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The process in which microbes create compost is by decomposing organic matter, such as: vegetation, food scraps, manure, ashes, sawdust, hair and fur, along with tea bags. Composting can dramatically improve soil quality which is why it is referred to as “Black Gold”. High volume composting efforts created by municipalities can reduce disposing of garbage, […]
Petroglyphs are rock carvings (rock paintings are called pictographs) made by pecking directly on the rock surface using a stone chisel and a hammerstone. When the desert varnish (or patina) on the surface of the rock was chipped off, the lighter rock underneath was exposed, creating the petroglyph. Archaeologists have estimated there may be over 25,000 petroglyph images along the 17 miles of escarpment within the monument boundary.
Roadrunners are known to be monogomous being that the male and female mate for life. They breed in accordance to the availability of food and a desirable climate temperature. Both the male and the female work as a team to build a nest to prepare for the arrival of eggs.
Geese are bigger waterfowl than ducks. Geese average about 6.5 pounds and 30 inches lengthwise. There is a slight size difference in males in relation to females, however both genders appear identical. In regards to roosting geese are quite vocal. They generally cling to larger flocks than ducks. Typically geese flocks are family groups. A […]