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How do Great Basin Pocket Mice stay hydrated when they don't drink much water?
Great Basin Pocket Mice are the ultimate desert rodent. Did you know that they don't really drink much water even through they live in...
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Jun 20, 2023
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Amazing Elk Antlers
Elk's antlers can weigh up to twenty pounds each! These solid structures made entirely of bone are used by males to dual for female...
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Jun 2, 2023
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White-Throated Swift
Have you seen a White-Throated Swift by the cliffs? These beautiful birds have a unique habitat and an equally unique lifestyle. The...
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May 30, 2023
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Endangered Species Day
Endangered Species day was on May 19th and for this occasion we are recognizing the American Badger! Did you know that the American...
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May 30, 2023
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Migratory Bird Celebration
World Migratory Bird day was on May 13th and in celebration we will be recognizing one of our local migratory birds, the Osprey! These...
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May 30, 2023
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Springtime and Baby Animals!
Did you know that a lone baby animal is usually perfectly fine on its own? Most of the time when you come across a young animal that is...
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May 30, 2023
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New OSS Summer Technicians!
Hello! My name is Amaylia and I am stoked to be living here in the Okanagan and working as part of the Okanagan-Similkameen Stewardship...
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May 15, 2023
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Unique bird, unique habitat
#funfactfriday Take a look at this bird - where do you think it likes to live? Bet you didn't say 'in a creek'!! The American Dipper is...
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Apr 28, 2023
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Early spring wildflowers
#funfactfriday Can you name some of our earliest spring flowers? Many folks are familiar with the famous Arrow-leaved Balsamroot, the...
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Apr 24, 2023
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