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Snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) are animals that change their color depending on the season and are found in the northern parts of the United States and Canada. They are known to be herbivores who eat different types of vegetation including succulents, twigs, and tree bark. These fluffy creatures are truly fascinating animals but some people …
Snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) are fascinating creatures who mainly live in forests. They are found in the northern parts of the United States and throughout Canada. These floofy animals are herbivores. Their diet mainly consists of various plants found in their habitat. But what about their water? How do they keep themselves hydrated? Let us …
The red wolf (canis rufus) is native to the United States. These rare wolves are critically endangered and can only be found in North Carolina today. You can identify them with their mostly brown fur with some black and reddish colors. How do they keep their coats neat with all the dirt and soil they …
The elk ( Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest terrestrial mammals in North America. These large deer are easy to spot not just because of their size and appearance but also by their scent. Yup, you read it right. Male and female elk do have distinct odors that you cannot miss. What makes these …
The American Badger (Taxidea taxus) is a very active, hardworking, and highly adaptable creature. These furry mustelids are found in the United States and parts of Mexico and Canada, which all experience changes in weather conditions throughout the different seasons each year. How do these furry mammals fare during different seasons and weather? Are they …
North American Porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) can be found in the western and northeastern regions of the United States of America, Canada, and Alaska. Porcupines are adaptable animals and can survive in different types of ecosystems. The places where these spiny animals can be found have changing seasons throughout the year and the porcupine’s behavior changes …
Have you been charmed by a gopher digging around your yard? Pocket gophers, or simply gophers are cute rodents who love digging. They are found in North and Central America, in places where loose soil and plants they can eat are present. If you are interested in keeping these small creatures as pets, there might …
Bobcats (lynx rufus) are very adaptable animals, so they are found in most of North America. These wild cats are twice as big as domestic cats and are known for their beautifully patterned fur, and bobbed tails where their name came from. Their cute appearance might make you want to keep them but will that …
Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are known for their numerous names, stealthy skills, and ferocious nature. These proficient hunters dominate as apex predators whatever terrain they live in. Mountain lions are highly adaptable and can be found in steep rocky mountains, open deserts, and coastal forests. Their prey surely has nowhere to hide from these big …
The cute, cuddly sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is known for its stuffed toy looks but also infamous for its smell. There are a lot of stories that depict the sea otter as having a disgusting smell. On the other hand, there are people who also say that their odor is similar to fresh flowers. Which …
Mountain lions (puma concolor) are known for their great hunting skills. They can catch their prey using stealthy tactics. But another skill they are quite good at is running, which is one of the most important traits they would need for a successful ambush. In this article, we will talk about their ability to run. …
Mountain lions (Puma concolor), cougars, panthers, pumas, or whatever you call them, are naturally found in North and South America. They are very secretive animals, but we know that a good home is very important to them. However, compared to other large felines living in other parts of the world, mountain lions do things uniquely. …
The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is known for its grit and ferociousness. It never backs away from a fight—no matter the size of its opponent. It is so stubborn when chasing its prey as it never stops until they get the food they want. That’s the badger. Despite its shy and elusive nature toward humans, …
The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is somewhat different from its relatives when it comes to building relationships with its family and peers. This badger from North America has a very distinct social behavior. Rumor has it that the badger doesn’t like hanging around with others. Is there truth to this statement? Is the American badger …
The red wolf (Canis rufus) is the rarest canid in North America. There are less than 300 individuals living in the world today, both in the wild and in captivity. There’s a fair chance you haven’t seen one in your life, so how do you recognize a red wolf? What are its distinguishing characteristics? And …
The red wolf (Canis rufus) is the most endangered canid on the planet today. Their numbers are still dwindling despite all efforts and conservation programs to protect the species and increase its population. The red wolf’s chance of survival in the wild doesn’t look good. Can this be changed? Can the red wolf still be …
Pocket gophers are rodents from the Geomyidae family known for their seemingly endless supply of energy. Most of North America’s 34 known species of gophers are active throughout the year. You surely would wonder where the gopher gets that seemingly unlimited energy. Many don’t know a lot about the pocket gopher’s sleeping behavior, however. These …
The red wolf (Canis rufus)is a rare species found only on the North American continent. Due to habitat loss and excessive hunting, the canid’s wild population is now limited to the eastern Albermarle peninsula in North Carolina. There was a time when the historical range of the red wolf reached the cold areas of the …
The pocket gopher, or just gopher, is a fossorial rodent that lives in various environments in North America. The squirrel-like animal from the Geomyidae family is known for its non-stop digging and extensive tunnel networks in habitats with soft, moist soil. The gopher is indeed a busy body. It’s a highly energetic creature and it …
The red wolf (Canis rufus) is a very rare species endemic only to North America. Through the years the number of red wolves in the wild has been dwindling despite efforts to restore their place in their native habitat. These members of the Canidae family are currently only found in North Carolina despite the fact …
The poop of wolves definitely smells terrible—for us humans at least. The red wolf (Canis rufus) is not an exception. This carnivorous member of the Canidae family primarily feeds on deer, rodents, and other animals. When feeding on its prey, the red wolf almost doesn’t spare anything. It will consume almost all parts of the …
