Night of the killer mouse: it's fierce, carnivorous, howls in the night, and could be in your camp. Just be glad it's so small

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The grasshopper mouse, genus Onychomys, ranges over much of North America, but is particularly common in the Southwest US. It primarily feeds on insects, but will also kill mammals and lizards. It lives in underground burrows and makes a distinctive high-pitched flutelike sound.

Mice, Mice (Rodents), Animal behavior

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The wapiti's message

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The sight of a herd of cavorting elk or bear cubs sliding down a hill is a reminder to humans that play is an essential part of a happy, well-rounded life. One hiker who witnessed animals playing describes the experience.

Elk, Elk (Wapiti), Play behavior in animals, Animal play behavior

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The good life

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A backpacker who received a diagnosis of possible cancer describes how the experience taught him to appreciate the present. He has begun to spend more time outdoors enjoying the beauty of nature.

Column, Appreciation, Excerpt, Nature, Backpacking, The Nearby Faraway: A Personal Journey Through the Heart of the West (Book)

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