Slide 2 Nature In Colorado Hannah Aste Slide 3 Nature in
Colorado Trees Plants Birds Animals Fish Slide 4 Trees in Colorado
Of many colors and varieties Slide 5 Aspens are common trees in
Colorado, especially in the mountains. In the fall, they change
color like other trees but have more variety. They can grow to be
50 feet tall. They are easily killed by fire but they grow from the
roots to repopulate quickly. The Blue Spruce is another common tree
in Colorado. They are Colorados state tree. Evergreen needles are
blue or light green about 1 inch long. They can grow to 115 feet
tall. These trees can burn in fire very easily. They like to grow
in the mountains. Slide 6 The Black Cottonwood is a beautiful tree
with green leaves that turn bright yellow in the fall. After it
blossoms, its seeds produce cotton. The cotton- covered seeds blows
around and plant new trees. The Ponderosa Pine is an evergreen with
long pine needles that grow in groups of 2 or 3. These pine trees
can grow up to 130 feet tall. It produces pine cones that have
sharp prickles at the end of their scales. OUCH! Slide 7 Plants in
Colorado Wild and beautiful Slide 8 Bindweed is a pesky weed that
is found growing in almost every Colorado garden. If not dealt with
properly, it will spread and spread until it covers the entire
garden. It twists and turns around fences and other plants. But, it
does have pretty white or pink flowers to mislead the untrained
gardener. Roots can grow 30 feet deep! If you see bindweed, pull
it! The Yellow Monkey Flower is a flower that can grow up to three
feet tall. It has yellow petals that are in clusters of three. This
flower blooms annually. It likes to grow in moist, wet land or even
in shallow water. They smell musky, so they are known as
musk-flowers. Slide 9 The Columbine is Colorados state flower. It
has purplish-blue petals with smaller white petals and yellow
anthers. They like to grow in woodlands, meadows, and in higher
altitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. They are perennials so they
live for two years. The Prickly Pear Cactus grow in dry, warm
climates. They have round, flat cladodes, which are leaf-like
organs of the cactus. It produces fruit. The spines are usually
grey, brown, reddish-brown. The blossoming flowers are usually
yellow, pink, red or orange. Slide 10 Birds in Colorado Little song
makers and great predators Slide 11 The Meadowlark lives in the
Western part of the United States. It can grow up to 9.5 inches.
This bird is considered a medium-sized, stocky song bird. They are
part of the blackbird family. They have long bills, short tails,
strong legs, and pointed tail feathers. The Lark bunting is
Colorados state bird. They are a sparrow of the Great Plains. It
can grow up to 7 inches. They are considered to be small songbirds.
Both wings have large white patches. Their bills are dark blue to
black. Slide 12 The Blue Jay is native to North America. It lives
in mostly Eastern and Central states, but will be spotted in
western states during migration. It has a bright blue coat with a
white underbelly and black detail. They have a noisy song. Blue
jays can grow up to 12 inches. The Great Horned Owl has two tufts
at the top of its head that look like ears or horns. They have
yellow eyes and a black beak with a brown-grey body. These owls are
very powerful and able to prey on animals the same size or bigger
than them. They live all over the Northern Hemisphere and even in
parts of South America. Slide 13 Animals in Colorado Furry foes and
friends Slide 14 The Mountain Lion, also known as a cougar, is a
large cat that can grow up to 8 feet long. It is considered a
predator that hunts smaller animals for prey. It has tan hair and a
black-tipped tail. It usually inhabits the mountains, but can
occasionally be found in the valleys. The Grey Wolf is a large dog
that has grey or black hair with a black-tipped tail like the
cougar. It can grow up to 6.5 feet in length. It is also a predator
that preys on smaller animals. Wolves can usually be found in the
mountains. In recent years, the wolf population has almost gone
extinct in Colorado. Slide 15 The Mule Deer is a beautiful animal
with large ears similar to a mule. Deer are often preyed upon by
predators so these deer were blessed with large ears; that way they
can hear predators from miles away. They love to eat weeds, leaves,
and twigs. With eyes at the sides of their head, they have a 310
degree view around them. Bighorn Sheep are the official state
animal of Colorado. They are known for their large horns. These
horns can grow to be 50 inches in length. Bighorns are also known
for their amazing balance and agility. They live in the mountains
and climb the face of a mountain no problem. Slide 16 Fish in
Colorado In streams and rivers everywhere Slide 17 The Rainbow
trout is a beautiful white-bodied spotted fish with a pink and a
green stripe down its side and back, respectively. They live in
mountain streams, lakes and rivers, but are sometimes found in
lowland reservoirs. The Yellow perch is the most abundant fish in
Colorado. They have two separate dorsal fins with large vertical
dark stripes on their yellowish sides. These fish can be found in
large schools. They can weigh up to 2 pounds. Slide 18 Walleye are
native to Canada and most of North America. The name, "walleye",
comes from the fact that the fish's eyes point outward, as if
looking at the walls. They can grow up to 30 inches long and weigh
20 pounds. The fish is colored grey and olive green. Greenback
cutthroat trout is the official state fish of Colorado. It is
similar to the Rainbow trout, but does not have the pink stripe on
its sides and heavier spots all over. The cutthroat population has
been slowly decreasing, but the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is
trying hard to grow the population. Slide 19 Nature in Colorado
Twenty Questions Get Ready! Slide 20 Pick any of the questions
below! 12345 678910 1112131415 1617181920 Slide 21 1. How tall can
an Aspen grow? 50 feet Slide 22 2. What is the official Colorado
state tree? The Blue Spruce Slide 23 3. Which tree produces cotton-
covered seeds? The Black Cottonwood Slide 24 4. How tall can a
Ponderosa grow? 130 feet Slide 25 5. Which plant twists and turns
around any object? The Bindweed Slide 26 6. Which flower can grow
up to 3 feet tall? The Yellow Monkey Flower Slide 27 7. Which
flower is Colorados official state flower? The Columbine Slide 28
8. Which plant likes to live in dry climates and has prickly
spines? The Prickly Pear Cactus Slide 29 9. Which bird can grow up
to 9.5 inches? The Meadowlark Slide 30 10. Which bird is Colorados
official state bird? The Lark Bunting Slide 31 11. Which bird is
known for its bright blue coloring? The Blue Jay Slide 32 12. Which
bird has tufts on its head that look like ears or horns? The Great
Horned Owl Slide 33 13. What is another name for the Mountain Lion?
Cougar Slide 34 14. Which animal population came close to
extinction in Colorado recently? The Grey Wolf Slide 35 15. Which
animal has large ears and a 310 degree view? The Mule Deer Slide 36
16. Which animal is the official state animal in Colorado? The
Bighorn Sheep Slide 37 17. Which fish has a pink stripe on both
sides? The Rainbow Trout Slide 38 18. Which fish is the most
abundant fish in Colorado? The Yellow Perch Slide 39 19. Which fish
is grey and olive and grows up to 30 inches? The Walleye Slide 40
20. Which fish is Colorados official state fish? The Cutthroat
Trout Slide 41 Great Job! Thanks for playing! Remember, heres
always something new to learn about in nature!
