcupine - Day 332 - Daily Content Challenge Advice from a Porcupine Spend Time in the Woods Remember Your Good Points Have a Gentle Spirit Don't Needle Your Friends It's OK to be a Slowpoke Stay Sharp Stick Up for Yourself! Porcupines are slow-moving ...
Advice from a Hawk Advice from a Hawk - Day 331 - Daily Content Challenge We saw some birds of prey at the BC Wildlife Park. Here is some advice from a Hawk that was on a Bookmark I found in the Gift Shop. Soar to new heights Be a keen observer Swoop down on ...
Words from a Dragonfly Words from a Dragonfly - Day 330 - Daily Content Challenge There are about 3,000 known species of dragonflies in existence today. Most are tropical but some species live in temperate regions around the world. Loss of wetland habitat threatens dragonfly populations all over the world. Egg, larva or nymph, and ...
Words of Wisdom from a BigHorn Sheep Words of Wisdom from a BigHorn Sheep - Day 329 - Daily Content Challenge The BigHorn Sheep is a species of sheep native to North America. Bighorn sheep have true horns that they retain throughout their life. Males, called rams, have large horns that curl around their faces ...
Words of Wisdom from a Bear Words of Wisdom from a Bear - Day 328 - Daily Content Challenge We saw two Grizzly Bears at the BC Wildlife Park last week. One was enjoying a soak in a water hole. He was sprawled out on his back with his paws up in the air. The ...
Treasures Found At a Gift Shop Treasures Found At a Gift Shop - Day 327 - Daily Content Challenge Treasures I found at a gift shop this summer. While on a trip to visit the BC Wildlife Park last week, we stopped for a look at the items in the gift shop. I found some ...
