The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is a resident mustelid in North America. This medium-sized animal lives in prairies, grasslands, and forest edges across the continent. In a perfect world, there’s a very low chance that people and badgers would ever cross paths. However, with the dwindling habitat of badgers, there’s a high chance that the … Read more
Bobcats have a powerful skill set – proficient in running, jumping, and even climbing. Plus, they are also highly adaptable! Put them in any habitat and they will surely find ways to survive. But, how about their vision? Do bobcats also have good eyesight? Is it as good as their other senses? Or are they … Read more
What kind of feet do you think are best suited to a round-bodied, tree-dwelling creature that also travels and forages on the ground? The porcupine has so many unique features and behaviors and their paws and claws are no exception. Join Floofmania to learn more about the quilled rodent’s feet and how these help them … Read more
Have you ever wondered how American badgers survive winter? American badgers are mostly known for their fur and the holes they dig, but we don’t really know much about their behavior, especially during winter. Keep reading as Floofmania dives deeper into the American badger’s winter behavior and get to know these cute animals more! Do … Read more
Elks are considered the largest among deer species. They have long been used on deer farms where velvet antlers are produced, and this practice has spread around the world. In the past, they were excessively hunted for their ivory teeth and velvet antlers which were turned into accessories and used in traditional medicines. Join Floofmania … Read more
Sleeping and resting is the second-most important daily activity in a sea otter’s life, next to foraging and followed by grooming. Sea otters specifically spend 40 to 49% of their daily lives snoozing off and building up energy so they can feed and groom themselves effectively afterward. Biologists routinely observe the resting behavior of sea … Read more
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a wild cat found in North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico. The species’ “bob” isn’t referring to its haircut – it refers to its short and stubby tail that looks cut or “bobbed” at the end and also to its bobbing gait. Additionally, because of its brown to … Read more
The American badger (Taxidea Taxus) is a fossorial mustelid that thrives living underground. A lot has already been discussed about the badger’s habitat and behavior when on land. But information about the animal’s behavior and activities related to water is rarely mentioned. One might wonder: How does the badger fare when it is near bodies … Read more
Gophers are fossorial (living underground) rodents that live across North and Central America. Aside from their fur-lined cheek pouches, the gopher’s yellowish large front teeth are one of their most noticeable features. One might think that a small rodent wouldn’t need sharp teeth and a powerful jaw, but that’s not the case for the gopher. … Read more
When it gets cold, what do you do? Many animals become less active or hibernate to save their energy when it’s cold out. Sometimes they also migrate to warmer places. However, for mountain lions, hibernating isn’t an option. Instead of becoming less active, they take advantage of the snow to hunt for food. If you … Read more
