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The word hyperphagia comes from the Greek term "hyper-" (which means abundance, excess) and from the term "-phagia" (which means to eat). That is, technically it translates as an increase in food intake, produced by an increase in appetite (although the cause may be another).
Now that the highest peaks have had their first snowfall of the winter season, this is the time of year when hyperphagia becomes an epidemic, especially in Colorado’s high country. Most of the time, when referring to hyperphagia in our human-centric world, it’s considered a bad thing and generally something to be avoided. In Colorado’s high country, however, while it’s a matter of life and death, it’s something to be admired and partaken in, mostly by our natural wildlife, as they prepare for the season that is long, but is very short on food unless it’s properly prepared for.
I don’t know if you practice Hyperphagia or not, but if you don’t, please find other ways to lay in a food supply for the winter season. Up here in Estes, we typically have snow on the ground for 7-8 months of the year. If you do need to pack on pounds, please contact me if you’re migrating into this area, even if just for a day or two, and I can see what I can do to help you out.
Please add any comments, observations or other ideas down below. The floor is yours...
Monday, Aug 22, 2022 · 3:08:58 AM +00:00
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ColoTim
In case anyone was wondering why the Colorado State Open Thread was being published on Sunday, not the usual Monday, blame me. I just got ahead of myself, forgot what day it was, and, well, oops. Sorry to confuse you.