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Natural History of Cold Canyon
The term "natural history" describes both the processes that shape the natural world as well as a catalog of all that is in nature. Erosion, a very common geological process, is therefore as integral to the natural history of Cold Canyon as the huge numbers of plants and animals that have been identified in Cold Canyon thus far. Click on the images below for details about the different aspects of Cold Canyon's natural history. These sections provide general information on Cold Canyon's natural history. More technical information, in the form of species lists and reports, is also available.
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Geology - The processes that influenced (and still influence) the formation of Cold Canyon. | |
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Vegetation - The common types of vegetation in Cold Canyon, the places they occur, and the common plants that comprise them. Check out the Mushrooms page with lots of pictures. | |
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Vertebrates - The reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals living in Cold Canyon. | |
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Invertebrates - The common insects (and other animals lacking backbones) living in Cold Canyon. Including insects, mollusks, and spiders. | |
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Land Use - The history of humans in Cold Canyon |
Last Updated 03/09/06