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Nature Walk: Prairie Grass Clumps

Posted on March 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM by Taylor Eisenhauer

“Layers of heavy wet snow can eventually flatten stands of tall prairie grasses, yet clumps often remain providing access to the surface for small critters.  For deer mice, voles and shrews, it provides an insulation barrier from the cold and protection from predators.” – Carl Kurtz

“Layers of heavy wet snow can eventually flatten stands of tall prairie grasses, yet clumps often remain providing access to the surface for small critters. For deer mice, voles and shrews, it provides an insulation barrier from the cold and protection from predators.” – Carl Kurtz

If you are interested in purchasing a print of this photo or requesting information on possible use of any of our “Nature Walk” photographs, please contact Carl Kurtz at cpkurtz@netins.net. View our other Nature Walk posts!

Taylor

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