Native to eastern and central portions of the United States, groundhogs are known for their cute, huggable faces that you can catch on just about any TikTok or YouTube video. The reality is, that they are highly irritating and damaging creatures, not because they mean to be, but because it’s the inevitable crossing between humanity … Read more
While raccoons and red pandas are both cute, fluffy little omnivores, they aren’t actually the same animal! But they both look so similar: how do they compare? Even though they are visually similar, red pandas and raccoons are only distantly related. They come from two different taxonomic groups. But, they do share many characteristics and … Read more
Elk are very vocal creatures, probably the most talkative of the Cervidae family. But in what situations do elk make sounds to communicate with other members of their herd? These situations include distress, submission, identifying a threat, maternal communication, social chatting, advertising, and mating. Depending on the type of elk and time of year, you … Read more
Groundhogs can be found all across North America. One thing that makes them so interesting is that they are deep hibernators. To learn more about how they hibernate, read on for any questions you could have. What Do Groundhogs Do In Winter? Groundhogs go into a deep hibernation sometime around the first true frost of … Read more
Whether you love them or hate them, opossums (often referred to as possums) are one of America’s most famous animals, and they certainly have a lot of character. Although they are most well-known for scavenging, opossums are omnivores with a very diverse and opportunistic diet, and they are natural predators as well. There is a … Read more
There are a lot of different wild animal noises that fill the air in North America, and it can be hard to tell exactly who is responsible for what sounds. American badgers make a variety of vocalizations for many reasons, from communicating amongst themselves to warding off potential dangers. From the different sounds you can … Read more
There is so much more to these floofy animals than just Groundhog Day. Aside from being used to predict the weather every year, little else is publicized about groundhogs and how they evolved into the cute little furballs we see today. Groundhogs are believed to have evolved from the pre-historic rodent, Vintana sertichi, and prefer … Read more
Elk are truly majestic members of the deer family that are commonly found throughout Asia and North America. These large, omnivorous, hooved mammals tend to live in herds for most of the year, but how does this behavior change during mating season? Elk tend to break up into smaller herds based upon who they are … Read more
Groundhogs are often associated with sleeping and lazy behavior. Even so, not many people actually know about the groundhog’s sleeping habits, such as how long they sleep per day and where they prefer to sleep. Shockingly, groundhogs can sleep for up to 20 hours a day during the summer, and they sleep for stretches of … Read more
Groundhogs have humorously large front teeth. As a result, these creatures are often known for their chompers. Despite how large and intimidating their teeth may be, groundhogs are actually very docile and rarely bite humans. In fact, groundhog teeth are primarily designed for eating and chewing plant matter, such as soft brasses, leaves, and berries. … Read more
