“Owls can turn their heads a full 360° without hurting themselves.”
“Ostriches bury their heads in the sand when they get nervous.”
“The number of spots on a ladybug’s back will tell you how old it is.” […]
When pest animals move into your home or onto your property, it’s likely that you’ll see (or hear) signs of their presence long before you actually encounter the animals themselves. Some critters are easy to identify; there’s nothing quite like the odor of a skunk wafting up from under your porch! If all you hear is generic scratching and non-descript chewing noises, though, then you might have to search a little harder to figure out what’s going on.  One simple way to ID your intruder is by looking at their tracks. While an occasional footprint or trail in your yard is usually no big deal, a constant stream of tracks may indicate a full-scale invasion. […]
One of the biggest differences between gas and wood-burning fireplaces is the amount of variety that the latter allows for. Gas fireplaces are fairly simple when it comes to their fuel source; you just use the gas line that your house is already hooked up to. Wood-burning fireplaces don’t have this limitation, so you’re essentially free to use cut wood from anywhere to heat your home. Your own backyard, the neighborhood grocery store…the possibilities are practically endless. […]
Most people have, at one point or another, given food to a wild animal. We’re not talking about feeding exotic beasts like monkeys and tigers, of course. But nearly all of us have thrown bits of bread to a duck, or added some seed to a backyard birdfeeder, or tossed a potato chip toward a curious squirrel. For those of us who live in suburban or urban areas, these kinds of animal encounters are generally as “wild” as it gets! […]
Humans and animals aren’t so different. Both can be described as opportunistic and adaptable. Just as our ancestors have learned to live in and adjust to all types of environments, lots of wildlife have done the same.
Though, as cityscapes develop and urban sprawl decreases the size of their natural habitats, wildlife that aren’t displaced entirely […]
August is halfway over, which means that autumn will soon be upon us. And when the seasons change, animals respond by changing their normal behavior! Here’s a very brief overview of what to expect from wild animals during various times of year: […]
Due to the construction materials and furniture types in newer homes, families have much less time to escape from a house fire than in the past. 30 years ago it took 17 minutes to fully engulf the average home. Today, when a home fire breaks out the average family has just 3 minutes to safely escape. […]
When it comes to meals, predatory species don’t distinguish between other wildlife and man’s best friend.
Even in urban landscapes and suburbs, pet owners must be on the lookout for dangerous hunters like coyote, snakes and birds of prey. Not only can they inflict serious harm or even death on your beloved pet, they can also […]
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks a mammal’s nervous system. It’s zoonotic, which means it can be passed between different species of animals and from animals to humans. Rabies causes severe neurological and psychological issues in its host, which is presumably why rabid animals are often referred to as “mad.”
For how dangerous rabies is […]
Between urban sprawl and a decline in hunting, there’s been a dramatic proliferation of hungry animals in residential areas.
Aside from the destruction of your beloved gardens and expensive plants, wildlife often roll into town with parasites like ticks that carry Lyme disease.
Smart, determined and most of all hungry, animals are likely to test any preventative […]