There are very few sightings of a red wolf (Canis rufus ) in the wild. This canid species can only be found today in North Carolina and there are only a few of them left. It may be tough finding wild red wolves but it is much easier to track them—at least–through their scent. These …
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 …
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 …
The American beaver ( Castor Canadensis) is known to be a pure herbivore; chomping on trees, twigs, and leaves. A lot is known about the beaver’s feeding behavior but its drinking behavior is less talked about. As an animal living and doing its daily chores on bodies of water, does the beaver drink from the …
The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is a semi-aquatic animal that belongs to the Rodentia family. This mammal is an excellent swimmer and thrives in freshwater habitats with lots of vegetation at the water’s edge. As common as the beaver’s types of habitats are, one might wonder if the rodent is as common a sight as …
Beavers are some of North America’s most unique animals, not only because of their intelligence and behavior but also because of their appearance. What sets these little guys apart, aside from their large teeth, are their unusual-looking tails. Beaver tails don’t just look cool; they are also handy tools critical for survival. Just as their …
The American beaver (Castor canadensis) is the largest member of the Rodentia family that can be found on the North American continent. Their range and distribution span from Canada in the north and the US and the northern parts of Mexico to the south. Beaver territories cover an average of 1.8 square miles but can …
The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is known for its digging prowess. These members of the mustelid family are known to be fossorial creatures that are adapted to living underground. They have short, stubby legs with very long foreclaws, ideal for digging, and their wide bodies look heavy for their size. Just by looking at its …
There are no peace-loving, diligent, and hard-working animal wildlife species in North America quite like the beaver. The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is known to be very social, at least among their kin. Beavers practice a highly organized social structure. Their manners of social interaction and behaviors are great topics for discussion. What are …
The North American beaver’s (Castor Canadensis) sense of smell is very important to the animal. Along with its excellent sense of hearing, non-stop sniffing helps the beaver survive in the wild. A lot of the beaver’s unique characteristics and behavior can be traced to the rodent’s amazing utilization of its olfactory organs. What makes the …
Talking about the beaver’s poop sounds somewhat stinky but it is a very interesting topic. The North American beaver (Castor Canadensis) is a pure herbivore. Its favorite foods are tree bark, roots, and leaves of plants found in the wetlands. With all of these fibers and plants, you can probably already imagine what beaver droppings …
Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) are marine mammals from the Mustelidae family whose future is uncertain. These native weasels of the northern and eastern areas of the Pacific Ocean were once abundant reaching a population of 300,000 in the 1700s. Their existence at present is now a cause of major concern. There are now only about …
Gophers are rodents that belong to the Geomyidae family. There are about 41 known species of gophers living in the Western Hemisphere, from Canada in the north, down to a number of US states, and all the way to Central and South America. That’s a lot of gophers, right? Do all these species look the …
Pocket gophers, or simply gophers, are quite different compared to other mammals when it comes to their adaptive behaviors during the winter season. These burrowing rodents from the Geomyidae family are a very resilient bunch. Gophers are quite the “busybodies” due to the fact that they are very active all throughout the year. No heat …
Habitat and Geography of Gophers Gophers are small furry rodents that dig, burrow, and live in a variety of underground habitats. Pocket gophers, or rodents of the family “Geomyidae”, are burrowing (fossorial) rodents endemic to North and Central America and can be found in a majority of the Western Hemisphere. There are a total of …
The American badger (Taxida taxus) and the raccoon (genus: Procyon) are two mammals that are unrelated to each other but they’re roughly the same size, eat many of the same things, and look somewhat similar, are active at night, and live in the same region. They have a lot of things in common but have …
The American badger is a very active creature. It is very energetic whenever it’s awake and can sometimes be observed digging or sniffing around for its next meal. One can’t help but wonder: Do badgers ever sleep or take a break? Of course, badgers sleep. Every animal on this planet needs to rest and replenish …
The poor opossum (Didelphidae), or just plainly “possum”, is one of the most misunderstood animals out there. Opossums are often accused of committing violent acts like preying upon domestic birds and attacking chicken coops, as well as transmitting dangerous diseases to people and pets alike. Is there any truth to these accusations? Are opossums really …
The American badger (Taxida taxus) is not at the top of the food chain, but it’s an extremely versatile animal when it comes to its diet. Badgers have very few natural predators, and actually sometimes consume other smaller-sized predators. They are primarily meat-eaters but can also eat various plants, fruits, and mushrooms when an easy …
If you’re looking to locate and find the natural habitats of the American badger, you’ve got a lot of places to visit. American badgers (Taxida taxus), or just “badgers”, according to locals, are weasels that belong to the Mustelidae family and are widely distributed across the North American continent. They populate locations with abundant food …
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are known to be shy, elusive, and very secretive in nature. Their looks are similar to that of a house cat, albeit them being much larger. However, don’t be fooled by these descriptions. These felines are highly ferocious and are very powerful predators. The bobcat’s teeth and bite are the stuff of …
The North American elk, or wapiti, has hooves that have distinct characteristics and make them unique compared to other mammal species. Having said that, let’s focus on the elk’s feet and hooves. For sure there are questions you have in mind that need to be answered. What makes the elk’s hooves different from the hooves …