by John Harstone | Oct 4, 2021
Elk antlers have several purposes. Every fall, bull elks use their antlers to spar over the right to mate with female elks (called cows). Antlers are also indicators of a bull’s health and abilities. Growing these antlers requires an enormous amount of energy. Humans...
by John Harstone | Oct 4, 2021
Llamas can carry about 20-25% of their body weight, which is about 35 – 45 kilograms (75 – 100 pounds). They are most efficient if they are saddled with loads of 20 – 35 kilograms (50 – 75 pounds). Under this weight, they can travel up to 32 km...
by John Harstone | Oct 4, 2021
Kidding season is the time in early spring when baby goats are born. At 3 months old, the kids are considered mature and will begin the weaning process where they will not nurse from their mothers...
by John Harstone | Oct 4, 2021
Goats are picky eaters who like to eat the freshest and nutritious food that is available to them. While livestock, like cattle, can get by on straight hay, goats need a more varied, nutrient-rich diet. Goats like leaves, sprouts, hay with weeds mixed in, and rolled...
by John Harstone | Sep 21, 2021
Consider that most of the plastic produced since its discovery in 1852 is still present somewhere on the planet! Plastic takes a long time to break down and more and more plastic is made every day. As one of the least biodegradable materials in the world, plastic can...
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