February: National Bird Feeding Month
Last Updated on April 22, 2023 by Tommy According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), 47.8 million Americans enjoy feeding birds in their yard. That am... Read more.
Some Spiky Facts About National Hedgehog Day! (The Original Groundhog Day)
Last Updated on February 19, 2023 by Tommy National Hedgehog Day is celebrated on February 2nd of every year, the same day as Groundhog Day in the US and Canada... Read more.
Threats and Dangers to Coyotes (Are Coyotes Going Extinct?)
Last Updated on November 27, 2022 by Tommy Coyotes need every bit of cunning they have to survive in the wild. Aside from dealing with the forces of nature, sev... Read more.
When Are Sea Otters Most Active?(Time of Day, Seasons, Weather, & More)
Last Updated on November 3, 2022 by Tommy Sea otters are adorable marine animals that enjoy rolling around in the water, sliding down embankments, covering thei... Read more.
All About American Badger Dens (Do They Live Underground?)
Last Updated on October 15, 2022 by Tommy American badgers are challenging to spot because they are nocturnal animals that spend their days sleeping. They are a... Read more.
Opossums In The Winter (Do They Hibernate?)
Last Updated on October 9, 2022 by Tommy Opossums originated from Central and South America and made their way to the United States some 800,000 years ago. With... Read more.
The American Badger’s Digging Behavior (Everything You Want To Know!)
Last Updated on September 23, 2022 by Tommy Badgers are such recognized diggers the species is named for their ability: some speculate that the word “badger... Read more.
Bobcats And Jumping (Leaping, Pouncing & More)
Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Tommy The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a wild cat found in North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico. The species’... Read more.
Red Wolf Dens (What, Where, How, and Why!)
Last Updated on September 7, 2022 by Tommy Red wolves are native to the southeastern United States. They are recognizable by their reddish, tawny, majestic coat... Read more.
Mountain Lion VS Panther (A Comparison of Two Felines)
Last Updated on September 6, 2022 by Tommy Before we can compare the two species, we must first figure out what a mountain lion is and what is a panther –... Read more.
Opossum Poop (What Does It Look And Smell Like?)
Last Updated on September 4, 2022 by Tommy There are several species of opossums in the Americas, but the United States and Canada are home only to the Virginia... Read more.
Where Can Hedgehogs Be Found? (Wild and Domesticated!)
Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Tommy Hedgehogs, along with moonrats, shrews, and moles, belong to the Erinaceidae family. They are mammals and not rodents... Read more.
The American Badger’s Habitat (How Do Badgers Live?)
Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Tommy The American Badger has the scientific name Taxidea taxus, with species code “TATA.” It is a member of the Mustel... Read more.
The Bison Species (Genus, Diet, Relatives & More)
Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Tommy The bison: big, fast, strong, floofy – and often called by the wrong name. Why are bison referred to as “Ame... Read more.
Bison VS Cows (What’s the Difference?)
Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Tommy At first glance, you might think you see double – but you aren’t! One animal in front of you is a bison, and one... Read more.
Where Can Snowshoe Hares Be Found? (US States & Countries)
Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Tommy The snowshoe hare is a floofy member of the Leporidae family named for its large, webbed feet that look like snowshoe... Read more.
The American Badger’s Hunting Behavior (How and What They Get Food)
Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Tommy Badgers are short-legged mammals from the Mustelidae family, cousins to otters, weasels, ferrets, martens, minks, and... Read more.
Are Sea Otters Territorial? Your Questions Answered
Last Updated on August 22, 2022 by Tommy Sea otters are one of the biggest members of the weasel or Mustelidae family, but one of the smallest among marine mamm... Read more.
Are Groundhogs Nocturnal? When Are They Most Active? (Night, Day, Weather, Seasons)
Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Tommy The early bird gets the worm – and so does the early groundhog! Groundhogs (Marmota monax), also known as woo... Read more.
Uncovering the Mysteries of Raccoon Sleep: How They Rest and Why it Matters
Last Updated on December 10, 2022 by Tommy Raccoons are nocturnal animals that sleep in nests or dens during the day. When they aren’t out foraging for food, ... Read more.
Sounds That Groundhogs Make (And What They Mean)
Last Updated on September 22, 2023 by Tommy All creatures communicate and have their own unique language. While humans use words, other animals, such as groundh... Read more.
Coyote Size: The Fascinating Factors that Affect a Coyote’s Growth and Development
Last Updated on February 21, 2023 by Tommy Coyotes are medium-sized canines found all over the US. While they generally grow between 20-45 pounds, each individu... Read more.
Coyote Scat: Uncovering The Coyote’s Bowel Movements
Last Updated on October 3, 2023 by Tommy This article was fact-checked in October 2023 by coyote expert Jonathan Way who runs the website Eastern Coyote Researc... Read more.
How To Repel Coyotes (Are They Pests?)
Last Updated on December 25, 2022 by Tommy Coyotes look like big, cute, fluffy dogs but don’t be fooled! They are fierce hunters who are not picky eaters. Thi... Read more.
Coyote Sounds: Uncovering the Mysteries of Coyote Vocalizations
Last Updated on September 13, 2023 by Tommy This article was fact-checked in September 2023 by coyote expert Jonathan Way who runs the website Eastern Coyote Re... Read more.
Hedgehogs and Hibernation (Everything About The Snooze!)
Last Updated on September 22, 2022 by Tommy What do hedgehogs, bears, wood frogs, skunks, and bumblebees have in common? They all hibernate! Hedgehogs can be fo... Read more.
All About Hedgehogs’ Mating And Reproduction (How Do They Not Get Pricked?)
Last Updated on November 3, 2022 by Tommy Have you ever wondered what it is like for hedgehogs to reproduce? How do they avoid getting pricked in the process? H... Read more.
Hedgehog Teeth (Biting, Brushing, & Other Questions)
Last Updated on November 16, 2022 by Tommy Have you ever thought about a hedgehog’s teeth? While you may be tempted to assume that a hedgehog’s teeth were s... Read more.