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Join host and producer, Soleil Gaylord, on Telluride KOTO Radio ”Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna,” and enjoy a nature almanac detailing natural history intrigues of the flora and fauna inhabiting the valley floor, the San Miguel watershed and Colorado. From wolf reintroduction to otter spotting, to bear hibernation or the the mysteries of the fall aspen colors Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna delves into the scientific beauty found in the Telluride region. Support for this show is provided by KOTO Radio and Telluride Arts District‘s Small Grants for Artists.
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Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Voles are an important component of the Valley Floor providing a "power bar" protein packet of goodness to many species, they also serve to aerate the soil. Outdoor enthusiasts in Telluride, whether skiers, runners, or hikers often stumble across these small furry packages. In this diary entry of Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna we discuss various survival strategies of these little critters and their importance in our local ecosystems.
Photo: Montane Vole (Microtus montanus), found sitting on the snowy valley floor warmed up and released.
Photo Credit: S. Gaylord 2014
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